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| $65/75 Mins. -- Professional Deep Tissue Massage (mission district) |
| Cars & Trucks, Etc. : Auto Parts : Body |
| 03/15/06 |
- 14 Years Experience
- Professional Office in Pilates Studio with Shower Facilities
- Massage Therapy Faculty at Sonoma College
- Licensed in San Francisco
- Fully Insured
RICH BROWN, MA, CMT – 415-722-0354 - Appointments by phone only!
(24 Hour Cancellation Policy • Off-street Parking Usually Available)
WHO AM I?
I’m a Health Educator who, for the past 15 years, has been working with clients focusing on integrating Eastern and Western approaches in preventative health practices. I hold both a Masters Degree and Certificate in Integral Health from the California Institute of Integral Studies.
In addition to this academic training, I received my massage certification in 1991 from San Francisco School of Massage. I have also studied at Wat Po in Bangkok, Thailand, the Acupressure Institute in Berkeley, and the Massage School of Santa Monica. In addition to my private clientele, I have worked as a staff massage therapist at the UCSF Milberry Fitness Center and am a member of the Massage Therapy Faculty at Sonoma College.
What Kind of BodyWork Do I Practice?
·Integrated Bodywork
A session includes techniques of Swedish/Esalen, Acupressure, Tui Na, and Thai massage or your choice of any one of these modalities.
·Swedish/Esalen & Deep Tissue
This style integrates the deep massage techniques of Swedish that are excellent for relaxation and increasing circulation, with the slow, gliding strokes and gentle style of Esalen. Since oils are used for this method of massage, the client is undressed and lying on a comfortable table. A drape is used for warmth and modesty.
·Acupressure
This ancient healing art, developed in China thousands of years ago, uses finger pressure to press key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate the body’s natural self-curative abilities. When these points are pressed, they release muscular tension and promote the circulation of blood and the body’s life force to aid healing. This method requires the client to wear light clothing.
·Tui Na
This form of traditional Chinese massage, known as “Wind and Water” Tui Na, focuses on balancing the subtle energies of the body. The technique employs a variety of stretches, brush strokes, and acupressure therapy to loosen tight joints and circulate the body’s subtle energy (qi) encouraging a sense of harmony and good health. This method requires the client to wear light clothing.
·Thai Traditional
Ancient Thai massage is a unique form of bodywork that incorporates Hatha Yoga, acupressure and reflexology. The Thai method uses point pressure, muscle stretching, and compression, done in a rhythmic movement of gentle rocking. In Thai massage it is not just the hands that are used to free tension from the recipient's body, but the therapists feet, forearms, knees, and elbows as well. Thai massage is applied on a mat on the floor or a table, the work is done fully clothed and no oils are required.
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