I am so happy to have found Brian at Ursa Major Massage! I have had chronic back and neck pain for years. I have a few tricks to relieve the pain when it gets too bad, but this time, nothing was working. I was suffering from a serious tension headache. I called Brian and he was able to schedule me for the next day. When he had a cancellation for today, he called and offered to move my appointment. I went in telling Brian that the only thing that would work is a deep tissue massage. He offered to try some other techniques and I must say, I was pleasantly surprised! My headache is gone, my neck and back feel great, I feel great! Not only is Brian skilled in massage, he has a friendly, warm personality. I am looking forward to my next appointment! read more

Brian got me loosened up with with some good medium to deep tissue and a tad bit of trigger point, however I had scheduled a 90 minutes session and was expecting a better mixture of modalities. The massage felt a little rushed (not enough time on the trouble spots) and some active release would have been nice especially given the issues I had informed Brian about (pain in the triceps and back of the knee). My visit was at 2:30 on a Friday so no issues with parking but I can see it becoming an issue after 3pm. Brian does seem to have a good grasp of the human anatomy and knows the right spots to hit. His demeanor is pretty laid back so no problems getting comfortable. The table was comfortable and the room cozy. I think for most this would be a fine experience, I am just used to something more comprehensive; given the info posted on Brian's website I was expecting more. read more

I found Brian by accident. I had recently injured my back playing golf, something that doesn't normally happen to me. Generally some advil and a couple days taking it easy and I'm good. Yesterday morning, it started to spasm and that's the sign it's more than just the usual soreness. I came to yelp, called the first person with the most good reviews but her schedule didn't work for me and I'm glad it didn't. I called Brian who got me in pretty quickly. He was next on the list I think. We sat down and he asked me a bunch of questions and listened to what I was experiencing then asked what the approach should be. Having been a coach for many years, I appreciate this type of approach. Everyone is different and Brian didn't assume he knew what I'm experiencing based on his past experience. He gave me a massage in the area we discussed as well as checking for the compensatory areas where I might have tightness but not feeling it. He was receptive to the pressure issue I had and back off for better results. After, he took me into the gym and showed me a couple of stretches and also brought up a couple of things that I should look into regarding my flexibility that could also be a contributing factor to the injury. Overall, a very good experience. My back is better, still sore and will be for a few days, but with the stretching and some time, I'll be back at it pretty soon. I'd recommend him wholeheartedly and will return. read more

My regular massage therapist flaked on me at the last minute, and needed a massage real bad. I'm really picky who I go to for a massage. Luckily I found out about Brian and I was able to make an appointment with him right away. Brian is A-mazing!!! He got all my stubborn knots in my shoulders and lower back. I think I fell asleep a few times during the massage. After the massage, I could definitely feel relief and relaxed. Brian also gave some pointers to relieve some of my tension in my shoulders and glutes. I'm definitely coming back for another massage. I'd highly recommend him. read more

Massages always make me a little nervous but I will definitely go back to Brian. He was SO professional and polite. I am recovering from a shoulder injury and working on regaining mobility. I wanted more than just a relaxing massage; I also wanted to loosen up my tight areas and he did just that. He focused in on my problem area and helped me figure out what the nature of my injury is. He even gave me exercises to do at home, which impressed me. We also share some common movement interests like handbalancing and tumbling. I forgot to mention to him that I don't like feeling coated in grease after a massage but he actually seemed to use the bare minimum amount of lotion so I didn't feel like I needed to jump in the shower as soon as I got home. I'm super excited to see him again when my budget allows. :) read more

I found Brian at Ursa Major by doing a Google and Yelp Search. I had been having some hip pain training to run CIM. After months of training, I was determined to run this race. But I was having so much discomfort! Brian was great scheduling me in last minute. He really listened to my issues and gave me the Sports Massage that "hurt so good." I was able to run CIM without hip pain and I even beat my goal time by 2 minutes. Thank you so much Brian! I am eternally grateful! You have to go see him if you need a "hurt so good" massage. read more

Brian is amazing!! Definitely worth checking out. Especially if you have stubborn knots and carry tension in your upper back! You won't regret it. :) read more

I fully recommend Brian to anyone who needs stress relief, muscle relief, or has any pain whatsoever. Best spent hour I've had in a long time. Best massage I've had in years. I will most definitely be going back and I'd say worth it to any one new who hasn't been! read more

Brian stands out from other massage therapists. Firm pressure but not sheet tearing pain. I have many tight knots in my neck and he took the time to find each one. As an athlete, I appreciate Brian's intuitive gift for the healing touch on my cycling legs and glutes. Lets call it goldilock massage. Also he did a fabulous job on my shoulders since I sit a lot at a desk job and ride my bike excessively. I am looking forward to my next bike race and will need Brian to help me with the recovery and TLC for my tired sore muscles. read more

Brian was great. He came highly recommended to me throughout my crossfit box. He really knew where to work the knots on where was causing my pain. I will definitely be back. read more

