EOS Lymphatic Massage & Aromatherapy Bodywork

I have no words for how amazing Michelle is! She has helped me find practical ways to get through anything. She is professional, respectful and fun to be around. After each session and massage, I felt better going into the week ahead. As we continued to work together, the positive effects would last longer and longer. I have learned how to take better care of myself and it has impacted every aspect of my life. I cannot recommend Michelle enough!

I really enjoyed my time with Michelle. Not only did she schedule time for me outside of her normal business hours, but added an additional hour to our time together to help me work through some issues, gain a new perspective and more fully understand myself, and her process as well as work through some shoulder pain that has been plaguing me for years. She is incredibly easy to talk to and provides a very comforting office space as well. I will be scheduling another appointment in the future and have already recommended her to friends.

I was recommended by a friend to visit Michelle and so happy that I visited her. She made it very comfortable and safe for me to be vulnerable and I left feeling more connected to my body. She only uses the best products and worked a lot on my back for necessary reasons — I woke up the next morning still feeling effects of her massage. Looking forward to seeing her again.

If you suffer from a chronic disease do yourself a favor and make an appointment. Michelle offer’s a unique perspective that is hard to find anywhere else. I’m a little pessimistic about alternative therapies; however her therapies and insights are fully encompassing offering help for both mental and physical problems (they go hand in hand). I suffer from chronic lyme disease and the lymphatic massages were exactly what I needed for detoxing. I look forward to my next massage with her.

My name is daniel Hancock I have been coming to see Michelle bravo for 5 years. Michelle has really helped me with her life coaching and massage to better oneself and to listen to your body first and foremost because your body tells you when something is off or not right, Michelle thru her own amazing journey has taught me so much about understanding and understanding the body and getting in touch with who we are as individuals. Michelle is truly a gifted and wonder person.

I was highly recommended to Michelle by my Dr. who advised that I have lymphatic massages to help with recovery. Michelle is very warm, welcoming and easy going. She made it easy for me to open up not physically but emotionally, which has helped a lot in my recovery. Her strong hands are as if they talk to my muscles as she always seems to know where is my most troubled areas. I have seen Michelle a few times now; I’m looking forward to continuing my recovery treatments with her.

I’ve seen Michelle around 8 times or so in the past year for post-​surgical lymphatic massage. After a round of surgeries, I felt pretty beat up, both physically and emotionally. Everything was just STUCK, and I didn’t see a way out. Overall, I was extremely pessimistic and angry.
I had never had a lymphatic massage before, but somehow thought that it would be a good investment after multiple surgeries. I found Michelle by simply Googling «lymphatic massage San Francisco». She was one of the first search results, and I booked an appointment online. I came to my first appointment expecting a more «clinical» massage that focused on the lymph nodes, but that’s not exactly what Michelle does, or it’s not only what she does. She believes that physical manifestations have their roots in our emotional lives. So much of the time, I don’t connect my physical with my emotional, and I miss so many things that my body is trying to tell me. Like many people, I live too much in my head, and I needed a reminder that my body is HERE and it needs care too.
Many of the things she said to me during my first appointment (and subsequent appointments) have stayed with me. I went in expecting just a regular ol’ massage, but instead, I gained a sort of partner, a sounding board, and guide. Michelle has talked me through relationship and career issues, in addition to my medical issues, and her observations have been spot on. She’s extremely intuitive and perceptive. She’ll surprise you with what she can deduce. If you’re ready to take an honest look at yourself, Michelle is a fantastic partner in that endeavor.

