About Me
Pedro Gonzalez, CMT
Clinical Massage Therapist | Missional worker | CAMTC# 98575
I’m a certified massage therapist based in Modesto, CA—serving those in pain, stress, and recovery with skill, presence, and purpose.
But my work is about more than muscles.
At its core, this practice is missional. Every session I offer helps fund the larger calling I’ve stepped into: serving missionaries and building community through local and global ministry. Whether I’m offering bodywork here in Modesto or preparing to serve abroad, this business exists to bring restoration to people in need—body, soul, and spirit.
Before massage therapy, I worked in finance. But I felt drawn to something more hands-on, more personal, and more aligned with the kind of healing I wanted to be a part of. I studied at the National Holistic Institute, completing 800 hours of training in massage therapy, anatomy, and client care. I’m certified by the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) and committed to practicing with integrity, professionalism, and compassion.
My Approach
Massage is not just about muscles. It’s a space to be present, to listen without words, and to tend to the body—gently, wisely, intentionally.
My sessions are collaborative. I work with you to address what your body needs, whether it’s chronic tension, stress overload, or the quiet fatigue that builds over time. Some clients come for pain relief. Others for rest. Others for grounding. All are welcome.
I use a blend of techniques—Swedish, therapeutic, deep tissue, myofascial, and more—but I let your body guide the session, not a formula.
What You Can Expect
A session with me is guided by attention.
Real, attuned, grounded attention.
I work with the whole of you.Your posture, your breath, your stress patterns, your history.
Sometimes the most therapeutic thing I can do is ease a stuck muscle. Sometimes, it’s creating space for stillness and safety.
You won’t be asked to “tough it out.” You won’t be left wondering what’s happening. You’ll be met with professionalism, care, and clear communication.
Every session begins with a short check-in so we can build a plan that makes sense for you. That may mean focusing on one area of the body, adjusting pressure moment by moment, or simply creating space for you to relax in quiet. I’ll always explain what I’m doing, ask for your feedback, and honor your boundaries.
You’ll never be just another appointment on my schedule.
More Than Just “Feeling Good”
Therapeutic massage is often misunderstood.
It’s not just about relaxing or escaping discomfort. It’s about restoring what’s been off-balance. Releasing what’s been held too long. Helping your nervous system shift out of survival mode.
When the body is listened to and worked with—not forced—real change happens.
Range of motion improves.
Pain quiets down.
Breath deepens.
Clients often leave not just feeling better, but more at home in themselves.
That’s the kind of work I aim to offer.
Why It Matters
You can book a massage anywhere. There are plenty of places that will give you an hour of relaxation, a quick fix, or a routine you’ve felt a hundred times.
But that’s not what I offer.
Why Massage Therapy Matters
Your body is where your life happens. It carries your pain, your habits, your stress, even the things you don’t speak out loud. When your body’s out of rhythm, everything else follows.
Massage isn’t just about “feeling good.” It’s about resetting your system. Reclaiming movement. Reconnecting with what’s going on under the surface.
It’s about someone trained enough to know what they’re doing and present enough to actually care while doing it.
That’s what I aim to bring to the table:
Precision where it’s needed.
Calm where there’s chaos.
Relief that lasts beyond the session.
If your body feels tired, stuck, or ignored, you don’t have to keep pushing through. You can start listening. I’ll help you do that.
Why the Mission Matters
Here’s the deeper reason I do this work:
Every session you book doesn’t just pay the bills. It helps me serve those who’ve given their lives to something bigger.
Through A Jesus Mission, I support missionaries, pastors, and leaders who are pouring themselves out around the world. They’re caring for orphans, planting churches, living in cross-cultural tension, and carrying burdens few people see. Many of them are exhausted, mentally, spiritually, and physically.
I’m building something to serve them.
Not just with words, but with presence. With meals. With rest. With prayer. With safe space.
When you book a massage with me, you’re not just investing in your own healing. You’re helping someone else stay on the field longer, love people better, and live more whole.
This is what I was made to do. Not just to relieve pain, but to restore people to what they were called to carry.
If that resonates with you, welcome.
You’re part of the mission now, too.
Where I Offer Massage:
In-Clinic at Helping Hands Massage & Aromatherapy
I currently see clients at Helping Hands Massage & Aromatherapy, a respected clinic in Modesto. It’s a great option if you prefer a traditional setting with access to the clinic’s full amenities.
You can request me directly by calling their front desk at 209-238-9999.
Mobile Massage (My Independent Practice)
For clients who need flexibility or prefer to receive care in their own space, I offer mobile massage therapy through Pedro Gonzalez Massage Therapy. These appointments are fully independent from the clinic and tailored to your schedule and environment.
These spots are very limited, please submit an inquiry by clicking here.
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