Outstanding massage! I have sciatica and as a teacher on my feet all day I was dying especially during these last weeks of school. Brian really helped loosen up my lower back and relieve the pain. He also showed me ways I could relive the discomfort at home and several stretches to use after workouts. I could not believe how much better I felt after the massage and the effects are long lasting. I will be back again soon! read more

Brian is awesome! I am a crossfitter and with that being said, I needed a good massage to help loosen the kinks on my shoulders and left and right arm. He knew exactly where to aleveate the pain. I look forward to making an appointment for a full body massage. read more

If you are an athlete or someone who enjoys working out/practicing sports then Brian is your Massage Therapist. His great Anatomy knowledge allows him to address your body in the way it needs. I couldn't believe how loose my hip flexors were after my session with him. I am happy to know he's expanding his business and services in Roseville and I wish him much success! You won't be disappointed with your session. read more

Brian is Amazing! I have been coming to see Brian for about 2 years or so, all the way from San Francisco because he's that good. Luckily family is in Folsom, so I get to see Brian for a stress and tension relieving massage once a month. The environment at his place is very clean & comfortable. I don't need all the frills of a luxury spa as long as I get the BEST massage. I highly recommend Brian! read more

I'm from out-of-town, and I needed a massage before my race in Sacramento (CIM 2013). Over a year period, I've been to several massage therapists for deep tissue work at least once a week. Not many complaints, but it's usually the same generic experience from each therapist. Always felt refreshed afterwards, but wasn't exactly sure what other benefits I was deriving from the sessions. Ursa Major was a different experience. It was the first massage therapy center that took extra time to discuss exactly what my issues were and assessed what areas needed the proper focus. I've never received this type of individual attention before, and it changed my perception of what a proper massage should be. I exercise six times a week and my body felt more refreshed, loose, and alive the next day than it ever has. Highly recommend! read more

On a recent trip to California I had the pleasure of experiencing Brian's Craniosacral massage. I am a massage therapist and very picky about who I get a massage from. Brian intuitively knows where to work and how much pressure to use. I would trust him to work on any injury and his work is extremely relaxing. read more

I really had a wonderful experience with the massage he was very gentle and professional if you need a massage go to him

I must say, I was surprised. I am generally very skeptical of yet another place claiming they understand injuries and athletes. Needless to say, Brian was amazing. The only reason I went in the first place was an impulse buy on a groupon, which I've done before at other places and never gone back. By the end of the session, I was ready to book the next! I have had chronic back pain/problems for 9 years. While I can usually keep it under control with stretching, when things get really out of whack (like how I started running a couple times a week), I had accepted that there was nothing I could do. I was very impressed with Brian's knowledge of the human body in a way that is different from your typical masseuse. It felt like the knowledge of a medical professional with a firm yet relaxing touch. I normally find "deep tissue" to be a painful experience of fighting back tears and leaving bruise, but this was not the case at Ursa Major. I felt I got a deep work through without all the suffering I'm accustomed to. I didn't even have to say where else I was tight. He could just find it. It truly was the best of both worlds. I'm pretty sure I could even hear the birds outside making their little noises since the building/surroundings were so quiet. Other massages feel like I'm getting charged my first born child, and then the massage feels like 5 minutes. Neither was the case here. I never thought someone could make a believer out of me, but I can already say, I'm hooked. read more

The best massage I had so far. Brian is thorough professional, has great hands and goes out of his to make you comfortable. Highly recommended place in cozy little Roseville downtown! read more

Best massage I've ever had. Brian knows his stuff and uses simple, painless techniques that relieve pain almost immediately. As a lifelong dancer, I have some old injuries, some chronic pain and constant tension and soreness throughout my body. His evaluation and approach got rid of it all. Highly recommend and will be going back. read more

I found Ursa through a Groupon I had purchased for a friend of mine. However, after she was in an accident she gave the massage back to me so it wouldn't go to waste. I was a little nervous about going to new masseuse, especially a male Massage Therapist, since I usually have female therapists. However, I'm so glad I put my neurosis aside and went to Brian. His location is easy to find, parking is great, and the place is clean. The room itself is simple (pictures do it justice) and the Brian is very attentive making sure the room temp and your comfort level is good. The massage itself was Ah-MA-ZING! Being that I am a pretty active persona and have neglected to give my body any sort of break, I was dire need of a massage. Since Brian is also a fitness trainer is he familiar with body's make-up (muscles, etc) and clearly knew how to alleviate sore muscles and body tension. I really enjoyed the massage and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a talented person who knows what they are doing. Two thumbs up! read more

I have a fused neck and because of that, I have a lot of neck pain. Brian applied the Cranial Sacral technique and it gave me more relief than the usual deep tissue massage. It was so relaxing that it actually allowed me to relax my neck muscles long enough to relieve the neck pain. He is very well versed in his field and I highly recommend him. read more