I just had my first session with Michelle yesterday and I already feel better about myself and my body! A little background on me, I had plastic surgery a little over a month ago which has been a really, really traumatic and difficult experience for me. I had read about lymphatic drainage massage before surgery for scar tissue (lumps under the skin) that develops after surgery and found Michelle here on Unilocal.From the very first time we spoke on the phone, I could feel her compassion and her desire to help me feel better. Fast forward to my session, she helped me begin to understand myself and my body in a way that I had not thought about before. The massage itself was great, she was working all of the spots I had scar tissue build up without having to tell her exactly where I felt it. She knows her stuff. This morning when I woke up, I was surprised that the lumps felt smaller and smoother already! Even my brother was surprised at the difference when he took a look just now. Michelle has helped give me hope that I will see the results I want from my surgery in time when my body heals and I will most definitely be seeing her again for more sessions throughout this process. If you are considering plastic surgery or had plastic surgery, I highly recommend seeing Michelle to help not only with the physical aspect of healing but also the emotional side of the experience.

Michelle has been my life coach and bodyworker for the past three years and has facilitated a number of breakthroughs for me. I have made significant progress in every area of my life (romantic relationship, career, health, interpersonal skills, peace of mind and spiritual development) and have found in her a trusted advisor and partner in my journey. I greatly benefited from her holistic approach that begins with helping you understanding the impact of birth family and early childhood in shaping your views and experiences of the world. Her approach is to then focus on the relationships between body, mind and tackling the present moment with awareness and intentionality. She helps you explore how choices impact our state and teaches the skills of empowerment through self-​care. I highly recommend her based on the depth and breadth of her skills as well as her unwavering commitment to help each client embrace and develop their unique potential to its optimal flourishing.

My friend recommended Michelle and I decided to give it a go. And it was a wonderful experience. Michelle is knowledgeable and passionate about her work. She connected to my body right away and explained the things my body needed. It was clear after meeting her that my body and mind were not as aligned as I thought. Now I am aware and I have the resources to align my mind, body and soul. I hope to see her again very soon!

It was such a treat and what a find. I wish I lived closer. I live in Lake Tahoe and will return to San Francisco just to see my new life coach every chance I get. Love Michelle ! She is one of a kind. Wonderful person and really takes pride in what she does. Not only did she get to know me really well for the first part of the session, then onto the lymphatic message. She works knots and tensions following the body muscle mapping to eradicate toxins and aches for a state of inner-​peace. A genuine art of living massage that works on the entire body using delicate oil. What a treat to know Michelle. Hopefully you will have the pleasure of meeting her as well.

EOS is my favorite place for bodywork. After so many years Michelle never fails to go above and beyond. I make it a monthly habit to see Michelle and would see her more often if time permitted. The bodywork and essential oils leave me feeling like a new person every time. She has helped me learn the importance of self care and to listen to my body. Every visit is recharging your body. I would also recommend booking for two hours and time flies when you are on her massage table.

Michelle is the best… her life coaching made me understand myself and it woke an inner in me that I have yet to to know. Michelle is very professional in her work. I must admit I had never had any type if massage so I wasn’t sure what to expect… but after receiving the lymphatic massage I felt much better as days followed. I am grateful that Dr. Beck highly recommended her to me. Thank you Michelle Bravo

I attended Michelle’s workshop and came away with such a better understanding of myself and how I relate with others. Beyond a mere understanding, however, Michelle offers a framework of practical, actionable changes that result in self-​care and mindful living. Her approach is both simple and profound. In addition, her interpersonal style is warm, caring and accepting while still being honest enough to promote needed change in a client’s life. I’m really looking forward to working with her further as I’m already noticing positive outcomes in my life as a result of the workshop.

Going to a life coaching/​lymphatic massage session with Michelle was a hugely important and valuable experience in my life. I was going through a major period of transition, and many good things were happening but I was struggling with being overwhelmed and hoping to find some clarity and peace.
Michelle was kind and welcoming of what I had to say and share during the life coaching portion, but she was also firmly honest in pointing out where I was kidding myself or not being completely true to what I needed from myself and others.
I am not a religious or spiritual person, and I do not follow astrology, but this experience was not about focusing on doctrine. Everything she explained to me about my astrological chart was helpful because she related everything to specifics about who I am and why I am certain ways. It wasn’t something like, «hey, here are some signs about you,» it was a deep conversation around understanding my personality and choices and how to best move forward proactively with that knowledge. Her advice was both sound and eye-​opening.
The massage was rejuventating and relaxing, but as we kept talking, she started describing releasing negative energy and painful memories from the flesh, and suddenly I got really emotional, which I’d normally never do in front of someone I’d just met, and she stayed with me patiently until everything subsided. I honestly felt like a huge weight was lifted off my chest– it’s been a couple of months and I still feel the effect of lifting away the negativity, which has led to me being less anxious and much more open in general.
I would recommend seeing Michelle to absolutely everyone!

