Putty In His Hands: L.A.-Based Massage Therapists

Francis Sevin profiles a number of popular, L.A.-based massage therapists.

If the daily grind has begun to wear you down, treating yourself to a professional massage can be a great way to slow down, unwind, and relax. In addition, a professional massage therapist can help you to recover more quickly from minor sports injuries and intense weight training sessions.

Jay at Masseur Finder
IN/OUT, Starts at $90
L.A.-based masseur Jay specializes in deep tissue, sports, Swedish, and Thai massage and he has seven years of experience. He uses a professional massage table and his location has free parking available. He’s a very easygoing guy with a great sense of humor (when he allows it to come out.) He has received lots of positive reviews from former clients and you can read them on his profile page.

Marco at Masseur Finder
IN/OUT, Starts at $120
Marco is based in Beverly Hills and specializes in deep tissue, sports, and Swedish massage. His other specialties include aromatherapy, personal training, and nutrition consulting. He has a relaxing space that offers a shower, a massage table, a private restroom, drinking water, music, candles, and aromatherapy. If you’re on the fence about a massage, check out all of the positive reviews he has received from his former clients.

Martin Slovakia at Rent Masseur
IN/OUT, Call for Rates
36-year-old, L.A. based masseur Martin Slovakia specializes in therapeutic, Swedish, deep tissue, sensual, and erotic massage. At 5’11” tall and 200 lbs., he’s an extremely muscular guy with the power and stamina that any good masseur needs. His style of therapy can be especially relaxing for those suffering from chronic pain or recovering from trauma, sports injuries, extreme stress, illness, or loss.

Martin is a former ice hockey player, athlete, and dancer from Eastern Europe. Before becoming a massage therapist, Martin earned a Masters degree in film and he recently finished his first feature (which he wrote and directed) and it received a theatrical release in Europe. He’s currently working on a second Master’s degree and his massage work allows him to pay the bills while also leaving him enough free time to work on screenplays and film projects. 

GingerCMT at Rent Masseur
IN/OUT, Starts at $140
GingerCMT (aka Red) is a 37-year-old, licensed massage therapist based in L.A. who specializes in therapeutic, sensual, deep-tissue, acupressure, and erotic massage. He customizes his technique to each client’s individual needs. Thanks to his ginger hair and beard, he has a unique look that makes it easy for clients to remember him. He works out of a penthouse apartment where he offers nurturing massage and healing spa treatments such as organic body scrubs and essential oil therapy amid an artsy, candlelit space with amazing city views. Red has close to a decade of experience. He’s an avid museum-goer and you’ll find an in-depth interview with him in his profile. Red welcomes all clients including those who are gay, straight, bisexual, transgender, younger, older, etc. Red also works at a popular L.A. spa, where he has been the most requested masseur four years in a row.

Jack Sanders in WeHo
IN/OUT, Starts at $100
Handsome and masculine, Jack has a unique energy that will immediately put you at ease. Located off the Sunset Strip in Weho, Jackson offers sensual and erotic nude massage with music, candles, and incense. He specializes in full body Swedish & deep tissue massage.

Massage Exchange
IN/OUT, Always Free
If you’re on a tight budget and can’t afford a professional massage, Massage Exchange is a free networking site where you can create a profile and then offer or ask for massage services at no charge. Massage Exchange is the world’s largest massage community with over 227,000 registered bodyworkers, students, and enthusiasts. Massage students who use the site are often studying to become licensed massage therapists, so they appreciate having someone to practice on and everyone benefits.