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The calling into massage therapy has taken me on a tour of disciplines. Each of my career path choices, from service, to my hours of pre-chiropractic study in Biological Sciences, to a Bachelors degree in Psychology has helped shape my understanding of health and wellness. And each choice has brought me into alignment with the strong, intuitive healer that I have always been.
My style of bodywork can integrate elements from several traditions, including Swedish, Thai, shiatsu, deep tissue, and myofascial release. The goal in our session is to find the right balance that will offer you therapeutic and restorative relaxation. I also continue my training with Dr. F...
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James G.
123 Verified Reviews
Bodywork Services
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Bodywork Services
Couple's 90-Minute Massages (2x90 sessions back to back)
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Alan
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Sep 28
Absolutely amazing session. James is incredibly attentive to a person's need (I came in for some shoulder work and he spent a lot of time working through those issues). Very intuitive touch. Released spots that I had no idea were stuck. Would absolutely recommend to anyone who needs some high quality bodywork. Already looking forward to the next session.
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Anonymous
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Aug 04
James keeps me in business! My job is physical and it creates a lot of repetitive stress on my body. This results in stiffness and ‘stuckness’. James gets in deep and releases all that. It’s so liberating!! Im deeply grateful and can’t sing his praises enough.
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Tiffany
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Aug 03
Such healing bodywork even in the first few body assessments. So happy to have James as part of my self-care/healing regimen. He found sources of my forearm tendonitis up in my biceps, lats and shoulders and I'm moving much better.
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Ron
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Apr 26
Been working wonders on my shoulder (chronic pain) for a few sessions now. Where PT and stretching failed, James' hands succeeded. Been not only warding off surgery but, demonstrable improvement overall. Miracle worker.
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Maurice
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Apr 23
As always, I feel so much better in my body after James’ magic - renewed and refreshed!
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Caroline
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Apr 01
James is the best massage therapist I know, he is a real healer at heart🙏🏻I highly recomment him
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Eduardo
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Mar 27
AMAZING! Highly would recommend again! Thank you James!
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Anonymous
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Mar 10
I moved away from San Francisco 4 years ago. But each time I'm in town I try to see James. He is the best bodyworks persons I have ever had in my 59 years. He finds and fixes things that I didn't even realize needed fixing. I love this guy.
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Kristin
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Feb 09
A visit with James is a life altering experience! He is able to help support the healing of both the physical and mental injuries accumulated in the body.
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Jesse
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Feb 04
I've been seeing James for years and this session was amazing as always. No complaints, highly recommend.
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Service Received: 120-minute (2 hour) session with James G.
Absolutely amazing session. James is incredibly attentive to a person's need (I came in for some shoulder work and he spent a lot of time working through those issues). Very intuitive touch. Released spots that I had no idea were stuck. Would absolutely recommend to anyone who needs some high quality bodywork. Already looking forward to the next session.
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Service Received: 60-minute session with James G.
James keeps me in business! My job is physical and it creates a lot of repetitive stress on my body. This results in stiffness and ‘stuckness’. James gets in deep and releases all that. It’s so liberating!! Im deeply grateful and can’t sing his praises enough.
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Service Received: 60-minute session with James G.
Such healing bodywork even in the first few body assessments. So happy to have James as part of my self-care/healing regimen. He found sources of my forearm tendonitis up in my biceps, lats and shoulders and I'm moving much better.
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Service Received: 60-minute session with James G.
Been working wonders on my shoulder (chronic pain) for a few sessions now. Where PT and stretching failed, James' hands succeeded. Been not only warding off surgery but, demonstrable improvement overall. Miracle worker.
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Service Received: 90-minute session with James G.
As always, I feel so much better in my body after James’ magic - renewed and refreshed!
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Service Received: 60-minute session with James G.
James is the best massage therapist I know, he is a real healer at heart🙏🏻I highly recomment him
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Service Received: 90-minute session with James G.
AMAZING! Highly would recommend again! Thank you James!
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Service Received: 90-minute session with James G.
I moved away from San Francisco 4 years ago. But each time I'm in town I try to see James. He is the best bodyworks persons I have ever had in my 59 years. He finds and fixes things that I didn't even realize needed fixing. I love this guy.
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Service Received: 120-minute (2 hour) session with James G.
A visit with James is a life altering experience! He is able to help support the healing of both the physical and mental injuries accumulated in the body.
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I've been seeing James for years and this session was amazing as always. No complaints, highly recommend.
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Amazing experience. Always the best!
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Service Received: 60-minute session with James G.
James is amazing!
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James is wonderful! I always feel great after my appointments!
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James has a knack for listening to you explain what's going on in your own body and then finding the release points needed to address them... and his techniques are varied, appropriate, and effective. Highly recommended!!
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Best massage I've ever had.
