The Massage Garage

06/24/2025

Call us at The Massage Garage (415) 845-7143 and let us give your body the tuneup it deserves.

03/24/2025

Takes just a few minutes a day!

03/02/2025

On February 7, 2025, I lost my mother, and with that loss, I felt a profound shift in my body, mind, and spirit. Grief isn’t just emotional—it impacts us physically and mentally. The compression I felt didn’t only affect my heart but also took a toll on my muscles, brain, and energy.

Physical Impact: Muscles Under Pressure
Grief caused deep tension in my body, particularly in my shoulders, neck, and back. This tension led to chronic discomfort, headaches, and physical fatigue. My body seemed to carry the weight of my grief, making even simple movements difficult.

Mental Strain: The Toll on the Brain
The emotional strain of grief left me mentally foggy, with difficulty focusing, remembering, or completing tasks. My brain felt overwhelmed, and my usual sense of motivation disappeared, making everyday life feel heavy and exhausting.

The Spirit’s Burden: Emotional Compression
Grief also weighed down my spirit, leaving me feeling disconnected and directionless. The loss drained my energy and made it hard to embrace life, not just with sadness but with a sense of emotional and physical compression.

How Neuromuscular Therapy Helps
In my healing process, I turned to neuromuscular therapy (NMT) at The Massage Garage in San Francisco. NMT helped release the deep tension in my muscles, especially in my neck and back, which had become physical manifestations of my grief. The therapy also restored mental clarity and emotional balance, allowing me to reconnect with myself and find peace.

Conclusion: Embracing Healing After Loss
Losing my mother changed me, but through neuromuscular therapy, I’ve started to heal. The therapy has helped me release emotional weight, restore my body and mind, and regain energy and focus. If you’re struggling with grief’s physical and emotional toll, our body mechanics at The Massage Garage can provide NMT to help you heal and reconnect with what matters most.

Contact us at www.themassagegarage.net to give your body the tune-up it deserves!

01/29/2025

Winter Blues? It’s Time for a Tune-Up at The Massage Garage!

Hello Clients,

Feeling stiff and sluggish this winter? It's like your body’s been parked in neutral for too long. Time to rev that engine with a neuromuscular massage at TheMassage Garage in San Francisco—the ultimate pit stop for your body’s winter reset!

Why Your Body Needs a Winter Tune-Up:

Cold weather and indoor hibernation can leave your muscles feeling drained and tight. Winter aches, stiffness, and low energy are all signs it’s time for a “check-up.” Enter neuromuscular therapy—the perfect fix for those winter kinks.

What is Neuromuscular Therapy?

A mix of deep tissue, trigger point therapy, and pure TLC. Neuromuscular therapy targets specific muscle groups and pressure points to break up tension, retrain your muscles, and get your body back on track. Whether it’s that stiff back from binge-watching or sore shoulders from bundling up, neuromuscular therapy dives deep to release tension, boost circulation, and restore your body’s normal rhythm—just like a tune-up at the best garage in town.

Why The Massage Garage is Your Winter Destination:
Expert Therapists (aka Body Mechanics): Our team specializes in neuromuscular therapy, making sure your muscles are running smooth and your circulation’s firing on all cylinders.

Winter-Proof Your Body: Just like prepping your car for cold weather, a neuromuscular massage gets your body ready to handle the season’s stresses. No more winter aches—just smooth, pain-free movement.

San Francisco’s Hidden Gem: Not your average massage. Think workshop meets relaxation station, with quirky vibes and cool jazz in the background. It's the perfect spot to rev up your system and leave feeling like a million bucks.

After Your Tune-Up, You’ll Feel:
Loosened Up and Pain-Free: No more hunching or stiff joints.

Recharged: Ready to take on whatever the winter season throws your way.

Adventure-Ready: Whether you're braving a foggy Golden Gate Park stroll or tackling a winter hike, neuromuscular massage will have you moving with ease.

Give your body the tune-up it deserves at The Massage Garage—your winter reset is just a massage away.

Call Now or Visit Our Website to Book Your Winter Tune-Up at (415)845-7143, or https://TheMassageGarage.net.

Share with us: what’s your go-to way to beat the winter blues in SF?

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Our mailing address is:
1801 Bush Street, Suite 131A
San Francisco, CA 94109

Whether it’s tennis elbow, sciatica, pulled muscles, migraines, or just a plain pain in the neck, The Massage Garage gets results.

01/23/2025

We Are Growing – Exciting News for You!

Dear Clients,

I’m thrilled to share some exciting updates about The Massage Garage and how we’re growing to serve you better!

