ABOUT OUR MASSAGE SERVICES
At East-West Integrative Medicine, we use a variety of massage styles, including cranio-sacral, deep tissue, hot stone, lymphatic, orthopedic, prenatal, Reiki, Shiatsu, Swedish, Thai, Tui-Na, and sports massage. 

We offer one-hour and 90-minute therapeutic massage appointments, as well as its use in conjunction with other treatments

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: Sundays

Nathan Fletcher, CMT
Nathan has been practicing bodywork and yoga since 1996 when he graduated from the National Holistic Institute in the Bay Area. He has studied with several masters in the US and India including John Barnes, PT (myofascial release), Master Chunyi Linn (Spring Forest Qi Gong), Swami Veda Bharati and Ashutosh Sharma (Yoga/mediation), Byron Katie (“The work”/Inquiry), and others.

Nathan brings his years of training, practice and self-exploration to each session. Each session has a unique tone, depending on the needs of the client. A session can range from bodywork that has deep pressure, to a subtle, deeply restorative experience that calms the nervous system. Movement in the form of Unbinding (releasing old patterns) and inquiring about and releasing stressful thoughts that seem to repeat themselves and get in the way.

Through bodywork, movement and inquiry Nathan will work with you to achieve your goals. If you are in pain, stressed out, or curious about your inner self, and want to feel light and “on top of your game”, schedule a session with Nathan. Please bring shorts (and a sports bra for women) to your session.

Available: Thursdays and Saturdays

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: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

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: Saturdays

Tod Overstreet, CMT
Tod began his bodywork studies in 1991, focusing on Shiatsu and Thai massage. He later expanded his focus to include formal training in Swedish and deep tissue massage, cranio-sacral therapy, Reiki, and sports massage.

Traveling to Thailand in 1999, Tod attended a Thai massage course at Old Medicine Hospital, where he met his mentor, Asokananda, and spent several years under his guidance. During that time, Tod was also privileged to study with the renowned Pichet Boothammeand. Eventually, Tod assisted with his mentor's classes and was added to his roster of official teachers.

In 2004, he studied deep tissue myofascial release with master Rolfer, Art Riggs, and is currently a student of Tom Hendrickson's in the rigorous orthopedic massage program.

Available: Fridays

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, barefoot Shiatsu massage,Tui Na, and Orthobionomy.

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

JACK RIORDAN, CMT
Jack Riordan comes from a family of healers and has been interested in massage from an early age. A graduate of the Maui School of Therapeutic Massage's 600-hour program, he has been working as a massage therapist in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2006.

Jack's work is highly intuitive. He draws from a wide variety of modalities including, but not limited to, myofascial release, neuro-muscular therapy, deep tissue, Swedish, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, Shiatsu, reflexology, sports massage, Trager Work and energy healing.

His technique is constantly evolving — varying not only from client to client, but session to session. Each session is unique and catered to the client's needs at that time. Jack is also a certified yoga teacher, and has been a professional working musician since the age of 14.

Available: Saturdays

REBECCA RIZUTTO, CMT
Rebecca provides therapeutic massage, combining a variety of techniques, including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, myofascial release, and stretching. Her bodywork is best described as a “deep tissue/sports massage” fusion. Her targeted approach alleviates areas of tension and congestion and energizes areas of stagnation. Her intention is to create a deeply relaxing and transformative experience that is tailored to meet the ever-evolving needs of the client. Rebecca strives to help her clients cultivate balance and well being by eliciting their awareness of the mind-body-spirit connection through the power of healing touch.

Rebecca is a California state certified massage therapist (CAMTC) and a member of the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) and the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).

Available: Wednesdays

ALISON ROSS, CMT
Alison Ross is nationally certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork and has been practicing in San Francisco since 1994.

She first studied at The Heartwood Institute in Shiatsu, Swedish, Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular Therapy. Over the years, she has continued her studies in orthopedic massage (with Tom Hendrikson), and in various Asian techniques including Reiki, Tui Na and Thai.

Alison has extensive experience addressing chronic pain from injuries, repetitive work stress and emotional trauma; particularly whiplash, thoracic outlet syndrome, headaches and neck, arm and hand pain. Her work can be very precise and physical therapists and chiropractors have referred their patients to her for many years. The American Massage Therapy Association has honored her for her contributions to the profession.

She does not use oil for her massages, but a small amount of cream. If you request it, you can choose to receive the massage fully clothed. Her philosophy is that massage should be both therapeutic and comforting.

Alison's study of movement and dance since 1982 has greatly influenced how she works with the body.

Available: Mondays and Thursdays

Available: Sundays

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: Tuesdays, 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.