Moore Massage

Shell Beach, United States

4.9

19 reviews

By Appointment Only

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+1 617-331-0152
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www.mooremassage.com
Address:
1851 Shell Beach Rd, Shell Beach, CA, 93449
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By Appointment Only
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Local time (Shell Beach) 1:42 AM Sunday, June 29, 2025

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Description

Specialties

*Active Release Techniques (ART)

–Gold standard bodywork technique involving client movement to break up adhesions, scar tissue, immediately improving range of motion and other soft tissue tension and pain.

*Kinesio Taping

The treatment between the treatment.

*Sports Massage

–Athletic enhancing bodywork! Focusing on sports specific treatments enhancing performance and preventing injury.

*Orthopedic Massage

–Injury Rehabilitative /​Restorative & Corrective

*Deep Tissue Bodywork

–What I call «Bloodless Surgery!»

*I Teach Anatomy by building the anatomy on 2′ models in three different modules utilizing the «Anatomy in Clay» system: Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, Spine/​Core.

Moore Massage loves to sponsor events! If you have an upcoming event and would like to have Active Release Techniques & Sports Massage there please contact us.

History

Established in 2012.

Welcome to Moore Massage! My name is Michael Moore and I hold that all massage is therapeutic, however, not all massages are created equal.

If you are a connoisseur of massage & bodywork, you’ll know right away that my style of bodywork plus my knowledge human anatomy and orthopedic conditions make my work what others call a «high caliber treatment. Like anything else, the proof is in the pudding. So, I invite you to try me out.

Please call, email or use my online booking system so secure your appointment today!

I recently moved my office to SLO from Boston where he has been in business there for 15 years. I look forward to many years of serving the central coast.

Meet the Business Owner

Michael M.

Business Owner

Michael Moore, LMT recently relocated to Shell Beach, CA from Boston, MA. Michael is widely regarded as one of Boston’s most talented massage therapists. He studied at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy (BCMT) Boulder, Colorado, with internationally renown teachers such as Elaine Calendar, Clint Chandler and Ken Morgareidge. BCMT is the leading College in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. Michael is a professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist (NCTMB).

Michael is certified in Active Release Techniques and is a Spidertech Kinesiotape provider. He teaches continuing education courses such as: massage techniques and anatomy (utilizing the Anatomy in Clay System) to Massage therapists, yogis and all that have an interest in this work.

