Michelle Mercier is the founder of Santa Monica Sports Massage. She is certified by the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) and since 2013 has worked with other professionals in the healthcare field, including physical therapists, acupuncturists, kinesiologists, and Rolfers. Many of her clients are referred by physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons, and other returning clients.

In addition to her certifications in neuromuscular therapy and sports massage, she provides myofascial release, IASTM (instrument assisted soft-tissue mobilization), cupping, and PNF, or proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation.

Michelle holds a Bachelor’s of science degree in Community Health Education from California State University Long Beach. A Los Angeles native, she loves hiking, surfing, camping, and volunteering as an advocate for foster youth at CASA of Los Angeles. CAMTC #40960

Michelle Mercier is the founder of Santa Monica Sports Massage. She is certified by the Californ... Read More

Johnny is a 2025 CAMTC-certified massage therapist with training in sports massage and deep tissue. He studied at the Southern California Health Institute and his sessions emphasize therapeutic deep tissue, full-body relief, and muscle recovery. He is also a former NASM-certified personal trainer (2018–2025) and has a decade of boxing experience. He understands athletic strain, repetition, and recovery, making his work well suited for maintenance care and general body relief. CAMTC# 99997

Johnny also does cupping and prenatal massage.

Recommended for: clients looking for effective deep tissue work, consistent body maintenance, or a great starting point while waiting to see Michelle or Jake.

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Jake’s background includes postural correction via soft-tissue mobilization: techniques he acquired over years of one-on-one training with a soft-tissue focused chiropractor. He is also a 2020 graduate of the Southern California University of Health Sciences.

Performing high quality manual therapy, Jake combines precise deep tissue myofascial release techniques, far infrared heat application, and multiplanar stretching to alleviate pain. Jake’s therapeutic style is designed to treat the source of the problem and not just the symptom which leads to lasting results. CAMTC #90432

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