Nathan Freebody Massage

I just went for my first ever sports massage today and this was exactly what I was looking for. Nate understands the body, that is very clear. I am training in boxing and MMA and he could clearly feel the tension in my back right calf, which is what I use to push off of when I jab.
I’ve been developing pain in my shins from running up and down the SF hills on concrete, and honestly after an hour with Nate I can feel a significant difference.
And this is saying a lot because I usually hate massages and don’t typically buy into them! I may make this a monthly or bimonthly thing :)

Very good. Had a sports massage before the SF marathon and Nathan was very thoughtful and realistic in his approach. He explained everything he was doing and gave pointers on how to «maintain» at home. Very professional and I will be going back.

I’m a recreational triathlete and marathoner who doesn’t stretch enough, doesn’t roll enough and is generally bad at «recovery». If you’re anything like me, you will love Nathan. I used to suffer with annoying little injuries for months before doing anything — a little arm pain, a little knee pain — now, I know. I book an appointment with Nathan. He’s been such an incredible help, I’m on his regular schedule for preventative care.

The best massages I have ever had (and I have had quite a few)!!! Nathan is incredibly talented and great at what he does. And what’s more impressive is that he is consistently great at it! Every single massage is amazing and heeling. I have never had a massage therapist be so in touch with the body. I like a lot of pressure, but finding that perfect balance can be difficult for even the best. Nathan has never had the slightest problem getting it perfectly right every single time! And no matter how sore I am, I feel completely relaxed and at ease on his table. I definitely recommend!

If you’re an athlete, a weekend warrior, a golfer or if you just have nagging pain that you can’t seem to get rid of, book a massage with Nathan RIGHT NOW. Calling him a «massage therapist» is a misnomer. The guy is more like a physical therapist or a sports medicine doctor. In addition to helping me with the normal knots and pains that come with being active, Nathan has also helped over a dozen of my clients (I am a Titleist Certified Golf Fitness Instructor) with physical ailments ranging from degenerative disc disease to thoracic outlet syndrome. Nathan knows what’s he’s doing, he’s incredibly professional, and the results speak for themselves (even after one visit). I can’t recommend him highly enough!

Wow! What an experience. This is not your father’s massage. Nathan is terrific — he really knows his stuff. Training in Australia to do this is much more rigorous than here, so Nathan is like a master. Over time he learns and understands your issues, and that makes a huge difference. His sports massages have been incredibly beneficial for me, and I only wish I could see him more often. No hesitation here — go see Nathan. He’s a great guy, and gives a great massage. You’ll be happy you tried him — honestly.

Nathan is an excellent sports massage therapist! He has a great knowledge of the human body and all its working parts, so he knows what to focus on to help alleviate pain. For those of you who like very deep tissue massages, this is your guy — I have no idea how he’s able to give massages all day long with that level of strength and pressure. He’s also a super nice guy and fun to talk to, not to mention plays great music!
Tip: if you think you’ll go back more than once, buying the 5– or 10-​pack is definitely worth it.

I have had two sessions with Nathan so far and am planning to back!
His technique is very different from any other massage I have received previously. I am very active and have lots of activities that beat up my body. I went in to my first session with shoulder pain so bad I couldn’t sleep and left feeling brand new. I highly recommend his services to anyone interested in getting their body healthy and pain free rather then just looking to be pampered, but I’m sure he is good at that as well!
PS. Don’t go here. I don’t want to have to compete for an appointment.

I got my first massage from Nathan yesterday and I’m still feeling blissful. I went in feeling very tight throughout my hip region, which is the result of having a desk job and always being in that sitting position. Nathan was wonderful — he took the time to talk to me before we started. He asked me about pain, tightness, soreness, injuries, etc., listened very well, picked up on my top priorities for body work, and then explained to me how the appointment would go. He was so good — very good communication, made me feel very comfortable, maintained good pressure and didn’t go too easy or hard. He was wonderful. I want to get a massage every day now!
Highly, highly recommend him (even at the risk of you all taking the last of his available appointments). He is the best!

I’ve been seeing Nathan for a few months now, and he’s helped with my foot injury tremendously. I had a turf-​toe injury that wasn’t healing, and my wonderful sports injury guy —
— suggested I visit Nathan and ask him to work on loosening up my calves to help relieve pressure on my toe when walking.
I’d being stretching my calves for months, but had never got beyond 6 degrees of flexibility, but after seeing Nathan for several months my flexibility is now up to 16 degrees, the best they’ve ever been. I couldn’t be happier with the progress we’ve made. It was a painful process, but really worth it.
Nathan combines everything I like in a sports massage therapist: he’s nice, he’s interested enough in my case to do research into it in his own time, he’s not afraid to hurt, hurt, hurt me if that’s what’s required, and his goal is to help me fix a specific problem, not to play me soothing music and pamper me and make me feel relaxed.
He’ll be my go-​to sports massage therapist for as long as he’s open for business.

As a longtime runner with a few chronic injuries (IT band, hip, plantar fasciitis), I’ve been looking for a massage therapist specializing in deep tissue, sports massage, and trigger point therapy — not just your run of the mill, generic relaxation type of massage. I’m so glad to have found Nathan. His intake process is thoughtful and thorough, which allows him to take a real targeted approach to addressing your injuries and concerns. He also gave me great self-​massage tips and stretches so I can continue to address my injuries outside of massage therapy sessions.
I will happily return and highly recommend his services to anyone looking for massage that is truly tailored to your own bodywork needs.

