Carrie Hourihan, CMT, CST

Carrie is great in many ways. As other reviewers comment, her treatment really helped me to get over vertigo even with my frequent travels.
She is also very responsive to emails to set an appointment and is never late for the appointment. No hustle/​stress free. If I could, I would give 10 points to her.

I’m pretty picky about massage. Send me to a high-​end hotel or some fancy place for a massage and I’m pretty much guaranteed to be UNhappy. I need a REAL massage. It pretty much has to be done by professional Bodyworker. Carrie is amazing! She really knows the body and is a pro who actually teaches bodywork. My favorite massage that she does is a combination of cranial sacral and deep tissue. And cranial sacral massage done well is this very subtle light touch massage that will make you feel like you’re floating. I usually see all kinds of colors and energy. I know it sounds strange and granola, but it’s true. Cranial Sacral is known to do a lot of things for mental clarity and stress. I like to have it with the combination of a half hour of a deep tissue massage though so that I can still get a little bit of that kind of fix. If you’re looking for some great bodywork. Go see Carrie– she’ll rock your world.

Carrie is amazing. I’ve been having neck and back pain as well as dealing with illness for sometime.
Our sessions together always leave me feeling relaxed, open, and like I am standing up straiter but all with very gentle manipulation by her.
She is not only kind, extremely knowledgeable about the body, but she is intuitive and just seems to know exactly what to work on.
I enjoy seeing her and talking to her kind soul. I highly recommend.

Carrie’s combination massage and cranial work is amazing. I was so stressed when I arrived and within 20 minutes I was so relaxed I fell asleep. She has a great presence and you immediately feel comfortable, something I have a problem with. If you want to treat yourself or have stress/​physical problems I highly recommend her service. Friendly, easy to get to and very effective.

Hands down the best massages I’ve ever had. Carrie makes you feel like you’re floating off the table. It’s an amazing experience. She has helped me get rid of shoulder and back pain and all the tension in my neck and jaw. I love going to see her!

If you haven’t seen Carrie, I highly recommend you book an appointment now! I have seen her a handful of times now and every time I lay on her table I instantly start snoring. I have seen her for jaw pain, stress, and neck and shoulder pain. Each time I have left feeling better, more grounded, and rejuvenated. I can’t wait to see her again. Thank you Carrie for your amazing work!

Carrie has a magic touch… her method is so relaxing, and so healing. Even though she didn’t make me scream by going super deep tissue on my sore back and neck, the treatment left me feeling opened up, light, relaxed and rejuvenated. I left the pain and soreness on the table and walked out feeling great. Cant wait for my next massage from Carrie!

Carrie worked on my shoulder after I was experiencing some pain and tightness from lifting. Afterwards, I was able to lift again with no pain. Her office was very comfortable and laid back. She let you choose what kind of music I wanted to listen to and always checked in to see how I was doing and how the pressure was. I highly recommend her.

I went to Carrrie with a very sore neck, had a one hour massage and felt rejuvenated! Fantastic!

Carrie is wonderful. Her body work is healing and restorative. I was in the middle of a migraine when I had an appointment with her. She worked out all of the knots in my neck and then did cranio-​sacral to relax and calm my nervous system. My migraine was completely relieved after the session.
Thanks Carrie!

Carrie was my teacher in massage school for Cranio Sacral. She is hands down the most knowledgeable about her trade I know both as a teacher and practitioner.
If she does not know something she will do what it takes to find out. Including taking a dissection anatomy class to truly understand the body.
I have also had the privilege of being her client. I have suffered crushing fatigue for many years and tried everything from medication to alternative therapies with no relief.
One session with Carrie and I have had no fatigue at all since. It has been 3 weeks and I am so looking forward to more sessions with her. There are no words for my gratitude. It is like I went back 15 years in one session. I had been suffering a migraine for over 2 weeks and she healed that within 5 minutes of the session as well.
Carrie is just amazing! I cannot say enough about her. If you are having health issues go see Carrie you will not be sorry. She is well worth the trip to SF from wherever you are.
Love, love, love CARRIE!

Nothing is worse than being excited about a massage and then getting an unsatisfactory one. That is not the case with Carrie. She is amazing! I received a mixture of Thai massage and cranio sacral therapy and it was the perfect combination. I am not sure what she did during the cranio sacral part but it put me in a deep trance. I could really feel the energy in my body shifting.
I am very picky about who touches my body as I am very sensitive to energy. I want the person working on me to not only be a good therapist but a good person as well. Carrie is sweet and you can tell she is aligned with her self and her integrity. Go see Carrie you will not be disappointed, she is a true healer.

Carrie knows her stuff! I tend to grind my teeth when I get stressed out, and that usually leads me to waking up mornings with headaches. I tried yoga, meditation and even got a mouth guard from my dentist – all to no avail. But Carrie’s skill and knowledge of Cranial Sacral massage did the trick. Finally, some relief! And not just temporary relief, she actually helped me to get better. With her help, I worked through my stress and don’t grind my teeth anymore. No more headaches! Thank you, Carrie :)

After trying for years to deal with my chronic pain/​muscle spams/​stiffness, I finally found a technique and therapist that actually has a positive impact on health! Carrie is incredibly skilled in what she does. I’ve wasted so much money going to my rhuemetologist and physical therapist (and spine specialist, etc) — I never saw any improvement with my pain or stiffness. Carrie works magic (I think it’s probably her extensive knowledge of the science behind massage therapy, but it seems like magic) and I am thankful that she practices in the bay area!

after suffering through 2 full weeks of pretty intense pain in my jaw due to t.m.j. a friend of mine suggested i give cranio sacral therapy a try. she’s in the ‘healing’ business and recommended carrie. the long and short of it is… it worked!
carrie was amazing! there were seriously points during the massage that i felt like i was levitating. other times it felt like she had electric lasers coming out of her finger tips.
aside from all of that, what really impressed me (especially since i was already in pain) was how her gentle subtle movements actually managed to be so effective. i always thought you had to really ‘get in there’ to work out tightness, apparently not. what a revelation!

My life is a kaleidoscopic balancing act. Between my long hours at work, attending college full time, having an active lifestyle, exploring the city, and attempting to squeeze in a social life, I began experiencing migraines, and lower back pain. Medications can be so harmful for the body, and they never seem to work, so I opted out for an all natural remedy. Luckily, my research led me to Craniosacral Therapy and massage.
DISCLOSURE: I have a background in physical therapy — which has a tendency to make me a fastidious massage snob. That being said, Carrie knew how to properly assess and treat my body with very little feedback from me. Immediately after my first visit, I was pain free, and back in full force with my cray cray shenanigans.
A healthy mind and body are priceless so go see Carrie for your aches and pains, she is truly the best!!!

Ever get the feeling after a massage of total bliss, contentment and a renewed love of life? Look no further. I consider myself a massage connoisseur, always on the lookout for magic hands and carrie did not disappoint.
Intuitiveness is a rare quality for a massage therapist but one that I specifically look for and found with her. Just the right combination of care, pressure and healing tempered with a total knowledge of technique made this massage one of the best I’ve had–
Seriously– I’ve been recommending her ever since.