More about Michael, please visit his website: www​.moore​mas​sage​.com

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19 reviews of Moore Massage

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Place rating: 5
Arroyo Grande, CA
I was impressed with Clay’s aggressive massage techniques. This Master manipulation of my muscles was just what I needed to help calm them down. I’ve been searching high and low for a massage therapist that truly gave a deep tissue massage for relief and not just relaxation. I think Clay had the perfect combination… I’ll be back!
Place rating: 5
San Luis Obispo, CA
Both my son and I see Michael on a regular basis… me for CrossFit pains, and old injuries… my son for gymnastics, both for the aches and pains related to the sport, and a preemptive strike against major injury. Michael keeps us both healthy, and I couldn’t be more grateful. The Recovery Lounge has all kinds of cool gadgets that really, REALLY help with injury recovery. The lounge and the treatment rooms are spotless and comfortable… I have nothing but positive to say about Michael and his staff.
Place rating: 5
San Luis Obispo, CA
Michael is the master. I have been a massage addict ever since I’ve done collegiate sports and long laptop workdays. His ACT method combined with intuitive touch pressure was by far the most skilled massage of my life! The facility in Shell Beach is top notch, including high tech sauna, athletic compression recovery lounge and serene massage spaces! For sports injury or relaxing massage, I highly recommend Michael Moore!
Place rating: 5
Austin, TX
Michael Moore is amazing! He’s by far the best massage therapist around. He’s great at making you feel comfortable and relaxed. So far, he’s the only guy I’ve found that has been able to actually help me with my ankle problems. I would definitely recommend him!
Place rating: 5
San Luis Obispo, CA
I am so pleased with my massages!!! He is truly the best trained therapist in town, I have been struggling with a pinched nerve for years and after 3 massages, I am 90 percent pain free!!!
I highly recommend him, he has professionalism and a personality to match!
Place rating: 5
Nipomo, CA
I again was thoroughly impressed with my massage when I went at 38 weeks pregnant! It was just what I needed to help get through that home stretch! I can’t wait to go again– need to book another appointment soon!
Also, I agree with Johanna B– I got a gift certificate for a friend after my first appointment, and she had no problem using it.
Place rating: 5
Avila Beach, CA
Michael is the real deal! If you need body work done he is the guy. I’m really happy I found someone in the area who knows his stuff.
Place rating: 5
Pismo Beach, CA
Michael’s awesome! I had some knee pains that were getting in the way of my tri training. After 3 months of trying this and that and everything in between, I had a single ART session with Michael and I’m running and cycling pain-​free. I’m not entirely sure what he did, but it’s incredible. Thanks Michael!
Place rating: 5
Santa Maria, CA
Michael will give you the best massage you have ever had. He is an expert at soft tissue and neuro muscular therapy, and Active release techniques. I gained so much mobility and range of motion after just one session, not to mention I am pain free. If you are considering Michael of just looking for the best massage you can get, go to MOORE MASSGE in Shell Beach, CA. Hands down, professional and wonderful.
Place rating: 5
San Luis Obispo, CA
I’ve had ART in the past, however Michael blew them out of the water. I ‘m not exactly your typical flimsy triathlete and Michael was able to work deep into my tissue. I felt him physically breaking up trigger points throughout my body. If you’re an athlete of any kind and are considering trying ART then go with Michael. He is extremely professional as well as informative, constantly giving you feedback on what he is doing.
Place rating: 5
Pismo Beach, CA
I coach at a CrossFit gym and kept hearing about how I had to go see Michael. I’ve been recovering from a shoulder injury and have been trying everything to fix it. One session with Michael and my shoulder range of motion was the best it’s been in years. I highly recommend going to see him for anything.
Place rating: 5
San Luis Obispo, CA
I recently moved to the area and needed a new massage therapist. My passion/​hobby is running races from 13.1 miles to 100 miles. I needed some one who understood my aches and pains and could keep me running despite them. Michael is that man. He understands athletes and can pinpoint issues with amazing perception. He always asks what is bothering me and uses a variety of techniques to get the issues resolved. His treatments have allowed me to continue to push my training to the limits without nagging injuries stopping me. Michael is not your typical massage guy. He truly has perfected his ART and takes great pride in his work. I would give Michael my highest recommendations.
Place rating: 5
San Luis Obispo, CA
Michael came highly recommended from other athletes that I Crossfit train with. I now know why he was so highly recommended, he was very thorough on getting to know my past injuries and ailments. I went to him to get my shoulder worked on thinking that was the whole problem, he then found that my neck was the main issue. I have had A.R.T. done in the past but nothing of this caliper. After one appointment, I have huge improvements! Looking forward to my next appointment. We are fortunate to have such a highly qualified and experienced Massage genius in our area.
Place rating: 5
San Luis Obispo, CA
I was incredibly fortunate to have found Michael through Unilocal.I was experiencing serious back pain and breathing problems, and he helped tremendously — by far the best massage I have ever had.
He really took time to speak with me beforehand and learn about my history and current ailments. During the massage, he continued to establish communication at the right times and made feel very relaxed and comfortable. He could «feel» exactly where work needed to occur, and I felt that the massage was perfectly customized to my personal needs, not at all a «standardized» massage. After the appointment, he gave me great techniques to follow in order to continue to address problem areas. Having played collegiate rugby, surfed for years, and generally beat myself up over time, I walked out of the session feeling like a new man.
Michael is a great guy, a consummate professional, and very deserving of my highest recommendations.
Place rating: 5
Grover Beach, CA
Michael is the best massage therapist I have ever been to. When I enter his establishment, he ask what are we working on today and then he goes to work. I absolutely love the fact that he explains to me what he is doing (per my request). I have been multiple time. Both times, he has worked on my shoulder. I have seen increased range on motion and less pain. I highly recommend him to anyone!
Place rating: 5
Boston, MA
Michael Moore is the best massage therapist I have ever been to. He trained at one of the best massage schools in the nation and chooses challenging continuing education programs for himself, that very few massage therapists or physical therapists undergo, so that he can truly help his clients. He is also a good and honorable person. It is obvious that Alexis Y. does not have an actual relationship with Michael as a client because he would never intentionally do something like that. I am sure that it was some kind if miscommunication or misunderstanding.
Place rating: 3
New York, NY
I was a client of Steve Toland, a masseuse at Michael Moore’s studio in Boston before it closed in October 2012. I have never visited the San Luis Obispo location, but as a client of his other business, I wanted to post a relevant review.
When I received an email from my masseuse that the massage business had folded, I was genuinely disappointed. I had been a loyal client at Moore Massage for two years; if I feel the need for a massage now, I would likely book the Bliss at the W or Mandarin Oriental Spa. The price points are significantly higher for those spas, so I’m disappointed that Moore Massage is no longer open on Newbury Street. The massages were all fine and relaxing — no complaints here!
My two-​star rating is related to the SIX MONTHS of emails back and forth that I have had to endure with Michael himself regarding a gift certificate that he promised to reimburse to me in October 2012 when I contacted him after hearing of the closing. Still — in March 2013 — I have not received this promised refund. I have contacted him repeatedly (monthly?) regarding the lacking reimbursement, and I have to admit, I have found the lack of follow-​up to be unprofessional and rude, definitely not the level of service I received while a client. I guess things are different now. Anyway, yesterday in the mail, I received an unsealed empty envelope from him — it contained no check, no note/​letter — a week after he promised to drop the check, finally, in the mail. I’m still waiting for my reimbursement for the gift certificate as he promised.
I never had any complaints about the service I received at Michael Moore, but for those of you considering a gift certificate purchase, be careful. If Michael did not have intentions of reimbursing me, I would have preferred he not offer to do so and renege. This has been a lot of headache and trouble over something that could have been taken care of quite easily and simply.
Place rating: 5
San Luis Obispo, CA
I have gotten a handful of massages in the past, but I have never felt like any of the massage therapists I’ve worked with have wanted to help me and work out the issues i have going on, until I booked a massage with Michael. He is, hands down, the best massage therapist I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. He is so unbelievably knowledgable and professional. His training really shows through his work. He goes in to detail about what areas he is working on and how he can help as well as what you can do to help through understanding where the problem lies in the first place, all the while making sure you are relaxed and having an enjoyable experience. You can tell he really cares about his clients well being and will do whatever he can to help you find relief and relaxation. I highly recommend getting a massage from him, as I plan on getting plenty more! It would be foolish to pass up an opportunity to meet with him.
Place rating: 5
San Luis Obispo, CA
Stoked. Michael is a super personable and knowledgeable dude. I was his first client here in SLO. So sorry for his clients back in Boston, but lucky for us he fell in love with a SLO girl and relocated to our town. He really knows his stuff. I have lots of ‘issues”. He was able to locate them and really work them. Feeling pretty great. Going to be going back for more, as I won’t stop abusing myself. Head over and check it out. I’d do it soon. He is going to be booking up quickly as the word spreads.