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 Jesse on Apr 22
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.
by Jacob on Feb 02
James is simply the best
by Miriam on Dec 24
James is always totally in tune with my current aches and pains, explains the potential source of the problems, and deals with them with great results.
by Regina on Dec 06
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!
by Jennie on Oct 01
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.
by Ron on Sep 04
Always precise, always on point. The best masseur for aching muscles and a heavy-load workouts. The antidote to my, admittedly, stretch-lacking workout routine.
by Anne on Jul 21
Your technique is unmatched and fantastically effective every time!!! And I just love your new space.
by Eric on Jul 09
Best massage ever. Located all my knots and coaxed them into surrender.
by Anat on Jul 02
Amazing job prying my butt muscle off my spine!!! And for being a great thought partner in making positive changes in my life!
by Lucid on Jun 24
James is a pro with strong hands, keen listening, intuition and deep skills. This kind of body work has the ability to go way deeper than everyday stress, it can truly be transformative. James went deep into some places I had been holding old stuff, holding patterns from injury and emotional stuff... Much had been moved and I felt renewed upon leaving. Magick happened. James knows how to communicate with fascia!. So grateful!

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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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