Best Massage Therapy Courses San Francisco Near Me

4worldlovers: The San Francisco School of Massage & Bodywork is one of the oldest and most respected massage schools in the country and has been training highly skilled massage therapists and bodywork professionals since 1969.

SFSM is fully open with classes in session now – Our next massage program begins March 6th!

, we have designed our program to help you be successful and thrive in the ever expanding massage therapy profession. As a student at SFSM, you will receive an extremely rich and inspirational education in the art and science of massage therapy. We also offer you highly competitive tuition rates along with a number of financial assistance options to help make going to school and changing your life affordable for you. SFSM is an approved Title IV Federal Financial Aid institution and provides financial aid assistance in the form of grants and/or student loans to qualified students. We also offer a variety of interest free and flexible tuition payment options depending upon your particular needs and preferences.

To assure you receive the best education possible, we offer you a vastly qualified and diverse teaching staff, many of whom are graduates of the school. All of our instructors are professional and certified massage therapists and are dedicated to providing you with an exceptional curricula that satisfies the criteria and is approved by the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) and the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). The San Francisco School of Massage & Bodywork is also institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

4worldlovers: Suchada focuses on an eco-friendly, sustainable, massage environment where busy professionals can pamper themselves with 100% natural, raw herbs and plant-based treatments. No preservatives. No chemicals. We hand-make each herbal compress, using fresh lemongrass and dry herbs, and other dried flowers.

Escape into a peaceful Thai oasis in a heart of San Francisco. Suchada at 38 Bryant St. within a stone’s throw from the beautiful San Francisco waterfront and only a couple minutes from Moscone Center.

Suchada provides traditional Thai massage for general health and well being in a relaxing, authentic Thai atmosphere. Services include Royal Thai massage, Thai folk massage, foot reflexology, herbal massage and also offer Deep Tissue and Swedish massage.

Suchada Herbal Spa is an eco-friendly, sustainable spa where busy professionals can pamper themselves with 100% natural, raw herbs and plant-based aroma treatments. Unlike, the other two locations, Suchada Herbal Spa also offers a dry sauna where you can relax after your treatment.

Suchada Thai massage at 17th & Church, a modern and vibrant Thai-inspired massage oasis, where is rests on the border of two of the most exciting neighborhoods in San Francisco: The Castro and The Mission. A neighborhoods recharge station, not only offers Thai massage for routine health maintenance and well being but also bodywork: Swedish, Deep Tissue/Trigger massages.

4worldlovers: We would like to let you know that we are taking every precaution against the Corona Virus by keeping our place very clean and we are following a strict hygiene protocol. In each therapy room, we have a window open for airflow, Air Purifiers with HEPA filters, and LED lights that can help cleanse the air and kill Germs and Viruses.

We use sheets from ALSCO that are NSF-Certified Hygienically clean. We have used their service for the last 9 years.

If you are feeling sick with any flu-like symptoms, we encourage you to rest at home and contact your doctor. We are happy to reschedule your appointment without a cancellation fee.

We will let you in 5 minutes before your appointment time. If you arrive early please wait in your car or outside. We want to limit the number of people in the studio.

Step in with a mask on we will take your temperature, give you a hand sanitizer and take you directly to your therapy room.

If there is anything else that we could do to make you feel more comfortable, please let us know. We are happy to do so.

Our bodies work hard to get us through the day – every day, taking care of it should be high on your priorities list! Our massage services address a variety of health concerns to bring health and restoration to the people who live and work in San Francisco, CA.

Our team of highly skilled practitioners are committed to helping you resolve your aches and pains so you can live a fuller, more active life. With ongoing support, we act as your partner to promote and maintain your health and well-being.

We sometimes forget what we put our bodies through daily. From home to work to the road, our bodies go through a lot to get us through the day – they deserve some love too! Schedule a session today and if this is your first time with us, we have a special package deal to get you started!

With years of expertise and training, we will listen to your body, speech, and mind to custom tailor your massage with a variety of techniques...

From college students to high-ranking professionals, pregnant women to triathletes—we deliver the care you need, and don’t shy away from “difficult” cases. We are committed to helping you resolve your aches and pains so you can live a full, active life.

