The Pain and Injury Recovery Specialists

Hi, we're the Mosses (David and Brandi).  We have over 22 years of clinical massage experience between us, and opened our business together in October of 2017.    At Massage and Bodywork of Athens, we specialize in results-driven therapeutic massage — not spa fluff. Every session is tailored to your needs, whether you’re recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or simply reducing stress. Our experienced licensed massage therapists bring years of clinical experience to every appointment, ensuring you receive care that’s effective, evidence-based, and focused on your health.

 My name is Sha'Teira.  I've been passionate about massage since my senior year of high school!  I attended massage school at Gwinnett College of Lilburn, and I became a Licensed Massage Therapist in 2021.   I specialize in neuromuscular therapy (NMT) and find delight in assisting with the alleviation of aches and pains in others!  My expertise includes Deep Tissue, sports massage, prenatal massage, TMJ Dysfunction, and reflexology.  I'm an honest, easy-going person who respects others' time and space!  Outside of massage, I love to travel with my family, relax, get massages, and meditate for my personal mental health and mindfulness.  

I became interested in massage after the birth of my first child.  Following a complicated pregnancy and birth, I needed to approach my recovery from a holistic perspective , and massage therapy treatments were so beneficial to me that I knew I wanted to help people heal the way that I had been helped.   I made that dream a reality and enrolled at the Atlanta School of Massage in 2015.  I've been practicing professionally since 2017 and I've loved every minute of it.  My areas of focus are injury rehabilitation and chronic pain management.  

Gretchen has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2016. She graduated Massage School with a certification in Neuromuscular Therapy. She became certified in Thai Massage and Medical Massage a few years after school. Her curiosity for learning how to release pain patterns in the body led her to complete a two-year training in trigger point therapy through Coaching the Body Institute. She loves being able to bring clients out of pain and to educate them in how to use their bodies more efficiently to avoid living in pain and lead healthier lives through improved mobility. 

She is a wife and mother to four children. She is an amateur cellist. She enjoys hiking and camping with her family and martial arts. She spent a decade in the Philippines, where she was first introduced to massage, and first had the idea of one day becoming a massage therapist to be able to share the beautiful gift of bodywork with others.

My name is Kisha, and I was born in Champaign, Illinois. I’ve been living in Georgia since I was 5 years old.  I’m compassionate and kind spirited. I’ve been a massage therapist for 15 years, and during that time, I have attained a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and a Master’s degree in Sports Health Science with concentration in Sports Injury Management.  I’m deeply passionate about massage, health, and wellness.  I specialize in deep tissue massage and stretching, customizing each session to meet the individual’s needs.  I believe it’s important to educate clients on how essential it is to maintain a functional and active life with massage therapy.  I look forward to providing you with excellent service!! 

Michael is available on Tuesdays and Saturdays!  Having a Martial Arts background, he knows what it's like to push boundaries and achieve the next goal... As a bodyworker, he enjoys helping other athletes do the same, while avoiding common sports-related injuries.

Nathan has been a Licensed Massage Therapist for 4 years.  He attended Gwinnett College and specialized in Neuromuscular Therapy.  His passion is helping others overcome their physical pain through massage therapy techniques.  He specializes in NMT, deep tissue, sciatica relief, hip and low back pain, frozen shoulder and TMJ dysfunction.  Outside of work, Nathan enjoys cooking, weightlifting, swimming, cycling, running and being outdoors.

Custom treatments tailored to your unique issues at every appointment.  Every therapist on our team will listen and assess your needs so you get the perfect massage you'll love, every time!  

Our pricing is up front and highly competitive.  We don't believe in luring clients with introductory pricing and there's nothing to upsell.  All we do is therapeutic and deep tissue work.   We like to think of ourselves as the antithesis of a spa!