San Francisco
Esalen massage in San Francisco
Last updated October 17, 2026
Esalen massage came out of the Esalen Institute on the Big Sur coast. The strokes are long and oil-rich. I come to you in San Francisco and bring the table.
Session pricing
90 or 120 minutes
Sessions more than 15 miles away may include a travel fee. I'll let you know before you book.
In the session
What to expect
My hands travel from one end of the body to the other in unbroken sweeps, at a steady pace. The session feels like one continuous experience of being held, head to toe.
People ask for this when they want to be received more than worked on. It's restful, and it often settles the mood of the day. I still pair it with whatever else your body needs.
You book a 90- or 120-minute in-home session. Esalen can carry most of that time, or sit next to deeper work if something specific needs attention.
Who I see
Who it's for
This is for you if you want the session to feel continuous and quiet. First-time clients do well with it. So does anyone who has been running hot and wants to come down, without a lot of focused digging.
If you also have a specific ache, I can blend this with deeper work. The pages I point people to are neck and shoulders, low back, and recovery after training.
Before you book
Questions
What is Esalen massage?
A style from the Esalen Institute on the Big Sur coast. Long, oil-rich strokes that travel the length of the body, at a steady pace. One continuous session, head to toe.
Is there a lot of talking?
A short check-in at the start. After that the pace is quiet. You can still ask for more or less pressure anytime.
Who is Esalen massage for?
People who want to be received more than worked on. It's restful. I still blend it with other work if your body needs that.
What does it cost?
90 minutes is $180. 120 minutes is $240. Sessions more than 15 miles away may include a travel fee. I'll let you know before you book.
The other modalities
Other work I do
Ready when you are.
Book a 90- or 120-minute session and I'll come to you.
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