CMT · CA #77236
Los Angeles, California
Jesse Anoraj
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Certified Massage Therapist
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Award-Winning Sports Massage Therapist
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Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy Specialist
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Owner, Artisan Neuromuscular & Sports Massage Therapy
"Touch is our first language and essential for the well-being of the human soul."
NHI Graduate Honors
1,800 hrs Massage Training
American Massage Champion
PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY
My interest in Thai massage began many years ago, and I became curious about the human body. This desire to understand its movement, healing processes, nervous system, and functions, particularly the musculoskeletal system, inspired me to pursue specialized training.
I was fortunate to study at the National Holistic Institute in Los Angeles, California, where I completed a rigorous 1,250-hour Clinical Sports Massage Therapy program. I earned the Advanced Neuromuscular Therapist and Health Educator diploma with honors, and passing the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) was a meaningful milestone that affirmed my dedication to my profession.
Upon completing my training in Los Angeles, I returned to my hometown of Chiang Mai, Thailand, to reconnect with my cultural roots and expand my knowledge of Traditional Thai Massage. I successfully completed the Thai Massage Teacher Certification at ITM - International Training Massage, a comprehensive 390-hour program that further honed my skills in Nuad Boran.
My commitment to lifelong learning has allowed me to integrate the ancient wisdom of Thai bodywork with contemporary Western therapeutic techniques. I am sincerely dedicated to helping my clients feel their best through pain relief, enhanced mobility, or offering a moment of relaxation amid their busy lives. This work represents not just my profession but also my true calling.
National Holistic Institute
Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy & Health Educator · 1,250 hrs · Graduated with Honors
ITM International Training Massage
Advanced Practitioner & Thai Teacher Training ·
Traditional Thai Massage · 390 hrs
Academy of Clinical Massage
Certificate in Orthopedic Massage
Additional Certifications
· Neuromuscular Cupping · Strain Counterstrain
· Functional Range Release · Dermaneuromodulation
· Pain Neuroscience Education
APPROACH TO SUPPORT HEALING
Eastern Wisdom Western Precision
Pain is not just a physical sensation. It is a personal experience, shaped by your history, your nervous system, and the story your body has been carrying. My job is to listen to that story and help you find what is underneath it.
I have developed a practice that blends the precision of Eastern bodywork with the principles of Western pain neuroscience, using a specific quality of touch to unlock the full therapeutic potential of manual therapy. Rather than chasing symptoms, I work to identify the potential root causes of pain and dysfunction, then guide your body toward its own capacity for compensation and recovery.
Every session is a conversation between you, your nervous system, and my hands. Nervous system regulation helps the body shift into a state of safety and calm, creating the conditions for real healing. This process, known as interoception, is the body's ability to sense and interpret its own internal signals, and it plays a central role in how we experience and process pain.
Through techniques that reduce chronic muscle pain, restore mobility, and alleviate tension, we work together to build the resilience your body needs to move through life with less limitation.
Therapeutic Modalities
Neuromucular Therapy
Orthopedic Massage
Cupping Therapy
Thai Massage
Muscle Energy
Lymphatic Facilitation
Osteopathic soft tissue release
Trigger Point Therapy
Myofascial Release
Deep Tissue Massage
Assisted Stretching
PNF Facilitation
Fascia Manipulation
Myofascial Decompession
Orthopedic Assessment in Massage Therapy
Awards & Recognition
1st Place — Sports Massage Gold Medalist
at the California Massage Championship 2024
1st Place — Freestyle Eastern Massage Gold Medalist
at the California Massage Championship 2024
2nd Place Overall Winner — Silver Medalist
at the California Massage Championship 2024
Second-Highest Competitive Score in Sports Massage in the USA
Certified by the US Association of Massage Championships
Best Freestyle Eastern Massage — Trophy Winner
Presented by the Royal Thai Consulate-General Los Angeles & Nuad Thai and Spa Association of America (NTSAA), 2024
3rd Place — Sports Massage Bronze Medalist
IMA American Massage Championships 2026
3rd Place — Fress Style Massage Bronze Medalist
Nuad Thai and Spa Association of America (NTSAA), 2023
Graduate with Honors — NHI
Letter of Excellence — Western Segment
Letter of Excellence — Eastern Segment
Letter of Excellence — Advanced Neuromuscular Program
Affiliations & Memberships
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP)
Active Member
Nuad Thai and Spa Association of America (NTSAA)
California Representative & Board Member
Nuad Thai and Spa Association of America (NTSAA)
Former Vice President — January–December 2025
International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)
Active Member
California Massage Therapy Council
Active — Certified Massage Therapist
Philosophy
"Each Client Teaches
Me Something I Can't
Learn in a Classroom"
No two bodies are the same, and no two sessions are either. Every person who comes to me carries their own history, injuries, patterns, and story. That's what keeps me sharp, curious, and committed to growing as a practitioner. My clients don't just trust me with their care; they continuously deepen my understanding of the human body in ways that no textbook ever could.
Jesse is incredibly skilled. He is completely worth the visit; he is able to make real progress towards your goals. He restored range of motion and calmed irritated muscles in my legs and it made a huge difference in my ability to move well.
I’ve been dealing with issues that have plagued me for over 7 years and in 2 visits I am on my way to recovery! Jesse is really skilled! I’m pretty hard to please because I’m a bit of a perfectionist, but I’ve finally found the right person to help me get me back to life!
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Jesse did an outstanding job alleviating pain from a tennis injury. He is knowledgeable of the human body and asks excellent questions to help create an assessment and to provide an excellent massage and bodywork. He understands how the connections of the body work and where the trigger points are. Thank you so very much for your time and expertise.
Who I Work With
Professional Athletes
Referees
Desk Workers
Work-Related Injury
Performance Dancers
PT / OT Referrals
Senior Athletes
Physician prescription
Whatever brings you in, the goal is the same — Feel Good. Move Better. Be Resilient.
BEYOND MASSAGE THERAPY
Thai Massage Instructor & Educator Committed to elevating the practice and professional standards of Thai massage in the United States, as a California Representative and Board Member of the Nuad Thai and Spa Association of America (NTSAA).
Lifelong learner and anatomy nerd — always reading the latest pain science and manual therapy research.
Avid cook and foodie — especially Thai cuisine, with a love for exploring LA's restaurant scene.
Photographer who finds stillness and perspective behind the lens.
Hiker and cactus collector who finds balance in nature and the quiet discipline of caring for plants.
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Jesse Anoraj at Artisan Neuromuscular & Sports Massage Therapy
8000 Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90046
