Jason Garcia entered the profession in 1997 and brought his passion for massage to McKinnon as an instructor in 2003. Over the years, he’s helped strengthen and shape McKinnon’s Deep Tissue, Sports, and Trigger Point Therapy programs. His commitment to therapists’ success culminated in writing his book, The Perfect TOUCH: A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Success in 2018.

In his bodywork classes, Jason is known for his focus on body mechanics to help create longevity, his clinical experience resolving challenging conditions, and his ability to make complex information simple to understand. Recently he’s enjoyed working with therapists on professional and re-booking skills, stemming from a desire to see his colleagues succeed in the profession for years to come.

When he’s not teaching, you’ll find Jason writing at a coffee shop, at the park with his daughters, collaborating with practitioners, or trying to squeeze in another racquetball game with friends. Jason is also the Educational Coach at Psoas Massage + Bodywork in San Francisco where he works with some of the Bay Area’s top therapists. Psoas is known for their work with professional and elite athletes and to handle conditions, working with doctors and physical therapists as an adjunct remedy, and helping all people to feel good in their bodies.

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