Men's Health Haven - Massage & Bodywork

Stephen did a phenomenal job helping me reduce severe sciatica down my left leg caused by a herniated disc. He assessed each session before, during, and after to tailor his structural alignment and massage therapy techniques to target areas based on what was working - and what wasn't - for my back and leg nerve issues. I am now able to stand and walk without any pain in my leg, which I was not able to do before. His work space is also clean, calming, and easy to access in downtown SF near Post & Market. I highly recommend seeing Stephen if you are living with pain or having trouble recovering from an injury.

Was struggling with pain and stiffness from working out over time, and Stephen was able to completely fix the issues I was having. The session was extremely effective and I left feeling significantly better. Highly recommend his services if you’re dealing with muscle tightness or workout-related pain. Amazing work!

I'll start with my pain rather than Stephen's work. I'd been living with numbing and tingling, primarily in my right arm, that has simply worsened over the past two decades. I've learned to live with and accept the dull pain as one consequence from wearing my backpack on one side of my body in my youth, also for decades. The other being a neck that "feels" straight even though it's noticeably skewed to the right. The pain was about 3 out of 10 but add 1 for consistency. To be clear, I never saw massage as a treatment for my condition. Indeed, I was convinced I needed a chiropractor to realign everything or a neurologist to rewire my hand. Stephen is clearly all three. I explained my condition and he addressed it like a tactician: examining my stance, finding pain reference points along my arms, adjusting, reexamining, etc. His touch was intense yet he explained what he was doing the entire time. The pain I experienced daily from simply walking and which had worsened over two decades, now only occurs while biking or driving. This, after only one session. What I received from Stephen was not a massage but an operation by a clear master. I have the utmost confidence that those suffering from any body ailment will find real relief from Stephen's care.

Stephen did a phenomenal job. I came in with localized shoulder pain. Rotator cuff specific. He was very thorough and used enough pressure to help relieve my pain

Stephen truly is a miracle worker. I've had experiences with Stephen before but this time was much different. I walked into his office not expecting anything and walked out of it receiving everything. After some consultation, he began to work on problem areas I had such as my neck and shoulders. Every time he finished working on an area, he goes over how it affects my body, asks me how I feel, and continues to see what needs improvement. Throughout the process, my neck and shoulders felt overall better and I felt much lighter leaving the appointment. His office is relatively peaceful from scented room to a quiet atmosphere, I can focus on relaxing as he does his magic. Deep tissue readjustments and helps alleviate poor posture and pain. I would recommend Stephen for anyone with chronic pain or work place/sports injuries.