Words won't convey how extraordinarily effective Dr. Ryan's work is. Even though I must be careful with finances, I've started to schedule regular visits with him for so many reasons I'll just lump under getting effective bodywork to be able to feel and live well. (We do regular maintenance for our *cars*, for crying out loud: Tune-ups to keep my body functioning well should take priority over my car's, right?) Really - schedule a visit with Dr. Saldivar. You will experience blissful relief and improvement (But don't take my appointment time slots!) read more

Dr. Ryan greatly improved my neck's range of motion, which had been limited by car accidents 15-20 years ago. I thought it was unfixable, but I'm glad I was wrong. Interestingly, I initially visited him for a frozen shoulder, which he resolved in just two sessions after only seeing gradual progress after two years of physical therapy. After seeing him weekly for two months, Dr. Ryan suggested every other week visits due to my improvement, showing he genuinely cares about his clients' best interests. If you have any physical injury, even from 30 years ago, consider seeing Dr. Ryan. He's a miracle worker! read more

Ryan is best in class. His knowledge is unparalleled when it comes to thinking of the body holistically. He's much more than a doctor, chiropractor, or massage therapist. He's a healer and worth every penny. read more

Ryan is the best massage therapist/now chiropractor I've ever had! He can get me out of pain so quickly and knows exactly where to massage or crack to help, and work on all the related areas for prevention. My husband now goes to him as well and we tell everyone we know about him. He's also really accommodating with scheduling and I can always find a time within a few days. Plus, he's super friendly and easy to chat with! I look forward to my visits a few times per month. read more

Ryan is fantastic! I've been seeing him for 7+ years now for my back problems. The bodywork he does is what has kept me from going on without much pain. I was suffering with a lot of nerve pain and the techniques that Ryan uses for loosening the muscles and relieve the low back pain is something I didn't find with anyone else out there. Trust me I've gone to many chiropractors, physical therapists, massage, etc. After my surgery I was miserable, worse than before so can't emphasized how much my life has changed as Ryan also taught me some good quick stretches I can do to get out of the spasms, muscles pain. If you are in pain and need help, don't hesitate to go see Ryan. read more

Ryan is fantastic. My hip and lower back pain has all but disappeared. He is a rare person that is certified in many health issues and with his experience, it's rare that one person can know that much about healing the body. read more

3 WAVES CLINIC - Janet - Yoga Near Me - Berkeley, California

Great clinic! Came in for the 40 minute sesh and have never been to a chiropractor before. I was a little nervous, but soon enough was met by dr ryan who made the experience really comfortable. Anyways came out and felt like a million dollars after. Definitely looking forward to our next session! Thank you Dr Ryan! read more

Dr. Ryan is a top notch chiropractor. He's knowledge base is very impressive. He uses a combination of deep tissue massage and chiropractic that makes adjustments more effective. I look forward to go to him not only because the quality of care is so high but also because he's a really nice person. read more

Ryan Salvidor is impossibly good at his job. His results are so incredible that "please take my money now" barely begins to describe the sentiment. After 14 years of back breaking, bone twisting, tendon over-stretching Brazilian Jujitsu, I can say with absolute confidence that my battered muscles and joints and overall flexibility are currently in their best working condition in well over a decade. With strong, healing, intelligent hands and a working knowledge of the human body that I am confident rivals that any PhD or MD, I simply cannot recommend Ryan's services enough. In addition, his body sculpting is also well worth looking into. Having laser treatment is painless and so effective you can literally see results moments after the first treatment. I highly recommend taking a look at some of his "before and after" photos on his website. read more

I've been going to Ryan for about a year now, and he is without a doubt the best bodyworker I've been to. Not only is he knowledgeable and kind, but his treatments are precise, effective, and often come paired with sage advice about how to keep issues from reemerging. Highly recommended. read more

I am 27 and I have stubborn belly fat I want to get rid of. I tried Cool Sculpting for the first time last week with Ryan. Ryan is easy to talk to, caring, generous with his time and knowledgeable. At first I was scared Cool Sculpting was going to be a painful experience but I was wrong, it didn't hurt at all. The machine pulls in your belly fat to target stubborn fat and Ryan follows up cool sculpting with a lipolaser treatment that help break down fat. The best part about the treatment was there was no down time. The fact that I didn't have to take off from work was really important to me. Ryan personally followed up with me after the treatment to make sure I was not in any pain. I'm excited to see further changes in my belly this coming month. I recommend Ryan and the body sculpting treatment. read more

