The Big Hand Massage

San Francisco, United States

5

Open now

14 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
By Appointment Only

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Telephone:
+1 415-407-2570
Website:
thebighand.net
Address:
3150 18th St, San Francisco, CA, 94110
b/t Folsom St & Treat Ave
Mission
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.4 mi16th Street Mission
0.7 mi24th Street Mission
0.8 miRight of Way & Liberty St‎
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Street
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
By Appointment Only
Yes
Accepts Insurance
No

Today

Today 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Open now
Local time (San Francisco) 4:15 PM Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Business hours

Monday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

Description

Specialties

A kaleidoscopic array of massage techniques, delivered amidst a curated music playlist.

History

Established in 2009.

Home of the original Rock And Roll Massage! Now defunct.

Meet the Business Owner

Dan N.

Business Owner

A lifelong lover of massage & music, and a graduate of the San Francisco School of Massage. Dan is famous for his really really big hands.

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14 reviews of The Big Hand Massage

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Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
Simply put: the best massage I’ve ever had. He’s the perfect combination of intuitive and skilled. He mixes many modalities. And even though really nice old rock and blues were playing, his technique felt more like jazz. He’s the first massage therapist who I feel like really understood my body and what I needed.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
Dan is amazing! I’ve seen him many times and he never disappoints. He has great technique and always finds a way to change things up. The man exudes calm and compassion and strength. Don’t hesitate to see him.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
Dan used techniques I’d never experienced before. I loved how he worked multiple parts of my body simultaneously. He eased muscle tension I wasn’t even aware of prior to my visit. He also had a great soundtrack.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Dan was recommended by the Bhaktifest staff for a therapeutic deep tissue and lucky me to get one of the few appointments left. He is certainly one of the top message therapists I’ve ever seen, knowledgeable& professional, specially in the festival’s challenging environment.
Place rating: 5
Mill Valley, CA
Dan is the man! I’ve been in to see Dan four times now and could not be more pleased with his work. He combines amazing intuition, solid knowledge of the human body, incredible quality of touch, and some refreshingly sweet music for an experience that makes you want more. He does a fantastic job at providing firm, perfectly-​placed pressure for deeper work while slipping in some very juicy subtle work as well. Be sure to ask him for a dose of cranial-​sacral at the end. Ohhh yeah!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
Dan is an intuitive healer and is one of the best massage therapists I’ve seen in YEARS. I highly, highly recommend him for his healing abilities. Thank you!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
I really enjoy working with Dan. He has great intuition and uses the perfect style and pressure. He seems to flow with each clients needs. I met him at The Holistic Health Saloon so have had the privilege to watch him work as well as receive massage. I have seem many people get off the table very relaxed and satisfied. I will definitely continue with Dan. Great!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
First off Thanks Dan. Appreciate your presence to my process. My knee feels so much better!
I saw Dan’s massage as multi-​dimensional. First the checkin portion which didn’t stop with our conversation. He continued patiently asking my body with his hands what I needed.
Then going into several techniques from deep tissue, swedish, trigger point therapy and myofascial release, he peeled off layer after layer of stiffness, blockages and pain.
He continued with the session with a variety of stretching and alignment holds which supported me walking away from the session feeling rejuvenated and my knee in a much better alignment.
Thanks Dan
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
Dan is amazing. His technique on a scale of 1 – 10 is an 11. He’s very professional and creates an amazingly welcoming and warm atmosphere. His range of power is impressive. With just one session I felt very realigned.
If you’re reading this and need a massage (even if you don’t), make an appointment. You will not regret it.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
Amazing massage. I love a good massage and this is the real deal. I feel sooooo good.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
Broad strokes, massive intuition, immense relief: the big hand delivers fabulous massage.
Not only is Dan’s technique superb, his studio space vibes with comforting, energizing, and rolling rhythms leaving you wanting more.
I know I’m in great hands with Dan.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
I’ve gotten massages all over the world and Dan is the one that I keep going back to. As he says, he’s got big strong hands and a big wingspan. As a bike messenger with rock hard muscles, I need someone who can challenge me and break me down. Dan is the only person I know that can do it. His knowledge of the muscle systems allows him to give me exactly what my body is craving, without a ton of guidance. He stretches me and flexes me and resets my whole body. He also give discounts to bike coalition members which is awesome! Highly recommended. I can’t wait for my next one!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
I just had the best massage of my life today with Dan. He was so accommodating and flexible with scheduling. His studio is very clean, nice and has a great ambiance. Dan made me feel comfortable the moment I walked in. I opted for a 120 minute massage and was so glad I did. I was lost in a trance pretty much the whole time. His music choices were amazing and unlike any massage experience I’ve ever had. No Enya here! Dan offered a great balance of deep strokes, stretching and really knew how to find the knots… and get rid of them! I’m a Crossfitter and try to get massages twice a month. My search has stopped with Dan… I only wish I could give him more than 5 stars! I will be booking my next appointment VERY soon.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
I got an awesome massage from Dan! It is unique to have good music during a massage!