Michael Harrison, CMT

Specialties

40 years of professional training, providing and teaching intuitive holistic massage and Bowen methods. Specializion in sensory-​based non-​pushy manual techniques for learning to let go. The work is influenced by: Deep Muscle Therapy, Myo-​fascial, Swedish, Jin Shin Jiutsu, Reflexology, Cranio-​sacral, Aromatherapy, Bowen therapies and many other amazing non-​force techniques. Mentors most influential: Krishnamurti, Ram Das, Tom Bowen, Charlette Selver, Ida Rolf, Osho, Robert Epstein, Thrumpa Rimpoche, Carol Erickson. Blessings to all! If requested, easy self-​healing movements are offered at no additional cost.

Fees

One hour Rebalancing massages are $ 95 in cash, $ 100 check or Mastercard/​Visacard. 30 minute massages are $ 50 in cash, $ 55 check or Mastercard/​Visacard. All Bowen Therapy (core balance therapy) sessions are $ 80 cash, $ 85 credit card. Hybrid (bowen and massage) $ 85 cash, $ 90 check or credit card. I teach Bowen therapy to laypeople and professionals –my berkeley studio.

History

Established in 1970.

The history of this business is the history of learning and sharing the art of pausing. I learned the magic of touch can help shift a person from feeling stressed to resting in the ease of this moment. It began in 1969 as a personal spiritual journey for learning to both receive and give massage for self-​healing. It has been a continual learning process of encouraging a beginner’s mind wonder and respect the value of rest. Over 4 decades, I’ve been coaching self-​appreciation through opening to life in the now. Massage and Bowen suggest pausing to deeply listen; learning to respect simple quiet relaxation. The work is my history of learning to release tight conditioned habits of fear, constriction; habitual pain. Instead I coach slipping into the positive ~ loving doing less and playing more. Massage has been the arena for me to play at living outside the box of dull, disembodied numbness and encourage authentic self-​connection, rest, joy and vitality .~ and it is a pure pleasure!

Meet the Business Owner

Michael H.

Business Owner

Michael Harrison CMT ~ Established in 1970

For over 40 years. I’ve helped return clients to functional ease. As well as being one of the first awarded the title of California State Certified Massage Therapist, I am an artist, photographer. And although I have a reputation for helping people release pain, my passion is about being a catalyst for self-​healing and joyful living. I encourage habits of feeling healthy pleasure in the body, learning to relax and enjoy wellbeing. For 25 yrs, I’ve offered and taught Bowen in my berkeley studio. Thousands have benefited, –some who have seen me weekly 20 years. I’ve provided massage at the Claremont European Health Spa; seven years of chair massage at Whole Foods Berkeley; massaged staff at Vidal Sassoon in San Francisco. I’ve conducted trainings in meditative massage in San Diego, Poona, India and Yelapa, Mexico. Clients range from fast-​paced professionals, athletes to parents and seniors. Everyone benefits. I love giving service.