Ryan is knowledgeable and keeps learning more about healing. His experience working through his own injury informs his practice. He helped me work through a lingering issue with neck and shoulder pain a couple years back. I've returned after my bad habits caused it flare up again. He does excellent work and provides expert advice on what I also need to do to strengthen and stretch the right muscles as part of an overall solution. Ryan got a new office on California and website at fidimassage.com. Now he partners with a couple other masseuses but I can only testify to Ryan's expertise. read more

Ryan is by far the best massage therapist I've ever been to, and I've been to a lot. He will put your body back into place in the most gentle and therapeutic way. Ryan relieved a year of tail bone pain I had due to pregnancy and nursing. My other issue was extremely painful TMJ. I had never heard of a TMJ jaw massage. I had four fillings done and it strained my jaw so badly I couldn't be without pain meds. If you have a clicky, painful jaw this will bring you an incredible amount of relief. Not only do I highly recommend him, but I literally feel taller and more aligned when I leave. His knowledge of anatomy is advanced, so he can tell you why your hurting, realign you and give you stretches to help your issue. After a few sessions, I began a thirty-day yoga challenge for myself and I've never felt better! After one session I was glowing and back on track with my own self-care regimen. I'd give Ryan 10 stars! read more

As a massage connoisseur, I've been to most of the spas and masseuses in SF. Ryan is a phenomenal masseuse -- A+ talent. Since he's close to my office in financial district, I drop in whenever I need a "tune up." I'd describe his technique as "academic" -- he has a precise understanding of the muscular system, and if I'm having neck or back pain, he can usually pinpoint the problem in a few seconds. read more

Ryan is fantastic - he really listens and focuses on the issues you would like addressed and also gives you a list of helpful exercises and stretches that help provide relief even when you aren't able to squeeze sessions in as often as you would like! Would highly recommend him! read more

Ryan is amazing. Truly passionate and incredibly knowledgeable about his practice and the body. By far the best massage/bodywork I have ever gotten. Not only that, but he is just a super nice and friendly guy. Definitely book some time with him - you will not be disappointed and your body will thank you! read more

Ryan is one of the best bodyworkers I've been to. He narrowed in on my issue areas, worked them out with his magic and taught me ways to keep working on them on my own. I feel like a new human. read more

I have been going to Ryan for bodywork for over a year and a half now, and couldn't have been more thrilled to have found him. He has helped improve my recovery time from ankle surgery and manage other older chronic injuries through bodywork and incorporating yoga into the recovery portion of my training routine. If you have neck, back, or joint issues I highly recommend you see Ryan. read more

This guy is awesome. He connects with you and tries to understand your pain, injuries and goals. He always has a smile on his face and makes you feel special. He is very knowledgeable about how the body and mind work. He is master in yoga and massages! He is one of a kind. AF read more

Ryan works magic! I used to get a lot of tightness into my shoulders and upper cervical spine to the point where I would be getting tension headaches every day. I started with acupuncture and that helped take the edge off but I was still looking for a long term solution. Ryan with his knowledge and skill set was my perfect match! I will continue to use him and refer him to all my friends and loved ones because everyone should go to him! read more

Ryan Saldivar is the best and most skilled massage therapist I've experienced in over 20 years. I have known a few amazing practitioners but none combine his experience with anatomy, sports injuries, chiropractic training and modalities. I hesitate to write such enthusiastic praise partially because I don't want him to become unavailable due to popularity but it is honest. On top of all this he is a good and decent person. I'm grateful to have had the chance to receive healing from Ryan. read more

Ryan is amazing!!! He came highly recommended by a good friend and I've been recommending him to others ever since my first visit. The initial appointment was to address some frustrating neck pain, and Ryan was easily able to pinpoint the cause. The morning after that session I woke up pain free. His clients benefit from his passion for anatomy and alignment, and I learn something new about how my muscles are connected every time I visit. Ryan even followed up with an email and diagram of stretches to use at home. So helpful! read more

Since my freak back spasm 1.5 years ago, I've tried literally every massage place in SF and each only brought me temporary relief. I thought I was just done with the whole thing before I was referred to Ryan through my yoga teacher friend who informed me about his medical training background. Couldn't be happier. In addition to amazing targeted body work, Ryan identified muscle groups and behavioral patterns I needed to address in order to really solve this problem. Combining my yoga practice, essential stretches, and a whole new way of sitting and standing, I have seen improvements in my back pain like never before. Thank you Ryan!! read more

