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Manual Therapy

50 minutes of hands-on manual therapy. Specific modalities vary between therapists. Michelle specializes in neuromuscular therapy and myofascial release; she also does trigger point therapy, cupping, and Graston/IASTM. Jake uses precise deep tissue myofascial release techniques, far infrared heat application, and multiplanar stretching. Ruzanna specializes in advanced neuromuscular therapy, med... Read More

50 minutes of hands-on manual therapy. Specific modalities vary between therapists. Michelle specializes in neuromuscular therapy and myofascial release; she also does trigger point therapy, cupping, and Graston/IASTM. Jake uses precise deep tissue myofascial release techniques, far infrared heat application, and multiplanar stretching. Ruzanna specializes in advanced neuromuscular therapy, medical massage, prenatal therapy and lymphatic drainage. She also does cupping. Jaia specializes in advanced neuromuscular therapy, lymphatic drainage, Graston/IASTM, and prenatal.

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

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

Jake’s background includes postural correction via soft-tissue mobilization: techniques he acqu... Read More

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