Beyond Bodywork

I love Mark’s work. He is as passionate as the day is long and intuitively knows my body. I’ve had over 5 sessions with hime now and my body/​life gets more and more balanced with every visit.
His studio/​workshop is so warm and chill. The table he uses is covered by a Biomat. Which adds a deeper level of relaxation and energy balance to the experience. And I love that he is located close to BART in a beautiful loft.
I’m in awe of his creativity and ability to try new things. The Soul Whisperer project is just one example of him sharing his talents and introducing folks to a unique bodywork experience. You can really go places when you relax and give Mark’s hands a chance to work your body out! This isn’t any ordinary massage… this is bodywork!

Mark Haviland is the real deal. His work is truly beyond amazing! Words escape me in attempting to explain the transformational experience working with him has been for me. Every session is custom & tailored to what I need that I may or may not even recognize in the moment. His abilities as an intuitive are true. I highly recommend making an appointment with him or even just calling to find out more. Just be prepared to be blown away :) and let the healing begin.

Mark is a healer inside and out… I recently was blessed with Mark coming into my life during a yoga retreat and at first I was really excited to get a massage and energy healing… As the week progressed I discovered that I had the opportunity to break down stress, tension and with the help of Mark being able to let go, surrender. Mark provides a safe spot, an open heart and strong hands. I’d recommend anyone to experience the many different ways he can help you and I can’t wait for my next journey with Mark.

Mark is a true healer! His talent as a massage therapist is better than anything I’ve seen. More so than that, Mark has an extraordinary ability to connect on a deeper level and figure out what my body needs. He uses a delicate balance of strength and finesse to release points of tension that I didn’t even know could exist.
I have been battling some chronic injuries for several years and never felt better than after my sessions with Mark. He is also an extremely caring and friendly person who loves what he does. Don’t waste any time and schedule an appointment with him as soon as you can!
Mark is a gift from God.

In my second sessions with Mark I did an amazing cleanse and release of who knows what.
I felt that Marked allowed me to access parts of me that are just not available via the rational thought process (therapy or workshops) of communication I am most used too.
When the session was done I couldn’t fully stand up. Tears of gratitude were dropping down holding me flat to the table feeling close and connected with the heavenly spirit realms. I am not sure what happened. I felt much more light and open!
Plus, when I look into Mark’s eyes he provides me with a sense of clarity and benevolence that informs me he is doing is own work.
Thanks Mark,
Dionisio Ceballos

Mark… aahhh Mark. If you are looking for a bodyworker, this is as good as it gets! Mark’s work on me catapulted him far beyond the category of bodyworker and took him closer to healer, magician, exorcist: he exceeds any category.
Mark intuitively knows what your body needs and what you are holding on to that no longer serves you, and he takes you through a journey of healing and self discovery that is rivaled by no other I’ve ever encountered. He knows how to take you to your edge, challenging you to reach inside of your self while simultaneously finding comfort in the knowledge that you are safely held throughout your journey. Mark is kind, intuitive, motivational, gentle yet tough, and took me to a place in my body I could have never imagined possible. Mark’s work literally left me lighter and brighter than I’ve ever been in my life, and my body has changed for the better for good.
I cannot recommend Mark’s work highly enough, there are not enough stars on here to adequately express how wonderful he is! Book yourself a session today: you may just change your life.

Mark is bar-​none the best bodyworker I have used. He is empathic, intuitive, and very caring. My friend, a master yoga instructor, referred me to Mark and after four epidurals for my lower back (never again!), it was the best and sanest thing I could do for myself. Do yourself a favor and book a session with Mark.

Mark is hands down the BEST body worker in the Bay Area if not the world. Furthermore, he is willing to massage you as deeply as you can manage. He has very strong hands and is well versed in acupressure points, Chinese medicine, and anatomy.
If I had a million dollars I would buy a gift certificate for every family member and friend I have so they could experience a truly magical massage experience.

Mark is so incredible, I feel extremely lucky to have found him. I have never gotten better bodywork in my entire life.
Period.
I leave there feeling rejuvenated and much more in tune with my body. I echo all of Patrick N.‘s sentiments so I won’t delve too deeply myself. In a nutshell, Mark is an amazing healer on a number of different levels.
Thank you, Mark!

