The Mind Heart Center will be a place where wellness isn't just a goal, but a way of life. We truly believe in a wellness framework - five interconnected aspects that form the cornerstone of true well-being and self-maintenance.
The five pillars include: Yoga & Movement, Bodywork, Acupuncture, The MindSet, and Meditation. This approach isn't just about addressing issues when they arise - it's about cultivating a lifestyle of continuous preventative care and growth. The Mind Heart Center is designed to complete the ideal wellness framework, offering the four missing parts to the wonderful yoga offered right next door at The Pad Studios.
Over the past few years we are grateful to have found such an amazing community and now it's time to go back to a physical space that will continue to hold and help you all as you continue to grow.
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The Story:
How did we get here?
We moved to San Francisco 7 years ago and our journey led us to The Mindful Body, a beloved wellness center that had been a cornerstone of the community for 24 years, offering yoga and massage therapy, under the beautiful slogan by founder Roy Bergmann “A Center for Movement, Bodywork, and Personal Inner Growth”.
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Partnering with Maile Sivert, we immediately felt at home there. Priya began working with The MindSet alongside many acclaimed practitioners and teachers providing massages, acupuncture, and yoga, creating a nurturing environment for growth with a sense of a very welcoming community!
The closure of The Mindful Body during the pandemic in 2020 was a turning point.
We transitioned to online services, offering Yoga and The MindSet yet unfortunately pausing all bodywork offerings. We knew we needed a physical space to truly fulfill our vision.
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Early in 2023, we purchased The Pad Studios with our new business partner and lead Yoga teacher Nicole Cronin. The Pad is a lively yoga studio in the Marina where we quickly fit right in.
When the space next to The Pad became available, we realized it was the perfect opportunity to offer additional paths towards a our approach to wellness. We envisioned a place where people could find balance, addressing both their physical and emotional well-being through Acupuncture, Massage therapy, the MindSet program, and of course, yoga one door down.
What we are doing?
The Mind Heart Center, located next to The Pad Studios at 1690 Union Street, San Francisco, is the result of our experiences at The Mindful Body and The Pad combined with our desire to provide the community with a physical space where they can find everything they need in terms of wellness.
The center will provide all that is needed to satisfy our wellness framework, offering a diverse range of services including MindSet sessions, bodywork, group experiences, community events and meditations. The center is a space where Priya will work daily, supporting MindSet practitioners, and that includes multiple rooms offering massage therapy, acupuncture, and other bodywork sessions. Plus, there is a large studio space for group meditation, movie nights, and small group activities!
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What this means for the future?
The Mind Heart Center will serve as a cornerstone for ongoing physical and emotional well-being by creating a dedicated space focused on our wellness framework. This center will offer the community a comprehensive wellness experience all under one roof. Community will have access to rejuvenating massages and bodywork, community acupuncture for health maintenance, and The MindSet sessions and free meditations to support emotional balance.
Complementing The Pad Studios yoga classes, The Mind Heart Center will be more than just a facility; it will be a home for those seeking balance, growth, and support for both body and mind. The center will foster personal connections and create opportunities for the community to come together through movie nights, holiday gatherings, free meditations, and more.
For the last 14 years, we have been walking the path of wellness and wellbeing together, today we are taking another big step in that direction.
We are very excited to open this wonderful center for us and for you all!
"Our mission at The Mind Heart Center is to provide San Francisco's community a comprehensive wellness center that fosters personal growth, balance, and collective well-being through bodywork and other physical and mental practices. We aim to create a space that integrates diverse health and wellness services, creating a supportive environment where individual progress strengthens our entire community.”
Offerings & Memberships:
The Mind Heart Center will offer a variety of services to promote personal growth and balance:
The Mindful Bodywork
- Massage therapy (deep tissue, sport, and much more)
- Shiatsu and Thai Massage
- Rolfing Massage
- Reflexology
Acupuncture - with Community!
- We are proud to offer acupuncture sessions with community. Short acupuncture sessions will be held in the center's studio space, focusing mainly on the upper half of the body. Perfect for anyone seeking to maintain acupuncture maintenance or are just starting the practice!
The MindSet sessions and journey’s
- The MindSet offers individual and group sessions designed to help you create a new, more centered relationship with your mind, learn new tools to expand your self awareness, make practical micro changes, and upgrade your day to day life!
Community meditations and sessions
- A community space wouldn't be complete without a studio for events! Throughout each month we plan to host community events including movie nights, dynamic meditations, anger sessions, holiday parties, and of course, zen meditations.
Membership Options:
The Mind Heart Center will offer simple monthly or yearly membership options. A membership at will includes exclusive member pricing for all services and free access to all community events. Additionally, when a member brings a friend for a treatment, their friend will also receive membership pricing!
Our goal is to provide a space where one can access multiple wellness options under one roof. We believe that by supporting individual well-being, we support a stronger, more balanced community.
What We Need & Where It Will Go:
Our goal is to raise $15,000 that will go directly to the renovations of the new space on 1690 Union St. San Francisco! With the funds, we will make all the structural changes necessary for the space to fulfill our vision.
Your contributions will fund:
- Renovation of our new space
- Start up cost, including furnishings, equipment, marketing, and hiring the best staff members out there (we already have a few familiar faces from The Mindful Body onboard!)
By supporting this project, you're investing in the health and vitality of our San Francisco community. Physical and personal growth, as well as community support, are interconnected, resulting in positive change beyond our Center.
Looking forward to seeing you in person for our opening! more details will follow..
