Plava Bodyworks

Christine is by far the best massage therapist I’ve ever had. She has immense knowledge of the human body and truly cares about you and your health. She can address old injuries [that might be causing new ones], general discomfort/​pain as well as overall relaxation. She also offers tips on lifestyle improvements to ensure long-​lasting health.
As far as her technique is concerned, it’s quite perfect. It’s more than a massage, it’s structural and it’s necessary. It’s reset for life and it will change the way you think of massage.
Thank you Christine for your beautiful work and continued thirst for knowledge!

Healing hands. Extensive knowledge of the anatomy. Chris understands how parts of the body work together. In other words, don’t be surprised if while she is working on one area of your body, you feel something in another part of your body. It’s working!
Chris has worked on me off and on for a few years. I have always benefited from the work she has done. Her passion in what she does come through.
I like to write short reviews when others are more eloquent. Read on!
Remember, healing hands!

Christine is one extremely gifted, wise and compassionate healer! One can call her work massage, but that term comes nowhere close to describing her integrative approach and vast toolkit of deeply intuitive care and gentle unwinding relief that she brings to stressed and wound bodies. She is like the treasured auto mechanic who knows how to deeply diagnose the deeper levels of body wear & tear that needs to be better aligned and balanced. Like a first-​rate doctor, she takes the time to really listen and investigate the troublesome everyday body habits we all can lapse into, and how to be more mindful with insightful tips and exercises to take home. I have a long history of working with massage, acupuncture, chiro, rolfing and other bodywork practices, and was referred to Christine by another wonderful SF healer. Christine will save you time and money with traditional doctors and physical therapists, as her practice is deeply restorative & preventative. Two thumbs way up!

I came to Christine through a referral. I have been having this lower kink in my lower right lumbar to a point where my walking felt irritated. Christine had me do some deep breathing exercises while «pulling apart» my muscles. Kind of weird, but somehow my lower back was starting to feel normal again. Christine made sure to calmly explain each of the movements she was working on, while also providing advice on preventative steps I could take for my back. I would definitely go back to see her again, as she has been an amazing healer.

Christine is fantastic! I so look forward to my visits with her. I get «wound tight» from daily life and when I finish a session with her, I feel like I can breathe again. She literally opens up my rib cage and unwinds my tight neck/​shoulders/​back and legs. It is not only an incredibly relaxing experience, but very informative as she holds vast knowledgeable about the body. I’m so happy to have found her!

I normally don’t write Unilocal reviews but I can’t stop telling people about how amazing Christine is. This is NOT your typical «pound away at your muscles» massage — Christine has an intimate knowledge of the human body and will target the CAUSE of your pain rather than treating the SYMPTOMS. I remember the first time I went to her because I had been experiencing numbness in my fingers. She explained that the muscles in my neck were restricting the flow of blood to my extremities and spent an hour loosening and opening up those muscles. I have never had any recurring problems since then! She’s extremely passionate about her work and her clients, professional yet super easy to talk to, and backs her techniques with scientific data/​facts. I’ve learned so much about how to self-​care from her (she will always give me stretches/​foam rolling techniques that I can do at home) and I am now much more aware of how the simple things I do (stand with all my weight one leg, look down at a computer screen, sling my backpack over one shoulder) can adversely affect my body. I’ve never had a better massage/​physical therapy/​healing session in my life. I love, love, love Christine’s work and would highly recommend her to anyone.

Thank you so so much for all your work and knowledge
It has been a pleasure working with you
I could barely walk without limping as I met you
Your head is like a library of anatomy
And thanks to you I am able to live
my life again
Yuhu to you and your great work