Shea Kristine Nelson

When was the last time you felt relaxed and comfortable in your body?

Shea came to massage from a place of personal need. She had been injured in a car accident at age 16 and had been struggling through college with lots of problems and sometimes debilitating pain. After graduating from Sonoma State University with a BA in Anthropology (ie practically useless) in 2007, she found herself desiring both a career and some physical relief. One day she had the brilliant idea to enroll in massage training at Santa Barbara Bodyworks. It quickly became apparent that She...

Shea came to massage from a place of personal need. She had been injured in a car accident at age 16 and had been struggling through college with lots of problems and sometimes debilitating pain. After graduating from Sonoma State University with a BA in Anthropology (ie practically useless) in 2007, she found herself desiring both a career and some physical relief. One day she had the brilliant idea to enroll in massage training at Santa Barbara Bodyworks. It quickly became apparent that Shea had a knack for bodywork and she has found a deep sense of purpose in the world through offering this gift to others.

When Shea is not practicing her craft you’ll likely find her in a yoga class, taking long walks on the beach, hiking amongst the redwoods, watercolor painting, reading a book, cooking delicious meals and enjoying good times exceptional beings.

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Where I Work
Available Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Licenses
Massage

CA # 56677

Education
2007

Santa Barbara Bodyworks

Massage Practitioners Course

REVIEWS for my Bodywork services

by Anonymous on Feb 11
What I most appreciated is Shea’s ability to work directly with areas of the body that have chronic “stuckness” — she listens to her clients and offers specific therapeutic work.
by Britt on Jan 26
This was no mindless, routine massage. Shea set communication standards before we started so I felt comfortable sharing how things felt during the massage. Shea listened closely to what I wanted and really followed through during the massage. She hit great spots and gave my body the attention it needed.
by Justin on Jan 15
Kind. Good vibe.
by Kristina on Nov 19
very nice and professional
by Lauren on Nov 15
Best massage I’ve ever experienced. You won’t be disappointed.
by Anonymous on Oct 16
She did some amazing work on my back hitting pressure points and really relieving my pain. Very grateful.
by Monique on Oct 14
Shea is a a very intuitive and skilled bodyworker, I highly recommend!
by Laurie on Aug 23
My husband and I booked back to back massages with Shea and we loved our massages. Shea is welcoming and intuitive and very skilled. She made both of us feel comfortable and adjusted our massages to our specific needs. We highly recommend her!
by Anonymous on Aug 21
She's the best in the business!
by Keaton on Sep 28
Everything she did felt great. Walked in and had a kink in my neck and she did work on it a bit longer. Feels much better the next day

SPECIALTIES: Bodywork and Massage techniques I perform

Bodywork & Massage

  • Mobile Swedish Massage
  • Swedish Massage
  • Compressive Deep Tissue

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