We provide a clean, relaxing and tranquil environment. All our massage therapists are trained and certified. They are caring and intuitive to your body and mind.

Unlike a typical spa experience, our versatile practitioners tailor your massage to your specific needs. Our prescriptive approach involves a wide range of modalities that work together to support the restoration of movement and balance. What better way to relax than by taking care of that nagging pain and getting back to the life you loved!

4worldlovers: Psoas Massage + Bodywork is a team of talented, experienced, and well-educated bodyworkers, committed to the highest quality of treatment.

4worldlovers: The goal of Atlas Massage Center is your total well-being. Atlas Massage offers deep tissue, swedish and sport massage in San Francisco, California, to relax and invigorate your entire body. Whether you are looking to relax your muscles and calm your nerves or you are looking for deep treatment to relieve pain and muscle tightness, Atlas Massage has services for you.

4worldlovers: Welcome to National Holistic Institute in Emeryville, California! What we share here at NHI is so much more than the practice of massage therapy. It’s really about discovering the potential you have within you and learning to share that in the unique way that only you can do. I feel blessed to love what I do and truly believe that we are changing the world one massage, and one massage therapist, at a time

NHI Emeryville is the flagship campus, located in a quaint neighborhood filled with businesses and homes, old warehouses converted into lofts and offices, lots of quality restaurants and cafes, beautiful parks on nearly every block, and a community garden just across the street from our main entrance.

During lunch time, food trucks line the street at a grassy park just one block away, and a few sometimes even come right to campus.

We are located just minutes away from San Francisco. Temperatures generally range from 40-60 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter, and 60-90 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer.

Students in the massage training program at NHI Emeryville are able to participate in and attend many events held on and off campus, including: Advanced Program Sampler classes; expert panels featuring massage industry professionals; performing massage at marathons and other sports events with the NHI Sports Massage Team; grad & alumni nights; hiring events with employers like Burke Williams and Massage Envy; and many more.

If you’re interested in learning more about the NHI Emeryville massage therapy school and what it’s like to be a student here, contact an Admissions Advisor to schedule a tour.

Explore popular North Beach, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Pier 39 and Fisherman’s Wharf, all within the 7-mile by 7-mile square city of San Francisco

Visit the amusement and water parks, including California’s Great America, Raging Waters, and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Tour historical sites such as Eugene O’Neill’s Tao House, the Winchester Mystery House, Alcatraz, Muir Woods, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the U.S.S. Hornet

Experience the rich and culturally-diverse museums in the Bay Area with options like the deYoung, Exploratorium, MoMa, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, MoAD, and many more

Catch a foul ball at a San Francisco Giants or Oakland Athletics game; tailgate at a San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders football game; watch a San Jose Sharks game come to blows on the ice; await an exciting three-point basket at a Golden State Warriors game; and prepare for World Cup fever at a San Jose Earthquakes game.

Check out the vast Bay Area music scene ranging from famous rock venues like The Fillmore in San Francisco, Berkeley’s Greek Theatre and The Fox Theatre in Oakland, to world-class opera at the War Memorial Opera House and classical compositions performed by the San Francisco Symphony at Davies Symphony Hall.

Go wine tasting and enjoy some fine dining in the world-famous Napa and Sonoma Valleys.

4worldlovers: Our staff is fully vaccinated. Mask-wearing is still required since you and your therapist will not be able to maintain social distancing. Please help protect our vulnerable staff and everyone else. Also, stay home if you are not feeling well. We look forward to seeing you when you are better.

Massage can provide us with a means to counteract the relentless surge of work and domestic pressures. For all too many of us, stiffness and pain are a way of life to which we have become habituated, and it is often not until we receive massage that we realize that our muscles are tight, or come to see how much of our energy is consumed by tension.

Massage can be voyage of self-discovery, revealing how it feels to be more relaxed and in tune with ourselves, to experience the pleasure of body that can breathe, stand and move freely.