I just recently started going to Ryan for a shoulder injury and it has been amazing! He gave me more results after 1 hour of work compared to 2 months of physical therapy! I can't recommend him enough. read more

I've tried several different massage therapists for various aches and pains (sometimes my hips get out of alignment, sometimes I have neck pain or forearm/hand pain from being in front of the computer all day) He always manages to fix it and the massage is very enjoyable. And he gives me some stretches that I can use afterwards. read more

If passion is what you are looking for in your Yoga practice you have landed in the right place. Ryan will take you places you never knew existed. AND THEN... you can top it all of with a blissful and healing massage. Ya...for...real. Magical! read more

Ryan was great and talent to understand the cause of my problem. Unlike other location that I've been to for temporary relief by attacking where I tell them where the issues were. Ryan actually did his own assessment and worked on where he had located as the source of the issue and provide instant relief. He knows what to do and not to do. My neck and TMJ received the attention that it's been lacking for years. read more

i have had neck and shoulder pain for a couple of years. i kept thinking that if i just went to a chiropractor it would fix it all. i couldnt have been more wrong. when i finally did go to a chiropractor i left there in more pain than when i arrived, could barely move without horrible pain. after 1 session with ryan, i left his office floating! im not sure if it was from his amazing handcrafted oil blend, or from the massage but i had NO pain!!! i think a more permanent solution will be to get a new mattress but in the mean time i will definitely be going back to see this guy!!!! he is amazing!!! read more

I first knew M Ryan as a yoga teacher. I enjoyed every single classes and learned so much about the posture and alignment. Then, I stupidly injured myself and had bad lower back pain. I had 4 appointments with M Ryan. I can say without hesitation that I feel much better and more flexible. He knows exactly where he is going, as if he could see inside your body. Every appointment was just synonym of relaxation, respect and stretching. Plus, this guy is just great to hang out with ! ;) read more

I was referred to Ryan Saldivar by my uncle after I told him about my shoulder injury that wouldn't seem to heal. I'm pretty active with a martial arts and yoga practice, in addition to my career as a chef. I've been doing each for over a decade and I think the pain that developed was just do to overuse from years of physical work. I went to see a chiropractor, changed my diet to an anti-inflammatory diet and didn't find any relief in the tension and constant soreness in my right shoulder. The pain was ongoing for 5 months and I honestly didn't expect much from the body work that Ryan would provide because I thought I just wore my body down and there was no coming back. To my surprise I was completely wrong. After the first session I felt a noticeable change in my right shoulder and after the second session my shoulder was virtually pain free. I have been scheduling follow up visits ever since and I'm glad that I have Ryan to provide me with the body tune ups that I need. He has a great understanding of the body and I highly recommend Ryan to anyone looking for body work / pain relief. read more

I initially went to Ryan on a strong recommendation from my fiancee after a calf injury, but I continued going to him thereafter and I couldn't be more pleased. Ryan helped me work through my initial injury, but also helped correct many additional bodily irregularities from hip misalignment, to neck and back tension, to flexibility through stretching and yoga. He is extremely knowledgeable in so many different human health and body aspects and is truly dedicated to his craft of helping others. read more

I've been going to Ryan for 2 years now and he has improved my posture and gotten me to be more flexible than I thought possible. His understanding of the way muscles work and how they are connected has done more for me than all the other doctors and sports therapists could do. He is a magic man. Strongly recommend. read more

Incredibly gifted bodywork! Ryan keeps me moving pain free between triathlons, bootcamp, boxing and yoga. His broad knowledge of body work, yoga and human anatomy combined with a passion for healing and health is amazing. Highly recommend regular sessions. Great locations - bright, welcoming and rejuvenating. read more

My first body sculpting experience this weekend could not have been more delightful. What a rewarding self-care treat and great way to spend a Saturday morning in San Francisco! After a short walk from the Bart station, I was greeted at the building's front door by Ryan and escorted into a most beautiful and relaxing space. Ryan was extraordinarily professional and spent a generous amount of time explaining the body sculpting machine and technique to me. He is a gifted therapist with a magical energy that naturally created trust. I had the treatment applied to my stomach area while receiving one of the best neck and feet massages I've ever had. Just as advertised there was no discomfort with the laser application but instead I found it also quite relaxing. Though I was advised that it could take several days to weeks to see changes, I began to feel a softening of the usually more dense fat in this area of my body after the 3rd day. I look forward to seeing further changes in the coming days. I can recommend Ryan and the body sculpting treatment without hesitation and will definitely be returning. read more