I found Nathans remedial massage to be amazingly beneficial for my lower back, what a relief– he comes highly recommended by me!
Nathan seems to have no fear around addressing core issues that I’ve been dealing with for years. My experience was that most practitioners seemed to skirt around them when they saw how my back would respond to touch (spastically).
I’ll certainly return to Nathan for more sessions, and I’m feeling hopeful that my lower back issue will soon resolve itself with the aid of Nathan’s expertise. That thought brings me joy and ease, just thinking about it! :)
Also, another special benefit, is that Nathan has a winning personality, that quality alone will put many people into a comfort zone.

If you’ve tortured your body from running, cycling, cross fitting, or just sitting at your desk, Nathan can help. He knows his anatomy. He will get to the source of your muscle aches and pains.
After a massage from Nathan, I was able to run better. My legs felt lighter and did not feel any shoulder tightness.
I highly recommend Nathan for your bodywork!

I can’t say enough about Nathan. He seriously is AMAZING! I swear he’s a miracle worker too… I’ve come to him off and on for a couple years now, always when I have a debilitating problem and within a couple sessions, it’s fixed. He always knows exactly where to push and at what pressure… its great.
I’m a huge runner… I’ve done marathons, ultra marathons, and Nathan has helped me keep my body from falling apart. If you are an athlete and are looking for someone who can help you after long runs, Nathan is a genius in this arena. He’ll massage you, and then give you exercises to do when your are at home.
He’s kind, professional, very knowledgeable, and really easy going.

There can only be one Nathan! There are hundreds of massage therapists in this city, but none as specialized as this. He is intelligent and extremely knowledgeable about the body.
I was going to Nathan for ART work due to injuries I sustained from biking and running. Nathan found tightness in my muscles that I didn’t even know existed. He helped me get back on track so I could train harder and better and for that I am forever thankful.

I went to Nathan Freebody because I heard he is specifically good at helping people with injuries. Well I’ve had a leg joint injury going on almost 3 months now. I just had my first session with him and was so impressed at his knowledge and also the way the technique he uses. I’d been getting massaged before but it was more of a spa massage which felt good but really didn’t help my issue at all.
Thank you Nathan! I personally highly recommend him. Mainly if you are having any pain or injury.

That poor guy probably wished I would stop talking and self diagnosing none-​the-​less he was awesome!
While training for Boston I have done some serious, not good, damage to
myself by not properly streching and rolling out. Nathan listened to my issues and managed to find what multiple chiro’s could not. While my issues are pretty deep and need more work he really did some great work to pinpoint the super tight muslces and really focused on my recovery. Nathan seems very well trained and experienced especially with athletes.
I would/​will go back for sure! Nice guy to boot!

Nathan is so knowledgeable about the body. I have a number of injuries that I am treating through chiropractic, acupuncture and now, therapeutic massage. He is very strong and can apply whatever amount of pressure you prefer. I see massage as a healing art and am not one to use it as a simple indulgence. After a massage from Nathan, I feel less pain, more relaxed and know that I’m on the road to healing.
I’ve tried a number of other masseuses in the city and I must say that Nathan’s professionalism, excellent hours, easy to use online booking and expertise make him my official go to for massages.

Over the holiday weekend, I appeared to have what I thought was a tightened psoas muscle causing extreme low back pain and difficulty with walking. Desperate to find a therapist to see me, I found Nathan’s Unilocal page and left him a message. I also left messages for 5 – 6 other massage therapists and Nathan was the only to to return my call within a few hours. This, despite the fact that he was out of town for the holiday.
He was thoughtful and empathetic over the phone, describing some techniques that I might try, and offered to see me as early as 8 AM. on Tuesday morning so that I might still be able to go to work that day.
When Tuesday morning rolled around, I realized I needed to take Nathan up on his offer to see me. He was able to squeeze me in that morning, on a moments notice.
First, Nathan is incredibly knowledgeable about the human body, anatomy, and kinesiology… and I know this, because of my own knowledge being an occupational therapist. He is also intuitive and has a strong touch, getting deep into the muscles. After asking a few questions, he went right to work. One thing I really liked about him was his honesty regarding my situation and the fact that what was going on potentially would benefit by a visit to my chiropractor. I made an appointment with my chiropractor immediately following and sure enough, I was completely misaligned. No amount of soft tissue manipulation was going to get me back on track and I appreciated his encouragement to seek chiropractic care.
I will definitely go back to see Nathan as he showed a professionalism and concern for my well being, and, he’s a great massage therapist with a great technique, intuitive touch, and relaxing presence. 5 stars. Thank you Nathan!

This is my first review on Unilocal,but I after the last massage I got I thought it was worth dabbling in spreading the word about Nathan. I was referred to him through a friend who mentioned he recently moved from Australia and after a particularly long week sitting in the front of the computer with a sore back, I thought why not.
Truth is, the guy can massage as good as anyone I’ve ever had. He was professional, personable and knew how to get to the root of my back problems without guidance or asking a million questions. I’ve been back to him 4 times since and he always makes time for me, even if its last minute. I would recommend him to anyone.