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Experience the Best Deep Tissue Massage in Redding, Northern California | Gild Massage Therapy

Years ago I had the most incredible massage experience of my life, and today I am here to tell you about it!

Hi! I’m Brittany, owner of Gild, and I want to personally invite you to discover our deep tissue massage services here in Redding, Northern California.

If you’ve ever dealt with stubborn muscle pain, tightness, or just felt overwhelmed by daily stress and tension, you’re not alone — and after reading this post you will find that our team at Gild Beauty Bar is here to help! We have practitioners that are here to help you find relief. Our deep tissue massage is a game-changer for those who work long hours, spend hours bent over or sitting at a desk, or are active athletes dealing with soreness.

What makes our deep tissue massage so special?

Okay this is the part of the story I couldn’t wait to get to!!

So, I first met on of our talented massage specialist during a production event backstage. She was working on recording artists, offering her expert hands and a calming touch. When she offered me a massage in that busy environment, after I did several artists makeup back to back, I said yes! My neck was as locked up as a jail cell and I had limited mobility. After a few moments of her laying hands on my neck, I realized something truly remarkable — her ability to target and release deep knots and tight muscles with just her thumbs that had pressure like that of a semi truck! Seriously, she’s so gifted that her colleagues jokingly call her “Thumbs like Thanos,” because of her incredible talent to relieve immense pressure with her thumbs alone! Within minutes my knots were loosened, my mobility was back, and I was ready to keep rocking out makeup artistry backstage feeling feather light.

The amazing thing about Rachel is that her signature approach, (which includes myofascial release techniques), allows her to address even the most intense tension and pain. She’s passionate about helping her clients relax, recover, and feel better—whether you’re coming to us because you’re in perpetual pain, an athlete needing recovery, or someone whose job causes recurring muscle stress.

Who benefits from a deep tissue massage?

- Service industry workers dealing with repetitive movements and physical stress  

- Office workers or anyone who sits for long periods and feels stiff or sore  

- Athletes or active individuals needing recovery  

- Anyone experiencing persistent muscle tension or chronic pain

We also offer a variety of other massage options!

If you prefer something lighter and more soothing, we have relaxation massages, prenatal massages, and hot stone therapies that will help melt your stress away. Every session is personalized to your needs, so you’ll leave feeling renewed and balanced.

Why choose Gild in Redding and Northern California?

Our team here at Gild has been serving the North State for years, blending experience with genuine care. We use the best, most effective techniques and products to help you feel your best — because your well-being is our top priority.

Ready to experience true relief?

I invite you to schedule your deep tissue massage today and see why so many in Redding, Cedro, Mount Shasta, and across Northern California trust Gild for their massage therapy needs. Whether you’re looking for intense muscle relief or just a moment of peace and relaxation, we’re here for you.

Call us or visit our website now — your body will thank you! Book your Massage at GILD today!

Voices of NorCal- Celebrating Visionaries Shaping Redding and Beyond - Courtney McElvain

There isn’t a word better than “giddy” to describe the way that I felt when thinking of the idea to highlight local visionaries on our Gild Blog. There are so many UNBELIEVABLY wonderful people in the Redding, and North State community who have worked hard to build things that have never been, and likely would have never been without them being here!

So many names flooded through my mind when gearing up to make our first Voices of Norcal post, but the one that came to my mind most prominently was Courtney McElvain. This woman is a force to be reckoned with, and has a history that reads like an adventure novel you just can’t put down! Every encounter with Courtney is an amalgam of joyful laughter and wise insight, fused together to create the perfect memories.

If you haven’t yet met Courtney, keep reading… you’ll want to!

Courtney is a local Northern California native who grew up in Redding proper. She is currently a second generation wealth manager here and is CEO of Wealth-wise Financial. The coolest part of her story though isn’t just that she is a successful wealth manager, but it’s her history! Similar to cats, Courtney has had about nine lives. Ha! She journeyed from being an English major teaching English overseas, to being a military serviceman, to constructing a bountiful wellness business as a fitness guru (the seriously incredible kind that gets to host retreats on islands), to coming to a resting place as a wealth manager! An incredible wealth manager might we add! The way Courtney came into the business is even more interesting, because it is so reflective of her straightforward, and practical personality! In 2009 Courtney joined alongside her Father and was mentored extensively on the ins and outs of the finance business, then in 2013 Courtney bought her Fathers financial advisory business. Why you ask? Well, because he simply invited her into it. Courtney recalled recounting her entire childhood where she was always creating products or selling services to help those around her. With the realization that she has been an entrepreneur and wealth builder her entire life, she decided to go for it and it has been a beautiful journey ever since.

While it would seem easy to place Courtney in a finance manager box and keep her there, it is actually only one of the MANY talents that she possesses. Courtney is a health nut, unofficial stand up comedian at every group gathering, a WONDERFUL Mother to two kiddos, and now officially an AUTHOR!

If you haven’t yet had the opportunity to learn about her newest book Move into Meaning, we are happy to introduce you to it here!

Courtney has compiled all the wisdom, spiritual teachings, and body mobility techniques that she has learned throughout the years and has created a wonderful body of work worthy of celebrating!

Speaking of celebrating…You can actually do that if you are local, on Friday the 18th of July from 5:30-7:30 at 1401 Market Street in Redding California! Come get encouraged, mingle, meet the Author, and grab a copy of this life altering book!

Learn more about Courtney here:

Financial Services: Wealthwise Partners

Grab a copy of Move into Meaning