Selina Sahba, CMT
Expert Massage Therapist & Body Rehabilitation Specialist in Pacific Grove, CA
10,000+ Massages • 1,500+ Hours Training • 23+ Years Experience • 5-Star Rated
About Selina
Selina Sahba is a lifelong student of healing, guided by both intuition and science. With over 23 years of hands-on experience and more than 10,000 massages performed, she specializes in restoring movement, easing pain, and supporting whole-body function. Based in Pacific Grove, Selina serves clients throughout the Monterey Peninsula seeking thoughtful, results-driven bodywork.
Her work integrates therapeutic touch, exercise science, and deep listening to address the root causes of tension and dysfunction, not just the symptoms. Selina believes mastery is an ongoing practice, which is why she continues to refine her skills and tailor every session to the unique needs of each body. Clients often describe her work as the “best massage ever,” reflecting her intuitive approach, clinical understanding, and commitment to never giving the same massage twice. She is the only massage therapist on the Monterey Peninsula certified by all three local massage schools.
Credentials & Licenses
Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) - California Massage Therapy
Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) - National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
CHEK Practitioner- C.H.E.K Institute
Education & Training (1,500+ Hours)
Monterey Peninsula College — Massage Therapy Certification
Monterey Institute of Touch — Advanced Massage Certification
Esalen Institute — Esalen Massage Certification
Advanced Training & Continuing Education:
Sports Massage Specialization
Myofascial Release & Structural Integration (Rolfing methods)
20+ years as a strength and stability-focused personal trainer
Ongoing continuing education in anatomy, fascia, and holistic bodywork
To deliver lasting relief and promote long-term wellness through specialized, personalized massage therapy that supports healing, restores balance, and respects each client’s individual needs and body mechanics.
HER MISSION
Selina’s Values
I’m committed to providing expert, personalized care with integrity. With over 22 years of experience, I focus on delivering long-lasting relief through holistic wellness, ensuring each treatment is tailored to promote true healing and sustainable results for every client.
Long-Lasting Relief
Focused on providing sustainable results.
Holistic Wellness
Addressing your overall well-being for lasting health.
Over 22 years of hands-on experience to provide expert care.
Expertise
Tailored treatments to meet your body’s unique needs.
Personalized Care
Honest, transparent care with your best interests in mind.
Integrity
What Makes Selina’s Approach Unique
Two Careers, One Practice
My dual background in massage therapy and personal training gives me deep anatomical knowledge that most practitioners don't have. I understand how the body moves, compensates, and breaks down and I know how to fix it.
As a CHEK-certified practitioner, I learned that stability must come before strength to prevent injury. This principle guides both my bodywork and my rehabilitative approach.
Stability Before Strength
I studied extensively in myofascial release and structural integration (Rolfing methods) so I could work the body as one connected system, not simply a sum of its parts. Fascia connects everything, and I treat it that way.
The Body as One Functional Unit
I am deeply intuitive. I listen with my ears, my hands, and my soul. But I also ground my work in anatomy, biomechanics, and evidence-based practice. The best results come when intuition and science work together.
Intuition Meets Science
Playing piano for over 35 years gave me a profoundly sensitive touch. My hands don't just press, they listen. I can read bodies by looking at them and sense pain by feeling with my hands and my entire being.
35 Years of Piano, 23 Years of Massage
By The Numbers
23+ years
of hands-on experience
10000+ hours
massages performed
1500+ hours
of massage training
from every massage school on the Monterey Peninsula
3 Certifications
Specializations:
Massage for Chronic Conditions (Parkinson's, Neuropathy, Fibromyalgia)
Selina’s Philosophy
“At my core, I believe in balance, between effort and surrender, science and intuition, discipline and play. Whether through bodywork, movement, or mindfulness, my philosophy remains the same.”
See deeply. Feel fully. Move wisely. Heal holistically.
What Clients Are Saying
Our clients often speak about feeling safe, understood, and more at ease in their bodies after each session.
"Best massage I've ever had and I've had a lot. Selina's hands just know where to go. She found tension I didn't even know I was holding." George F., Pacific Grove.
"Selina isn't just a massage therapist, she's a healer. Her knowledge of anatomy and movement is exceptional. I always leave feeling better than when I arrived. She’s really the best out there!" Marcia R., Carmel
About Selina’s Therapy Center
At Selina's Therapy Center in Pacific Grove, I am your one-and-only therapist. Every session is one-on-one, personalized, and tailored to your body's unique needs. With expert techniques and a warm, intuitive approach, I deliver relief, improved mobility, and lasting results.
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Beyond Bodywork
Photography has been a lifelong practice and creative anchor for me. I began photographing at fifteen and work fluidly with both traditional cameras and the iPhone, creating abstract and landscape images that evoke mood, movement, and emotion. Photography is how I meditate, observe, and make meaning, an artistic foundation that informs not only my visual work, but also my creative direction and digital brand leadership with Wild Eye Magazine and Bradley Print & Photo.