Dogpatch Massage and Bodywork

Serita is a revelation! I had high expectations after getting regular massages with Jennifer, so I was nervous about trying someone new. But I gave it a chance and it was terrific. Serita has a great sense of the right amount of pressure I need, and has a special sense of how she can approach my trouble spots for maximum effect. I highly recommend both Serita and Jennifer!

I crossfit pretty regularly so my muscles need a lot of attention. I’ve tried out MANY masseuses over the years and this is the only place that knows how to properly massage an athlete!
I first started getting massages from Jennifer. She is awesome. She then brought on Serita who is equally as awesome and can take appointments that are more convenient for my busy schedule.
Both Jennifer and Serita are strong and know how to find trouble spots and work them out. They know how to apply the right amount of pressure and are the only masseuses I’ve ever met that have been able to do so. They have actually occasionally applied a little too much pressure (which is a good thing!). And they are very receptive to your feedback on that front.
I’ve been searching for a good masseuse for YEARS. All the others have been too weak and just put their hands on you and move them around. They wouldn’t be able to spot a knot if you tied it in their hair. And now I feel fortunate to have found TWO masseuses who are just amazing.
I first came to Jennifer about 18 months ago. Serita about 6 months ago. I go at least once per month and it has been a very important part of me taking care of my body. Especially if you are an athlete, this is DEFINITELY the place you want to go.

I have not had a lot of massages in my life. But I will have more after this experience. As a photographer I tend to have a lot of knots in my back and arms. Jennifer took care of those with her strong but gentle approach. I must say too how much i liked the jazz music playing rather than the jingly new age stuff that often is heard in spas. Make your appointment. You won’t regret it.

Jennifer is the best masseuse I’ve ever been to. And I’ve been to many. I used to be a regular at Psoas Massage in SoMa where they have great masseuses, highly recommend that place too. But Jennifer is a notch above any of the masseuses I’ve ever worked with. I’m a dancer and need regular body work to be able to maintain a high level of athleticism in my dance, and she has become a regular part of my routine in maintaining my body.
I highly highly recommend her to anyone who is having any sort of discomfort in their body. She is incredibly astute and sensitive to people’s bodies, and though you may feel jelly-​like and/​or bruised after a session, it will tremendously help your body.
I’ve booked her every other week for the rest of my life! :)

I am one of those masseuse connoisseurs who continually seeks out individuals who really know how an athletete’s body works. Jennifer @ Dog Patch Massage is one of those fabulous finds — she is truly amazing! Absolutely sweet and caring, she is deeply knowledgable about the body and fully committed to bringing it back into balance. She cares (as I truly do) to find and unravel the root of chronic imbalance or injury problems, and has unlocked some deep shoulder and hip issues for me – hard-​to-​find and stubbornly deep issues that took some time, but truly released. There are few people that really know how to get there, and she is one of those rare finds.
If you are on a path to physical healing, she is a great partner to have. I am extremely grateful for the difference she’s made for me, and wanted the world to know.

I have been using Jennifer for over 2 years. I’ve tried a lot of massage therapists in the past, but Jennifer is my favorite by far. She provides deep tissue massage. It’s better than other therapists because she uses her thumbs instead of her elbows. That allows her to really focus the pressure to where it’s needed. I always look forward to her massages!

Jennifer is truly gifted and knowledgable. She has a wonderful bright energy and spirit. She was able to help me heal a bad shoulder injury and help restore the mobility in my arm. she has a deep understanding how stress (emotional and physical) manifests itself in the body and really knows how to release it and help the body tissues to soften and relax. Love what she does!

Jennifer is a wonderful body worker with an extensive resume and experience in this field. She has great hands, knows and uses a lot of different techniques, and is able to pin point where the issue is coming from. Her work is most assuredly deep tissue and she is great at treating sports injuries, muscular issues, stress reduction, and tension. With my avid habit of Kung Fu (training for a black belt) she has been able to keep me up and going. Thank you Jennifer!
If you are looking for a body worker or in need of a new one; I would contact Jennifer and see her right away.

I love massage but I don’t love searching for the right massage therapist. I’m glad I found Jen. She instinctively knows how to solve whatever issue I am having. Jen has a great personality and really listens to what I have to say about my symptoms. She’s also very strong. Be careful if you say ‘more pressure” please. She’ll give you exactly what you ask for. I’ve recommended all my friends to go to her. Book early because her schedule fills up quickly.

I’m so grateful to have found Jennifer!
A friend referred me to her a few months ago.
I’ve got chronic neck and low back pain for which I seek regular treatment from a whole team of professional healthcare providers. Thankfully, Jennifer is now solidly part of that team helping me.
Jennifer’s bodywork approach has helped me significantly reduce the pain and stiffness in my muscles and I am able to sustain this freer, more mobile and flexible state of being for weeks after my sessions with her. She is a very warm and open person who clearly cares deeply about her work.
Her space is soothing and cozy and it’s easy to book appointments. There is parking available. Even though Dogpatch is a bit out of the way for me, I make the trek because her work is so effective for me.

