Nurturing Elbows Massage
Jason Knisley, CMT, BCBTMB, BS Kinesiology
Jason Knisley, CMT, Board Certified MT, BS Kinesiology
315 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 469-1996 • jason@nurturingelbows.com
Swedish Massage • Myofascial Release
Trigger Point Therapy • Joint Mobilization
Nineteen years of relaxing, therapeutic massage in the San Francisco Bay Area.
“I tried ~30 massage therapists before discovering Jason. Since then I stick with him. Jason has a great understanding of the body, gives wonderful effective massages, has helped me a ton with muscle pain and posture, & is always a pleasure to see. His visits are a highlight of the week.”
– Vaughan S.
My Practice
My practice is centered at my Sanchez Street office in San Francisco, with Wednesday evening appointments also available at Prana Holistic Center in the Castro. For more than two decades, I have blended therapeutic approaches—including myofascial release, trigger point therapy, joint mobilization, and fascia work, informed by my B.S. in Kinesiology—with flowing Swedish- and Esalen-inspired oil massage to create sessions that can be both focused and deeply relaxing.
My practice is open to all people and session goals. Sometimes the session focus is a primary injury, a few stuck spots, deep relaxation, or all of these. I believe that every massage should be both physically and emotionally relaxing. Everyone has different depths and flows that are helpful for them. Part of my job is to listen and discover what works with you and make your session as unique as you.
Pricing
I offer appointments at my primary office at 315 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114. I also see clients on Wednesday evenings at Prana Holistic Center, 4200 18th St, Suite 204, in the Castro.
60-min session • $165
90-min session • $205
120-min session • $245
I offer a limited number of in-home sessions by arrangement. Because travel and timing vary, please contact me directly to discuss availability and pricing.
Rebalance
Day-to-day stresses and neck kinks all need to be worked out in deeper, firmer massage, but the mind and heart also need to relax. A graceful, flowing, massage, blending in pockets of focused, therapeutic deep tissue work, I smooth tight muscles throughout your body as I find them, releasing stress and bringing you back to yourself.
Deeper Fascia Work
Athletic injuries and repetitive stress trauma can take a toll on your body. With a heavier emphasis on therapeutic deep tissue modalities, like Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, and Passive Joint Mobilization, the goals are less about relaxation and more about improving pain, range of motion, and alignment. I find, open, and mend stubborn knots and balance muscle tone, bringing comfortable ease and mobility.
Relax and Unwind
Take a moment to unwind and breathe with a Swedish- and Esalen-inspired oil massage. A graceful, meditative dance of long, cascading, sinuous massage set to calming, melodic music, to melt away the accumulated anxiety and tension to rejuvenate and unwind.
“I can do nothing but recommend Jason – he is professional and knowledgeable, friendly and caring and most importantly, helped me more with my back pain than any other therapist I have ever been to. I already felt better after our first session and it got better and better every week.”
– Stefanie G.
Philosophy and Modalities
“The body and the mind are soothed together.” I have found this true, time and again, over my nineteen years of practice. blend together therapeutic deep tissue methods with Swedish- and Esalen-inspired oil massage, to create a wholly relaxing session, unwinding knots and soothing the mind.
I love therapeutic methods, like myofascial release, trigger point therapy, posture analysis, fascial scraping, and joint mobilization. My Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology also provided me with comprehensive biomechanical and physiological views of the body. But I also love the meditation, flow and grace of Swedish massage and Esalen massage, and believe in the profoundly soothing power of shared touch.
My main focus is a blending of these modalities and more, to address current client goals, be it responding to an injury, opening up deeply-held tension, or letting go of various daily stresses. Or maybe even all of these together.
Sanchez Street Office
315 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
My massage studio makes its home in a small wellness center at Market and Sanchez.
bright, breezy space with natural lighting, highlighting art nouveau features of an authentically San Franciso Victorian reconstruction. This office provides the perfect balance of energies: Serene and alert. Awake and calm. Grounded and vital. It’s a fantastic space for any session – relaxing, therapeutic, or both.
My main office is centrally located in the heart of Market Street between the Castro and Mission Dolores, just two blocks from the Church Street Metro Station.
About Me
Jason Knisley, CMT, BCBTMB, BS Kinesiology
I take immense satisfaction in helping my clients achieve relaxation while relieving pain and stress. With 20 years as a CMT (certified massage therapist), I have developed a deep understanding of anatomy, kinesiology, and biomechanics, as well as a sensitivity to the energy and flow of the body.
In addition to my massage training, completed at National Holistic Institute’s original Emeryville campus in 2004, I hold a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from San Francisco State University, with independent research in Motor Development.
My goal is to use my expertise and intuition to provide personalized sessions that meet the unique needs of each client, helping them to find balance and relief. Whether you are seeking relief from chronic pain, recovery from an injury, or looking to promote relaxation and self-care, I am here to lend a hand… or an elbow.
California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) #2522
Board Certified Massage Therapist (BCBTMB/NCBTMB)
Member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)
