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Psoas Massage and Body Works

User Reviews of Psoas Massage and Body Works

Yelp.com Review - by Patrick I.

5 of 5 stars. ...after reading all these wonferful reviews here, I have an appt. with Tim today. I am soooo looking forward to it! Also, I'm a bodyworker and am in need of some serious massage work. No fluff and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole G.

5 of 5 stars. I was in the midst of a fashion crisis (post-stiletto-wearing excruciating pain searing down my butt cheek - what???), and Michael Stoppelman caught me limping at work. He insisted I call Psaos right…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Valerie D.

5 of 5 stars. I've been here on 2 separate occasions. The 1st time I had Zack give me an hour massage b/c at the 9 mile point of a 12 mile run, my calf muscle seized up, and I had to limp the remaining 3 miles.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gwen S.

5 of 5 stars. Nora ROCKS! I should point out that I was a big skeptic. I thought massages were for rich people and birthday presents. Then I yanked out my back, could barely raise my arm to wash my hair, my hand…
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Akro B.

1 of 5 stars. LIFE DOES NOT HAPPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY..... I received an appointment as an anniversary gift. Unfortunately I was unable to make the appointment due to a work emergency. My girlfriend was on site and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick P.

5 of 5 stars. I refer my career coaching clients to PSOAS all the time. Looking for a new job or changing career paths can be exhausting mentally and physically. Tension in the neck, shoulders and lower back are…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lbizzle ..

5 of 5 stars. Went in to see Nora about knee pain I was having after running the Lyon St. stairs - she rocks. In fact the whole spot rocks. Not only was her pressure perfect - I mean perfect - not too light (I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by john g.

5 of 5 stars. Few things in life are as frustrating as not being able to do the things that you both love and that are good for you. This was the case when I started training too hard with weights, yoga and super…
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tanya G.

5 of 5 stars. Tim is absolutely fantastic. Great deep tissue work -- awesome understanding of the body. I have had chronic issures in my upper back and shoulders for years. Tim has done tremendously healing work…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy S.

5 of 5 stars. Go see Jason at Psoas-I have been getting sports massages in Sf for 12 years and he is by far the best I've been to-it's more than an incredible massage-it's pain relief, it's technical information…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anne K.

5 of 5 stars. This is not a fluffy girly spa with aromatherapy and chakras. This is seriously medicinal and therapeutic work, mainly catering to serious athletes - and cripples like me. The average massage leaves…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Adrienne B.

5 of 5 stars. I initially went in to address back pains and repetitive strain issues in my arms after having my first chid. Nora listened to my concerns and customized a massage to address these specific areas.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stanford R.

5 of 5 stars. I've been getting massages for more than 30 years. Tim McGrath at Psoas is probably the best masseur I've ever encountered. He is constantly effective, sensitive, skillful and strong. He is quite…
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael S.

4 of 5 stars. The expectations were exceptionally high when I went in for an hour massage I have a lot of experience with sports massages since my butt/hip/it-band area is in constant pain management mode. One…
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny D.

5 of 5 stars. This is simply the place to get the best massage. I've been here over a half dozen times and seen several of their therapists. Their knowledgeable receptionist is helpful and inquisitive about the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by E S.

5 of 5 stars. I like that Joel does a comprehensive evaluation before each session. He has really helped with my shoulder and leg discomforts. He offers great stretches and exercises to practice. I like the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacy J.

5 of 5 stars. I hesitated making an appointment at Psoas because I'm a pretty healthy chick and haven't had any major injuries, and I got the impression this place was more rehabilitative than relaxing. And, while…
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by P J.

3 of 5 stars. I had a massage here last year and I was left with large bruises across my back and side. Yes, its deep tissue, and yes, I was told to breathe through it being "slightly uncomfortable." OK, so I did.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marcy M.

5 of 5 stars. Rodney is a gifted man.... I found this place on Yelp and was able to make a same-day appointment. I haven't had a massage in a long long time and never 'bodywork'. Today I feel rested, my body…
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by stina m.

5 of 5 stars. awesome. hadn't had a massage in years, and have a mulitplicity of post-surgical problems as well as back stuff. The place is cool, the massage was super intense but in a really good way. plannin on…
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joey F.

4 of 5 stars. My girlfriend wanted to go into the city for a shopping adventure. I wanted to stay home, so we compromised. I dropped her off while I went to Psoas for a massage. The massage was OK. It wasn't bad…
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa T.

5 of 5 stars. Love everyone at Psoas. I've been going monthly to both Jenny and Nora. They are awesome! I always look forward to my time on the table! Very friendly, professional and comfortable. The validated…
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nima K.

5 of 5 stars. Went here for a post marathon massage w/ a gift certificate. This place is TOPNOTCH. Super friendly, non frufru, warm and inviting. Hot cider and snacks in the waiting room! The massage was absolutely…
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by JR H.

5 of 5 stars. I have been dealing with a knee injury that just will NOT go away!! I had surgery and did all my rehab yet it still bugs me. My PT recommended that I try and do some serious massage work and ART…
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by William H.

