Marastella Alane Mercer

Marastella Mercer is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Ashiatsu Therapist and Certified Postural Alignment Specialist with over 23 years of experience, primarily working with chiropractors and physical therapy patients. She specializes in pre- and post-rehabilitation, helping clients maximize their wellness potential. Marastella understands the physical toll life events can have on the body, drawing from her personal experience in treating various ailments and relieving pain symptoms at their source.

Throughout her career, Marastella has learned that no two massage sessions are alike. Each individual has a unique set of life experiences and a distinct relationship with their body, which influences their massage preferences and needs. This insight allows Marastella to customize each session, utilizing her extensive training and life experience to meet the specific needs of her clients.

She excels at blending different styles and techniques to best suit her clients' needs, from treatment-oriented bodywork such as Deep Tissue, NMT/Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, Muscle Energy Techniques (METs), and Active Isolated Stretching (AIS), to the soothing and relaxing Swedish Massage.

Marastella graduated from the Golden State Massage Program in California in 2001. She holds licenses in California, Colorado, and Georgia. Her additional education includes Whitney Lowe’s Orthopedic Massage Training, the Central Florida School of Massage Therapy in Orlando, Florida, and The Egoscue Institute in San Diego, California. She also has additional training, Sarga Bodywork, Prenatal Massage, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Jin Shin and Shiatsu.

Before her massage career, Marastella attended CalArts College in Valencia, California, and Merced Junior College in California, focusing on the arts. Marastella’s diverse skill set and warm, welcoming demeanor ensure that clients always feel at ease in her presence.