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Meet Rachael

Certified Massage Therapist

Rachael Abney brings over a decade of experience and a lifelong passion for the healing power of touch to every session she provides. A Bay Area native, her journey into massage therapy began at just 13 years old after her first massage at Avant Gard Day Spa—a defining experience that set her on her professional path.

Since becoming a licensed massage therapist in 2011, Rachael has developed deep expertise in a range of modalities. She specializes in deep tissue massage while also offering Swedish, prenatal, lymphatic drainage, and therapeutic treatments tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Rachael’s career highlights include serving as Avant Gard Day Spa’s top therapist for five years, contributing to Google’s massage department, and working closely with chiropractic offices to support patient rehabilitation. Today, she continues to share her talents as a guest therapist at Vibrant Niche, and other award-winning spas such as Flow & Glow Spa and Rancho La Puerta.

Always delivering bodywork with care, skill, and a genuine passion for helping others feel their best, Rachael also provides on-site services for spa parties, small group events,  and can be found through her site Massage by Rachael (linked here).