Phoenix Rising Massage Therapy

Phoenix Rising Massage Therapy I am a CA State Certified Massage Therapist, CMT #81698, who specializes in working with trauma of all kinds. I have dealt with and healed through much myself!

Well, this has been a long time coming...!!! It all started when my Mom decided to follow her dream and attend Massage School way back in 1988-1989. I was just 13 years old, but her choice had a profound effect on me and opened a whole new door for me in so many ways. Specializing in Sports Massage to begin with, my Mom went to many sporting events to practice her craft with elite athletes, including the famous IRONMAN competition in Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i. She even volunteered her services at many of my sporting events in High School - Football, Water Polo, Swimming, and Crew/Rowing. Consequently, she was able to help me through several sports injuries across these different sports. I was also introduced to a whole new world when I participated my first energy healing experience at just 16 years old. It was a workshop that my Mom was attending in Topanga Canyon and they needed an extra "body" for the second day, so I was volunteered. Well, my Third Eye was completely blown open and the instructor had to help ground me so I didn't pass out. We discussed energetic boundaries and grounding the whole drive home. Back then, I attended several energetic and specialized modality classes with my Mom [Energy Healing training (04/1992), Thai Massage (08/1992), Energy Touch Therapy/Psychogenic Healing Process (01/1993). I also attended many workshops and experienced some modalities living and working at Esalen Institute for two years (1997-1999) as a Work Scholar and Extended Student (1 year position), wherein I worked as one of the Chefs. I received a training in Spiritual Massage from one of my mentors, Maria Lucia Bittencourt Sauer (04/1998). In addition, I participated in a Jahara Aquatic Bodywork class at Harbin Hot Springs (11/1999) - 8 months after my near-death, drowning experience for which I am famous for at Esalen to this day. I was rescued from the cove at Esalen by a Coast Guard helicopter and a CHP Officer in a wetsuit, who put me in the basket while unconscious due to hypothermia and exhaustion. Like one of the nurses said when I had regained consciousness and function in the hospital, it was like I had just run 50 miles! Esalen was also where I really started to learn and understand Astrology. I had already received a reading years prior, which was a truly profound experience! So, when I was at Esalen, I posted my chart on the wall next to my bunk and would reflect my experiences into the chart. I also participated in a two-week "staff" course led by resident Astrologer, Silvia Guersenzvaig, which brought on a whole new reality. I have continued to study astrology and provide these services as well (https://www.facebook.com/ACMN75/). So now, almost 30 years later, I am finally getting back to my roots of care for myself and others, energetic sensitivity, healing modalities, and bodywork... I recently graduated from the 500 hr. Massage Therapist program at the California Holistic Institute (CHI), right here in San Luis Obispo (07/2019), which I started in (09/2018). And, I am registered as a CA State Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) with the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC # 81698). I specialize in working with trauma of all kinds. I have experienced much myself, having had multiple near-death experiences (NDE's), surgeries, and physical injuries; as well as emotional and psychologically trying times throughout my life. I have been fortunate to find my way through deeply challenging life circumstances and events, sometimes receiving great support and sometimes experiencing utter abandonment and betrayal. Healing all these wounds can be a process, but certainly a worthwhile endeavor despite the hardships! For a complete biography, including my educational background and approach to massage therapy, simply give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you!

12/15/2025

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026!!! 🥳🎉🎇🪅🎊

Greetings Clients Past, Present, & Future!!!

We are reaching out to celebrate the new month of January and the New Year of 2026!!! We are so looking forward to honoring you all with our soothing therapeutic touch relieving you of pain and increasing your health benefits! We want to remind you that you still have time to get those Gift Certificates for Family and Friends at a discounted rate of 20% for all services - Massage & Astrology for the rest of December...
In addition, our promotion for January is to honor your New Year's Goals of health and vitality! We are offering Massage Packages: Buy 5 Massages, Get 1 Free! (Any duration of sessions. i.e. Buy 5 x 30min massages, get 1 x 30min free; Buy 5 x 60min massages, get 1 x 60min free; Buy 5 x 90min massages, get 1 x 90min free; Buy 5 x 120min massages, get 1 x 120min free). I know, HUGE DEAL!!!

As well, to inspire you in January, we will be giving a 20% discount on our signature Four Handed Massage. Imagine the Double Mint Gum of massages!!