5 of 5 stars. I am a total (deep) massage freak and have been pummeled by the best-- from Osaka to Amsterdam to Bangkok to Stockholm--and back. Trust me, PSOAS is a five-star player if you want serious massage…
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe A.

5 of 5 stars. Wanted to echo everyone else here and tell folks that PSOAS is a top-notch outfit. After 35 years of neglect and growing obesity, I finally decided I needed to get myself in shape or face serious…
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Charlie S.

5 of 5 stars. great massage...attentive, thorough, and effective. A must try!
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz C.

5 of 5 stars. I have been going to Nora at PSOAS for a couple of years now. I shattered my knee cap and severed my patella tendons while snowboarding a few years ago. So, I really need to see a massage therapist…
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Danny S.

5 of 5 stars. I was in San Francisco for a business meeting and really had a hankering for a massage. I have never been into the spider-walking-on-your-back kind of massage. I like it hard, like my coffee. Checked…
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dunzo S.

5 of 5 stars. Highly recommended for post-op/ rehab therapy (scar therapy, myofascial release, or ART to help release tight and traumatized muscles). Incredibly knowledgeable practitioners, incredibly effective…
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael P.

4 of 5 stars. Man Rule Number 454: There are over 600 muscles in the human body.
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Greg V.

5 of 5 stars. Ditto the kudos. I have had a couple of treatments with Rodney. He's very knowledgable and effective. It's not cheap, but there are more expensive massages that you forget about 2 hours after you…
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth S.

5 of 5 stars. PSOAS isn't just your feel good, relaxing massage place. They are hard core. At least that's what I got, which was exactly what I wanted. I have some serious neck and upper back issues, so when I…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by tom s.

5 of 5 stars. SHORT VERSION: If you have back pain or stiffness. Joel at PSOAS is the amazing. He has made more improvements to my back than 2 years and thousands of dollars spent with other therapists, dr's, etc.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth T.

5 of 5 stars. Psoas impressed me on so many levels... - I called in the morning and got an appointment for 5 p.m. the same day.
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Josh K.

5 of 5 stars. I've known Scott and Jenny for a long time and I'm stoked to see their practice grow. They have great practitioners and I'd recommend any of them. But what I like best about PSOAS is that it's no…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Julianne H.

5 of 5 stars. Psoas is wonderful! ;) I was beginning to lose faith in paying for a massage until I went to Psoas. Most places I went to were just surface massages and left me feeling good, but not sure if I should…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by mama J.

5 of 5 stars. There are 2 types of people in this world: those who prefer to have their back rubbed and those who prefer to have their back scratched. There you have it--the meaning of life given to you, free of…
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jill K.

5 of 5 stars. I honestly can't say enough good things about Psoas. Every single thing about my experiences there has been absolutely fabulous. I really wish I could give 6 stars. My first massage was with Molly. I…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chase E.

5 of 5 stars. There's not too much to add to the already stellar reviews on yelp, but PSOAS is awesome. I ran the SF marathon a week before my massage - and I could not have chosen a better place for my needs. It…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark B.

5 of 5 stars. many thanks to all the other yelpers who reviewed psoas and gave it five stars. just got back from 1.5 hours of deep-tissue work. the CMT was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and did great work. I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Pam B.

5 of 5 stars. For the past few months, old age (31) has gotten the better of me and my body has decided to revolt against anything that requires physical activity. Unfortunately, since my metabolism has crossed…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ahnui Y.

5 of 5 stars. Proof that there is a God.
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by natasha s.

5 of 5 stars. I don't have enough good things to say about PSOAS. After 9 something years of chronic back, knee and hip problems and diagnosed protruding discs, I've become somewhat of a mini expert and huge…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tilden M.

5 of 5 stars. Psoas is the best! I have been to a lot of places and I gladly call Psoas my new home for sports massage. All the employees are absolutely top shelf, the environment is great, and the massage couldn't…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Esme W.

5 of 5 stars. I have to give a big 'Thank You' to my jerk of an ex-roommate. If he hadn't painted our flat AWFUL sherbet colors from floor to ceiling (yes, a HE picked band-aid peach for a living room), I wouldn't…
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate C.

5 of 5 stars. Psoas has changed my life - seriously! I crutched into Psoas one dark stormy and depressing day, in a lot of pain, 18 months after an injury at the gym that I was told was now a chronic pain syndrome,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nina Jo S.

5 of 5 stars. I've had a lot of bodywork over the years, first to keep myself going as a martial artist and more recently as a musician. Psoas has kept me going the last few years. Most recently I'm working with…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen L.

5 of 5 stars. This review could be slightly biased because I hardly ever get massages, so when I do, it's a treat and I always think it's great. The guy who massaged me did it a little too hard but it's my fault…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by sarah S.

5 of 5 stars. I highly encourage massage as self care and Psoas Massage and Bodywork is fabulous. Everything about my experience was absolutely amazing. It all began with my phone call to them. Making the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by rohit g.

5 of 5 stars. I often have back issues, stemming from a college injury, compounded by horrible posture and computer use at least 8-12 hours/weekday. When I'm tired and my back starts to ache, I'll often call them…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by dana c.

