Whole New Body

I was feeling a bit deflated after a summer full of stressful days and noticed I wasn’t able to progress in the dance and aerial programs as much as I wanted to. Turns out for all my former ClassPass adventures, I was lacking the serious strength I needed to move forward with say, Lyra or Aerial Silks.
Scott worked with me to develop a strength training program that developed my muscle groups evenly, while still focusing on the upper body strength I’m missing. He really tailors the workouts to my energy levels, and current strength. We even started working on handstands, a personal goal of mine.
Throughout all our workouts, Scott was also great about me *why* we were doing each exercise or variation. The information really helped me make a better connection to the way I was moving my body.
Unfortunately, I have to take a break for a few months (financial obligations can really mess with your training schedule), but I’m excited to get back to working out with Scott as soon as I can.

Scott is an amazing trainer. He is not just an expert on gymnastics and various training methods, but he also has extensive knowledge from cell metabolism to nutrition therapy. He creates a comprehensive training program custom tailored for your goals, needs and time available and he will make sure you will achieve more you can imagine. With Scott’s training program I was able to transform from the worst to the best shape of my life only in a few months. He is not just an excellent trainer and nutritionist, but also a wonderful person. He is doing an in-​depth analysis before he sets up the program and also educates you about the details to make sure you understand not just what to do, but why is it important to do it in a certain way — and if you have questions, he can elaborate into the details — there is always something you can learn from him. Even if you have a busy schedule, he will create an optimal schedule for you which won’t leave you disappointed. If your goal is to get into the best shape of your life, I’d highly recommend Scott.

Superb training for strength and fitness. Scott uses multiple disciplines and a stunning range of knowledge about the body, chemistry and nutrition to inform his practice. His most amazing strength, though, is his listening. He tailors your work to your goals and he «listens with his hands» to tell you what your body needs to get to the next level safely. Scott’s a teacher as well as a trainer, using just the right amount of information to help you understand how things work and listen to your own body better. You’ll learn things that you can take away and think about when you work on your own. He thinks about the connections between the whole body, but he’s really training the whole person. Listen and learn.

Immediate, transformative fitness training. A total game-​changer…
I had been doing hatha yoga, primarily Iyengar instruction for over ten years with some of the best teachers in SF, but was frustrated because I had plateaued in my practice and was actually developing knee issues that prevented me from cycling and continuing my practice.
Scott understood my functional issues, and when I heard him speak about my experiences was the first person who seemed to really understand cause and cure on a really subtle level — Able to speak both the language of Western fitness training and Eastern energetic methods.
The new fitness routine that Scott has me on is focused on core strength and re-​programming faulty muscle recruitment patterns. The core work I do now I’ve needed for 20 years! Seriously, I wish I had this coaching 10 years ago. Worth every penny, and he visits my apartment and the routine works in my environment with the yoga props and fitness tools I own already.

My Mom had a stroke last year on Mother’s Day and is wheelchair bound. Scott has been working with her on a regular basis to relieve the tension in her back, arms, shoulders, etc. She is relearning to walk and talk again and Scott has played a huge role in her recovery. My Mom’s body goes through so much physically with squat pivoting her to bed, turning her in bed, sitting in a wheelchair, and learning to walk again. It’s hard on the body. Scott has helped relieved her pain and relaxed her mind. I love that he comes to our house and can work with her on her hospital bed. It’s perfect. Thankful for his years of experience and his good nature. Wish I could get her a massage everyday!

In one word, amazing. Sky is the ultimate massage therapist. I have had many different types of massage in my lifetime and his unique combination of techniques perfectly suited to your body makes you melt like a popsicle on the 4^th of July.
He is also a wealth of knowledge. He gave me great tips about how to care for myself better and really focus on health and well-​being. He is personable, professional and works with any schedule. He is super great if you are new to massage as well. Sky is the best!

