Massage Therapy

Discover how the power of massage therapy can give you deep and lasting relief.

Our North Beach integrative medical clinic provides massage therapy by trained therapists: therapeutic Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage, myofascial release, and more to assist in your healing journey.

Benefits of Massage Therapy

Therapeutic massage by a trained therapist offers numerous benefits for those with sport injuries, athletic recovery needs, and other health and wellbeing concerns. It helps reduce muscle tension, relieve stress, and improve circulation, promoting overall relaxation and healing from sports injuries. By increasing blood flow, massage can aid in faster recovery on muscle and other soft tissues, support soft tissue healing, and reduce soreness after exercise. 

It also helps lower cortisol levels while boosting serotonin and dopamine. Lower cortisol levels can enhance mood, reduce anxiety, and improve sleep. These can lead to improvements in vertigo and tinnitus. For those with acute or chronic pain conditions massage can provide natural pain relief and enhanced mobility. 

Regular massages can even help improve posture, and enhance athletic performance. Whether for relaxation, pain relief, or recovery, massage is a powerful tool for overall well-being.

Massage therapy is backed by science and can help many find the relief they seek.

Benefits of Massage Therapy

What is Massage Good For?

Massage is useful for many specific conditions and improved body performance, such as:

  • Sports injuries
  • Faster athletic recovery
  • Enhanced athletic performance
  • Upper back pain
  • Neck pain
  • Muscle soreness
  • Shoulder pain
  • Post-surgical recovery
  • Arthritis
  • Teeth grinding & TMJ
  • Mental clarity
  • Anxiety & Depression
  • Sleep trouble
  • Tinnitus
  • Lymphatic drainage
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Migraines & other Headaches
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Call 415-915-4211 to schedule your massage therapy now.

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue massage is a therapeutic massage technique that targets the deeper layers of muscles and connective tissues. Using slow, firm pressure and deep strokes, this type of massage helps break up muscle knots, relieve chronic pain, and improve mobility.

Unlike a relaxing Swedish massage, deep tissue massage focuses on specific problem areas, such as stiff necks, lower back pain, or sore shoulders. It’s often used to treat sports injuries, postural issues, and chronic muscle tension caused by stress or repetitive movements.

While deep tissue massage can be intense, it shouldn’t be painful. The therapist may use their fingers, knuckles, elbows, or forearms to apply pressure and release tension. Afterward, you may feel some soreness, but this typically fades within a day or two.

Regular deep tissue massages can help improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and enhance overall mobility, making it a great option for those with persistent muscle tightness or pain.

Our San Francisco Massage Therapists help you experience profound relief with deep tissue massage.

Sports Massage Therapy

Sports massage is a specialized type of massage therapy performed by a trained therapist. It’s designed to enhance athletic performance, aid recovery, and prevent injuries. 

It combines deep tissue techniques, stretching, and targeted pressure to help reduce muscle tension, increase flexibility, and improve circulation.

Athletes and active individuals use sports massage before or after workouts to prepare muscles for activity or speed up recovery. It can help break down adhesions (muscle knots), reduce lactic acid buildup, and improve range of motion.

Sports massage is beneficial for all fitness levels, not just professional athletes. It can relieve chronic pain, improve posture, and help with injuries like sprains or strains.

Regular sessions may also reduce stress and mental fatigue, promoting better focus and relaxation. Whether you’re training for a marathon, recovering from an injury, or simply staying active, sports massage can be a key part of your wellness routine.

Our skilled Massage Therapists in San Francisco use therapeutic sport massage to enhance athletic performance, aid recovery, and prevent injuries. 

Sports Massage

Swedish Massage

Swedish massage is a popular relaxation-focused massage that uses gentle, flowing strokes to promote stress relief, improve circulation, and ease muscle tension. It involves five main techniques: effleurage (long gliding strokes), petrissage (kneading), friction (deep circular movements), tapotement (rhythmic tapping), and vibration/shaking.

Unlike deep tissue or sports massage, Swedish massage uses lighter to moderate pressure, making it ideal for those looking to unwind and reduce stress or anxiety. It helps increase blood flow, improve lymphatic drainage, and enhance flexibility by loosening tight muscles.

This type of massage is great for first-timers or anyone seeking general relaxation. It can also aid in reducing headaches, boosting immune function, and promoting better sleep. Whether you need a mental reset or physical relaxation, Swedish massage offers a gentle yet effective way to enhance overall well-being.