Michelle Bravo changed my life on my very first visit.
I was suffering when I walked into her welcoming white office around 6 weeks ago. I was suffering from both physical and mental pain, a result of a work-​related injury and many unresolved emotional issues stemming as far back as when I was 3 years old.
When I left her office that first day I made immediate life changing decisions to forgive others and more importantly myself. She instantly helped me understand what had occurred in my life and gave me new language and understanding to «move forward» with that knowledge.
Michelle’s guidance opened my eyes and I made the decision to LIVE a healthier and happier life. I contacted my former self-​defense teacher who I trained with in 1997 and asked him to help me regain my strength and my power. I’m down over 20 pounds in 5 weeks! I am STRONG! My chronic pain is still with me but I no longer allow it to rule my life and keep me in that «dark» place I was in just 7 weeks ago. I eat clean. I engage in self-​care (spa days, pedicures, facials and massages). Michelle’s lymphatic massages are invigorating and healing – the essentials oils she uses are uplifting and therapeutic. She made me several personalized formulas, including one we called «Mira» with Jasmine that reminds me of grade school and elmer’s paste (I know it’s odd) during arts and crafts that brought me so much joy.
Michelle’s intuitive gifts don’t allow for any BS from me. It hasn’t been easy to let go of childhood traumas and I still have a lot of work to do but with her help and guidance I know that after our nine sessions together I will have made a journey that has set me on a path of eternal self-​love.

EOS still remains my to go place for regular massages after years and Michelle never fails to do an amazing job. She is always fully present, professional, honest and makes everything so much clearer. She truly wants to help and does. Your body and mind start to feel better and work together.
It is like magic, and you walk out feeling recharged. It is not just a massage, it is an experience you get when you go to EOS with amazing essential oils and treats that Michelle is so generous to offer. Michelle has taught me how to take better care of myself and my body and always knows what my body is in need of and is able to combine techniques.
I even sent my husband for a massage who was complaining of back pain and he felt much better after his visit.
Pay Michelle a visit and you will be hooked! Do book in advance since her schedule fills up quickly.

Unfortunately, I have to give Michelle at EOS her first bad review.
Consider yourselves warned: Make sure you are clear about what session/​price level you are booking, are fully registered in her online system, and have full informed consent about her cancellation policy, which is billing of the FULL amount of the service if you cancel the appointment within 24 hours for ANY reason.
I had to cancel a Monday lunchtime appointment because I was still infectious with the flu (was still running a temperature without meds, and CDC recommends you quarantine yourself until you have a full 24 hours without a fever), and had gotten on the phone first thing Monday morning to minimize her inconvenience and to reschedule. Her office was closed on the weekend, and there was no way to reach her (plus I was a little busy puking my guts out and battling chills and fever). I had done this to watch out for HER and protect her from catching the flu herself — or have her expose the flu to her clients, many of which already have health issues — and had rebooked another appointment in good faith.
The next morning, I got a $ 300 charge on my card, and I thought I had booked bodywork at the $ 180 price level. She had never clarified the price level or the service I was getting at any time in our conversations, nor did she ask me to register in her online system, where it seems I could have cancelled from the sick bed and would have followed the policy I did not know about.
I am all for professionals being compensated for losing an appointment and income they are counting on, but this was short-​sighted, greedy, Ayn Rand-​level self-​service. She shot herself in the foot, considering I took action to look out for her and was fully intending on having an extended business arrangement that would have made her much more money. If I had known that it would have been a ruthless $ 300 cancellation fee that she would pursue without a second thought, I would have gone in and got the work done, exposing her and her patients to the flu, without a second thought. I mean that’s business, right?
If she had charged me $ 50, even $ 100 for her time or even charged me the full $ 300 as a «hold» until I fulfilled the reschedule, I’d have grudgingly understood and would have let it fly. However, $ 300 for no work performed is ridiculous, self-​indulgent gouging. Michelle is good, but not THAT good, and I am grateful that this town is full of talented bodyworkers. I have options galore to get the same or better service, and I won’t be gouged for being a nice guy who did his best to be responsible and look out for people.

