Carmel Massage

We came to Carmel by the sea for our anniversary trip. It turned out to be a rainy weekend so I called this morning about getting a couples massage. Noël was very accommodating and we schedule the massage for this evening. Noël and Christina are amazing and the massage studio was breathtaking! Thank you!

My fiancé and I went for her birthday yesterday and it was great! Even though she had the times mixed up as our spot was 12pm and her colleague was rocking up at 1pm she was able to make it at 12:30. It was fine having a chat to Noël and she was asking is about what problems we had and what areas to work on. My fiancé had her and I had her colleague and I give it the thumbs up and recommend anyone to see her as it was a great massage and a great atmosphere with the fire place and views ! Thanks again ! Ben and Sam

WE had the best couples massage we have ever had!
Well worth the money!~

I have been looking for a deep tissue masseuse for a good year now and came across Noël’s name. Noël does a PHENOMENAL job. She is wonderful knowledgeable and incredibly effective. I run and travel a fair amount for work and the right side of my body was so stiff and sore I felt broken. One session with Noël helped tremendously and now I will continue to see her on a regular basis to help with muscle recovery and healing.
Her studio is bright and quiet and very peaceful. Noël plays soothing classical music and is a joy to speak with.
I highly recommend her!

It’s been over 2 months since I had the privilege of receiving a 90 minute massage by Noël, and I think about it often.
I visited Laguna Seca and Carmel and needed a break from the automobile weekend. Fortunately, Noël was able to fit me into her schedule (same day!) and she welcomed me to her studio. I felt comfortable immediately as the style of the studio is similar to Frank Lloyd Wright. Her puppy greeted me with kisses and then went to his mat which he never again left.
Noël found out my few health concerns and what I hoped for in the massage (relaxation). She left the main room which holds the massage table, got me a glass of water, and put on classical music while I got under the sheet.
Noël talked to me while she worked away my tension, asking many times if the pressure was ok. She listened and changed depending on my answers.
I’m pretty sure I fell asleep on the table and probably drooled because I was so relaxed.
Then she gave me a recommendation for her favorite restaurant in town La Balena. I went there with my Aunt and we LOVED it.
Will I go back to Carmel-​by-​the-​Sea? Yes. Will I schedule a massage with Noël. YES!!!

I visited Carmel Massage for the first time two years ago while on vacation in Carmel and wrote a positive review. Now I’m a part time resident and a regular customer of Noël for all the reasons in my first review. She is a great therapist and an interesting person. Her studio is relaxing. Her scheduling is very accommodating to my schedule. Give her a try.

I booked a couples massage for me and my boyfriend (his first). I loved the rustic look of the place. I had Noelle, and he had Christine. Noelle’s massage skills are quite good, music was lovely, but the vibe sucked. She introduced herself with a mouth full of garlicky sauerkraut– not a good start. My guy was already anxious about the experience, and it certainly didn’t help when Christine ordered him to ‘just relax… it’s like you’ve got rigor mortis’. At this point, I was wondering what we’d gotten ourselves into. Throughout the massage, I found both women to be unprofessional, and Noelle defensive during my lighthearted inquiries about the location of the place. I could feel them wildly gesturing to one another during my massage at one point, and when I opened my eyes, I confirmed that to be the case. So, while Noelle’s technical skills are there… it was difficult to let loose and enjoy the experience when I didn’t feel like we were in loving hands.

I’m very pleased. Wonderful massage, she found knots I didn’t know I had. She made me feel very relaxed and comfortable. I really liked the location, laid back and beautiful. I will be back next time I’m in the area. Very reasonable priced as well and open on Sunday :)

I had one of, if not the best, deep tissue massages with Noël last month! Her bodywork expertise with superb neuromuscular knowledge, combined with a relaxing, laid back atmosphere will certainly bring me back from where I live in the SF Bay area, hopefully soon!

I just had the best deep tissue massage of my life! I’m no novice to the massage world and am sad that I haven’t had a «regular’ masseuse for years… but I may have just found a new one! In any case, I’ve had countless treatments in my time and this was one of the most satisfying. I was reading someone else’s review, and yes, massages in hotel spa’s are nice, with all the pretty soaps and free razors and the staff of faceless therapists rubbing you with scented oils. And in Mexico, wow, even better! But let’s face it, EVERYTHING is cheaper south of the border!
The studio Noël works out of IS in a residential area, so it’s super quiet… no car doors slamming, no delivery trucks… just the music I selected after being offered a choice. (And Noël REALLY won me over when she said she didn’t even have any New Age music!)
It’s a really cool space, kind of a throwback to the 60’s, with glorious views of the Santa Lucia Mountains. It’s filled with light. The only scent I noticed was that of the glorious wisteria and jasmine vines outside on the patio… and the lilies on the table. It was a beautiful day and so I asked for the top of the Dutch door to remain open… it was heaven.
The two adorable small dogs ignored me, which was kind of a bummer, because I’m totally a dog person, but that’s another story. Let’s get to the meat of the matter… the massage itself.
The table was warm and snug. It had a feature I had never encountered before… a little shelf, under the face rest, to set your arms on. brilliant! Noël chatted a bit with me about my body, any issues I was having, and the depth of intensity I liked with a massage. At various times throughout the massage, she asked me if I was comfortable relative to this, and any pain I was having. She knows her muscles and how they work together, even describing the body as a pulley system… makes sense to me!
The draping was discreet, as was the process for undressing and getting dressed again. I mention this because many people who are new to massage are really freaked out by this part of the treatments. If you feel like your privates are hanging out for the world to see, you can’t really relax, now, can you? Not to worry here, she’s got you covered. Literally.
I’ve been working a lot on my computer, and working out a lot at my gym. Noël picked up on this right away and addressed those issues. BOY, did she address those issues. Up one side and down the other, she pulled, pushed, prodded, rubbed, and wrestled with my über tight muscles and tired bones! Really, the best deep tissue massage I’ve ever had JUST happened with Noël!
At the end of the treatment, she even showed me some exercises to help with some problems I’ve been having with my hands tingling.
Really, I can’t stress how great this massage was. I’d be a fool if I didn’t return.