I have had countless massages over the years and have tried pretty much every kind there is. I can’t say enough about the bodywork I just received from Scott. He was very professional, on time and tailored the session to address specific issues I had with tight back muscles and really painful sciatica and piriformis issues. The unique approach he used coupling bodywork with active stretching worked wonders and I can say I am now a raving fan and will definitely be using his services again. I also don’t write online reviews but thought it was well worth while to give him a rave review because I have had trouble finding good bodywork professionals. My search has ended thanks Scott!

scott is an amazing massage therapist. i have 100’s of massages over my life and he was unique and powerful experience. he is a mountain of a man and his strength integrated with sensitivity really added to the experience.
do yourself a favor and hook this massage up.

Just a quick update:
My husband has continued to get regular massages from Scott every 5 – 6 weeks and thoroughly enjoys them.
Recently he asked Scott to provide prenatal massages to me, and now I have had two, both at full term. (In fact one was last night and I am scheduled for a c-​section on Monday!) Scott did very well with both prenatal massages. I lied on either side and only a short time on my back, and at the end of each one I felt such relief from the typical pregnancy aches and pains. I noticed that positive feeling lasts much longer than usual since his services are in-​home. (Often when I’ve had a massage at a spa, the warm feelings start to reduce as quick as I venture back out into traffic.) My favorite part of Scott’s massage technique is how attentive he his to providing a pleasant and «blissful» experience throughout — his movements are smooth and non-​jarring and highly professional.
I would definitely recommend Scott to other mothers-​to-​be and to anyone who needs a strong and caring massage therapist. Give him a call!

I have been looking for a good massage therapist in the city for some time. My search is now over! Scott is excellent — whether it’s craniosacral work for my headaches or just generally working the kinks out of my sore and knotted-​up muscles, he gets the job done. After a session I always sleep like a baby and wake up feeling limber.
Scott has great bedside (massage tableside?) manner, so to speak. He explains what he is doing and knows a great deal about body therapy in general. His demeanor is super mellow. Also he has giant, and I mean enormous, hands. They are huge. Good quality for a massage therapist, I have to say. Good stuff all around.

I was referred to Scott by a friend… I had continuous tingling and numbing with my arm/elbow/shoulder…Major issues! He was very intuitive on what and where my pressure points were, physically and mentally (WORK)!!! LOL! He managed to reset my whole my body pretty much… knocked the level of pain and discomfort down by at least 4 notches and managed to get me more aware with my breathing and how it affects my whole body!
He is an effective listener and knows how to get you more intuned with your body and relax in order to work through the kinks.
Over all I highly recommend him! He got along great with my 4 dogs and cat, and will be making the session a regular occurrence… especially with new projects in the horizon at work! LOL!
THAN YOU Scott, you ROCK!
M

I have had massages from many different people over the last 5 years, bud nothing has compared to my massage with Skydancing Bodywork. I have suffered from shoulder pain for years, probably from college sports. Normally, a massage helps alleviate the pain for a day at most, but my shoulders felt loose and limber for weeks after Sky worked with me.
I am always nervous going to a new person for massage, but Sky made everything easy. He came to me, asked me what I needed and wanted, and worked with me to help get that. Never before have I met someone that was able to use the amount of strength Sky did, without hurting me or making me uncomfortable.
I would definitely recommend Sky for any type of bodywork you might need… whether it be for chronic pain or just to relax!
AMAZING!

I was imagining a good massage. What I got instead was far beyond that. Sky employs both active and passive stretching in his work, as well as many different modalities. He works with you, not on you, and explains everything as he goes.
Sky encouraged me to stretch — literally — beyond what I thought were my limits, but he did it in a very conscious and careful way, always being sure to meet my body exactly where it was at. The result was that I felt looser than I had in quite a while, and much less sore than I expected.
Then he showed me several stretches I could do on my own, and made sure I did each one correctly. I’ve had a lot of different types of bodywork. Most massage feels good at the time, but doesn’t have any lasting impact. Working with Sky, I felt real change happening.