I started with Michelle for bodywork a little over a year ago. She was amazing, working out troubled areas of tightness and stress. Each time I left her office, I felt such release and knew my body was not only restored but also building strength and flexibility. Michelle is a master of her technique so I decided to add coaching to the bodywork we were doing. It’s amazing what we have uncovered and the progress we are making. She moves you through blocked areas through her support in the office and encouragement between visits.

(Out of my head and from my body)
I say that Michelle helped me re-​connect to the things I already knew yet neglected for far too long and coached me into understanding how to be within my body (NOW). Not just my head.
With a direct honesty that felt almost shocking at first until I set my conditioned ego aside and allowed this refreshing being in. Her understanding of all the interrelations amazed me and gave me even more thirst for knowledge. The coaching session was eye opening and the body work was clearing and very thorough. I feel different and even feel as though I have my voice back.
Reconnecting is easier than most people think and she helps guide you back to that understanding.
Do you want your Human Experience to be more fulfilling? Do yourself and your friends and or family members a favor. Go see Michelle and open your possibilities to more.
…and that was the just the first consultation /​body work session.
I am going back without a doubt.
Thank you Michelle!

I’ve worked with Michelle for lymphatic massage, massage and coaching services. She is a wonderful practitioner and fantastic person. Her ability to foster and promote bodily awareness is unlike anyone I’ve ever met or worked with.
I always leave Michelle’s office feeling simultaneously pampered, relaxed and stimulated. She has a rare gift for marrying top-​notch communication skills and insight with great massage practices. And though her insight is spot-​on, her delivery always makes you feel as though she is illuminating and discovering with you (rather than for you). She also offers suggestions for integrating findings into your day-​to-​day life.
By considering your personal communication style and way of being, Michelle’s ideas are always simple steps to make noticeable changes. I’ve noticed differences in my relationship with myself, my work, friends and loved ones.
I can’t recommend Michelle highly enough. She needs 6 stars!

Michelle is a very gifted professional.
Tuning into clear communication from my body as well as my words, she was able to first give me practical day to day coaching and simple applicable ways to instantly improve my way of being in the world… and that was the just the first consultation.
I went back shortly after for a lymphatic massage which not only felt amazing at the time, but after about 3 solid days later continuing the detoxing and chugging water to flush my system, I felt FANTASTIC, full of energy, vibrant. I had been suffering and complaining about my constant stuffy nose that has seemed to decide to just stay for months after a really bad cold. I was shocked and so very pleased that within a few days the stuffiness… completely cleared up.
Besides that, she’s just an amazing person. She communicates well, very direct, and really seems to care about you. With follow up calls and emails checking in, offering followup advice, she’s so great and my words here don’t really encapsulate the full impact of the experience.
Do yourself a life changing favor and go see her! I’m going back without a doubt!

