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HOW IT WORKS
Massage therapy is one of the best ways to achieve deep relaxation and allow the body to self rejuvenate. Besides the overall relief of stress, massage is a very effective treatment in most musculo-skeletal pain related injuries. Because muscles react to surrounding bone injury, nerve compressions, or other injured muscles, it is important to assess muscular imbalances and address them with massage therapy. Additional benefits of massage include:
- Increased lymph drainage and blood circulation
- Improved posture and body alignment through proper muscle balance
- Increased awareness of habitual holding patterns that may be creating muscular imbalances
- Inhibiting and breaking up scar tissue formation
- Lowering blood pressure
- Alleviated discomfort during pregnancy
MEET OUR MASSAGE THERAPISTS
We are proud to have a dedicated, caring and well-qualified team of massage therapists associated with our clinic. We invite you to choose the one who is best suited to your massage needs, or call us for an appointment and we can make a recommendation.
 MELISSA BERG, L.Ac., CMT
Melissa, part of our team of acupuncturists, is also a trained massage therapist. In her practice, she emphasizes a gentle, integrative approach to healing. She is adept in Tui Na, Shiatsu and Gua Sha (Asian body work) massage. She can be seen solely for massage therapy, or as an adjunct to acupuncture treatments.
Available: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
 Jeff Brown, CMT
Jeff's goal is to find a comfortable balance between relaxation and effective therapeutic work. As a massage therapist, he believes that effective work generally should be an overall enjoyable and enriching process. Active participation from both the client and the therapist is essential for progress and growth.
Experiences helping people manage the effects of Multiple Sclerosis taught Jeff to be curious and listen carefully in order to provide the best possible care.
In massage and therapeutic bodywork, there are a vast number of modalities and techniques to employ. Jeff discerns which of these best serve the immediate and long-term needs of the whole person, and remains open for intuition and feedback to guide the way. Providing for others inspires him beyond his work as a massage therapist and into his daily life.
Available: Thursdays
 Tom Dempsey, CMT
Tom has practiced massage in San Francisco for many years and has enjoyed working with people with a variety of therapeutic needs and wishes. His study of movement and energy, within the practice of the martial art Aikido, led to his initial study of massage therapy over 20 years ago.
Having initially trained with Judith McKinnon at the McKinnon Institute in Swedish/Esalen massage, Tom expanded his training in a range of modalities including Shiatsu, lymphatic and deep tissue massage techniques.
His study with Tom Hendrickson, at the Hendrickson Method Institute of Orthopedic Massage and Manual Therapy, and recent training in Neuromuscular Therapy, has enabled him to work very effectively with an array of orthopedic conditions for pain relief and rehabilitation from trauma and injuries.
Available: Mondays
 Leslie Hollingsworth, CMT
A recent arrival to San Francisco, Leslie has been a practicing massage therapist for almost 15 years. She attended the well-respected Somerset School of Massage in Somerset, NJ., focusing on neuromuscular therapy, sports massage, active assisted stretching, pre- and post-natal massage and deep tissue work.
A warm and dedicated practitioner, Leslie excels in adapting her technique to each person's individual needs — whether it involves the need to relax from everyday stress or applying intense concentration to relieve pain and tension in chronic trouble spots.
Available: Sundays (2nd & 4th of each month)
 JANE KANG, L.Ac., CMT
In addition to being part of our team of acupuncturists, Jane is a skilled bodyworker in her own right. She is versed in Shiatsu and Thai massage. Jane also employs a variation of Swedish massage, which uses oil. She can be seen solely for massage therapy, or as an adjunct to acupuncture treatments.
Available: Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays
 Marnie McCurdy, L.Ac., M.S., CMT
Marnie was first certified in Shiatsu massage in 1996 from the San Francisco School of Massage. The following year, she received a second certification in sports and deep tissue massage from the McKinnon Institute. Her other training includes TMJ release, visceral manipulation, Breema, Tui-na, reflexology, prenatal, and hot stone massage. She is now studying ortho-bionomy techniques with Jim Lerner.
Her approach uses a combination of these styles. Marnie offers one massage daily and also offers bodywork in combination with acupuncture treatment. To learn more about her acupuncture training, please visit the About Us page.
