San Francisco School of Massage & Bodywork

06/27/2025

Our extremely popular Couples Massage class instructs students in the basic principles and techniques of massage therapy for sharing with friends and family. By focusing on two to three different areas of the body, students receive multiple techniques to explore and expand upon at home. Nearly all hands-on practice, this fun class is a wonderful way to spend part of your day with your partner or pal while learning to find knots and relax overworked muscles. Just bring yourselves and some snacks and we’ll take care of the rest!

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01/24/2025

KUA Wellness collaborates with San Francisco School of Massage and is excited to welcome new and experienced massage therapists to join our Los Altos massage team!

KUA Wellness is a vibrant community dedicated to health and wellness. They offer unique opportunities for massage therapists to launch their private practice in a full-service turnkey studio while refining their skills through mentorship by seasoned practitioners, and embracing KUA’s high end approach to therapeutic bodywork. Recent graduates are highly encouraged to apply.

www.KUAWellness.com

10/24/2024

Workshop Announcement: Mark your calendars for the Massage For Couples & Friends workshop on November 16th. Taught by SFSM instructor Tim Cowen, this class is perfect for learning some massage you can share with friends and family. No Prerequisite. Open to everyone!

We offer the most diverse range of continuing education for massage therapy in the Bay Area taught by the best instructors. NCBTMB approved. Sign up today!

09/18/2024

07/02/2024

A study published in March from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville indicated that regular Massage Therapy may be an effective treatment for symptoms of Long COVID.

06/21/2024

Upcoming Workshop Alert! Next weekend on June 29th and 30th, Jim Berns is teaching attendees about Ortho-Bionomy and using it to treat lower extremities. Ortho-Bionomy is an extremely gentle modality that works well for clients with chronic pain or mobility issues. Graduates from our 600 hour program know that this gentle work can have a mighty impact. Come get specialty training in this modality and incorporate it into your bodywork. Open to all!

06/18/2024

Last week we were featured in Broke-Ass Stuart for an article about providing free massages for summertime events in the Bay Area. Check back often to find out when and where we'll be this summer, and drop by to get a free massage from one of our incredible students!
Article: https://brokeassstuart.com/2024/06/13/sfs-oldest-and-most-respected-massage-school/

06/14/2024

It is with so much joy and a little sadness that we say goodbye to one of the most exuberant classes we've had in years. This class had excesses of joy, eagerness to learn, and compassion for each other. Some tracks come together and really make magic. Congratulations to our 2023 Mornings Track graduates!

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05/14/2024

Our rockstar students got to do chair massage at the this weekend! We setup chairs in the VIP sundeck and offered free massages to attendees. With a clear view of the stage, it was vibey all day long!

05/06/2024

There are still spaces available in the May 11 - 12 Ortho-Bionomy: Subtle Physical and Unwinding Techniques workshop.

Register now, while there's still time!

Ortho-Bionomy uses Osteopathic-based gentle body positions and movements to stimulate the self-correcting reflexes within the muscles and nerves. These responses can move the client out of pain and discomfort within 10-30 seconds. This method is very specific and structure oriented. It is easy for the practitioner and can be integrated into any massage or bodywork session.

‘Structure Governs Function’ is an Osteopathic principle that works with the understanding that when the muscular-skeletal system is balanced properly the functioning (blood, nerve, emotions, meridian) of the body will flow more efficiently.ORTHO-BIONOMY© / SUBTLE PHYSICAL & UNWINDING TECHNIQUES

Do you have clients who are not able to release a complicated tension pattern?
Are you hoping to find a way to work with clients that is easier on your body?
Do you want new multi-dimensional ways to work with subtle, deep, or entrenched patterns of tension?

Ortho-Bionomy Subtle Physical and Unwinding Techniques can offer the practitioner specific tools:
*To allow a further unwinding of a pattern in your clients
*To assist clients that are uncomfortable with deep pressure work
*To find a fuller embodiment experience for the client
*To work with less effort and get deeper releases

The Phase 5 Ortho-Bionomy / Subtle Physical & Unwinding Techniques class combines sensitivity training with subtle physical releases. You will learn to work with and follow the client’s self-correcting unwinding reflexes. The student learns to follow the client’s self-corrective reflexes. These releases are excellent for people experiencing deep pain, including highly sensitive people who cannot tolerate more vigorous work. This work bridges the body-mind connection and can be easily integrated into any bodywork session.
Specific areas of focus in the class will be:
*Neck
*Shoulders
*Ribs
*Arms
*Ears
*Lumbars
*Sacrum

This class is NCBTMB approved.

At San Francisco School of Massage & Bodywork
475 Valencia Street, 3rd FL, San Francisco, CA 94103
Saturday & Sunday, May 11 & 12, 2024
9:00am – 6:00pm (16 CEs – Approved by the NCBTMB)

No prerequisite
Tuition: $295.00

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We offer the most diverse range of continuing education for massage therapy in the Bay Area taught by the best instructors. NCBTMB approved. Sign up today!

04/22/2024

Hiring Announcement! In Symmetry Spa is looking for new and experienced massage therapists! They are a community spa in San Francisco’s mission district. The spa provides additional hands on training for hires where they can learn In Symmetry’s style of therapeutic work. Recent Graduates are encouraged to apply. And as always, SFSM is here to help you with your resume if you need any assistance.

04/12/2024

Time to meet the Staff! Today we're featuring Wil Hendricks, one of the clinic managers here at SFSM. Wil is known for his calm and gentle demeanor. He helps students integrate what they learn in the student clinic to better prepare them for their bodywork career. We're extremely proud to have Wil and the rest of the people who work to make the school a wonderful place to be.