Shelby Snyder

Shelby Snyder is a Certified Massage Therapist happily serving in Modesto since 2005.

With nearly 20 years of hands-on experience, I have been practicing therapeutic bodywork since 2005, becoming known for intuitive, effective, and deeply restorative massage therapy. My work is rooted in the understanding that healing happens when the body, nervous system, and mind are addressed together.

I offer a wide range of modalities, including craniosacral therapy, sports massage, lymphatic massage, reflexology, medical qi gong, prenatal and Swedish massage, cupping, ear candling, and many other integrative techniques. Clients trust my work because each session is individualized, intentional, and guided by careful listening to the body.

I am now introducing Somatic Mindful Guided Imagery, a powerful yet gentle therapy that works directly with the nervous system and the right side of the brain, the part responsible for emotion, memory, sensation, and subconscious patterning. Unlike talk-based approaches that rely on the analytical mind, this work helps clients access deeper layers where PTSD, childhood trauma, chronic stress, and emotional imprints are often stored.

Somatic mindful guided imagery supports the body in processing and releasing what it has been holding, safely, gradually, and without forcing re-experiencing. It is especially beneficial for those who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, and it integrates seamlessly with hands-on bodywork for profound, lasting results.

While many people know me as Shelby, the massage therapist often called “magic hands,” my practice has evolved to offer a more comprehensive, trauma-informed approach to healing, one that honors the intelligence of the body and the healing capacity of the mind.

If you are seeking deeper relief, nervous system regulation, and meaningful change, this is work worth experiencing.

Clients are always welcome to book traditional massage and bodywork sessions on their own, without any somatic guided imagery. Every session is tailored to your comfort level, goals, and readiness, whether you are seeking physical relief, nervous system support, or both.