Michael
Nevada City, CA
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Rates
Sessions start at $250 for 90 minutes, whether you come to the Nevada City studio or Michael travels to you within a 100-mile radius.
| Duration | At studio | At your location |
|---|---|---|
| 90 min | $250 | $250 |
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About
Twenty-five years of hands-on practice has taught me that the body holds its own wisdom if you know how to listen. I trained at the Brenneke School of Massage in Seattle back in 1996, where I learned the fundamentals that still ground my work today. But over the years, I've woven in something much richer: a blend of deep tissue and Swedish work alongside shiatsu, reflexology, and Hawaiian Lomi Lomi.
Here's what I've noticed after all this time. Most people come in tight and defended. So I start with those broad, long strokes—blissful ones that open up the whole body—before I move into the specific work where you actually need it. That rhythm matters. The pressure matters. How I read what your body is asking for matters more than any preset routine.
My clients tell me this feels like one of the best massages they've ever had, and most become regulars. That's not accident. It's because I listen first, work intuitively, and adjust to exactly what you need—light or deep, whatever serves you.
I see clients in my private studio in Nevada City, California, where you'll have a quiet, heated space all to yourself. I also travel to San Francisco and the Bay Area most weekends for outcall work, and I'm in the Sacramento area every week. If you want the ultimate experience, I offer four-hand massage with my partner Skye—two of us working in perfect sync to deliver double the benefit. Everyone is welcome here: gay, bi, straight, all genders.
I look forward to working with you.
Techniques
Testimonials
Michael's massages are the best. From the moment he starts, you know you're in capable hands. His work is deep and intuitive, and he relieves my back and neck tension better than anyone else I've encountered. I've been his client for over five years and look forward to many more sessions.
This was an outstanding experience. I've received massages across the globe and this ranks among the very best. I've searched for a massage therapist in San Francisco who can deliver serious pressure, and I finally found it in Michael. We talked beforehand about my needs, what I wanted from the massage, and my history with other practitioners. He was genuinely friendly, present, and careful to avoid causing pain during the session. Despite using substantial pressure, he left me feeling relaxed and wonderful. It felt like he could sense exactly what my body required.
This was hands down the best massage I've ever experienced. I had spent two weeks dealing with upper back and neck pain when I had the luck of booking with Michael during his San Francisco visit. He worked my muscles with intensity—almost like deep sports massage—but in a deeply calming way. I felt fantastic afterward and convinced my boyfriend to try him too. We're both now devoted clients and I can't recommend him highly enough. I'm already counting down to his next trip back to SF.
Michael is now my number-one massage therapist. I'll never return to corporate spa chains again. The booking was straightforward—I called looking for an appointment the next day, and he called me back right away with text confirmations. The massage itself was extraordinary. It felt like the rhythm and flow were designed uniquely for me, not a one-size-fits-all approach. He zeroed in on the exact muscles I needed work on, applying firm pressure where necessary and backing off when appropriate. Michael combines genuine skill with a kind demeanor. I'm waiting for his next LA visit because I have ten friends who absolutely need his healing touch.
I was blessed to schedule with Michael as he made his way through the Bay Area. He was straightforward to coordinate with and offered multiple time and session options. I booked the 100-minute four-handed outcall and he arrived with his partner Skya right on schedule. Both were warm and approachable from the start. I requested deep tissue work and they delivered it flawlessly—slow at first, deepening as my muscles released, exactly as trained professionals do. They moved together seamlessly, creating a complete body treatment that was therapeutic, peaceful, and restorative. They are kind, centered souls who've found their calling. The morning after, I woke without pain in my legs and hips for the first time in years. If you're alive, you deserve Michael's healing work.
Hemasseur's Take
Clients consistently describe Michael's massage as among the best they've ever received, with particular praise for his intuitive ability to read what the body needs and adjust pressure and technique accordingly. Specific results mentioned include lasting relief from chronic upper back, neck, leg, and hip tension, with some clients reporting complete pain resolution after years of suffering. His deep tissue work combined with thoughtful communication, professionalism, and genuine warmth create an experience that leads most clients to become long-term regulars.
Education
Sept. 1996 - Sept. 1997
Licensed massage therapist
Brenneke school of massage, Seattle, WA
Location
Broad St & Sacramento St, Nevada City
Mobile within 100 mi
Hours
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. every day
Details
In-Studio Amenities
Mobile Extras
FAQ
How much does massage cost in Nevada City?
A 90-minute session is $250, available both in-studio and as mobile service within 100 miles of Nevada City. Repeat clients and massage therapists receive discounts.
What's the difference between Michael's massage styles?
Michael blends deep tissue, Swedish, shiatsu, reflexology, and Hawaiian Lomi Lomi in a single session. He starts with long, opening strokes, then moves into specific problem areas based on what your body needs.
Is there a mobile massage therapist serving Nevada City and the Bay Area?
Yes. Michael offers outcalls throughout the Sacramento area weekly, San Francisco and Bay Area weekends, and maintains a studio in Nevada City for in-person appointments 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day.
What is a four-hand massage?
Four-hand massage uses two therapists working in synchronized rhythm on your body at the same time. Michael partners with Skye to deliver this experience, doubling the therapeutic benefit in a single session.
Can I book a same-day massage in Nevada City?
Same-day availability depends on Michael's schedule. Call or text to ask—he's known for responding quickly to booking requests.
What should I expect during a first massage with Michael?
Michael will sit down and talk with you first about what you need, your pressure preferences, and any areas of concern. He then works intuitively, using broad opening strokes before addressing specific tension.
Does Michael offer hot stone massage?
Yes, hot stone is one of the techniques Michael uses. He also offers aromatherapy, heated massage table work, hot towels, and other comfort amenities at both his Nevada City studio and during mobile sessions.
What payment methods does Michael accept?
Michael accepts cash, Apple Pay, PayPal, and Venmo for all appointments.
From the Hemasseur Team
Michael is a licensed massage therapist in Nevada City, California with over 25 years of professional practice. Trained at the Brenneke School of Massage in Seattle, he has spent decades refining a distinctive blend of deep tissue, Swedish, shiatsu, reflexology, and Hawaiian Lomi Lomi techniques. Each session opens with broad, warming strokes before moving into specific work tailored to the client's needs.
Michael maintains a private studio in Nevada City and serves the Sacramento area weekly, plus San Francisco and the Bay Area on weekends, with a 100-mile mobile radius. He also offers four-hand massage in partnership with Skye for clients seeking an intensified experience. Clients consistently report long-lasting relief from chronic tension and describe his work as among the best massage they've received, often becoming long-term regulars.