Four Handed Massage - Phoenix Rising Massage Therapy - YouTube (https://youtu.be/c083yQj3VSI?si=Wrk7LcWeYfUJX1h9)

Happy Holidays!!!
Tara + Montgomery

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December is not over yet... Get those Gift Certificates for Therapeutic Massage for Family and Friends!!! 20% Discount...
12/15/2025

December is not over yet... Get those Gift Certificates for Therapeutic Massage for Family and Friends!!! 20% Discount for December 2025

A local Nurse Practitioner approached me seeking a space to rent sometime in the next year to open a local medical practice. They prefer the main strip of town, but could be flexible to launch their business. If you know of a space that could acomodate this, please reach out to me.

Doing Massage at the Holiday Stroll here in Santa Margarita tomorrow - Saturday, 12/13, 5-7pm! Table warmer and blanket...
12/13/2025

Doing Massage at the Holiday Stroll here in Santa Margarita tomorrow - Saturday, 12/13, 5-7pm! Table warmer and blankets with Clothes On Table Massage!!

12/09/2025
Happy December everyone!!! Happy Holidays!!! If you don’t get our emails, December promotion is 20% off our Gift Certi...
12/06/2025

Happy December everyone!!! Happy Holidays!!! If you don’t get our emails, December promotion is 20% off our Gift Certificates for all our services (https://www.phoenixrising-mt.com/services)!!! The perfect gift of health for family & friends 💝

Plus, remember how much we enjoy providing Spa Days at your home or place of business!!! We come in set up everything, provide Chair and/or Table Massage for the whole gang, pack up and leave you soothed & relaxed! Create a Spa Day for the Holidays!!!

Montgomery Norton provides world-class massage therapy in Santa Margarita CA. Call and start improving your health today: (714) 580-9268

12/04/2025

Celebrating my 7th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

11/30/2025

Four Handed Massage

11/30/2025

Arriving at our Studio

11/26/2025

Expert-led fascia activations o release years of sitting damage and eliminate pain at its source.

Come see us at the Holiday Traffic Jam Vintage & Handmade Popup Market in Atown today (10-3) behind Golden State Goods a...
11/23/2025

Come see us at the Holiday Traffic Jam Vintage & Handmade Popup Market in Atown today (10-3) behind Golden State Goods and Traffic Records on Traffic Way! We shall have our table warmer and blanket, despite the weather cooperating with us…. Holiday Massage Tune-Ups!!!

Despite the rain today, it’s supposed to be sunny this whole weekend. Consequently, we get to participate in the Traffi...
11/20/2025

Despite the rain today, it’s supposed to be sunny this whole weekend. Consequently, we get to participate in the Traffic Jam Holiday Market on Sunday, 11/23 in Atascadero in the lot behind the shops (Golden State Goods & Traffic Records) on Traffic Way! We shall be providing 15 min Chair Massages for $20, offering that pre Holiday tune up that we all need! Come by and check us out as you stroll through the market, shopping local artisan gifts! 🎁

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11/19/2025

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Phoenix Rising Massage Therapy is a business based in Santa Margarita, California. Please visit us at www.phoenixrising-mt.com to see our website, services and the people that work here.

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Well, this has been a long time coming...!!! It all started when my Mom decide to follow her dream and attend Massage School, way back in 1989. I was just 13 years old, but her choice opened a whole new door for me in so many ways.

Specializing in Sports Massage, she went to Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i and worked with the athletes at the IRONMAN several times, among many other sporting events. Consequently, she was able to help me through several sports injuries across many different sports (football, swimming/water polo, rowing). I was also introduced to a whole new world as I attended my first energy healing experience at 16 years old, wherein my Third Eye was completely blown open. We discussed energetic boundaries and grounding the whole way home.

Back then, I attended several energetic and specialized modality classes with her [Energy Healing training (04/1992), Thai Massage (08/1992), Energy Touch Therapy/Psychogenic Healing Process (01/1993), Spiritual Massage @ Esalen Institute (04/1998), and Jahara Aquatic Bodywork (11/1999) - 8 months after my near-death drowning experience at the beach cove at Esalen].

So now, almost 30 years later, I am finally getting back to my roots of care for myself and others, energetic sensitivity, healing modalities, and bodywork... I recently graduated the 500 Hr. Massage Therapist program at the California Holistic Institute right here in San Luis Obispo. And, I am registered as a CA State Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) with the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC # 81698).