Available for massage treatments: Monday – Friday, 12 p.m. only
 Sara Meghrouni, CMT
Sara has been a certified massage therapist for more than a decade, having trained at the School of Shiatsu and Massage and the Esalen Institute. Her specialties are Esalen massage, deep Swedish massage and cranio-sacral therapy. Her style creates a uniquely restorative and revitalizing experience.
Coming from a family of health care practitioners, Sara’s approach is both therapeutic and compassionate. Her focus simultaneously addresses both the physical and spiritual health of her clients. Depending on individual need, she also incorporates breath work and passive stretching to encourage a sense of overall well-being and ease within the body.
She has applied this approach to bodywork in caring for clients who have been critically ill and hospitalized, as well as donating her time and skill at San Francisco Zen Center Hospice.
Available: Tuesdays
 COURTNEY MOORE, CMT
Courtney first studied sport and health massage in New Zealand. Those studies also included prenatal and lymphatic drainage techniques. She is particularly fond of deep tissue massage, and has completed additional coursework in acupressure, hot stone massage, chakral work, and aromatherapy
Fluent in Swedish, Courtney has worked in spas, chiropractic offices and for various athletic events. She is currently pursuing a degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM).
Available: Wednesdays and Saturdays
 Susan Priefert, CMT
Susan has been fascinated with the mind and body for as long as she can remember. Her training spans more than a decade, drawing on a variety of disciplines from massage and acupressure points to yoga. A graduate of the Massage Therapy Institute in Denver, Susan is trained in Swedish and deep tissue massage, neuromuscular release, myofascial release, cranio sacral therapy, and barefoot Shiatsu massage.
Recovering from a traumatic physical injury, she began studying Iyengar yoga, which helped on her journey to wellness. In addition to her massage training, Susan draws on her education in Reiki, multi-dimensional energy work and shamanic training. In her practice, she seeks to free, not only the muscles and tendons of her clients, but the energy inside each body she treats. Her specialties include head trauma, whiplash, brain injury, fatigue, tendonitis, carpal tunnel, and other types of arm pain.
Available: Fridays
 HEATHER STEWART, CMT
Heather builds on a foundation in Swedish-based muscular therapy. During her sessions, she combines deep tissue work and myofascial release with relaxation massage to create an integrated session based on the client’s individual needs and goals.
She believes each session offers the opportunity for balance and healing, whether a client is recovering from an injury, training for an event, or seeking to reduce stress.
Heather is also a registered yoga teacher. With her thorough understanding of functional anatomy, she brings a sense of strength, peace and mindfulness to her massage work.
Available: Saturdays
 Jennifer Yau
Jennifer has been a licensed massage therapist since 2000. She understands the mind-body-spirit connection and has a life-long fascination with the human body and spirituality. In addition to her training as a massage therapist, she is a certified Holistic Health Counselor, with an advanced certification in colon therapy.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Chinese Medicine at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco. Her modalities include four levels of Vibrational Healing massage therapy, Emei Qi Gong, Tui Na, reflexology, prenatal, deep tissue, Swedish, sports massage, lymphatic drainage, hot ttone, acupressure, aromatherapy, cranial sacral balancing, and chakra balancing.
Her sessions afford a good balance between hard and soft, ranging from a combination of deep tissue work and energy rebalancing. She is experienced with pain, shoulder, back and neck issues, stiff muscles and joints, headache, stress, and fatigue. Sessions are catered to individual needs and will help you relax, release and re-center on a deep level.
Available: Saturdays and Sundays
BOOK AN APOINTMENT
Due to demand, we encourage you to schedule your appointment several days in advance. We strive to accommodate your needs whenever possible.
Unless you request otherwise, all massages are one hour in length. Outcall massages are available by appointment only.
Please call us at 415.585.1990 or book an appointment online.
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A provider of Traditional Chinese Medicine, East-West Integrative Medicine offers acupuncture, herbal medicine, and therapeutic massage services. We serve all San Francisco neighborhoods, including Glen Park, Noe Valley, Bernal Heights, Mission, and Potrero Hill. 605 Chenery St., Suite C, San Francisco, CA 94131
415.585.1990
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