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!

Karen Shields, CMT

San Diego, CA

Karen is a knowledgeable and experienced therapist who believes massage should address the mind and body. She approaches each session with the ability to listen keenly to the body that only comes from years of practice. Because Lomilomi is Karen’s specialty, every massage she performs is fluid and with purpose to yield maximum results.

Natalie Mkrtchyan

West Hollywood, CA

Natalie has 16 years of experience as a massage therapist and specializes in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Sports and Pregnancy massage, as well as four years experience as a physical therapy assistant. In addition, Natalie brings her passion and knowledge into each massage session.

Karen

San Francisco, CA

Karen founded Mind Body SF with the inspiration that people can live fuller, freer lives. She began studying massage on the Hawaiian island of O’ahu, and later studied Rosen Method Bodywork at the Berkeley Center. Practicing therapeutic work since 2000, Karen has a deep appreciation for life’s many stages and invites you to explore all of her offerings. Today with over 1400-hours of massage and bodywork training, 200-hours of yoga teacher training, and a B.A. in psychology and holistic health, her inspiration is drawn from physiology, anatomy, and neuroscience; Buddhism, Western psychology, Yoga, and Hawaiian spirituality; the blunt honesty of children and elders; the diversity of her clients’ experiences and the unavoidable relevance of her own experiences.

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.

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.

Dustin Campbell (#52344)

San Diego, CA

Dustin is a NY and CA state licensed massage therapist with over 1,000 hours in massage training. In 2007 he was inspired by another massage therapist at a music event who was performing chair massage on concert goers. A year later, Dustin found himself enrolled at the Center for Natural Wellness: School of Massage Therapy in Albany, NY. After graduating in June 2009 with his certification, Dustin went on to start his own massage practice at the age of 20 called The Bears Massage.

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.

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.

Jason Garcia

San Francisco, CA

Jason, often known as the “massage guru” at Psoas, began his journey with massage in 1997 at the prestigious National Holistic Institute in Emeryville, California. Since 2005, Jason has taken an interest in neuro-scientifically based techniques. He became a certified Feldenkrais practitioner in 2009 and a NeuroKinetic Therapy (NKT) practitioner in 2011. With over 1,800 hours of training and over 20,000 hours of massages under his belt, Jason is one of the most experienced practitioners in the Bay Area. His education, skill, and experience, combined with a teaching and public speaking background, made Jason uniquely qualified for his promotion to Clinical Education Supervisor at Psoas. He works closely with Psoas therapists in their ongoing growth and development as practitioners.

Danieli Gabardo

San Diego, CA

Danieli graduated from Body Mind College as a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner in 2004. She completed a Massage Mastery certification program with Dr. Barry Green (2005) in which she learned in-depth deep tissue, trauma release, therapeutic, Swedish and esalen massage. Danieli also completed a 10 month Holistic Apprenticeship Intensive with Dr. Barry Green, PhD. Danieli is a 500 hours certified Viniyoga Teacher through Mind & Heart Yoga. In 2015 she completed an extensive 800 hours training and now she is a certified Yoga Therapist.