Bodywork & Massage in San Francisco

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Fascia‑focused clinical bodywork for pain‑free, high‑performance movement.

Restore fluid, pain‑free motion with massage and myofascial release (MFR) grounded in fascia science and precise anatomical assessment—delivered inside AcuGroup’s integrative care model.

Why Choose AcuGroup Bodywork?

  • Over 15 years of experience in fascia-focused massage and movement therapy.
  • Structural Integration, myofascial release, and trigger point work tailored to your body.
  • Integrated care model connecting massage with dry needling and functional medicine.
  • Functional movement assessments to guide and measure your progress.
  • Trusted by active professionals, athletes, and performers across the Bay Area.

Our Bodywork & Massage Specialties

What It Does

Ideal For

Orthopedic approach that aligns and balances soft tissue layers to reduce pain, boost circulation, and improve muscle firing patterns.

Postural imbalance, movement inefficiency, full-body recalibration for performance

What It Does

Ideal For

Brief movement and muscle testing during intake pinpoints restrictions and guides session flow.

Runners, lifters, dancers, and those fine-tuning technique or addressing recurring tension

What It Does

Ideal For

Deep, deliberate pressure along fascial planes to improve mobility and enhance circulation.

Dense or stuck tissue, overuse recovery, performance-related tightness

What It Does

Ideal For

Sustained manual stretch, joint decompression/compression (3–5 min holds) to reset connective‑tissue and neural tone.

Functional limitations, high-load tissue fatigue, surgical or rehab recovery

What It Does

Ideal For

On‑the‑spot release of hyper‑irritable nodules with precise angle and depth, chosen for the therapeutic goal.

Targeted tension in high-use muscle groups, movement-related discomfort, fine motor fatigue

Why People Book With Us

  • Post-training recovery or pre-event prep
  • Sports injuries and athletic recovery
  • Muscle tightness limiting movement or strength
  • Hip, knee, or ankle issues affecting gait and mechanics
  • Shoulder or upper-back restriction from lifting or climbing
  • Repetitive strain from work, workouts, or instrument use
  • Headaches, jaw /TMJ discomfortPost‑surgical or post‑fracture recovery
  • A full-body reset to restore mobility and performance

Meet Alexandrea Schmidt, CMT

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Alexandrea Schmidt is one of San Francisco’s most sought-after fascia and clinical massage therapists, trusted by athletes, dancers, and people looking to move and perform at their best. With over 15 years of experience, she’s known for her precision—releasing patterns of deep tension from trigger points through fascial chains.

Her work often includes movement screens and close collaboration with AcuGroup’s dry needling and functional medicine team, so patients leave with a plan, not just a treatment.

★★★★★

“Alex is AMAZING. I have had bodywork all over this town and Alex stands alone!”

–M.A., San Francisco

★★★★★

“Her knowledge of the body is encyclopedic… If I could give her a six star rating, I would.”

–Jack T., San Francisco

Ready to Move, Feel, and Perform at Your Best?

Reserve your personalized Bodywork & Massage session in San Francisco—whether you need focused myofascial release, sports massage recovery, or a complete treatment plan. 

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