Movement Therapy · San Diego
Movement Therapy in San Diego, built around the body you actually have
Group classes move at the pace of the room. If you are coming back from time off, working around a stiff back, or just want someone to teach you how to move well, a private session changes everything: the whole hour is about you.
At Saffron & Sage, Movement Therapy is private, personalized work that blends Yoga, dynamic stretching, breath and strength training. Your practitioner works in the same clinic as our Acupuncturists, Massage Therapists and Doctors, so your sessions can fit around the rest of your care.
Every Movement Therapy session at Saffron & Sage is private and one-on-one. We don’t run group classes for these services.
- Private, one-on-one sessions
- Care coordinated with our clinical team
- Book online and pay at checkout
- HSA, FSA and LSA welcome, always gratuity-free
- Session
- About 1 hour · private, one-on-one
- Cost
- 1 non-medical credit · first visit $250
- Practitioners
- Movement Therapists and a Personal Trainer
- Payment
- HSA, FSA and LSA welcome
- Where
- 2555 State St, or with Corey at Bmorfit in Mission Valley
New patients
How much does Movement Therapy cost? Two ways to start
Movement Therapy is paid for with non-medical credits. Start with a single first appointment, or add a consultation so our team can take a fuller history and review your labs, if you have them.
1 non-medical credit
Your first Movement Therapy appointment
- About 1 hour of private Yoga Therapy or Stretch Therapy
- Pacing built around your body
- A short routine to take home
Non-medical credit + consultation
First appointment + consultation
- Your first Movement Therapy appointment
- A full consultation and health history, a $300 value, included
- Lab review if you bring recent results
New patients. Through November 26, 2026. Book online and pay at checkout. HSA, FSA and LSA welcome. We are direct pay and do not bill insurance; superbills are available on request.
After your first visit
Book Movement Therapy as you need it with non-medical credits, or save with a monthly plan from $275/month. See monthly plans
Not sure Movement Therapy is right for you?
Talk it through on a free discovery call first. Book a discovery call
Why patients book
Why our patients book Movement Therapy
These are the reasons we hear most from people across San Diego, from Little Italy and Downtown to Bankers Hill, North Park and Point Loma. Your practitioner will ask what is going on and shape the session around it.
Stiff from sitting all day
Tight hips, rounded shoulders and a neck that aches by the end of the workday.
Office stretches for neck and shoulders →Getting back to movement
Returning after time off, a busy season or a stretch where exercise fell away.
Beginner-friendly Yoga poses →Stress that won’t switch off
Slow, breath-led movement that gives a busy mind something steady to follow.
Yoga, Breathwork and stress →Flexibility and range of motion
Wanting to touch your toes again, or turn your head without it catching.
Why stretching alone isn’t enough →Building strength safely
Learning to load muscles well, with someone watching your form.
Strength training and longevity →Posture and alignment
Noticing how you stand, sit and carry yourself, and practicing something better.
Exercises for better posture →Deepening a Yoga practice
Personal attention to learn the basics, refine alignment or work toward advanced poses.
Heart-opening Yoga sequences →Moving well for the long run
A regular practice you can keep up for years, not a six-week sprint.
Movement and longevity →
The basics
What is Movement Therapy?
Movement Therapy is private, guided movement that combines Yoga, dynamic stretching, breath and strength work. Each session is shaped around your body, your history and what you want to be able to do.
Think of it as the space between a group Yoga class and a gym session with a trainer. Your practitioner watches how you move, adjusts the pace and the poses, and teaches you why each piece is there. Some sessions are slow and restorative. Others are strong and sweaty. Most sit somewhere in between.
We don’t make promises about results. Your practitioner will be straight with you about what movement can reasonably help with, and when something else, like a visit with one of our Doctors or a referral to a physical therapist, should come first.
How Movement Therapy fits into integrative care here
At Saffron & Sage, movement isn’t a stand-alone class pass. Your practitioner can see the rest of your plan and coordinate with your Acupuncturist, Massage Therapist or Naturopathic Doctor, so what you do on the mat builds on the rest of your care.
Many patients pair Movement Therapy with Massage, Acupuncture or Fire Cupping. Others come for movement alone. Either way, you leave with a few things to practice at home and a suggestion for what to do next, not a package you have to buy.
