Dr. Michelle M

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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 #40960Our 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. We utilize many different manual therapy techniques including myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, and trigger point therapy, as well as IASTM (instrument assisted soft-tissue mobilization), cupping, and PNF, or proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation. If you’re unfamiliar with many of these terms, just think of these massages as the ones that finally and actually help.