Manual therapy for the everyday person
Physical and mental stress affect everyone. Address the stress today so that tomorrow you have the freedom in your movements to do what you love.
Our mission is to help people be the best they can be in their every day activities. Whether you have a new injury, chronic pain, or are simply looking for massage to be a part of your routine, we can help.
Meet your Certified Manual Therapists
Michelle Mercier, CMT
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
Jake Wainscott, CMT
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
“Michelle is a life-saver. I could not be as active as I am, playing multiple sports a week, without the help of her treatments. I highly recommend her services.”
—Matt S., 2021