Psoas Massage + Bodywork

Psoas Massage + Bodywork Psoas isn’t a spa. It’s a human body shop. call or email us today to book your appointment! They take massage deadly serious at Psoas.

Experts in how muscles react to strain and stress and how to keep one’s body performing at its best, our knowledgeable, experienced therapists custom design each session to meet your individual needs. Psoas Massage + Bodywork is San Francisco’s premier massage therapy clinic, consistently voted the No. 1 place for massage in the San Francisco Bay Area. Psoas (so-as) was founded in 2003 by Jennifer Lightstone and Scott Schwartz, two seasoned and talented bodyworkers who shared a vision for a different kind of massage company. Not as a spa but as a serious clinic, where clients could come to get healthier, feel better in their bodies, become better athletes, and address injuries that other methods could not seem to touch. Born from a desire to aid athletes and people in pain, Psoas also partners with traditional and alternative healthcare professionals to provide holistic and integrated care. Psoas maintains the highest standards in massage therapy, requiring therapists to have over 700 hours of education, a state license for practicing, and a minimum of 500 hours of client experience. Most of their therapists far exceed these requirements, with extensive clinical experience and thousands of practice hours on their resumes. Psoas continues to be therapist-owned and operated, ensuring that their business goals are centered on providing the most knowledgeable massage therapy available. At the heart of Psoas is a core philosophy that guides all their work—and sharply distinguishes them from other massage establishments. That philosophy is simply this: they believe that massage and bodywork are powerful tools for creating health and wellness in the body—and with expertise, one can quickly help people achieve a level of comfort and ease of movement that they might not experience otherwise. Based on this philosophy, Psoas provides a new and different approach to bodywork that their clients find both vital and refreshing. "Psoas Massage and Bodywork in San Francisco is the Holy Grail of therapeutic massage. Once you visit, you'll never feel the same about another massage studio." -City Sports Magazine

"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..."
-William H

"Incredibly knowledgeable practitioners, incredibly effective therapy for facilitating muscle healing and function and eliminating scar tissue... This is an excellent place to help you optimize your overall health and well-being..." - Dunzo S.

11/14/2025

Deskworkers, this one's for you!
When you learn your pain, you learn how to treat it and make it go away. Simple steps everyday will bring you closer to comfortable and pain free work days.

Learn more 👇🏽
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So many things we tend to ignore about our bodies, and our spine is one of them. But what if we told you that your spine...
11/13/2025

So many things we tend to ignore about our bodies, and our spine is one of them. But what if we told you that your spine's health and mobility is ESSENTIAL for your functional day-to-day movement?

Seeking spine stability, strength, and flexibility is seeking comfort and pain-free days. When the center of your body is stable, and able to move freely, you allow yourself to say "yes" to going out after work because... guess what, your body is happy, healthy and pain-free.

Want to keep your spine healthy and happy? Check out our Youtube Chanel, subscribe and stay alert to weekly tips on healthy movement. Want to release some tension? Book your intake and match with a therapist to address your unique body needs.

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Your spine is the root of every movement. Don't normalize pain and let comfort be an essential part of your daily routin...
11/11/2025

Your spine is the root of every movement. Don't normalize pain and let comfort be an essential part of your daily routine.
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11/07/2025

For the love of your spine, do this stretch/strengthening exercise!
Prepping for the day should include checking in with your body. ☝🏽
Follow us on Youtube for more tips on keeping your body healthy and moving.
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Welcome Stella! ✨Book your intake today to book a session with her and experience her great work! Schedule your call thr...
11/05/2025

Welcome Stella! ✨
Book your intake today to book a session with her and experience her great work!
Schedule your call through link in Bio or visit our website:
www.psoasbodywork.com

11/04/2025

Your weekly tip on shoulder health and mobility!
Link in bio for the full library of therapist recommended stretches and exercises.
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We take Halloween seriously here! 👻🎃
11/01/2025

We take Halloween seriously here! 👻🎃

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Psoas team! 🎃👻💀
#ʜᴀʟʟᴏᴡᴇᴇɴ2025

Happy Halloween from Psoas! 🎃🦇 We don't even need to decorate 🤷🏼‍♀️
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Psoas! 🎃🦇
We don't even need to decorate 🤷🏼‍♀️

10/27/2025

Strength with a twist to tackle all the minuscule muscles in your body! 💪🏽
Learn more about our bodyworker here 👇🏽
https://www.psoasbodywork.com/

10/22/2025

"Living in San Francisco as a dancer and someone who moves a lot, my body is often tight and stiff. The cold weather doesn’t help, and it usually takes me longer to warm up before workouts or dance classes.
Add in sitting at a desk for eight hours a day, old injury patterns, and muscle tension from overuse, and I end up dealing with a lot of discomfort. Bodywork and massages help, but my body still needs the warmth.
All it takes is a 30 mins infrared sauna session and I'm ready to go again! It helps release my tight muscles, supports my mobility and reduce the feeling of stiffness after a long day behind a desk.
It’s a simple, restorative way to give my body a reset and support muscle recovery. "

Learn more and book your bodywork and IRT session in the link in BIO.
www.psoasbodywork.com

Address

333 3rd Street, Ste 205
San Francisco, CA
94107

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7:30am - 8:45pm
Wednesday 12pm - 7pm
Thursday 7:30am - 8:45pm
Friday 7:30am - 8pm
Saturday 10:30am - 6pm

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+14152270331

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Call or email us today to book your appointment! Psoas Massage + Bodywork is San Francisco’s premier massage therapy clinic, consistently voted the No. 1 place for massage in the San Francisco Bay Area. Now owned solely by Jenny Lightstone, Psoas (so-as) was founded in 2003 by a group of like-minded bodyworkers who shared a vision for a different kind of massage company. Not as a spa but as a serious clinic, where clients could come to get healthier, feel better in their bodies, become better athletes, and address injuries that other methods could not seem to touch. Born from a desire to aid athletes and people in pain, Psoas also partners with traditional and alternative healthcare professionals to provide holistic and integrated care. Psoas maintains the highest standards in massage therapy, requiring therapists to have over 700 hours of education, a state license for practicing, and a minimum of 500 hours of client experience. Most of their therapists far exceed these requirements, with extensive clinical experience and thousands of practice hours on their resumes. Psoas continues to be therapist-owned and operated, ensuring that their business goals are centered on providing the most knowledgeable massage therapy available. At the heart of Psoas is a core philosophy that guides all their work—and sharply distinguishes them from other massage establishments. That philosophy is simply this: they believe that massage and bodywork are powerful tools for creating health and wellness in the body—and with expertise, one can quickly help people achieve a level of comfort and ease of movement that they might not experience otherwise. Based on this philosophy, Psoas provides a new and different approach to bodywork that their clients find both vital and refreshing. "Psoas Massage and Bodywork in San Francisco is the Holy Grail of therapeutic massage. They take massage deadly serious at Psoas. Once you visit, you'll never feel the same about another massage studio." -City Sports Magazine "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..." -William H "Incredibly knowledgeable practitioners, incredibly effective therapy for facilitating muscle healing and function and eliminating scar tissue... This is an excellent place to help you optimize your overall health and well-being..." - Dunzo S.