I saw Michelle a few months ago while I was back home in SF visiting my folks. At the time, I was coping with a terrible ear infection and thought a lymphatic massage would be beneficial to open my eustachian tubes. I came in extremely sleep-​deprived and somewhat hungover, expecting only to address the physical illness I was experiencing, not the emotional and spiritual underpinnings.
I was intimidated by Michelle’s intense and straightforward nature as soon as I walked into her office (also a few minutes late, thus feeling doubly awkward). Alas, I ended up leaving her downtown office feeling like a realigned, invigorated, and whole human being. Although I didn’t anticipate having such a thorough analysis of my personality and life circumstances as a precursor to the massage, this segment of our appointment ended up being the most galvanizing.
Michelle is a very direct and skilled communicator, I could feel her deep understanding and compassion enveloping me as I talked. It’s rare to meet someone so capable of seeing you as an individual and healing you from the inside out. She empowered me to look within myself honestly and address the deeper causes of my recurrent physical maladies, offering an effective and holistic framework for self-​work. The bodywork portion of the appointment was also spectacular, and felt like a perfect counterpart to our conversation. Michelle gave me a copy of «You Can Heal Your Life» by Louise Hay that has been well-​worn in the months since I’ve seen her. Like Hay, Michelle is a champion of personal growth and self-​healing.
I live in Denver now but I have every intention of paying her another visit when I’m back in town. Michelle embodies a rare combination: she’s an inspiring, generous, and San Francisco-​savvy businesswoman yet also a sparkling, kickass spiritual healer.

Michelle is awesome!

I had no expectation which was probably good. My appointment was on a Sunday at 8 am, and this was on the same day as the SF Marathon. I thought l was going to get there late due to several streets been closed on that day. However, l arrived a few minutes before Michelle.
When Michelle arrived, my first impression was that l may not like her approach. Nonetheless, once l filled out the intake form, Michelle wanted to get some background information on me. Her service was wonderful – and Michelle is a wonderful life coach.
I love the minimalist look in Michelle’s office. Her space is quaint, though Michelle’s service is a little pricey, it’s worth the experience especially if you’re focused on wellness.

For Christmas, I had received a gift certificate from my boss for a 2-​hour life coaching session and, unsure of what life-​coaching would entail, it took me forever to actually use the gift card. So, six months later, I finally got in. My only regret was not going sooner. It was an overall very uplifting, empowering, and calming experience.
I can only talk for the life coaching (which I noticed there’s a Unilocal deal for; y’all should snatch that up), but it consists of an one hour discussion about what astrology says about your personality and character and then an hour of massage.
I have to admit, I’ve never been extremely dependent on astrological beliefs, but, even if you’re a non-​believer, she imparts valuable knowledge on how to better handle situations and people based on your specific traits. After the two hour session, I felt like she really understood what problems I was facing in my personal life and how I could better tackle them. She also doesn’t probe too far if you’d rather not discuss a personal issue. I also liked that, when the discussion part ran short, she didn’t try to drag out the time and, instead, gave me a longer massage to give me my full time, assuring me that I could call or email with any further questions. The massage was heavenly, of course. Nothing to complain about releasing all the tension and negative energy while smelling wonderful aromas. I did smell a little bit like potpourri at the end, but not a big deal; maybe just don’t go to a fancy event afterwards.
Overall, Michelle was very attentive, considerate and intuitive. She would notice the slightest discomfort, sometimes before I even acknowledged it, and made sure all my basic needs were addressed whether I was cold, hungry, thirsty or needed to use the restroom. I felt like she actually cared about me and was willing to spend as much time as necessary (I think we even went over the 2 hour limit) She also ran down and bought me a surprise birthday snack when I mentioned it was my birthday!
I highly recommend. Go give her a shot!
Other Pros: she worked around my schedule, offers water bottles and trail mix, nice and clean office, offers to switch aromas if you’re not partial to one.

Michelle is great. I found her service through Unilocal and can echo other reviewers in saying that Michelle’s massages are fantastic. She made me feel comfortable throughout the whole session. Her services are pricy but it’s reflective of her work so I didn’t mind paying a little more.

I do not know where to start as I am speechless. For the price of a 2 hr lymphatic massage I’ve gotten + the coaching session, I have received a treatment you can’t put a price on. That’s how great it was. Michelle is an angel sent from God, I swear. I’m starting to believe that. I walked out of her place, happy, no pain, relaxed and my entire day just went amazing. I can’t thank her enough for the incredible treatment. What I truly love about her is that she LOVES doing what she does. She’s just a soft and lovely butterfly. Thank you Michelle, you have exceeded my expectations and I am your number one fan from Kuwait.