5 of 5 stars. This place in i n c r e d i b l e. i could not recommend it more highly.
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany E.

5 of 5 stars. I was waking up every morning with shoulder pain and finally had to take care of it. Oh, believe me, if it was at all possible to get away with just sucking it up I would have but it started effecting…
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan C.

5 of 5 stars. I never before had a memorable professional massage until going to Psoas Massage & Bodywork. Now it has become a part of my personal physical wellness program. I originally scheduled an appointment to…
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Elena S.

5 of 5 stars. Wowwww! I'm usually a very active person: running around at work all day, pipetting, lifting beakers and other dorky activities. When I got jury duty I found myself sitting in a court room with cold…
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Nenette Y.

5 of 5 stars. Scott helped me the other day work out my back (I fell a couple weeks ago while walking with Mary Jane up a flight of stairs, oops) and I can honestly say that I felt 25% better that same day and 50%…
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate A.

5 of 5 stars. Hands-down, the best massage I've EVER had, anywhere. I have become a regular client of Scott's, for all the reasons that other Yelpers have noted here. I am also training for my first marathon, and I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Denise H.

5 of 5 stars. I found this place here on Yelp with nearly all 5 star reviews, and I gotta say, I trust you people. Jennifer did magical things to the uncooperative parts of my body. She used a balmy cream instead…
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mindful Indulgence S.

5 of 5 stars. Now that I've been to PSOAS I don't think I'll be going anywhere else anytime soon. The deep-tissue massage by Jeremy was absolutely amazing - I have recurring problems with my shoulders and neck as…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by jenny j.

5 of 5 stars. As a marathon runner, I'd come to think of tired muscles and tweaky tendons as an unavoidable part of training. But after seeing Scott Schwartz at Psoas, and feeling the before/after difference of his…
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by pam d.

5 of 5 stars. I was refered to PSOAS by a colleague when I was having some back pain that would not go away. I saw Scott and he was great. As some of the other reviewers mention, this is not a spa atmosphere, so if…
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by margaret v.

5 of 5 stars. sara at psoas is amazing! after being diagnosed by a md with sciatica i spent days in bed with valium and anti-inflammatories to no avail. i remembered seeing the psoas sign on the sidewalk and called…
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by MiRIAM w.

4 of 5 stars. Jennifer L. gave me a great massage and I would highly recommend her talented hands. If you're looking for a spa experience or dig the pan pipe music, this is not the place for you. If you want a great…
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by jim q.

5 of 5 stars. I went to Psoas (Scott) on the advice of my physical therapist with chronic low back and hip pain. Scott assured me that with a 6 sessions my pain would completly under control...I thought this was…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by eric s.

5 of 5 stars. Scott at PSOAS is a one of San Francisco's most knowledgeable physical therapy professionals. I came to him two years ago with achilles tendinitis in both ankles.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave C.

5 of 5 stars. Jenny Lightstone is a Freekin' Rockstar... If you're the kind of person who uses the terms RMI or CT more than 5 times a day, you need to get down to PSOAS toot-sweet.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen O.

5 of 5 stars. PSOAS is an awesome place to go for a great massage. Totally relaxing environment with specialized bodywork. Scott "fixed" me after a snowboarding accident. And also instructed me on exercises to…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Anne W.

5 of 5 stars. PSOAS Massage & Bodywork provides unique massage therapies that are customized for individuals, unlike the generic and pre-packaged massage sessions typically offered elsewhere. I've had massages from…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Heidi G.

5 of 5 stars. The staff at PSOAS Massage are friendly, helpful and they know their business. Whether you need relief from stress or help recovering from an injury, they can work magic on your body. I always leave…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristy H.

5 of 5 stars. Psoas is amazing. I made my first appointement while training for the Ironman because I was experiencing severe back pain on the bike. I was impressed by my therapist's thorough anatomical knowledge…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer C.

5 of 5 stars. I love bodywork and can't get enough of it, but I'm also very picky. I've enoyed massages on the beach in Hawaii, in a temple in Thailand, and at various spas all over the Bay Area but knowing Scott…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris H.

5 of 5 stars. Sara has given me the massage of my life!
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Amalia K.

5 of 5 stars. Scott at PSOAS offers the best massage that I have had in San Francisco, if not ever. I have an ankle injury as well as chronic shoulder pain both of which Scott has been able to successfully treat…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew G.

5 of 5 stars. Not your average massage -- the entire staff really understand the body and the massage is unbelievable. I've had several massages from Jenny and some light work done by Scott, and I can't recommend…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt R.

5 of 5 stars. The best massage in the city. Feels great and they get the cricks and nicks out. A must for every weekend warrior, used-to-be or still-is sports do-er. I always feel 10 times better the morning after…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by aimee r.

5 of 5 stars. I consider myself a massage enthusiast and I can honestly say that I have never had a massage greater than the ones I have received at Psoas. Scott and Jenny are both great. Scott, inparticular has…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer R.

5 of 5 stars. Absolutely, positively the best Sports and theraputic massage I've ever received in my life. The environment at Psoas is very laid back and welcoming. Trust me...don't waste your time anywhere…
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2005
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