Everyone below has already said what I would write. I’ve had hundreds of massages and most of them have been «relaxation.» If you want that, you can find it almost anywhere — because it’s about atmosphere and the sigh that you feel when you wake up from the nap you just took. A nap that you paid $ 100 for…
I saw her once, thanks to a friend who bought me a massage as a gift, but went back to her when I was experiencing tension headaches. Tension headaches for four days straight — to the point that I was blurry-​eyed and crying in front of my computer while attempting to work. She alleviated that pain.
Jennifer doesn’t put you to sleep. She works your body. She feels the pain (in a way that blows my mind), exercises an exceptional knowledge of anatomy and throughout the experience you’re literally feeling pain and discomfort leave your body. Not to mention, she REMEMBERS you — your injuries, your sports, your pressure preference. Unbelievable.
And unlike most massages, I wasn’t sore the next day (if I followed her instructions of stretching and drinking a ton of water). Instead, I had gained a longer reach in my stretches and lightness in my body. It wasn’t just the day after either… it stuck for about a week until I carried a heavy pack (my fault).
I’ll need another one soon because I travel frequently and planes do terrible things to your body. Luckily, she’s right around the corner from where I work, so I’ll be joining the members program to take advantage of her superb techniques.

My office/​warehouse is in the American Industrial Center right down the hall from Jennifer’s treatment room. Lucky? I think so! Naturally, I made an appointment out of the sheer convenience of her location to me, but I am greatly impressed when nearly a week after my initial treatment my neck still feels loose and limber. I haven’t felt that way about my neck and shoulders in years.
I gained improvement in both my emotional and physical well-​being after just one appointment with Jennifer. I will be seeing her regularly from now on — she is just that good. Jennifer has been practicing massage therapy for something like 15 years, so she definitely has experience on her side. Highly, highly recommend.
Tip: If you see Jennifer during the week, you will want to allow yourself a bit of extra time for parking. Parking in the Dog Patch area is not too difficult, but you probably will have to find a space a few blocks away. If you are seeing her on the weekend, you will not have any problem parking within 1 block. The KT Light Rail also stops right in front of the AIC building.
Another tip: I found her to be a very quick responder when I emailed for appointments. For my first appointment she was able to schedule a next-​day appt for me, which is very convenient if you’re suffering!

As an athlete, I’m constantly breaking down and rebuilding muscles. Something is sore, always. Jennifer has enabled me to remain injury free and pain free. Every time I see her I learn new stretches and methods to stay loose and limber. We talk about the source of the pain and find solutions. Priceless.

«Healing Touch» is right!
I came to Jennifer to help with the tension I was feeling in my neck and shoulders… and to help my forget about my stress.
She started with the most stimulating and soothing scalp and face massage to help me ground myself. I didn’t want her to stop. I thought this would be the best part of the massage.
Nope. she then worked on my neck, with deep… very deep tension releasing magic hands techniques (I felt her level of experience right away). This is when I thought. «wow! This is my favorite part».
Nope… she felt a lot of tension in my shoulders. again deep into my rotator cuff. She notices the difference between my arms and worked on what needed to be worked.
Although, the session itself was the most therapeutic and deep (that word again) massage I’ve experienced, I couldn’t imagine not receiving this level of care on a regular basis.
I received so much value from Jennifer’s care. I highly recommend her.
Thank you Jennifer.

I have had hundreds of massages all over the world. I have chronic pain in my neck and shoulder from an injury when a drunk driver rear ended my car over 10 years ago. I see a chiropractor and am always in search of relief from the pain.
Last night at about 8:00 pm, I Unilocal’d massage therapists in Potrero Hill area because I was having some major pain. I called several of the highly recommended ones but Jennifer is the only one who called me back almost immediately. She was able to make an appointment with me for this morning at 9:30.
It is now about 12 hours after my massage with her and it is the first time in months that I am completely pain free. When people who review her call what she does Body Work they are exactly right. This was more than a massage, it was Body Work.
During the massage she was able to feel exactly where my pain was. It hurt like hell while she worked those areas but afterward… only pain free bliss.
Usually when I’ve had deep muscle work done I am really sore from the massage itself — although it does relieve some of my pain. Today, no residual pain from the body work. Amazing.
This must sound like I am advocating a new religion. Well I almost feel that way. Jennifer may not know it but she has become one of my monthly expenses! Ha!
All I can say is THANK YOU Jennifer. You’re amazing. Really.

My pilates instructor recommended Healing Touch and I was extremely pleased with the results. Jennifer’s massage & body work has become as important a part of my back therapy as my pilates. As others have said, she’s intelligent, intuitive and strong in her approach. Highly recommended.

As a dancer and Pilates instructor, I have been to a variety of massage therapists over the years and no one compares to Jennifer. Do not be decieved be her small stature, she is VERY strong and intuitive about what needs worked on. I have been to Jennifer twice since the new year and would consider it a waste of money to see anyone else! I also love her cute little massage room. It is quiet and peaceful and I never have any trouble parking.

Hands down the best body work I have ever had. Both for serious muscular issues and stress reduction… I’m a chef and work on my feet 10 plus hours a day. I started seeing her when my legs started to go numb. seriously. After a couple of sessions I was back in good shape. She opened up the blood flow to my legs and back, which in turn helped the rest of my body to function more efficiently.
I go twice a month to be proactive. When I tweak a muscle I put in an emergency call and usually she can fit me in. What makes her better then most I’ve tried is her firm nimble powerful hands and vast knowledge of anatomy. As health is worth every penny, you can be assured that Jennifer is worth what she charges and much much more!