Practitioners
“Many Hands Make Light Work.”
All of our highly skilled Healing Arts Practitioners are licensed and certified in their area of expertise (Bodyworkers are California State Certified) and bring years of professional experience and training to the table.
The general foundation of therapeutic massage therapy is often referred to as Swedish Massage and Deep Tissue.
The Blue Buddha bodyworkers are all well versed in these classic approaches.
Erik Everts, Founder of The Blue Buddha. “Tell me what you need from your session today.” This is the first question I ask clients in the treatment room. I invite you to arrive to the table having given some thought to what you need on any level; physical, spiritual and emotional. The truth is that each of these pieces cannot be separated. An imbalance in one aspect of our lives leads to tension in others. It’s inevitable. Sometimes we simply choose not to notice. My hope is that you come to your session without expectations, the willingness to let go and the desire to integrate bodywork more frequently into your healthcare regiment. I know first hand as a long-time recipient of massage therapy & bodywork that frequency is the key to experiencing the multitude of effects and benefits that can occur. I work therapeutically by integrating styles based on your therapeutic goals, which may range anywhere from stress/anxiety reduction to increased range of motion, and the state of your soft tissue (muscle/fascia) during your treatment. Use your time on the table to bring greater awareness to your body and become more present in your experience of life.
Integrated Modalities: Myofascial Release, CranioSacral Therapy, Reiki, Therapeutic Shiatsu, Thai Yoga Bodywork, Shiroabhyanga (Indian Head Massage), Tui Na, Prenatal Massage, Trigger/Acupuncture Points
Payments Accepted: cash, check (made payable to Erik Everts), VISA, Mastercard
Gift Certificates: available to purchase online on the Gift Certificate page.
Pre-paid Treatment Packages: Discounted and available in groups of 3, 5 and 7 treatments with 60 and 90-minute options. Click here. Pay online. Non-refundable.
Referral Program: Interested in receiving a complimentary treatment? Refer three of your favorite people to Erik and you’ll receive a FREE treatment. Pick up your three referral cards after your session. Share the love!
Hours: Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from approximately 12noon until 8pm (ending earlier on weekends).
Direct Contact: Erik can be reached on The Blue Buddha phone at 415.735.8028 or email erik@sfbluebuddha.com
Siri Hanson. Siri practices intuitive, integrative massage therapy customized to your individual and unique needs using only organic and natural products. She has been practicing massage therapy in San Francisco since she moved here in January 2009. A graduate of Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in Flagstaff, AZ, she has 750 hours of training and is certified in a wide variety of modalities. She is a long-distance runner by day, an artist at heart and loves all things related to good honest wholesome food.
Integrated Modalities: Myofascial Release, Trigger Point, Sports Massage, Lymphatic Massage, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Prenatal Massage
Payment Accepted: Cash, Check (made payable to Siri Hanson), VISA, Mastercard
Gift Certificates: Available to purchase online on the Gift Certificates page.
Pre-paid Treatment Packages: Discounted and available in groups of 3, 5 and 7 treatments with 60 and 90-minute options. Click here. Pay online. Non-refundable.
Referral Program: Interested in receiving a complimentary treatment? Refer three of your favorite people to Siri and you’ll receive a FREE treatment. Pick up your three referral cards after your session. Share the love!
Hours: Thursday and Sunday from 9am until 8pm.
Direct Contact: (c)507.269.0886 (e)massage@sirihanson.com (w)www.sirihanson.com
Hannah Sowd. Hannah offers Custom Massage and Serious Skin Care. In practice since 1996, she embraces a holistic approach centered around preventative maintenance. She employs a unique combination of techniques to cater to her clients’ specific needs. Her works centers around releasing muscle tension to allow the body to move freely and heal itself. She is passionate about skin care and thrives on helping her clients manage conditions such as acne and pigmentation as well as delaying the signs of aging. Having completed training with Dermaculture, she is the only certified practitioner to offer the Iderm Deep Skin Ionization Treatment in the Bay Area. Hannah’s hobbies include Bikram Yoga, spending time with her dog Moon and baking.
Integrated Modalities: Shiatsu, Prenatal Massage, Reflexology, Swe-Thai, Sports Massage
Payment Accepted: Cash, Check (made payable to Hannah Sowd), VISA, Mastercard
Gift Certificates: Available to purchase online on the Gift Certificates page.
Hours: Saturdays 10am until 7pm, Mondays 12noon until 9pm.
Direct Contact: (c)415.264.2225 (e)hannahsowd@gmail.com (w)www.hannahsowd.com
Eric Kerr, L.Ac. Eric is a San Francisco based licensed acupuncturist, who uses a variety of Chinese Medicine techniques and modalities to treat a diverse population of patients. His primary areas of specialty are anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, dermatology, Men’s Health, and HIV/Immune Support. Eric earned his Master of Science degree at the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley, California. He believes that acupuncture and Chinese Medicine should be accessible and affordable for all.
Originally from North Carolina, Eric relocated to the Bay Area in 2004. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where he specialized in Asian Theatre. Eric continues to pursue creative endeavors in addition to Chinese Medicine continuing education classes. He is also a certified Massage Therapist, trained in Zen Shiatsu and Thai style massage. He lives in SF with his partner and their boxer, Shy.
Payment Accepted: Cash, Check (made payable to Eric Kerr), VISA, Mastercard
Gift Certificates: Available to purchase online on the Gift Certificates page.
Hours: Sliding Scale acupuncture clinic every Tuesday & Wednesday from 9am-8pm and Friday from 9am-7pm. Only private treatments available on Tuesdays. Community and private treatments available Wednesdays and Fridays.
Direct Contact: (c)415.637.2183 (e)eric@erickerracupuncture.com (w)www.erickerracupuncture.com
Sheryl Leaf. Sheryl, an esthetician, bodyworker and certified yoga instructor, believes the source of true and lasting beauty is balance of body, mind and spirit. Her career as a spa professional began more than 20 years ago utilizing her fine arts background as a makeup artist. From enhancing exteriors, she was soon drawn to nurturing radiant well-being and luminous complexions with whole*istic rituals, including facials and massage. Grounding her work in the principles of Ayurveda, Sheryl’s intention is to create ease and unity in the body, and space for a calm, centered mind. She has taught skin and bodycare throughout the world and brings her knowledge of techniques and ingredients to craft each individualized session. Her meditation and yoga practices further inform and support her treatments. Sheryl was honored to be named Best Massage in San Francisco by Allure, November 2010. Bringing you into your own beautiful balance is the essence of Sheryl’s work.
Integrated Modalities: Abhyanga, Marma Point Therapy, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Reiki, Restorative and Yin yoga
Payment Accepted: Cash, Check (made payable to Sheryl Leaf), VISA, Mastercard
Gift Certificates: Available to purchase online on the Gift Certificates page.
Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 11 am until 9 pm.
Direct Contact: (c)408.507.0577 (e)sheryl@sherylleaf.com (w)www.sherylleaf.com
