Life is a Verb!

There is something compelling about being able to put my hands on people and make them feel better.

While I was formally trained at the National Holistic Institute in San Francisco in 2009, I have been giving massages my whole life. My mother tells stories of back rubs I gave at age of 7, and my college friends fondly remember study breaks with shoulder rubs and hand massages to keep us all going.

It is something I have always chosen to do, and to make it my career seems pretty magical. ...

There is something compelling about being able to put my hands on people and make them feel better.

While I was formally trained at the National Holistic Institute in San Francisco in 2009, I have been giving massages my whole life. My mother tells stories of back rubs I gave at age of 7, and my college friends fondly remember study breaks with shoulder rubs and hand massages to keep us all going.

It is something I have always chosen to do, and to make it my career seems pretty magical. I get to spend my day making people feel better and live healthier, more authentic lives. I truly love what I do.






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Where I Work
Available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

James Girard BodyWorks
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67A Henry Street

San Francisco, CA 94114

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Education
2010

National Holistic Instiute

Comprehensive

2012

Tranformational Bodywork Association

Transformational Bodywork

Experience
Bodywork

Embace Health Chiorpractic - Lead Therapist

Working closely with Chiropractors and Acupuncturist to develop comprehensive holistic treatment plans for patients.

Transformational Bodywork Association

Experiencing and working with the developer of Transformational Bodywork, Dr. Fred Mitouer, designed to unearth psychological, emotional and spiritual pain and trauma by addressing where it is being held in the body.

Yoga

Mattamayura Institute - Retreat Therapist

Working alongside experienced yoga instructors, providing the bodywork as an adjunct to a deep yoga practice.

REVIEWS for my Bodywork services

by Dominik on Feb 27
James save my knees - a never met professionalism will come back soon
by Sandra on Feb 26
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.
by David on Feb 20
James is personable, professional and knows his stuff. He knows where and what muscles really need attention. I'll be going back!
by Patrick on Dec 02
Through Mr. Girard's skill, I've come to appreciate the amazing healing power bodywork offers. He's a master at his work!
by Anne on Oct 26
My favorite massages of ALL TIME! This man is a true Healer. Thanks James!
by Eric on Oct 18
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.
by Lionel on Oct 16
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.
by Harry on Mar 03
The best!
by Tom on Jan 19
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!
by William on Dec 15
Liked everything

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Bodywork & Massage

  • Deep Tissue
  • Other
  • Pregnancy Massage
  • Mobile Deep Tissue

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James Girard BodyWorks

67A Henry Street

San Francisco, CA 94114
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