Noël is a sincerely dedicated body worker. Her technique surpasses all others. Recommended by a friend, I WAS having terrible issues with neck, shoulder and back pain. Noël fixed me! A true professional she gives you exactly what you need, be it a relaxing hour of pummeling or diminishing the knots! I can not recommend her highly enough. Noël truly knows her stuff! The setting is within her beautiful studio located in a quiet residential area, which offers amazing mountain views,(for when you are up right), and is neat, clean and spacious. Having been a client of Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, The Kahala, Oahu, Tokyo American Club, Japan, The Ban Talignan, Koh Samui, but to name a few, I can hand on heart recommend Noël as the best masseuse I have met to date.

I had the greatest massage from Noël yesterday. I love how peaceful her place is. Thank you so much and hope to see you soon!

I found Carmel Massage through
. After seeing that it had 5 stars and reading the first 2 reviews I decided to call her and schedule an appointment. To our satisfaction (my husband and I), she was able to accommodate us on such short notice since we drove from Sacramento to Carmel just for the day to celebrate our 1 yr. wedding anniversary. What we didn’t see was that there were so little reviews written on her.
As we drove up the hill, I noticed it was all residences in the area… which I was okay with at first. Noël greeted us kindly and led us upstairs where we saw a really nice view of the hills. She offered us water and told us to get comfortable. The first thing I noticed was the dog… and the smell of the dog. When paying 100 $ per person, I expect it not only to be a great massage, but a great setting and environment as well. We decided to stay because we don’t like to be rude.
A few minutes into the massage, Noël’s phone goes off and she puts it on vibrate… I could still hear it vibrating after. Minutes after that, her partner’s phone goes off. I thought it wasn’t in any way professional. My husband and I put our phones on silent before we even went in because we like to respect other people’s time. Needless to say, we expected the same.
We have paid 200 $ for a massage before, in a resort in Cancun with champagne, hot tub, roses, candles, in a dome room with stars in the ceiling… awesome!!! Totally worth every penny. I’m upset to say that I regret paying 200 $ for Noël’s massage for the above mentioned reasons. Her massage skills are good don’t get me wrong. She asked if the pressure was okay throughout and I said yes. She did make me feel better but it is not worth it. We will not be back. And we do not recommend.

I found Noël based on Unilocal reviews, as you can see they are great. Let me tell you that Noël is the best! she got me back to swinging the golf club without pain or discomfort. I continue to see here for tuneups as required, my highest rating. I’ve also had my Wife start seeing Noël for her own massage needs after she tried multiple different places in Carmel and Monterey.

Been going to Noël now for a number of years. Every time I arrive she never disappoints always flexible with appointment times as well. Best massage you will ever get guaranteed!

My husband and I drove down from San Francisco for a weekend getaway in Carmel. We found Carmel Massage on Unilocal and contacted Noël to setup an appointment. She was able to fit us in for a couple’s 1 hour massage on short notice. Carmel Massage is located within a beautiful wooded area in Carmel. It has an incredible panoramic view of the mountains from the massage studio. The interior is extremely cozy and welcoming. Noël gave me, by far, the best therapeutic massage I have had in years. She is truly gifted in her skills. I will definitely book an appointment again with her next time I’m in Carmel.

Noël and her partner Linda gave my husband & I massages on our stay in Carmel for our honeymoon, & did not disappoint! I’d been trying for 9 years to get my now husband to get a couples massage, and he definitely had regret for not doing this sooner. We’ll definitely go back next visit.

noel is awesome. I get massages all the time. you can tell when someone knows what they’re doing. this was a great recovery massage. i just finished a grueling 13mi obstacle race. noel makes house calls. she came to my suite and gave me one of the best massages I’ve every had. The stretches were great that she incorporated into the massage. If i lived in the area she would be my go to masseuse. If you are an athlete you know the benefits of massage therapy, go see Noël and she will do wonders for your muscle recovery. If you just want a great massage you cant go wrong with her.

Possibly the best massage I’ve ever had! It was absolutely great.

I searched the web for massage for our girls weekend, I thought it would be easier to find somewhere that could accommodate 4 of us at the same time. When I contacted Carmel Massage, Noël was so nice and found a way to accommodate us, she called in 3 other massage practitioner’s and told me it might be pretty cozy with all four of us, I was so pleased that she was willing to make it work for us. It really wasn’t cramped at all, we felt like there was plenty of room, there were 3 of us in one room and 1 in a separate room The location was beautiful, it is a house in a neighborhood in the tree’s, with an amazing view. The price was great and it was a FULL 1 hour massage, not the full price for a 50min. massage like most everyone else I called. I had Noël do my massage and she was fantastic– one of the best massages I have had– when we go back to Carmel I will definitely look her up.