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Montgomery "CareBear" Norton

CA State Certified Massage Therapist (#81698) on the Central Coast of California!

I currently offer my massage services as a mobile massage therapist, where I come to your place of residence or business.  I have a table for therapeutic massage as well as a massage chair for event massage.

If you’re looking for a professional massage therapist, you’ve come to the right place.  I am trained in a variety of modalities and techniques that I have studied and incorporate into my work, including Anatomy & Kinesiology, Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Reflexology, Touch for Health, CranioSacral, Sports Massage, Aquatic Integration, Shiatsu, Oncology Massage, etc.  For a complete biography, including my educational background and approach to massage therapy, simply give me a call or send me an email.

The incredible logo above was created by Katie Shoup, Graphic Designer (katieshoupgraphicdesign@gmail.com; 360-931-9499).  "My ideal clients are those in the healing arts, alternative medicine and spiritual communities, as well as women-owned small businesses."

Well, this has been a long time coming...!!! It all started when my Mom, formerly known as Sharron Norton, now Kalaya Delmars 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 and opened a whole new door for me in so many ways.  She is still practicing to this day on the island of Kauai, where she has lived and worked for the past 20+ years under Bridges to Wellbeing.

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 in my first energy healing experience at just 16 years old. It was a workshop led by Dr. Fernand Poulin 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 look forward to hearing from you!  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 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 when I was just 19, which was a truly profound experience!  My life and chart were described by this Astrologer friend of my Mom's, as being one of the gnarliest he had ever seen.  At the time, I thought of his reaction as a badge of honor and a reflection of the intensity that I had reveled.  Little did I know how much the universe would respond to the lessons and trials I would evoke, call forth for my evolutionary journey.  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.  See my AstroCosmology page here, as well as my Facebook Page:  AstroCosmology.

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 (7/28/19), which I started in (11/19/18). And, I am registered as a CA State Certified Massage Therapist (CMT #81698) with the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC).

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!  I am truly honored to be doing this work!  My purpose and vision in massage school, was to see myself helping others heal their traumas!

This is why I chose PHOENIX RISING MASSAGE THERAPY!  My intention is to help heal trauma for my clients and the ongoing healing process for myself; so that we may all rise from the ashes and create the life of our dreams.  For one, in Astrology, the sign of Scorpio has three symbols:  the Scorpion, the Eagle, and the Phoenix.  As Scorpio represents death, rebirth, and transformation, each of these three symbols represent the transformational phases of development in the journey of the Scorpio.  Given my incredibly challenging life circumstances, including, like mentioned, multiple near-death experiences and multiple surgeries, the Phoenix rising out of the ashes is only fitting.  Feel free to ask me about why the three "i's" have flames above them in the logo...

I have started selling my homemade Cannabalm that I have been using on myself, family, friends, and clients for a few years now.  It is a magical combination of powerful CBD & THC in a base of Coconut & Olive oils.  You can find it along with my other incredible merchandise (stickers, t-shirts, gift certificates, etc.) on my Merchandise page.

In addition, I have a MA in Urban & Regional Planning, which I acquired in order to understand how to create holistic, integrated sustainable, and thriving conditions, organizations, and systems for a regenerative society.  My big, culminating project that I am actively pursuing is the creation of EPI-Centers:  A Catalyst for Transformation.  (A Network of regenerative hubs revitalizing dead/dying towns into thriving, sustainable infrastructure!)

Cancellation Policy and Fees:

Your therapy times are reserved exclusively for you.  We value your business and ask that you respect our scheduling policies.  Should you need to cancel or reschedule, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance.  For first time offenses, any cancellations with less than 24 hours of notice are subject to a cancellation fee of 1/2 the cost of the service/treatment.  For second offenses and beyond, the cancellation fee is the full cost of the service/treatment.  We recognize that the time of our clients and staff is valuable and have implemented this policy for this reason.  When you miss an appointment with us, our therapists not only lose your business, but also the potential business of other client who could have scheduled an appointment for the same time.  Additionally, our staff consistently function as Mobile Massage Therapists and will be traveling for you service.  For these reasons, we are obligated to compensate our staff for their time.

All services require a credit card or gift certificate to guarantee a reservation.  So please, have your credit card and/or gift certificate ready when booking.  You will not be billed unless there is a cancellation or no show.  Upon checkout, guests may choose their method of payment and are not obligated to use their credit card on-file for payment.

Sincerely,

The Phoenix Rising Team