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My body feels much better afterwards I keep going back. James is great, calming and knows what he is doing. I recommend James to anyone especially those that want professionalism along with experience and talent.
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First time visit was what i needed. James made me feel comfortable right away by getting to know a little about me not my ailments. We then talked about what my bodily concerns were and what i would like to concentrate on that day. James worked the spots i wanted with strong hands and arms and an intuitive touch but with a firmness to dig in where needed. It hurt so good! I felt buoyant the rest of the day, a little sore the next, and looking forward to my next visit!!
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James is a healer in every sense of the word. He listens as much to my words as my non- verbal communication while also recognizing how my body is communicating in ways I'm not even aware of.
He is a joy to spend time with, his studio is small, clean and beautiful, his tastes are reasonable. I recommend him to friends and family regularly (yet warn them of his waitlist). I feel so fortunate to have a consistent schedule with him. He is a pro and a gem!!!
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The best in the world. He is a live saver.
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What I have told a friend is that James is remarkably skilled; gifted I would say. He knows instinctively where the issues are and how to heal them. He's awsome!
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James was fantastic as always. James' personality immediately put me at ease and made me feel comfortable explaining all the reasons why I was had signed up for a session with him. Then, he took it one step further by tailoring my session to focus on all the things I complained about. Bonus points, he offered some exercises to actively prevent the things we worked on together going forward. He's amazing.
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He clearly knows what he’s doing. Great referral from 2 other clients who recommended him highly. I would definitely recommend him!
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James is a very skilled and intuitive body worker. Great knowledge of physiology. He can focus very specifically on a problem area or do a more broad approach. I always feel great for days afterwords.
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James is the whole package. He knows everything and has amazing skill and talent. Just being around him makes me feel better.
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Service Received: 60-minute session with James G.
James is a real professional who does amazing work.
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James is the best!! Highly skilled, knowledgeable and intuitive Bodyworker. I’m so glad I found him!
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James has a great understanding of the body and a healing touch. I've been seeing James for many years - he's skillful, intuitive, caring, and a consummate professional.
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James is the best, hands down!
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James is the best. He has been miraculously easing my aches and pains for many years. No, I don't fall sleep on the table - I get my money's worth! He has terrific hands, combined with a great depth of knowledge about the body, true empathy for his clients, and sensitivity to the discomfort we sometimes endure to feel better.
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Service Received: 90-minute session with James G.
Felt wonderful when I was done! Can’t wait to go back again. James took great care of me!
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Miracle worker
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Healing is an understatement. Transformative gets closer. My neurologists, MRI, tests, meds, endless sleepless night worth of constant pain, all gone. This is James' work. James' healed me. James' deep work fixed me. Gratitude does not come close to how this feels. I am overwhelmed. Thank you, James.
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Service Received: 90-minute session with James G.
James is totally professional, knowledgeable and caring in treating me and my first time with massage. I quickly was at ease and only wished we lived in San Francisco to continue sessions with him.
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James is a highly gifted masseur and body worker. Although his rates are higher than many, it is well worth the fees.
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Service Received: 60-minute session with James G.
James is a very skilled, experienced, and intuitive healer. I have been struggling with a sore hip for month now, and after one session, I feel relief!
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Best massage ever! James is a wonderful person and an amazing masseuse!
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James is amazing.
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Amazing massages that fix all my physical problems. Also, a nice guy.
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James is an incredibly talented and trained massage therapist, bringing many different techniques to the specific needs of your body on the day he works on you. Always helps me therapeutically, feeling much better when I leave than when I arrived. Highly recommended!
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Always excellent results
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James is very caring and intuitive. He is a good listener and gives good advice on loving your body into health. I had a very positive experience.
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Always a great massage
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Service Received: 60-minute session with James G.
James save my knees - a never met professionalism
will come back soon
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Service Received: 90-minute session with James G.
James is an excellent bodyworker! A shoulder injury I had for months (in which I feared the possibility of surgery), he resolved within two 90-minute sessions. As a person, he radiates joy and as a professional, he listens, teaches, and heals. He provides recommendations on stretches to maintain progress and is very encouraging and empathic. His office is small, clean and beautiful.
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Service Received: 120-minute (2 hour) session with James G.
James is personable, professional and knows his stuff. He knows where and what muscles really need attention. I'll be going back!
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Through Mr. Girard's skill, I've come to appreciate the amazing healing power bodywork offers. He's a master at his work!
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My favorite massages of ALL TIME! This man is a true Healer. Thanks James!
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As always, James quickly finds the places that need attention and works out the kinks! He often also takes time after or before to show specific stretches that will help the problem areas.
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Service Received: 120-minute (2 hour) session with James G.
My hips have been in such pain, during the pandemic closure. I can now move much easier and with less pain. God I needed that visit.
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The best!