Oh Mark. I have nothing but goodness to say about Mark. I have been getting bodywork from him for a couple years. I get an experience I can’t find anywhere else that incorporates more than just my body. I don’t even need to talk to him much anymore before we begin, there’s just a trust in our relationship and an intuition to his touch and neither one needs any words. Our sessions help me digest and integrate all that’s going on in my life and I leave his sessions feeling more present and connected to myself.
Beyond giving me bodywork, I have learned a lot from Mark. I see without a doubt how my physical health is often reflective of what’s going on in my life and mental health. Our sessions have inspired me to learn more about what’s going on with the body and start my own bodywork practice.

Mark is FANTASTIC! I have had many sessions with him over the past 2 years and he has transformed my life in many ways. I leave his office feeling more connected and grounded in my body than I ever fathomed possible. He introduced me to an entirely new way of living life and feeling my body. Even when I am working out I have his voice in my minds ear saying are you in your body? Then I clear my mind and concentrate on my breath and feel much better.
Mark would start our sessions checking in about what is going on in my life. He generates such a safe space that I would tell him things that I wouldn’t tell anyone else in my life. This would create a strong foundation for him to support me in releasing old cellular patterns and ways of being that no longer serve me in the present. He really knows how to get in there!
He is an amazing practitioner and healer. I am very grateful he is in my life.

Mark at Beyond Bodywork is the most incredible massage therapist I’ve ever had. His attention to detail and the safe space he provides to really go deep equals an experience that’s not to be missed. Once you get a massage with him, it’s obvious that this is what you’ve been waiting for.
I’ve been going to Mark for years, and there is no one that I trust more to work out the kinks in my body. Every single time he uses his intuition to go straight to where I need it the most and I leave feeling more alive.
Thanks, Mark, you are amazing!

Beyond Bodywork with Mark Haviland is out of this world. There are not enough stars, really.
As a yoga teacher and body conscious woman, I’ve had many great experiences with bodyworkers over the years. I have never committed to a body worked like I have with Mark.
Mark has a gift for knowing exactly what your body needs at any moment. His hands and intuitive attention exorcise away years of trapped tension, trauma, pain and life experiences.
Mark Haviland is by far the greatest bodyworker I could recommend.

I too have been to many a therapist and healers and Mark is definitely one of the most gifted, grounded, present human beings I’ve had the fortune of sharing my life with. Mark is one of my most trusted counselors/​guides.
I first started going to him several years ago because I needed a good body worker. And now I continue to see him, because he’s able to guide me through the things I’m dealing with in my life both with his insightful words and the work we do on the table. I feel safe and loved, challenged and supported, often times leaving his often either completely relaxed or ready to talk on the world.
He’s helped me open up and let go of so much, to see how strong and capable I am, and how beautiful and loved I am. Mark has contributed so much to my life – with my physical pains and in spiritual journey.
Don’t wait, don’t think about, just call Mark and make an appointment, take a step toward the healing of your body, mind and spirit.

Mark is AWESOME! I’ve been seeing him for nearly a year now, and in the last 5 months I’ve started seeing him every week. I am an athlete and performance artist and I train a lot; the regular care I receive from Mark allows me to recover faster, and allows my body to work better overall. I’ve learned a lot from him about my body. He serves not only as my body worker, but as a listening ear also. When I’m having a rough time, or a great day, he listens. I tell him what’s up with my body and my emotions, as the latter usually has an impact on my physical well being. Thank you Mark for helping me to be the physical performer that I want to be!

Due a chronic illness I MUST have bodywork on a regular basis. And it not only has to relieve stress, it must be therapeutic. Mark’s work stays with me; it helps my mind and body cope with the day to day challenges. I’m sure there are different words from different backgrounds, but «shaman» works for me in describing how I feel about our work together. For me: «a person who acts as a medium between the visible world and an invisible spirit world and who practices for the purposes of healing».
ZIE GA ZINK!

Having worked with over 30 massage therapists in my life, I can confidently say the work Mark does is absolutely Beyond Bodywork. First, his work takes you to the edge of your resistance and then, through the multifaceted and dynamic modalities he uses, he helps you move through your resistance allowing your body and being to open to new places of expansion. Sometimes it’s easy. Sometimes it’s not. Always though it is a healing experience leaving you a different person than when you entered the session.
Mark has a way of being that holds space for you as you are, moment to moment. He adjusts with you, working in the moment to accommodate what is perfect for the Now. His touch is sure and his movements inspired. He works holistically in a way that heals not just the muscles, but everything about you in body, mind and spirit.
Mark is a healer — in a very grounded and down to earth way. To say I highly recommend him is a huge understatement.