Myofascial Release

Myofascial release is a therapeutic technique that targets tight fascia—the connective tissue surrounding muscles. Using sustained pressure and stretching, it helps relieve pain, improve mobility, and reduce muscle stiffness. Ideal for chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia and back pain, myofascial release enhances circulation and promotes relaxation by easing muscle restrictions.

Myofascial Release Therapy

Cupping

Cupping is a therapy that uses suction cups or warmed jars on the skin to improve circulation, reduce muscle tension, and promote healing. The suction pulls blood to the surface, helping to release tight fascia, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain. It’s commonly used for sports recovery, relaxation, and chronic pain management.

 
Trigger Point

What Is Trigger Point Massage Therapy?

Trigger point massage therapy targets knots (trigger points) in muscles that cause pain and tension. By applying direct pressure and massage techniques, it helps release tight muscles, improve circulation, and reduce referred pain. Ideal for chronic pain, headaches, and muscle stiffness, this therapy restores mobility and promotes faster recovery.

Craniosacral massage

What Is Active Release Technique?

Active Release Technique (ART) is a hands-on therapy that combines deep tissue massage with movement to break up adhesions and scar tissue. It helps restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve flexibility by targeting overused muscles, tendons, and nerves. ART is commonly used for sports injuries, repetitive strain, and chronic pain relief. Learn More.

What Is Orthopedic Massage?

Orthopedic massage is a specialized therapy that focuses on treating musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. It combines techniques like deep tissue work, stretching, and myofascial release to improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance recovery. Often used for injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, and chronic pain, it helps restore proper movement and muscle balance.

What Is Prenatal + Postnatal Massage Therapy in San Francisco?

Prenatal and postnatal massage are specialized therapies designed to support mothers before and after childbirth.

  • Prenatal massage helps reduce stress, ease back pain, improve circulation, and relieve swollen joints. It uses gentle techniques to provide comfort and relaxation while ensuring the safety of both mother and baby.
  • Postnatal massage aids recovery, reduces muscle tension, promotes hormone balance, and supports emotional well-being after childbirth. It can also help with sleep improvement and stress relief for new mothers.

Both focus on relaxation and pain relief, offering a safe and nurturing way to support the body during pregnancy and postpartum recovery.

What Is Dynamic Assisted Stretching?

Dynamic Assisted Stretching is a technique where a therapist helps move your body through controlled, active stretches to improve flexibility, mobility, and muscle function. Unlike static stretching, it involves continuous movement, enhancing circulation, reducing stiffness, and preventing injuries. It’s commonly used by athletes and those recovering from injuries or muscle tightness.

Our Approach

A visit to our chiropractic clinic includes a truly comprehensive look at wellness. We listen to your history. We ask about habits around four vital health components:

  • Nutrition
  • Sleep
  • Digestion
  • Stress

For each patient, we develop a tailored care plan. Depending on your goals and concerns, our individualized strategy may include:

  • Massage therapy
  • Acupuncture
  • Chiropractic adjustments
  • Chinese herbs
  • Dry needling
  • Soft tissue therapy in addition to corrective exercises

Why Chiropractic Plus Massage

Massage therapy with chiropractic care can enhance your healing and health journey in so many ways.

Therapeutic Massage immediately before a chiropractic adjustment can loosen up muscles and soft tissues, making them more responsive to the adjustment. 

Massage by a trained therapist can also break up adhesions (abnormal bunching of tissues) that could limit your range of motion. As a result the chiropractic adjustment can work more effectively.

Massage therapy also increases circulation, making you whole body more receptive to the healing nature of a chiropractic adjustment. 

Massage by a trained therapist can enhance lymphatic symsten drainage, eliminating dead and damaged cells from the body, supporting more thorough, and regenerative healing.

And finally, preparing your body for an adjustment with massage can reduce soreness you may experience during or after a chiropractic adjustment. The body was ready for it.

Experience Relief with Massage Therapy by a Trained Therapist

Get ready to experience deep and lasting relief with massage therapy as a standalone therapy or with other chiropractic care. 

To speak with us about whether massage therapy may help you meet your health and wellness goals and to schedule your appointment, please call: (415)915-4211.

Meet Truspine's Trained Massage therapists

Misha Khan is a highly experienced massage therapist with over 20 years in the field. Growing up in New Jersey, she completed her massage training at the Florida College of Natural Health in Miami, FL.

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Hugo Montoya is a skilled massage therapist specializing in therapeutic Swedish massage, with additional expertise in deep tissue and sports massage. He studied at the Swedish Institute in Manhattan, NY, where he developed a strong foundation in clinical massage therapy.

 

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