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about

Embark on a Journey of Wellness and Adventure with Nick Nicastro:

In the realm of holistic wellness and unparalleled cycling experiences, Nick Nicastro emerges as a beacon of expertise and compassion. Your expert Massage Therapist and Soigneur extraordinaire. A distinguished graduate of the Ashland Institute of Massage, Nick has honed his skills to become a trusted massage therapist, specializing in regenerative and relaxation massage.

Nick with his daughters Bianca and Chiara

Nick with his daughters Bianca and Chiara

Holistic Healing through Expertise:

Nick's approach to massage therapy goes beyond the conventional, weaving together a tapestry of techniques such as connective tissue therapy, neuromuscular facilitation, myofascial release, stretching, cupping, and energy balancing. His commitment to holistic wellness is evident in every session, aiming not only to alleviate pain and enhance mobility but also to facilitate deep relaxation, stress release, and rejuvenation.

A Symphony of Skills:

Beyond the realms of massage therapy, Nick is a versatile entrepreneur equipped with an array of talents. His calming presence, attentive listening, intuitive abilities, and precise structural assessments set him apart. As a licensed massage therapist, professional chef, and bicycle mechanic, he founded SAGmonkey® in 2005. A testament to his commitment to providing professional support and guidance for athletes of all levels.

Elevating Your Cycling Experience with SAGmonkey®:

SAGmonkey® embodies the essence of a Soigneur, offering a comprehensive suite of services for cyclists seeking a seamless and unforgettable adventure. Whether you're an elite athlete or an amateur enthusiast, Nick's expertise as a Soigneur ensures that every ride is a well supported journey, combining the joys of cycling with top notch care.

Connect with Nick Nicastro:

Nick invites you to experience the rejuvenating effects of massage therapy at his private practice in Ashland, Oregon. Additionally, for those yearning for an extraordinary cycling expedition with the added advantage of professional Soigneur services, SAGmonkey® awaits to transform your ride into an epic adventure.

For further information or to embark on your journey of wellness and cycling bliss, reach out to Nick Nicastro via email at nick@sagmonkey.com. Trust SAGmonkey® to be your dedicated massage therapist and cycling concierge, ensuring that every moment is a celebration of well being and adventure.


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“Nick's professional and personally attentive nature is prevalent in all aspects of his business. Whether supporting clients, athletes, working with staff or coaches he has proven time and time again to be reliable and competent. His friendliness and calming demeanor has made him an essential cog in our operation. I give him my highest recommendation.

Doug Thralls / Massage Therapist / 3X USA Olympic Sports Medical Team

“Nick Nicastro has been, first and foremost, a friend of mine for ten plus years. We met through our mutual love and camaraderie of athletics, but our friendship extended way beyond these typical boundaries. Nick is not just a multi-talented individual with many real-world skills. He is a kindhearted, thoughtful, and caring man who selflessly navigates through life to bend over backward for others. I cherish the memories of all the times Nick went out of his way to help me in some capacity without wanting anything in return. His is the most faithful friend in this sense. He knows good things happen to good people and he selflessly lives his every day by ‘what comes around goes around' and practices this loving attitude towards life.”

Meredith B. Kessler / Professional Triathlete

“Nick is extremely accommodating in his interactions with clients, always making them feel comfortable, welcomed and taken care of.  Nick owns a special quality that make those around him feel his warmth and care.  This was always a great asset to have when he worked with me.  Client care and observing their needs is a unique quality that he continues to hone. Nick has also displayed himself as a reliable and diligent colleague.  As mentioned above, he will follow through on any needs for the business and ensure it is done with a high standard as well as with the client in mind.  In most cases this meant Nick working extra focused on ensuring this follow through himself.  

As a former professional athlete, Olympian and current ultra endurance coach to some of the best athletes in the world as well as many growing into the sport, my familiarity in the field of massage is extensive.  I can surely see how Nick would be outstanding in this field and making a positive contribution to the industry.” 

Chris Hauth / Professional Coach / Advanced Ironman Training Program

“Nick Nicastro saved my race at Ironman Arizona in 2015. Faced with an unsolvable mechanical issue the day before the race, I knocked on the door of his truck in desperation. Nick was running his excellent race support company, SAGmonkey®, at the time, and he was there under contract for a group of racers who had paid him for his work. Here I was, grumpy and stressed, and asking him if there was any way he could help me out. “Here’s something to sit on,” he told me, unfolding a camping chair. “Why don’t you sit down for a bit?” No stranger to unhinged athletes, he got me off my feet, in the shade, brought me a bottle of water, and cheerfully went about getting my wheel rolling again. I tried to pay him. He refused. He gave me his card, and I told him I’d be in touch.

I hired Nick to support two high-end training camps in Tucson, Arizona, after my interaction with him at the race in 2015. And both times he wildly exceeded my expectations. Not only did he make my participants experiences comfortable, he also made them memorable, comforting them in difficult moments and making them laugh in lighter moments. By the end of the camp, he was great friends with all our campers. I have not met many people like Nick. He is calm, quick to defuse a dicey situation, expert at everything I’ve seen him do, compassionate, and completely dedicated to making the world happier, safer, and more equitable. He is an amazing massage therapist, helping people not only physically, but mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, too.

Chris Bagg / Professional Triathlete / Chris Bagg Coaching Group

Nick and I worked together when I contracted with his guidance and support company SAGmonkey®, where I was his supervisor from 2013-2015. I thoroughly enjoyed my time working with Nick, and came to know him as a truly valuable asset to any team. He is honest, dependable, and incredibly hard-working. Beyond that, he is an impressive problem solver who is always able to address complex issues with strategy and confidence. Nick is inspired by challenges, and never intimidated by them.

He's a man of many skills and seems to excel at them all with ease and grace. His can do attitude helped our division deliver exceptional bicycle tours to a diverse and professional group of international travelers year over year.  I know that Nick was a huge piece of our success. Along with his undeniable talents, Nick has always been an absolute joy to work with. He's alway the first to rise in morning and the last to retreat to his room, his ability to work hard day after day is truly inspiring. Nick loves to serve people and it's apparent he receives great joy in facilitating positive experiences for our guests.

Brad Sauber / Head of Rapha Travel 2012-2015 / Owner RAID Cycling

 

unlocking the benefits of massage therapy

In our daily lives, thoughts often flood our consciousness, and we tend to accept them unquestioningly. Society conditions us to identify with our thoughts, believing that they define us. Yet, this assumption is far from the truth. Thoughts, much like our heartbeat or breathing, arise spontaneously without conscious choice. This constant stream of thoughts can, over time, disconnect us from our own bodies. Our ultimate goal should be to cultivate mindfulness, becoming observers of our thoughts.

Massage therapy plays a pivotal role in fostering this self-awareness. It serves as a bridge back to our bodies, allowing us to reconnect with our breath and the physical sensations that accompany a massage. During a massage session, we are transported to the present moment, where we can rediscover our innate, expansive selves. This moment of reprieve on the massage table reminds us of our infinite potential.

While undergoing a massage, we experience the present directly through our bodies. Our individual concerns and daily agendas fade into the background, leaving us fully immersed in the now. We become attuned to our spirit, our true essence, and start to perceive with our hearts rather than our minds. Unlike the constant mental chatter that characterizes everyday life, massage defies verbal description; it defies categorization as a destination. Instead, it offers an experiential journey. A journey into a state of pure surrender and immersion.

We invite you to experience this transformation on the massage table for yourself. Reconnect with your inner self and rediscover the blissful sensation of being in the moment through massage therapy.

We look forward to welcoming you to our massage studio soon!