BETH BINEGAR, CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST 

Trained at the San Francisco School of Massage in the modalities of Advanced Deep Tissue and Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Release, Sports Massage, Dynamic Stretching & Mobilization, Basic Lymphatic Massage, Swedish and Zen Shiatsu.  

Marathon runner 

2013 Boston Marathon Finisher

Former member of Massage Team for America's Cup Winning Oracle sailing crew based in San Francisco

Personal massage therapist to MLB starting outfielder

As an avid long distance runner, my mission is to consistently improve. We spend hours training like pros. Take a cue from the pros and recover like them too. 

I am a proponent of consistent, non-invasive care, as opposed to crisis care. Keeping ourselves in peak condition means we can be at the ready 365 days out of the year. Using the tools at our disposal makes it easier to keep improving. I speak from experience after ignoring an overuse injury to my hip that snuck up on me over the last month of training, and essentially hobbled me with spasms by mile 17 of the Surf City Marathon. 4 months of training down the drain which I vowed would never happen again. It was the  combination of chiropractic adjustment and massage therapy that took me from a state of constant hip and back pain to competing in the California International Marathon, where I not only qualified for Boston but PR'd as well.  

As a massage therapist, I want to consistently use my techniques to assist you in getting the most out of your training. Techniques that increase flexibility, improve circulation, release adhesions, alleviate muscle pain, and promote relaxation for an athlete to maintain optimal performance. 

An athlete's repetitive strain issues can manifest in the knees and hips for runners, or low back and groin for the cyclist. Sports massage and Dynamic Stretching & Joint Mobilization can maintain the athlete on track for those important short and long term goals. 

Desk worker's postural stress patterns exhibiting in the neck, back and shoulders crave some relaxing Swedish and more intense Deep Tissue and Trigger Point. 

Massage is every "body's" simple solution.  

"Urban Athletes are a special breed with the extra needs that come with feet pounding paved roads, legs cycling through traffic, and the added stress of that athletic body sitting in one position behind a computer for hours daily.  Massage works soft tissues, unlocks the stress patterns, and frees muscles so they can play hard and fast for as long as you want to give your all. Recovery is part of training, feels great, and helps you have more fun. Rock on Urban Athletes."   

Beth*