What it feels like
What to expect, and how we pace it
You don’t need to be flexible, fit or experienced. The first session is mostly about getting to know how you move: what feels easy, what feels tight, and what you want to work toward. Everything is scaled to you, and you can ask to slow down, skip a pose or try something harder at any point.
Movement should feel like effort, not pain. If something pinches or hurts, say so and your practitioner will change it. Afterward you may feel loose, calm or pleasantly tired. Drink water and notice how your body feels the next day, so you can tell us next time.
Prefer something gentler?
If a strong session isn’t for you, ask about:
- Restorative Yoga (supported, slow, very little effort)
- Yin Yoga (long, quiet holds)
- Gentle Flow (easy pace, lots of breath)
- Stretch Therapy, where your practitioner guides and assists
Your visit
Your Movement Therapy appointment, step by step
Book online
Choose your session, pick your Movement Therapist and a time, and pay at checkout. New patients start with the $250 first appointment.
Complete your intake
Complete your intake online before you arrive, so your time together starts focused on you. Wear clothes you can move in, skip a heavy meal in the two hours before, and bring water. Plan to arrive about 10 minutes early for your first visit.
Your session
A private, guided session in our studio. Expect some gentle assessment, then movement, stretching and breath chosen for you, with adjustments as you go.
Your plan
You leave with a few simple things to practice at home. Your practitioner may suggest another service, such as Massage or Acupuncture.
Our sessions
Types of Movement Therapy we offer
Every session below is private and one-on-one and uses one non-medical service credit. Not sure which to book? Tell us what’s going on on a free discovery call and we’ll point you to the right session.
1 non-medical credit
Private Yoga Therapy
Our core session. One-on-one Yoga that blends movement, breath and a short Meditation, in the style that suits you that day. Good for beginners and experienced students alike.
Yoga and the mind →1 non-medical credit
Custom Yoga
A private Yoga session designed around your goals, your body and how you feel that day, from Restorative to strong and sweaty. Your practitioner builds the sequence with you.
1 non-medical credit
Personal Training
One-on-one strength and conditioning with Corey Butts, founder of Bmorfit. Train with him here at our clinic, or at his boutique training space in Mission Valley. Members use their credits for either.
1 non-medical credit
Functional Fitness
Trainer-led, one-on-one sessions with Corey Butts at Bmorfit that build strength for everyday life: lifting, carrying, bending, balance and stamina, scaled to your level.
1 non-medical credit
Yin Yoga
Long, quiet holds on the floor that ask very little effort but a lot of patience. People often book it to wind down after a demanding week.
1 non-medical credit
Restorative Yoga
Fully supported poses with bolsters and blankets, so your body can rest completely. A gentle choice when energy is low or life is loud.
Why stillness matters →1 non-medical credit
Gentle Flow
An easy-paced flow linking breath and movement. A good way back into practice after time off, or on days when you want to move without pushing.
1 non-medical credit
Power Vinyasa
A strong, flowing session that builds heat, strength and stamina. Your practitioner scales every pose, so you get the challenge without guessing at form.
1 non-medical credit
Stretch Therapy
Guided and assisted stretching for tight hips, hamstrings, shoulders and back. Your practitioner helps you ease into positions you can’t reach well on your own.
1 non-medical credit
Yoga Foundations
Learn the basics one-on-one: how to set up key poses, how to breathe in them and how to adapt them for your body. Ideal before joining group classes.
Morning stretches to start with →1 non-medical credit
Advanced Practice Support
Personal attention for experienced students working toward inversions, arm balances or deeper backbends, with a focus on safe progressions.
1 non-medical credit
Strength and Mobility
Bodyweight and light-load strength work combined with mobility drills. Built for people who want to feel strong and move freely, at any age.
Strength training, a few hours a week →1 non-medical credit
Breath-Led Movement and Meditation
Slow movement paired with breathing practices and a guided Meditation. A calm, grounding session for busy minds.
Breathwork and the nervous system →1 non-medical credit
Foot and Balance Work
Simple drills for the feet, ankles and balance, the foundations everything else stands on. Often added into a longer session.
Exercises for the feet →Your practitioners
Meet our Movement Therapy team
Movement Therapy is private, one-on-one Yoga Therapy and Stretch Therapy, coordinated with the rest of your care by our clinical team.