Most people feel refreshed and relaxed after a massage. Occasionally, some people experience post massage soreness the day after their massage. This is nothing to worry about. Most people feel a great reduction of their original muscle tightness and pain after the delayed soreness resolves itself.

There are several theories, none of them yet have universal support, about the exact physiological cause of this delayed onset muscle soreness. More research must be conducted before the exact cause mechanisms can be determined. What is commonly believed in relation to massage is that this soreness is a sign that tight muscles were stretched and realigned, adhesion and scar tissue were broken apart so new tissue could form and lay down correctly, or even simply that deep pressure was applied to an injured muscle to release tissue. The above procedures all help your muscles to relax and heal. However, it is these forceful actions to your muscles that can cause soreness the next day. This delayed onset muscle soreness is not unlike what a person experiences after intense exercise.

An old theory suggests that excess lactic acid in the muscle is the cause of this soreness. However, studies conducted by exercise physiologist, Dr. George A. Brooks, have concluded “lactic acid does not cause muscle soreness, fatigue or the “burn” of intense exercise.” Nor does it cause post massage soreness. While excess lactic acid is typically present in sore muscles, it is not the cause of the soreness itself.

Any time muscle tenderness occurs, place ½ cup of Epsom salt in hot bath water. Soak for 20 minutes and follow with a cool shower. This soak/bath is contraindicated for anyone with cardiovascular problems, or any other conditions that might respond negatively to forms of heat therapy.

4worldlovers: Urban Integrative Bodywork (formerly Noe Valley Integrative Bodywork) strives to aid community well-being, helping our clients feel at peace in their bodies through integrative therapeutic bodywork techniques, using the highest quality organic products.

We specialize in prenatal and postpartum bodywork services, supporting clients in all stages of their journey through parenthood.

The massage therapist will incorporate a range of massage modalities, including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Myofascial Release, Structural Integration, Shiatsu, Acupressure, and Thai Massage. The massage may target specific areas for therapeutic results, or encompass whole-body wellness. Performed with light organic oil or lotion.

Prenatal massage is performed primarily in a side-lying position, bolstered by pillows and props, utilizing Swedish massage techniques. Massage can improve overall prenatal health for many pregnant women, helping in hormone regulation, reduction of swelling, and improvement of nerve pain.

4worldlovers: At Siam Orchid, we offer several different massages to meet your every therapeutic need including: Traditional Thai Massage, Aroma Thai Massage (a combination of Swedish and Traditional Thai Massage), Herbal, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Reflexology and don’t miss our Signature Siam Orchid Massage.

In Thailand, the skills of traditional massage and use of natural herbal remedies are ancient secrets handed down over centuries. At the Siam Orchid Thai Massage the magic of these age-old therapies is employed in treatments perfectly suited to reducing stress, and rejuvenating the body, creating a treat for the senses.

We are open daily from 10:00am to 09:00pm. Walk ins are welcome and appointments can be booked online on our website. Visa, MasterCard, and AMEX are welcome. We look forward to seeing you and pampering your body and spirit.

4worldlovers: Guided practices for grounding, self-compassion and forgiveness, and working with fear of criticism.

I now offer online life coaching, helping individuals creating a future for they want for themselves. I’m also offering in person and online Somatic Experiencing sessions. Somatic Experiencing is a gentle approach to working with the nervous system and the part of our brain that makes the assessment of “am I safe enough or do I need to go into flight, fight, or freeze?”. In addition, I’m offering free gentle yoga and group grief support sessions. For life coaching and other online services, go to www.lisaywoo.com.

Starting February 25th, I’ll be in the Flood Building (870 Market) Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays.

Lisa will be teaching a 75 minute vinyasa class at Laughing Lotus Yoga Center in the mission on Thursday, March 12th at 2:30pm. Class is by donation and for all levels. Proceeds go to the charity of the month.

For more information: sf.laughinglotus.com, 3271 16th St (at Dolores), San Francisco, CA 94103.

Lisa will be teaching a free/donation based vinyasa class at Laughing Lotus Yoga Center (3271 16th St, at Dolores, San Francisco, sf.laughinglotus.com) on Tuesday, February 4th at 2:30-3:45pm.