San Francisco Integrative Massage — Sports massage therapist in City and County of San Francisco, CA

I have had a great experience with Carl at SF Integrative Massage. I had several chronic injuries which had plagued me for over a decade (hip pain, shin splints/stress fracture, general tension) which Carl was able to resolve in a matter of months. He does a great job of both listening to you every time to understand your body as a system, and is exceptional at what he does. I've never been somewhere else where I feel a noticeable, lasting improvement after each session. I highly recommend Carl!

Carl is an expert and I’d highly recommend his service for anyone dealing with injury, chronic pain, limited range of motion, or recurring muscle tension. I haven’t found any practitioners (e.g. massage, physical therapy) - and I’ve met many - who are as versatile and able to provide relief as lasting and effective. He has helped me with chronic neck pain (from a whiplash a few years ago), limited mobility, and a more recent foot/achilles injury from marathon training. Each time, I walk away feeling much better, and I’m able to recover faster from my injuries and do my workouts more effectively. I’m based in NYC and whenever I visit the Bay Area, I try to make a trip to SF for an appointment here. Thanks for your help, Carl!

I decided to check out Carl due to some chronic shoulder pain (1yr+) which I thought was a rotator cuff issue. Like many, I've tried acupuncture, PT, chiro - all of which have only led to mild improvement Carl had a different diagnosis and has his unique pain treatment methods. I had immediate pain relief after one visit and the pain seems to be about gone after three visits. It's been a wonderful experience. If any of this resonates, I highly recommend checking him out!

I’m so glad I was referred to Carl’s work. After many therapies of different modalities with various providers, Carl was the first one to make a difference in my injury. He has helped me immensely with my shoulder and currently with a lifelong hip injury. He is very detailed, super knowledgeable and shares my goals for recovery. Highly highly recommend!

When I first got a treatment from Carl, I thought okay he’s like an old school doctor testing my reflexes. I was dealing with nerve pain/ and my primary care practice was suggesting getting a MRI —in 30 min Carl was able to locate a few problem areas and target them in using P-DTR. He explained it to me, but I had to look up the definition: Proprioceptive Deep Tendon Reflex (P-DTR) - P-DTR (Proprioceptive Deep Tendon Reflex) is a modern manual therapy system that diagnoses and treats nervous system imbalances, treating the root cause of pain and dysfunction rather than just symptoms by resetting the brain's response to stimuli, using specific sensory challenges and deep tendon reflexes to improve movement, balance, and overall function. So this is what he does and a few treatments later, I feel like there is real change in my nervous system. The nerve pain is almost gone completely. If you want to treat your symptoms in a unique cost affordable way, give him a try. He’s not going to make it worse and you might just be walking out of his office more aligned, less ‘stuck’ and positively blown away.

Carl is a true healer. I initially sought his help for persistent tension in my neck and shoulders, as well as a hip injury and two herniated discs that kept me from running. After years of maintenance treatments like massage and chiropractic care, Carl was the first to go "upstream" to the nervous system. In just a few months, I'm back on the treadmill for my regular workouts without a peep of pain. His work at the physical level has profoundly shifted my emotional and energetic well-being. I leave our sessions feeling lighter and freer, with results that actually endure. I feel relieved, in awe, and incredibly grateful. I cannot recommend Carl highly enough.

Carl has been amazing and has taken such great care of me over the last several months. I am very active (long distance running, cycling, etc.) and had been dealing with a bad plantar fasciitis injury for over 6 months that kept me away from running. I received care by a Podiatrist, several PTs and even had X-Rays and an MRI as recommended by my Podiatrist. Carl was recommended to me by a very close friend as I was running out of options. Carl has worked his magic and I am back to running again -- just completed 13 mile run (on my way to longer distances). I couldn't be more happy about the results Carl has been able to make happen. Outside of his healing powers which is enough reason to go see him, I have to also say he is such a nice guy and have enjoyed getting to know him as he effectively works on my plantar and achilles tendonitis. I am super grateful for Carl's support and recommend him highly. In fact, I have told many close friends to go see him!

I was referred to Carl by a friend of mine and was a little skeptical at first when my friend said that Carl “healed” his knee. However, I’ve tried several physical therapy sessions and have also seen several chiropractors and have had no luck with my back and knees. Carl specializes in the nervous system and did a great job identifying the root and origin of my injuries. I’ve been having lower back and knee problems since 2018. In the beginning of my first appointment, Carl happened to ask if I had broken any bones, or have had any surgeries. I had said no. He then asked if I did any teeth work and I happened to have had several teeth extracted in 2018. In my mind, I was thinking to myself how are these questions relevant to my back and knee pain. He did some hands on resistance/flexibility tests on me and happened to discover that by pressuring my mouth, my tests drastically improved. We did this several times because I was mind blown and he concluded that the nerve damage from my teeth extractions manifested on my lower back and knees. I couldn’t work for 4 days before my appointment day and was wearing a back brace the day of. I left with basically no pain, without the need of a back brace, and worked from that day forward as if the 4 days of excruciating pain prior had never existed. I even played some sports that same day. He “reset” my nervous system with several tests and the methods that are listed on his website. I can’t recommend him enough. I’m a 31 year old, very active tennis and beach volleyball player and am very satisfied with Carl’s treatment. It’s been 3 or 4 sessions and I leave better each time. If you’re in pain, do yourself a favor and see Carl!

After years of dealing with back, hip and hamstring pain after having my kids I had almost given up on running and feeling really discouraged. A friend recommended Carl and I’m so glad they did. I’d previously tried chiropractors, acupuncture, PT and multiple doctors without finding a real solution. Working with Carl has been the first time I feel like things are moving in the right direction. He is incredibly patient and thoughtful in explaining his process and techniques. I feel understood, supported and encouraged about my progress. I highly recommend Carl to anyone struggling with persistent pain.

If you’re wondering about Carl and this technique, stop whatever you’re doing and book him right now. He’s worth every dollar! I’ve had chronic hip and back pain most of my life. Recently my partner and I sat at an event for over 12 hours and afterwards my hip was in so much pain I could barely move. In ONE treatment with Carl, my hip pained lessened and lessened and then one day a few days after treatment, I realized I was walking pain free for the first time in a very long time! The treatment itself feels like you’re not sure what’s going on exactly. TRUST IT! This man is magic! If you’re in pain, book now. I have seen chiropractors, deep tissue massage therapists, pain management doctors and this has been the most effective treatment, hands down, that I have ever had. Thank you Carl!!