The 5 Best Massage Therapists Around Truckee/North Lake Tahoe Region

A skilled massage therapist is part healer, part detective — listening to joints and muscles to solve what ails you. In North Lake Tahoe and Truckee, where outdoor trails and alpine adventures are everyday life, therapeutic bodywork is essential recovery. The Best of North Lake Tahoe and Truckee shines a light on the massage professionals who combine targeted techniques, empathy and local knowledge, turning tension into relief one session at a time.

Mary Ingersoll – Starlight Bodyworks

Mary Ingersoll has provided healing hands in Tahoe City since 1992, blending Swedish, deep tissue, sports massage, prenatal, cranial sacral and even Thai-style work. She trained at Brian Utting School of Massage and honed her intuition while guiding mountain climbs — on and off the ice. Over decades she’s treated elite athletes and locals alike, tailoring each session to client needs. Mary integrates neuromuscular release and reiki, and her patient-advocate spirit means she supports clients through recovery — from both injury and life stress.

Amber DeFazio – Zenergy Massage & Wellness

Amber DeFazio co-founded Zenergy in Truckee in 2012, guided by an Occupational Science degree and 2,600 hours of massage training. She specializes in a broad mix — Amma, deep tissue, trigger point, prenatal, reflexology and hot stone — always customized around client needs. Her sessions combine European and Eastern techniques, blended with energy work. Amber is part of a multi-therapist studio focused on holistic healing, including massage, acupuncture, scrubs and functional nutrition. She continues a legacy of wellness that earned repeated Best of North Lake Tahoe and Truckee honors.

Britney Plummer – Mountain Mermaid Massage

Britney Plummer transitioned from her exercise physiology background at Chico State and cardiac rehab work into bodywork focused on holistic healing. Founder of Mountain Mermaid Massage in Truckee, she’s certified in Ayurveda, deep tissue, sports massage, cupping, acupressure, prenatal and energy techniques after more than 800 hours of training. Britney blends cupping with sound and aromatherapy in guided ceremonies at The Shire Studio. Her approach integrates physical recovery, energetic balance and mindful presence, making each massage a restorative, full-spectrum experience.

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