Massage

People of all ages are turning to massage therapy for relief from the stresses of daily life, injuries and chronic and acute conditions, as well as help maintain overall health and wellness. Massage therapy is one of the oldest healing arts, dating back 3,000 years, according to Chinese records. Using soft-tissue manipulation techniques, massage reduces stress and fatigue, while improving circulation. Depending on the style of massage, a variety of techniques are applied such as stroking, kneading, rocking, tapping or holding steady pressure.

Massage therapy can significantly reduce pain and anxiety for people with chronic illnesses, such as cancer, and reduce the physiological burden of stress. It can help treat conditions including stress-related tension, cancer-related fatigue, sleep disorders, high blood pressure, diabetes, low back pain and depression, just to name a few.

At the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at UCSF Medical Center, our licensed massage therapists have years of experience and training in treating patients with complicated medical conditions, specifically cancer, and using massage to enhance general health. The styles of massage we offer include deep tissue, Swedish, acupressure techniques, healing and therapeutic touch.

The center also offers chair massages by appointment.

For more information or to make an appointment, please contact the Osher Center:

Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.
Last updated August 29, 2007