Chico Massage Studio
​No Sticks. No Rocks. No Mud.
Just Good Quality Massage.
Locally owned and operated since 2006
Meet Our Team
Liv Jaks
Owner/Operator
Liv Jaks has been working in the fitness and wellness industry since 2008, and has been an active Licensed Clinical Massage Therapist since 2011. She specializes in therapeutic massage, injury and surgery rehabilitation, and chronic pain management.
In addition to her work as a massage therapist, Liv has been teaching Pilates since 2019 and achieved a specialty in Corrective Exercise through NASM in 2022. Through her years of expertise in bodywork and fitness, Liv is now offering Kinetic Alignment Training. A unique approach to finding balance in your body to assist with injury prevention, and help you live your life to the fullest.
Emma Honan
Owner/Operator
Emma has been practicing massage for over 20 years and has been trained in a variety of techniques including; Swedish massage, deep tissue, sports massage, prenatal massage, myofascial release and neurmuscular therapy. Emma also specializes in pre and post natal massage, offering a wealth of knowledge to any mother to be! Her extensive experience, warmth of character, and gentle nature will put you immediately at ease in her hands.
Julie Teso
CMT
Julie has been working as a professional massage therapist in Chico since 2019. She helps her clients with relaxation, headaches/migraines, back and neck pain (including “tech neck”, sciatic pain, lymphatic drainage, reflexology, pre/postnatal, and much more. All sessions are custom tailored to each individual client’s needs. She truly enjoys getting to know her clients and helping them to achieve optimal health and well-being.
Julie decided to become a massage therapist after her daughters were in a traumatic car accident in 2011. Her daughters were 8 and 9 years old at the time. Feeling helpless, Julie decided to go back to school to learn how to take care of her daughters’ extensive physical injuries. Today, Julie’s daughters are thriving, and Julie continues to be passionate about bringing her healing touch to those in need.
Megan Kepler
CMT
Megan has been practicing massage therapy since 2002. With over 20 years experience and training in multiple modalities, including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Acupressure and Thai Massage, she uniquely customizes each massage to the needs of every client. Experience a truly relaxing and rejuvenating experience!
Sarah Morgan
Body Bar Specialist
Sarah has been in the fitness industry since 2011 and has always had the desire to help others maintain a healthy lifestyle. After her mother in laws passing due to Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Sarah had a desire to find ways to help others keep their lymphatic systems healthy. She received training, not only on Brazilian Lymphatic massage techniques, but also on tools to sculpt the body, bringing two of her interests together.
Julia Carriker
CMT and Reiki Practioner
Julia practices a variety of modalities including Deep Tissue, Relaxation, Myofascial Technique, Trigger Point, Prenatal and Stretching.
As a Certified Yoga Instructor Julia enjoys including optional self care poses for clients that want to take charge of their wellness and health
She feels passionate about helping clients release emotional trauma that has been stored in the body that create physical pain. She uses her experience and knowledge to help others achieve a life that feels more free and flowing.
Julia also offers energy healing sessions to balance chakras and open up blocked or stuck energy for physical, emotional and spiritual health
Amy Alward (with Rila)
Massage Therapy and Reiki Master
Amy has over 12 years of experience as a Sports Massage therapist and Reiki Master Teacher. Endurance cycling is a part of her past and professional skill development, and she is proud to have worked alongside PTs, Chiropracters, and Athletic Trainers supporting the AIDS/Life Cycle. She is an autistic self-advocate, and welcomes giving talks on her own journey. She wears filters to help her brain processing (those aren’t sunglasses) and works with with her service dog, Rila, to meet clients where they most need help.
Rila (Ree - lah), Service Dog
Rila is a hero in her own right, having been instrumental in Amy’s evacuation from the fire in Paradise. She is a Reiki Master and active healer in the treatment room when clients have energetic needs. She is also Amy’s greeter and time keeper. Her favorites are belly rubs before and after sessions, but respects folks who would rather keep their distance. Many clients come to see Amy because they can also expect a little Rila therapy as part of the bargain.