After much reflection, I have decided to step away from the chiropractic doctorate program to focus on what matters most- my private practice, and providing you with the personalized care you have come to expect. With your valuable feedback on scheduling in mind, this shift will allow me to dedicate more time to growing The Massage Garage and giving you the attention you deserve.

In addition to this, I’m excited to announce that my talented colleague, Carrie Menefee, ANMT, will be joining us to offer therapy sessions at The Massage Garage. Carrie and I have worked closely for years, including during our advanced neuromuscular therapy training, and I can personally vouch for her expertise and skill. Carrie is not only a skilled therapist, but also a teacher of the very techniques we practice here, and I always turn to her for a "go-to" tune-up. I know she will bring the same care and precision you’ve come to expect from me.

Carrie will be in the office for one week each month, starting in January, so I encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to experience her work firsthand.

Meanwhile, I’ll be back in the office more regularly, ready to offer the quality care and attention you’ve trusted for years. To schedule with either Carrie or myself, please visit our booking website.

Thank you for your continued support and trust in The Massage Garage as we grow and evolve to better meet your needs. I look forward to continuing to support your health and wellness in the year ahead.

With renewed focus,
Gary Mendelson
The Massage Garage

PS. We are bringing back our Massage Series Special! Be sure to check our rates on the tuneups page. https://themassagegarage.net/services/ for all the details.

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The Massage Garage
1801 Bush Street, Suite 131A
San Francisco, CA 94109
Work: 415.845.7143

01/18/2025

12/31/2024

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
And Happy New Year from The Massage Garage

Dear Valued Clients,

As we welcome 2025, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of you for trusting us at The Massage Garage with your wellness needs this past year. It has been our pleasure to help you give your body the tune-up it truly deserves.

We invite you to continue your journey to wellness by visiting our booking site at www.themassagegarage.JaneApp.com. Treat yourself to the rejuvenation you deserve!

Thank you for being a part of our community. Wishing you a wonderful New Year!

Warm regards,
Gary Mendelson and Carrie Menefee
The Massage Garage
1801 Bush Street, Suite 131A
San Francisco, CA 94109
415.845.7143

Gary@themassagegarage.net
Carrie@themassagegarage.net

12/06/2024

Subject: Exciting Changes for the New Year at The Massage Garage!

Dear Clients,

I hope this message finds you well! As we approach the new year, I wanted to share some exciting changes happening at The Massage Garage and how they will affect my availability moving forward.

In 2025, I will begin my 3.5-year journey toward earning my Doctorate in Chiropractic, a path I’m incredibly excited to take. This new chapter will require me to dedicate more time to my studies and clinical work, which will unfortunately reduce my availability to see clients, especially on weekdays.

However, I’m pleased to announce that my colleague, Carrie Menefee, ANMT, will be stepping in to offer therapy sessions at our office. Carrie and I have worked side by side in the neuromuscular therapy world for many years — in fact, we were classmates during our advanced training. Carrie’s expertise and experience have made her a trusted resource, and she even went on to teach the very techniques we practice here at The Massage Garage.

I’ve had the privilege of receiving bodywork from Carrie myself, and I can confidently say that she is my “go-to” therapist when I need a tune-up. I know she will bring the same care, skill, and attention to detail that you’ve come to expect from me.

Carrie will be in the office for a full week each month, starting in January, and I highly encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to experience her work firsthand.

To schedule your next appointment with Carrie or myself, simply visit our booking site at:�www.themassagegarage.janeapp.com (Our 2025 schedule will be posted soon).

Thank you so much for your continued trust in me and The Massage Garage. I look forward to supporting your health and wellness throughout this transition and into the new year.

Warm regards,
Gary Mendelson
Licensed Neuromuscular Therapist
Head Body Mechanic
The Massage Garage
1801 Bush Street Suite 131A
San Francisco, CA 94109
415.845.7143
www.themassagegarage.net

Whether it’s tennis elbow, sciatica, pulled muscles, migraines, or just a plain pain in the neck, The Massage Garage gets results.

11/19/2024

Good morning, Community!
I hope you are all doing well.
Starting in January 2025 I will begin my 3.5 year educational journey in getting a chiropractic doctorate at Life West in Hayward. This means I will be seeing less massage clients than I currently am seeing. I am looking to sublet my space in the Healing Arts Center at 1801 Bush Street, Suite 131A, SF, 94119, weekdays for three weeks out of each month ($125 for a full day/8 hrs). Can you please pass this information on to your circle of friends? Thanks! I would greatly appreciate it.

Whether it’s tennis elbow, sciatica, pulled muscles, migraines, or just a plain pain in the neck, The Massage Garage gets results.