Michelle’s massage and coaching session were exceptional. So much attention to detail and a sincere client-​focus. She made my afternoon! If you need bodywork or headwork, Michelle is a gem.

This was hands-​down the very best massage and life coaching experience I’ve ever had… and those are some pretty big words for me to say! I visited Michelle after reading many glowing reviews on Unilocal during my visit to the Bay Area, and I can’t thank her enough for the experience I had. From the moment I entered Michelle’s space, I knew I was going to be transported to someplace magical from the amazing smells, her dynamic and loving presence, and how comfortable I felt right away. From the get-​go, she started assessing me in a way I had never experienced before. She was able to tell where in my body I was holding stress throughout different points of our conversation. She was able to assess so many aspects of my life including work stress, relationships, things from my childhood, and more that left me feeling incredibly enlightened with super concrete things I can apply to my daily life. It was seriously awesome. She is the real deal.
I secretly want Michelle to be my new BFF as her demeanor and bad-​assery is something I really want more of in my life! The way she says things is so concrete and relatable. Super legit.
The next part of the session was a 1 hour bodywork massage that left me GLOWING. Yes, all caps GLOWING. I’m a bit of a massage slut and get them often in my hometown of New Orleans from a variety of practitioners. This is the only time where my post-​massage GLOW has been something that other people (as in like 5 other people — some were even strangers!) have commented on… and where it lasted for DAYS. Not just hours. Not just the rest of the day. But for DAYS. Michelle has the gift to be able to really tell where you’re holding stress in your body (and can even tell when certain topics of conversation make you tense up!) She removed so much stress and frustration I was holding — I emerged from her space feeling renewed and lighter. Plus she sent me off with a large bottle of water, a piece of fruit, and some other healthy snacks.
In the days after my appointment with her, I’ve referred to her notes often and we have texted back and forth a bit. Her insight into me as a person in this world was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. She left me with so many nuggets of wisdom. I WISH I could teleport her to New Orleans so I could become a regular.
In one majorly hyphenated word: you-are-crazy-if-you-don’t-go-right-now-she’s-just-that-good-and-will-change-your-life.

I used to get lymphatic massages for my eczema back in the day in Toronto (like… 5 – 6 years ago), and my eczema was flaring up a tiny bit (also, I just needed a massage). So I searched up «lymphatic drainage» and good ol’ Unilocal had pointed me to Michelle. And all I have to say is: «AWESOME JOB, Unilocal.» I bought the Unilocal deal for the 2 hour special.
When you first enter the office, Michelle is there greeting you with a friendly smile. After filling in my intake form, we start talking. Michelle has a natural gift of reading your body, and she was very helpful and intuitive by helping me understand myself. It felt like she had known me for a while. At first, I was a little scared that she could read me so well, but due to her friendly demeanor, I was pretty comfortable afterward. She definitely provided me with a lot of insight into my own body, emotions, etc.
The second hour was the massage. The room was absolutely clean and pristine. With a combination of essential oils and Michelle’s magic hands, I was so relaxed that I actually fell asleep.
When I was about to leave, Michelle gave me a large bottle of SmartWater and some snacks for the road. She was also sweet enough to give me a card to thank me for coming in, an anti-​stress drink, and two bags of DeTox tea from Yogi.
I had an amazing time at EOS, and will definitely go back again! Definite recommend!

I’ve had a lot of massages and energy/​body work sessions of various kinds and the experience I had at EOS was one of the best. One of my health practitioners recommended that I get a lymphatic massage and I really didn’t know what to expect.
This was a far more holistic treatment than the kind of massage you get at a spa. Michelle spends a good amount of time in the appointment assessing your body’s unique elemental qualities and how they relate to your life experiences. She is amazingly intuitive and perceptive
The day after the session, I felt like I’d returned from an amazing vacation. I felt rejuvenated on many levels and could really feel the way that her work had freed up not just muscular tension, but fluids and emotions held in the body. I would definitely return for another session with Michelle.