Shelley Cook MFA, CMT

Specialties

I am an expert massage therapist and movement coach. I have over 20 years of experience helping people to heal faster from injury, be more at ease in pregnancy, let go of stress patterns, and feel lighter on their feet! I creatively integrate methods to help you integrate life’s demands, and experience greater ease, vitality, and strength. For example, I use deep tissue and therapeutic movement to resolve chronic strains and injuries, hot stones and cranial sacral work to release trauma and stress, while Reiki, gentle massage, and creative visualization offer nurturing pregnancy support. My expertise in nutritional coaching, longevity and natural hormone balance will help you feel your best at every age.

What happens in a session? At the start of each session I observe you walking in my movement studio, and ask about the focus of your session. I read your movement patterns and overall energy to create a massage session to best match your needs. Afterwards, I give simple movement coaching to help you maintain what you have gained in the session. My goal is to help you feel both lighter and more connected to your body.

History

Established in 1991.

I have 18 yrs experience, with certifications in Myofacial Release (i.e. deep tissue), Cranial Sacral, Trauma/​Injury Rehab, Aston Massage, Ergonomics and Movement Dynamics, Reiki, and Applied Kinesiology. This is strictly therapeutic work of the highest spiritual intention.

I also have a Masters in Fine Art, with emphasis in Performance. As a dancer and athlete I have enjoyed a life of great vitality. I have also had to resolve many injuries and learned first hand how to regain and maintain vitality.

My youngest client was just a few hours old… My oldest? He is 96!

Meet the Business Owner

Shelley C.

Business Owner

1991 to present — Massage Practice and Movement Coaching, ongoing Bay Area clientele at private office in San Francisco

1994 to 1997 — Resident Massage Therapist at the Chiropractic offices of Dr. Tim Perdian, 431 30^th St., Oakland, California

I982 to present — Professional Performance Artist, and Dancer