DACM, L.Ac, CMT
Dr. Scott McFarlane
Director of Clinical Excellence, Doctor of Acupuncture and Massage Therapist. Massage and bodywork, Acupuncture, Chi Nei Tsang, Qi Gong, Reiki and herbal medicine.
Read bio →Book online
Book your Movement Therapy
Choose your session, pick your Movement Therapist and a time, then pay at checkout. New patients, start with the $250 first appointment below.
New to Saffron & Sage? Start with your first appointment for $250, normally $300.
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Location
Movement Therapy near Little Italy, San Diego
Saffron & Sage is in Mission Hills, just north of Little Italy, a short drive from Downtown, Bankers Hill, Point Loma and North Park. Many patients come in before or after work.
Hours: Monday and Thursday 8am to 2pm; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8am to 8pm.
Questions
Movement Therapy FAQs
Are Movement Therapy sessions private or group classes?
Every session is private and one-on-one. Custom Yoga, Yoga Therapy and Stretch Therapy take place at our clinic at 2555 State St. Personal Training is with Corey Butts, either at our clinic or at Bmorfit, a boutique training space at 350 Camino De La Reina in Mission Valley. Functional Fitness is with Corey at Bmorfit.
How much does Movement Therapy cost in San Diego at Saffron & Sage?
At Saffron & Sage, Movement Therapy is paid for with non-medical credits. New patients can book a first appointment for $250 (normally $300) or a first appointment and consultation for $300 (normally $600). After that, book online and pay at checkout, or save with a monthly plan from $275 a month. HSA, FSA and LSA dollars are welcome.
What is the difference between Movement Therapy and a Yoga class?
A class moves at the pace of the room. Movement Therapy is private: your practitioner builds the session around your body, watches your form and adjusts as you go. Many people use private sessions to learn the basics, then join classes with more confidence.
Do I need to be flexible or fit to start?
No. Sessions are scaled to where you are today. Many people start because they feel stiff, out of practice or unsure where to begin.
Is Movement Therapy the same as physical therapy?
No. Physical therapy is licensed rehabilitation after injury or surgery, often prescribed by a Doctor. Movement Therapy is guided Yoga, stretching and strength work. If you are recovering from an injury or surgery, check with your Doctor or physical therapist first, and tell us so we can work around it.
Does Movement Therapy hurt?
It shouldn’t. You should feel effort and stretch, not sharp pain. If anything pinches or hurts, say so and your practitioner will change it.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothes you can stretch in, like leggings or shorts and a fitted top. Most people practice barefoot. We provide mats and props.
How often should I do Movement Therapy?
Many people come weekly while they build a habit, then every few weeks to check form and progress their practice. Your practitioner will make a suggestion, and you decide.
Is it safe during pregnancy?
Many people keep moving through pregnancy, with changes to the poses and pace. Check with your OB or midwife first, and tell us at booking so your practitioner can plan the session around this stage.
Can I do Movement Therapy with back or neck pain?
Many people come in with ongoing stiffness or discomfort. Tell us at intake, and your practitioner will keep the session within a comfortable range. If pain is new, severe, or comes with numbness or weakness, see a Doctor first; our medical team can help.
Should I book Movement Therapy or Massage?
Many patients do both. Massage works on your body while you rest; movement teaches you to use it differently day to day. Our team can help you choose on a free discovery call.
Is Movement Therapy covered by insurance or HSA?
We accept HSA, FSA, HRA and LSA funds. Your plan administrator decides which services are eligible, so please check with your plan. We are direct pay and do not bill insurance; superbills are available on request.
Do I need to be a member?
No. Anyone can book Movement Therapy online and pay at checkout. Membership unlocks preferred pricing, member-only offers and events, and other perks.
Where are you located?
2555 State Street, Suite 101, San Diego, CA 92101, just north of Little Italy. The entrance is on West Maple Street. Call (619) 933-2340.
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Book your first Movement Therapy appointment
Start with a single first appointment for $250, or add a full consultation for $300, normally $600. Not sure yet? Our team will listen, explain your options and help you pick the right session and practitioner.
All medical services are provided by Kasawa Medical APC dba Saffron & Sage MD. Movement Therapy at Saffron & Sage supports your overall care and is not physical therapy or medical treatment. Please tell us at intake about injuries, recent surgery, pregnancy, heart or blood pressure conditions, or dizziness. If you have chest pain, fainting or trouble breathing during exercise, stop and call 911.