Shiatsu & CranioSacral Therapy by Francesca

Vancouver, Canada

5

9 reviews

Does not accept credit cards
By Appointment Only

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Telephone:
+1 604-715-0011
Website:
www.francescashiatsu.com
Address:
2633 Parker Street, Vancouver, BC, V5K 2T5
Hastings-Sunrise
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.8 mi50495
0.9 mi50434
1 mi50433
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Accepted Cards
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
By Appointment Only
Yes
Accepts Insurance
No

Today

Today –
Local time (Vancouver) 02:20 Sunday, 1 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:15 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:15 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

My greatest passion is to aid in mind-​body healing.

Using Shiatsu and CranioSacral Therapy, I assess where the current complaint is originating from and employ gentle techniques to alleviate physical and emotional trauma from the body.

History

Established in 2004.

I graduated from Langara’s Shiatsu Practitioner Program in 2004 and completed three levels of CranioSacral Therapy. Since then, I have provided alternative health care to clients in my East Vancouver Studio and on-​site Chair Shiatsu treatments at various Vancouver businesses, Festivals and Wellness Fairs.

I believe it is equally important to have knowledge of the human body, as well as to be intuitive. In the past eleven years, I have seen dramatic improvements in my client’s ailments by employing a mind-​body approach.

I have great compassion and understanding for each individual and their healing process.

Meet the Business Owner

Francesca D.

Business Owner

My goal is to provide a deeply calming and relaxing holistic treatment while effectively resolving muscle and nerve pain, correcting body alignment problems and encouraging body awareness.

In my practice I learn about your history, your habits and how you hold tension in your body –both emotionally and physically. I thoroughly treat layers of tension, scar tissue and related emotional stress and over time I am able to help you reveal the underlying cause of your current issues and aid in your recovery.

The technique I use is a combination of Shiatsu Acupressure Massage and CranioSacral Therapy.

My private studio is located in the peaceful neighbourhood of Hastings Sunrise, just east of Commercial Drive, a quiet oasis away from traffic and congested streets.

Please email or call me to learn how I can help you.

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9 reviews of Shiatsu & CranioSacral Therapy by Francesca

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Place rating: 5
New Westminster, Canada
I found Francesca through an Internet search. She had excellent reviews so thought I would go. So glad I did. I have been to Spa Utopia several times and her shiatsu massages are so much better. I went to help improve my posture. She identified the problem and it has made a huge difference.
Her studio feels very calm and relaxing. Soft music plays and the massage table is very comfortable. She is always on time and is a very kind and supportive person.
Place rating: 5
Vancouver, Canada
Francesca was recommended to me by a friend and I went to see her for back pain and tension, as well as an injury to my knee.
When discussing my reason for the visit, she was so present and nice, and the work she did on my back was amazing. I left after my first session and my back felt loose and relaxed. The next session, she loosened and cleared tension in my back that made me feel it in my legs — I had no idea until that moment how hard my back had been.
She is knowledgeable and friendly, and I would recommend her to anyone needing relief from pain or tension.
Place rating: 5
Vancouver, Canada
Wow I’m so glad I read the reviews and went to see Francesca today! She returned my call promptly and was able to accommodate me the same day. I had an hour appointment and she worked on what I needed relief on and it felt much better — just after 1 appt.
Highly recommended!
Place rating: 5
Vancouver, Canada
I had chronic pain in my hips for two years. No one could diagnose the problem or fix it. The pain then moved into my lower back and it would take several minutes for me to be able to stand fully erect after getting up from sitting.
After my first treatment from Francesca, I felt soooooooooooo much relief! We even figured out why I had the pain!
I love a deep tissue massage and she knows how to go deep without going past that good hurt.
She’s a lovely person and makes you feel comfortable, safe and relaxed.
Her heeling studio is relaxing and nice and even my dog seems more relaxed when we leave!
It’s in a great hood with lots of free parking!
I highly recommend Francesca. She has great instincts and I haven’t felt this good in a very long time. Do yourself a favour and book an appointment.
Place rating: 5
Vancouver, Canada
I went to Francesca after a bad fall. She seemed to put things back together and allow my body to heal quicker than it might of. I was worried about being out of alignment after the fall and she also helped with that. I always left in a new body. She was thorough, caring and competent. I was very grateful to have our paths cross at that moment.
Place rating: 5
Vancouver, Canada
Francesca is a wonderful healer ! she has great techniques and the ability to make me feel amazing after every visit with her. I have been to many RMT’s and have never had an experience as amazing as Francesca shiatsu massage treatments.
Place rating: 5
Vancouver, Canada
Francesca used to come to my old workplace during the busy season and my colleagues & I would all line up to have her work her magic on us. It was incredible how improved the office vibe was on those afternoons — we sat up straighter at our desks, smiled more despite looming deadlines, complained less of aches & pains, and were revitalized overall. I’ve also had the opportunity to see Francesca for treatments at her serene home studio in East Van. I always fall asleep, and that’s a good thing!
Francesca knows a ton about the body and its pathways, she thinks holistically, and she eliminates the effects of stress like no other! Go to her for all your shiatsu needs. Your body & mind will thank you!
Place rating: 5
Vancouver, Canada
I totally recommend. Every session with Franca has been more effective than with any other kind of therapist I’ve been to. I’ve gone to her with knee, hip, back, shoulder pain. A day after each session, I’m feeling way better, every time. I swear she has x-​ray vision to see what to work on.
I’m a 40-​something guy, and thanks to getting older, I keep getting weird injuries I never had before. Street hockey? Injury. Carrying groceries? Injury. Mowing lawn? Injury. Some are mild and others worse. But I know whenever they happen, Franca can get me going again. She really helped with an old injury that was giving me pain for like, 5 years. In a few sessions with Franca, it was gone. Some of that healing was thanks to some exercises she recommended.
Her studio is very professional even though (because?) it’s in her house. At first I was uneasy going to her place, but frankly, it’s spotless, and makes a way calmer and more professional setting than all the other massage clinics in medical and professional buildings. I hate scrambling for parking and sitting in a waiting room, so her place is a welcome change.
Whenever a workmate or a friend has an injury I recommend they go see Franca, and I’ve gotten some serious cred built up because of it. I hesitate to write this review because I don’t want her to be «discovered» but she’s done so well healing me, I figure it’s only fair to my fellow Unilocalers.
Place rating: 5
Vancouver, Canada
Francesca is awesome! She has truly skilled, highly sensitive and practiced hands that can fix anything! I started treatments with Francesca for a rather strange untreatable (by traditional medical system) problem related to my skull and middle ear. We’re still working on that and I am happy to say it is slowly getting better. More important is that each session with Francesca is a truly wonderful experience where you can’t help but feel great. While working with her I mentioned a seemingly chronic shoulder problem that resulted from earlier sporting activities (Ironman, martial arts, etc.), so she quickly turned her attention there and wow, before you know it that problem is completely gone. Later I mentioned that I had a problem with my arm and lost the feeling in a couple of fingers (yikes!). Well once again she worked on that and also coached me to better position my body and arms at work and wouldn’t you know it the problem has disappeared! Next thing you know, well I’ve twisted my knee. Of course she couldn’t let that go, so she worked on that and once again I am back in action! Francesca is truly a skilled and outstanding therapist who gets results. Francesca you rock! Thanks for all your support and caring work. I look forward to continuing to work with you on my healing.