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Amazing! I came in with a bad shoulder that I had been dealing with for months. And in one session he made a significant difference with my pain and mobility. James is the best massage person I have ever experienced! Thank you, James!
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Service Received: 90-minute session with James G.
Liked everything
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James isn't just an amazing massage therapist, he's a wonderful human being! His hands are great, but so is his heart.
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Seriously: how does he know exactly where the pain comes from and how alleviate it? I feel like I could walk in, indicate nothing about what I’m feeling, and he would find what hurts and fix it. That sounds like crazy hyperbole, I know, but seriously: James has a rare gift.
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As always the most amazing massage
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James is a gifted therapist. He has the ability to treat and relieve the specific area(s) of distress and a big picture understanding of the body’s muscular-skeletal systems. ????
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Wonderful experience!
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He does amazing deep tissue work
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James is the most gifted masseuse I have ever met. Have had hundreds of massages and could not possibly recommend James highly enough as a masseuse and as a wonderful human being and healer.
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I would not know what to do if he ever left town. I have found nobody who could ever replace his skill
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As always, James found the trouble spots and dug in to work out those kinks! I walked away feeling happy, relaxed "lighter" and much better all over.
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Amazing skills! No one has ever treated me so well and addressed the root cause of my pain. James definitely knows the body and how it functions. He is Leaps and bounds above any other massage therapist.
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No comments needed - James is awesome. I highly recommend him!
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I feel better just walking into James' place. Cozy and comfortable, it immediately takes me away from the daily grind. A massage from James is amazing. He really gets into my sore muscles and shifts stuff around so that I'm better aligned and balanced. Plus James knows how to help me with any emotional piece that comes up. He's insightful and wise. I always walk out renewed.
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Amazing bodywork addressing all my issues. James is very intuitive and knows exactly how to respond to what I needed.
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James really focuses on those spots causing me stiffness and discomfort.
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James is the Best, he zones in on the issue and alleviates it!
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Amazing ability to find all the right spots that are out of sinc ??
Hurt sooooo. Good????
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Another terrific session! James finds the places that need attention and takes care of things. Nothing escapes him.
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Service Received: 120-minute (2 hour) session with James G.
A highly recommend James for healing massage. His work to heal your body is amazing.
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James is able to find and work out all my knots; his bedside manner is highly empathetic. It's a great experience.
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Amazing as always!
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Service Received: 60-minute session with James G.
James is a very gifted massage therapist. I've had many massages over the years, and he's at the top of the list. He's friendly, and immediately made me comfortable. His deep work freed up knots I didn't even know I had! Total relaxation, and I didn't feel like I'd been run over by a truck the next day.
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James possesses an extremely high level of skill and professionalism. He provides a soothing space and exudes kindness and compassion. James is a true healer.
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James knows the body like no one else I know! With a combination of many techniques, he helps me truly heal.
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Service Received: 90-minute session with James G.
His knowledge of muscles is amazing. For me going to James is therapy for my shoulder and hip pain. He has spoiled me and I have not found no other who can duplicate his experience.
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If you're in need of massage therapy, James is your man. Not only is James excellent at what he does, he's friendly, professional and flexible. I would never hesitate to recommend his services. He's worth every dollar.
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James is wonderful at what he does --strong and effective--and is a very considerate and empathetic guy as well. Highly recommended.
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Best massage!!!
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Service Received: 60-minute session with James G.
James knows the body very well. He was able to identify which muscles were causing me pain and he dug right in. I felt great after my massage. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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James is an intuitive massage therapist! His fingers and mind work in unison to help your body unwind. I always walk away feeling taller, lighter and happier. The sacred space James cultivates is also so inviting; with a mix of spirit, wisdom and art, I feel instantly at home and at peace.
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James is a gifted and massage therapist. He is helping me get ready for my 6th consecutive and final AIDS LifeCycle ride???????????? Thank you.
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James is always kind, courteous, and friendly. His studio is warm and inviting. And he’s extremely skilled in his massage skills. He doesn’t just remedy the symptoms, he solves the underlying problems.
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James is simply the best
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The most comfortable and relaxing of the three venues of his that I've experienced.
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Service Received: 60-minute session with James G.
James took the time to get to know my ailments, talk about potential causes and approaches for finding relief. The massage targeted exactly what I needed and I left feeling so much better than when I walked in! James is kind, gentle, and very thorough in his work!
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Service Received: 90-minute session with James G.
I have known James for three years in the capacity of our work together with cancer patients, with whom I saw him do his healing work in an incredibly warm, caring, compassionate, and intuitive way. Yesterday I finally had the opportunity to experience his wonderful bodywork first-hand, and it was amazing. He helped me shed months of tension with a mix of modalities, and I floated away a lighter, more relaxed, centered me. His new space also adds to the experience. It is truly an urban oasis and a magical space to spend time in as he heals your body. Can't wait to visit again.