Woohoo… YES, Sky is as good as it gets! I would absolutely put monies on it! He is very respectful, on time, quiet when not spoken too, completely confident in his talents/​skills. He is soooo darn good, I told him he needs to take a $ 1M insurance policy out on his hands… love this guy!!! I would be happy to talk to anyone who is considering his services.
~Candra

I’ve received several massages from Scott and they have all been great. It’s so nice to have him come to my home, as driving through the city and trying to find a parking space to go to a spa does not get me into a relaxed vibe. I love that Scott will customize his bodywork to the type that works best for you. I find that I love a blend of Thai and Shiatsu, and we even do some deep muscular release on my hamstrings which are always tight from running. He gives great deals for repeat business which I really appreciate. And the ‘Sky Hug’ at the end of the session is not to be missed – make sure to request one!

Getting a massage from Sky is like being held, nurtured, and healed by a loving mountain. His physical size alone, about 6’6 and 250 – 300 muscled pounds, allowed him to effortlessly work my sore body in the best possible ways, without ever feeling overpowering or too forceful. His deft sensitivity found my tight spots and gently, masterfully opened them, leaving me completely relaxed and blissed. You owe it to yourself to experience his talented, devoted hands.

I had my first experience with Sky’s massage two years ago and I have seen him many times since. He is an expert in his field. I love bodywork and Sky is one of my favorites for several reasons:
1.He has a really smooth and fluid touch. I think massage can easily be compared to music. Sometimes the nature of a melody moves you to a place of bliss and that is how I feel about Sky’s massage. Through the melody of his flow, you can enter a place of meditative healing.
2.He is very professional and experienced. The thing with massage is that someone can have great intentions, but without knowledge and experience you can only go so far. Scott knows the muscular system and uses his experience to help you feel better in your body.
3. He goes to your house, which is awesome!!! Its so annoying to have to go to a spa, get all blissed out, and then have to brave the cold to get to your car or bus. Id rather stay home and feel warm and happy!
All in all, it is my opinion that Sky is an amazing Masseur and everyone should experience a massage from him!

I had the incredible luck to find Scott’s talent, and while I live in NYC I make a point of scheduling a massage with Scott every time I’m in San Francisco (usually at least 2x/​year). I have visited many world-​class spas, but never found a therapist with Scott’s skill, strength, caring & amazing energy.
Scott seems to have an intuitive sense of his client’s body and every massage incorporates unique elements that leave me feeling relaxed and energized. Scott has enough strength to work on deep muscle tension, and the knowledge to target exactly where to target his impressive strength for maximum therapeutic effect.
Scott is a unique talent & I could not recommend him more highly.
Thank you Scott!

While I was attending the grand opening of NEW PEOPLE & the J-​Pop Festival w/​a couple of friends last Saturday, Scott Caron of Skydancing Bodywork offered a warmup massage to us in line. I accepted & was happy I did.
Given that I’ve never had a shiatsu massage before, Scott’s nice disposition & calming way made his awesome massage all the better. It was not rushed & seemed very thorough –w/​just the right amount of pressure. I left feeling relaxed & invigorated at the same time.
Scott has been giving massages in some form for over 15 years & attended the Calistoga School of Massage Therapy & Sonoma College (formerly known as the Western Institute of Science & Health & now a branch of the National Holistic Institute). He is also an avid dancer & was a member of ExistDance.
Scott is both a CMT (Certified Massage Therapist) & a LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist).
Santa’s Unilocaler sez: Nothing. He’s dozed off during the awesome massage!

ALL I can say is OMG!!! I have NEVER, I repeat NEVER had a massage like the one Scott just gave me. I laughed, I cried, I even got a charlie horse BUT I tell you you made me want to shout! I felt so relaxed afterward and a little lighter (I don’t know how that worked out).
I unequivocally recommend him to everyone. Scott has a very nice disposition and a calming way about him. He was very careful with me but the areas where I needed him to kick it up a bit he did. He hands are truly his instrument. Do yourself a favor and call this guy. If you don’t you will kick yourself for not doing it and then you’ll really need him!