Top Massage Therapists California

Despite having a long to-do list and errands, you should definitely unwind after all of it has been crossed out. Or you can even take a break halfway through your list to give you that boost of energy to complete what’s left. Taking a break doesn’t waste your time, it naturally recharges you by maximizing your body’s capabilities as if it were only about to start working. What better way to do that than have a massage?

Massage therapists can relieve your pain, reduce stress, unwind bound-up muscles and make you feel generally better. In addition, they can also help rehabilitate injuries, improve circulation, and increase relaxation. Now who doesn’t want that?

There are a lot of kinds of massage therapy techniques today. Some therapists specialize in deep-tissue, acupressure, reflexology, orthopedic, and sports massage. You’ll surely find one type of massage that you’re most comfortable with.

We’re way ahead of you. Yup, we’ve done our research to minimize the trouble of you having to looking for a massage therapist in your area. We now give you our Top 10 Massage Therapists in California!

Esmeralda Pacheco

Sacramento, CA

In 2005, Esmeralda attended Bryan College in Gold River CA, studying Advance Therapeutic Massage and Body works for the first 7 months learning the basics of massage, spa, hot stone, body wraps, etc. Towards the end of her program she gained interest in how well massage therapy benefited in the medical and wellness perspective. So she continued her program into the Advance stages to learn more advanced modalities such as sports massage, prenatal, lymphatic drainage, and the benefits of massaging cancer patients. She graduated in 2007 with an Associates of Occupational Studies degree in Advance Therapeutic Massage and Body works. She has embraced the joy of giving people the benefit of feeling relaxed and stress free with her healing hands.

Samantha Pecos

San Diego, CA

Samantha is a graduate of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, where she completed over 1,000 hours of training. Samantha has blended her favorite massage modalities (deep tissue, swedish, thai and sports massage) together to create her own style. Customizing the session to her clients needs, Samantha uses a variety of different techniques and tools. This PCOM alumni, also enjoys incorporating spa techniques into a session. She is well trained in body scrubs, hot stone and aromatherapy.

Maria Weston (#12888)

Long Beach, CA

Maria is a California State Certified Massage Therapist and Reiki Master practicing in Long Beach since 2006. Most recently, she has been certified as an Ayurveda Lifestyle Coach. Her style of therapeutic massage is nurturing, patient and individualized for each client. Currently, she has over 800 hours in massage education through Cerritos College, Independent CEUs and self-study, and 400 hours of study through the American Institute of Vedic Studies. Modalities include, Acupressure, Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach, Chair Massage, Chinese Cupping Therapy, Craniosacral balancing, Deep Tissue, Fibromyalgia and Detoxification, Hand, and Foot Reflexology, Lymphatic Drainage, Lymph Massage, Polarity Therapy, Prenatal Massage, Reiki Master, Shiatsu, Sound Healing, Sports Massage, Swedish, Trigger Point Therapy and Warm Stone Massage.

Julia Schloesser

San Francisco, CA

Julia is a Certified Massage Therapist based in San Francisco offering Advanced Therapeutic Massage, Jin Shin Jyutsu, and Oncology Massage. She has over 1,700 hours of bodywork training and over 10 years experience. She is certified by the California Massage Therapy Council (Certified Massage Therapist) and by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Julia is also a Certified Prenatal Massage Therapist by Carole Osborne (Body Therapy Associates). Julia is a member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals, which provides her professional liability insurance.

Marta Sykes

Sacramento, CA

Marta has been a licensed and certified massage therapist for over 10 years. She is registered and insured as a Professional Member of the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP), and currently has over 1200 hours of training from the Massage Therapy Institute and the Acupressure Institute.

Shannon Reagan

Sacramento, CA

After graduating from California State University, Sacramento, Shannon enrolled in massage school. She graduated from The Healing Arts Institute in 2006, completing the initial Swedish massage program with its heavy focus on anatomy. Shannon has since completed many continuing education classes, specializing in deep tissue, shiatsu, and hot stone therapy.

Joshua Alexander

San Francisco , CA

Joshua has been in private practice since 2005, when he graduated from The Heartwood Institute. He received his Certificate in Massage Therapy (CMT) with 780 hours of training in Shiatsu, Swedish, and Deep Tissue massage, with integrated training in basic whole foods nutrition,Polarity Therapy, lymphatic drainage, and Connective Tissue Massage. While there Joshua also completed Reiki Level II and workshops on topics ranging from Flower Essences to Chakra work. Since then, he has continued his education with over 50 hours of training in TouchPro style chair massage and additional workshops and classes. Currently Joshua’s in the internship phase of certification in Absolute Balanced Mastery, an exciting form of energy work.

Guy Couture

Sacramento, CA

Guy started his education at Healing Arts Institute in Citrus Heights. He has continuously worked to improve his skills through continuing education at schools such as Massage Institute in Davis, Phillips School in Nevada City, and East West Massage School in Sonoma. Modalities studied include Shiatsu, Thai Table massage, Sports, Myofacial Bodywork, Reflexology, Soft Tissue Release, and Corporate Chair Massage.

Indra

San Francisco, CA

Indra offers a deep and profound healing experience through specific and invigorating deep tissue massage. Sensitively gauging the needs of the body to unlock and unwind tension, Indra enables her clients to regain a relaxed state of whole body calm. Her style of work includes the combination of Integrative, Swedish, NST (normalization of soft tissue), and an awareness of the body’s subtle energies to effectively eliminate pain, increase range of motion and improve posture, bringing balance to the body and mind. Indra has been practicing massage since 1999 and is a graduate of Boulder College of Massage Therapy. Indra also offers an understanding in Shiatsu, Thai Massage, and Reiki in which she integrates into her practice, however has chosen not to practice them as single modalities. Foot reflexology and deeply relaxing basalt hot stone massage are offered.

Heidi Suniti-Lynn Montague, LMT

Los Angeles, CA

Heidi is a licensed Massage Therapist in the sunny state of California. She went to school at the Cortiva-Chicago School of Massage Therapy and graduated in October 2008. Heidi is trained in a variety of modalities, and you can and various techniques she uses in her work.