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Service Received: 120-minute (2 hour) session with James G.
Simply the best.
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I always love love love having bodywork done by you. I always feel great physically....and MENTALLY!!!!!!
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Best massage ever. Located all my knots and coaxed them into surrender.
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Amazing job prying my butt muscle off my spine!!! And for being a great thought partner in making positive changes in my life!
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The space is located in a super sweet area, easy parking, nice walk to cute cafe afterwards. Adorable studio, decorated with love and whimsy. Felt like I wanted to just stay in the bathroom and mediate a while even, ha!?
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Service Received: 60-minute session with James G.
Seeing James gives me hope that I can get stronger and more athletic. He makes you feel cared for and welcomed. I have frequent neck and shoulder issues. My first time seeing him my shoulder released into a better position and my nerves felt restored. My last visit I walked in with my shoulders high and tight and walked out with them relaxed and naturally positioned down my back which restructures my shoulders and alleviates my neck pain. No other masseur has worked this well for me. The only problem is you have to book far in advance so you need to have other PT support in case of an immediate treatment need. I look forward to my visits and even more to after my visit. Half the time I want to cry in joy when I see him because I know it means relief and healing.
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James is amazingly intuitive and the massage is always exactly what I need!
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James is one of the best massage therapists I have ever known!
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James is a true professional. He is a fabulously talented massage therapist, but also someone who truly cares about his patients, listens and works hard to help them achieve their goals
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The best massage therapist ever. I live in Philadelphia and I'm going to have to plan more trips to San Francisco to see James!
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Service Received: 90-minute session with James G.
Speechless. James has a truly astonishing gift for this work. He's also one of the nicest people you'll ever meet.
I'm on the old side and have seen countless massage therapists over the years - but the skills of even the best of those does not approach the abilities James possesses.
I know it sounds like hyperbole, but it's true! He's amazing. THANK YOU JAMES!
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I don't like how full up you get because then I have to wait that much longer to see you again, haha!
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James has been working with me since 2012 and through rugby injuries, car accidents and old football neck injuries, he's always getting me back to a space where I can freely move and relax my muscles & joints. He "listens" to both my body and me :)
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Great massage.
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James is great. He is good at finding areas that need work - areas I wasn't even aware. He has helped me with some old injuries too. I am definitely going back.
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James has the experience, skills and intuition to zoom in on wherever needs attention. A bodywork session with him is "intense" at times, and always leaves me feeling much better than when I came in. He's a healer!
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Everything was absolutely fabulous! Thank you, James! I feel like I have a new body!
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After leaving the session, I felt better than I have in weeks. James was very thorough in asking specific questions about areas I wanted to work on plus he continually asked for feedback regarding my comfort levels during the massage. Looking forward to my next appointment!
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Service Received: 120-minute (2 hour) session with James G.
James is a fantastic therapist! He's always very responsive to my body, and has both finesse and strength in equal measure.
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Service Received: 60-minute session with James G.
James performed really intense deep tissue work in the areas of concern, my shoulder and upper back. The massage was very painful but James talked me through it and let me know what he was doing, building trust and helping me to relax. He talked about his work as a collaboration between the 2 of us to change the paradigm of my body. Immediately after the massage my arms and fingers tingled with new sensations and increased blood flow. A few days later 75% of the discomfort I felt before the massage was gone. Definitely the most focused and effective bodywork I have ever had.
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Great experience and am very optimistic now about finally healing from a very bad neck/shoulder injury. James is friendly and knowledgeable and his space is warm and welcoming. Very pleased with pricing on the 10 session package I purchased!
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James is a consummate professional who is both intuitive and knowledgeable and works with you to relieve the tightest muscle pain.
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After James finished I felt broken in all the right ways. I highly recommend his massage services. And for those who are spiritually inclined, James is fully familiar with the body's chakras and energy paths too.
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James is a wizard!!!
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Thank you!
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James creates a warm and welcoming experience not to mention the incredible knowledge and precision in his work to help restore and bring back the connection with your body. I would highly reccomend James for those interested in massage that's meaningful and produces results. One of the best !
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The best! Always on time, professional with a great demeanor. I look forward to all of my visits to see James!
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James has found what needed to be worked on. Our last session in particular was rewarding. It seemed like so many places were unlocked. I felt lighter, felt like I could really move again. It was a wonderful experience and I look forward to many more.
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Really talented practitioner. Listens to what's needed for work and then does deep work to relieve pain and expand range of motion. Highly recommended!!
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James is very skilled and knowledgeable about anatomy and deep tissue massage
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James knows exactly what to do with the knotted up muscles of my aging body for me to feel relaxed and 10 years younger!
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A truly amazing bodyworker and does the most intense, caring transformational work in the bay area.
