Bellingham Massage Therapists at Prime Sports Institute
Prime Sports Institute brings together a team of licensed Bellingham massage therapists, each with their own specialties and styles of massage. Our licensed massage therapists specialize in a range of massage techniques to address specific needs, and we take a holistic approach focused on your overall comfort and nervous system support.
The right match matters. Use the guide below to find the therapist who fits your individual needs, then book a massage appointment directly with them.
For the full picture of what we offer, start at our Bellingham massage page.
How to Choose Your Therapist
Start with your goal. Are you managing chronic tension that has been building for years, recovering from an injury, or dealing with acute pain? Do repetitive movements at work or in training keep loading the same particular area? Are you looking for deep relaxation, or focused massage treatment?
Your answer points to a different therapist and a different type of massage. If you are unsure, call and describe what is going on, and we will point you toward the right fit. You can always try a different therapist on your next visit.
Find Your Fit
Recovering from an injury
Michela Stratton, LAT, LMT
Dual-licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Athletic Trainer. Her treatment philosophy is rooted in the belief that movement is medicine, with a focus on healthy aging, improving function, and helping clients recover from injury and maintain an active lifestyle at every stage of life.
Amanda Cook, Licensed Massage Therapist
A graduate of the WCC Massage Therapy Program, certified in intraoral massage, which can help with headaches, tension, and migraine. An active runner, hiker, and bicyclist in her free time, she knows how difficult it is when an injury prevents you from doing what you love.
Chronic or acute pain and stiffness
Thom Mooney, Licensed Massage Therapist
A graduate of Whatcom Community College's Massage Therapy program, proficient in Swedish, deep tissue, cupping, myofascial release, neuromuscular techniques, and trigger point therapy. He provides customized treatment for recovery, relaxation, pain relief, functional improvement, maintenance, and general wellness.
Kristina Zographos, Licensed Massage Therapist
Practicing massage since 2012. She works toward whole-body wellness and cohesion within the musculoskeletal system, which can look like improved range of motion, a reduction in chronic or acute pain or muscle stiffness, lower stress, or a quicker bounce-back after a grueling training session.
Headaches, tension, and migraine
Amanda Cook, Licensed Massage Therapist
A graduate of the WCC Massage Therapy Program, certified in intraoral massage, which can help with headaches, tension, and migraine. An active runner, hiker, and bicyclist in her free time, she knows how difficult it is when an injury prevents you from doing what you love.
Athletes and active individuals
Kerry Gustafson, LAT, ATC, LMT
Owner and founder. As an athletic trainer and massage therapist, Kerry uses her background in sport biomechanics, performance enhancement, movement quality, and muscle imbalances to specialize in all aspects of human performance, with over 20 years providing health care to patients in physical therapy, high school, Division I, and professional athletics.
Michela Stratton, LAT, LMT
Dual-licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Athletic Trainer. Her treatment philosophy is rooted in the belief that movement is medicine, with a focus on healthy aging, improving function, and helping clients recover from injury and maintain an active lifestyle at every stage of life.
Deep tissue and technique variety
Thom Mooney, Licensed Massage Therapist
A graduate of Whatcom Community College's Massage Therapy program, proficient in Swedish, deep tissue, cupping, myofascial release, neuromuscular techniques, and trigger point therapy. He provides customized treatment for recovery, relaxation, pain relief, functional improvement, maintenance, and general wellness.
Range of motion and whole-body wellness
Kristina Zographos, Licensed Massage Therapist
Practicing massage since 2012. She works toward whole-body wellness and cohesion within the musculoskeletal system, which can look like improved range of motion, a reduction in chronic or acute pain or muscle stiffness, lower stress, or a quicker bounce-back after a grueling training session.
Meet the Team
Kerry Gustafson, LAT, ATC, LMT
Owner and founder. As an athletic trainer and massage therapist, Kerry uses her background in sport biomechanics, performance enhancement, movement quality, and muscle imbalances to specialize in all aspects of human performance, with over 20 years providing health care to patients in physical therapy, high school, Division I, and professional athletics.
Michela Stratton, LAT, LMT
Dual-licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Athletic Trainer. Her treatment philosophy is rooted in the belief that movement is medicine, with a focus on healthy aging, improving function, and helping clients recover from injury and maintain an active lifestyle at every stage of life.
Thom Mooney, Licensed Massage Therapist
A graduate of Whatcom Community College's Massage Therapy program, proficient in Swedish, deep tissue, cupping, myofascial release, neuromuscular techniques, and trigger point therapy. He provides customized treatment for recovery, relaxation, pain relief, functional improvement, maintenance, and general wellness.
Amanda Cook, Licensed Massage Therapist
A graduate of the WCC Massage Therapy Program, certified in intraoral massage, which can help with headaches, tension, and migraine. An active runner, hiker, and bicyclist in her free time, she knows how difficult it is when an injury prevents you from doing what you love.
Kristina Zographos, Licensed Massage Therapist
Practicing massage since 2012. She works toward whole-body wellness and cohesion within the musculoskeletal system, which can look like improved range of motion, a reduction in chronic or acute pain or muscle stiffness, lower stress, or a quicker bounce-back after a grueling training session.
Massage Training and Credentials
Every therapist at Prime is licensed, and several completed their massage training through the Whatcom Community College Massage Therapy program. Kerry Gustafson and Michela Stratton hold dual credentials as massage therapists and athletic trainers, so they read movement and load alongside tissue. That range lets one massage practice cover everything from acute injury work to ongoing maintenance massage sessions.
Book With a Bellingham Massage Therapist
Find Your Match at Prime
Call (360) 922-3120 or schedule online.
Schedule Your Session
What Every Therapist Here Shares
Whichever therapist you book, the approach stays consistent. Every session is built around your unique needs, and your therapist explains what the massage work will address before it starts.
Sessions may include deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger point massage, Swedish massage, sports massage, relaxation massage, hot stone massage, prenatal and pregnancy massage, cupping, neuromuscular techniques, and structural integration sessions. Deep tissue work reaches the deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue to release muscle tension, while sessions aimed at injury recovery support the healing process and help you get back to spending time on the activities you love.
With clear communication, years of experience, and a skillful touch, our therapists keep every massage room experience focused on your comfort, movement, and overall health.
For techniques and session lengths in detail, see our Bellingham massage therapy page. For treatment-focused care, see Bellingham medical massage and Bellingham therapeutic massage.
Visit Us
Come to Prime and find out first-hand why people consistently have said Prime is the best massage they've had in Whatcom County. Clients come to us from Bellingham & Lynden, Lake Whatcom, Sudden Valley, and near Bellis Fair Mall, at our convenient location, 1704 N. State St. in downtown Bellingham.
See our Bellingham massage places page for hours and directions.
Booking and Payment
Massage therapy is self-pay, and we accept HSA cards. It is not billed directly to your health insurance, but Prime can provide a SuperBill for you to submit to your insurance company for out-of-network benefits, though this does not guarantee reimbursement. Contact your insurance provider and request a bill at the time of service if this is of interest to you. See our Prices for Services page for current massage session rates. Gift cards are available through the Quick Links in our footer.