We have many clients from the everyday housewife to the Professional Athlete. Among our sports massage clients are current boxing and kickboxing Champions, kayakers, baseball players, football players, tennis players, golfers and rodeo cowboys. We have worked on athletes in nearly every sport and we are also the Official Massage Team of the IKF, International Kickboxing Federation. Here are just a few of our clients...
Tim Twietmeyer
25 time WS 100 mile Silver buckle finisher.
5 time winner of the Western States!
Mike Hernandz
10 time WS 100 mile finisher and 25 time AR 50 finisher.
Dave Striplin
Dave Striplin enjoys adventure, and has been to Mt. Renier.
Graham Cooper
2006 winner of Western States Endurance Run.
B'Jorg Austrheim - Smith
3 time womens winner of Western States 1981, 1982, 1983.
Brian Tucker
Flordia iron man finisher.
Joe Stem
An avid climber.
Don
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Scott Sandow
"He has Hollywood good looks, yet is so down to earth."
Producer of the famous "Armstrong and Getty Show"
Jane Kibii
A Proffesional Kenyan Runner
Maraja Magnuson
Bike Racer. Her fiancé's name is Brad Cole
Brad Cole
Professional bicycle racer.
Brad Poore
Former Olympic runner for Great Britain
Barb Ashe
I've been going to Veloyce for several years now since Dawn Bean highly recommended him when I had some knee issues. I was 'waiting' it out (which wasn't producing any results) and she finally convinced me to go. She neglected to tell me how much it would hurt but I soon became a believer in his magic. As I graduated to the longer distances I found it necessary to go routinely, (instead of only when something was wrong), in order to continue running and training without longs breaks due to injury. I ran my first 100 mile race at age 59 in 2008 (Headlands 100 - 27:47:48) In 2009, I ran Western States 100 and finished in 28:30:57. In 2010, at age 61, I ran the Vermont 100 in 23:12:45. I was 9th woman and set a new age group course record. I could not have accomplished any of this without the weekly 30 minute 'torture' sessions with Veloyce. We are so fortunate to have him in our area and I know I REALLY depend on him. Thank You Veloyce!!!!!
Captains Keefer and Heisey
Afghan veterans. Thank you for your service!
Also Western States Finishers!
Gary Barron
Owns Rocklin Cross Fit - training technique
Sami Kader
Voted best personal trainer in Sacramento 2010 – 24 hour Fitness in Roseville.
The Silver Bear
High Speed Motorcycle rider
Theo Wirth
Finishing the 100 mile long Western States Endurance run is a massive accomplishment in itself. However Theo Wirth impressed us all accomplishing the task at age 41 "AND" finishing in the top 100. The 2005 Western States Endurance Run is part of the Auburn Endurance Events.
"Every endurance athlete will greatly benefit from the outstanding massage therapy by the "Monsters". I was visiting Veloyce about once/week while training for the Western States 100 Mile Endurance run, and his quite unique massage therapy was one of the major reasons that I stayed injury free during training AND that I was able to finish the race in less than 24 hours." Theo.
Dawn Infurna-Bean
At 37 years old, Dawn Infurna-Bean finished the 2005 100 mile long Western States Endurance run in 23:49:12, finished in the top 100 overall and finished 12th among the Women. The 2005 Western States Endurance Run is part of the Auburn Endurance Events.
"I can't recommend "the monsters" enough; they kept me injury free during my six long months of training for Western States. I tell everyone I know who needs massage to see them before seeing anyone else. They won't need to see anyone else afterwards. Veloyce and Marsha will work their magic, and viola you're a new person. Seriously, they know what they are doing. They give the type of massage I have been waiting for my entire life: no pansy-stress reliever, but a real massage for real athletes."
Dr. Marty Hoffman
MD, FACSM, CIME Chief of PM&R, VA Northern California Health Care System Professor of Clinical PM&R, University of California - Davis
Friday, October 21, 2005: Dr Ultra - Ultrarunner Marty Hoffman. Dr. Marty Hoffman is currently a top contender in the 2005 Fuel Belt Ultrarunner.net Series, and has been a regular ultra runner for many years. If Marty is in an ultra, you can expect he will be placing in the top 10, such as his recent finishes in the Tahoe Rim Trail 50 mile/RRCA National Championships (8th), Run On The Sly 50k (1st), or his 1998 2nd overall/1st male at the Kettle Moraine 100-miler. He's a great guy to pace with too – as a teaching physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation, he knows all about how the body reacts to the stresses of endurance sports. He's a natural teacher, so he's happy to share tips and communicate in a way that even a half-bonked ultra runner can understand.
"I had a Monsters experience last week - wow, that's got to be every bit as painful as childbirth. If I could push myself to hurt that bad during a race, I would sure run a lot faster. Yet, it seems like this chronic hamstring problem that has hurt with every stride for over a year is better with just one session - pretty amazing! I certainly appreciate hearing about this guy from you.
Jean Pommier
A passionate runner, international IT executive focusing on Professional Services, French and living in California since 1998, married and father of three boys. THANK YOU again.
It was painful but so worth it! I even went for a run down to the river (and up), to recon the last hill of American River 50-mile, yesterday afternoon after the finish. Looking forward to seeing you again, Jean
From last year, I remembered the benefit of getting a massage right at the finish from the amazing Monsters of Massage (Newcastle, CA). At Boston we get students and the massages tend to be quite light. Here you get the pros, the "Monsters", and they press your muscles down to the bones! I barely feel any soreness as I'm writing these lines on Sunday, kudos VeLoyce! Runners kept coming in the tent to get a ball of soup or a Pepsi. Or a massage.
Here is a link to Jean Pommier's Blog! http://fartherfaster.blogspot.com
Karyn G Hoffman
At 42 years old, Karyn G Hoffman of Folsom, CA finished the 2005 100 mile long Western States Endurance run in 26:26:52, finished in the top 100 overall and finished 28th among the Women. The 2005 Western States Endurance Run is part of the Auburn Endurance Events.
This is a testimonial to the outstanding massage work that Veloyce and Marsha Shackleton do at their business Monsters of Massage. I am a current client and have been since February 2005 when I learned about Monsters and the type of deep tissue massage work they can do for athletes. As a long distance runner (ultra marathoner) I had a very regimented training plan for my first Western States 100. I had several races planned from February to June (2005). The goal was to take my body somewhere it had never been before. I needed to stay injury free and not only be at the starting line for the Western States 100, but to finish it successfully. When I came to Monsters I had some chronic pain occurring in my neck and hip flexors. After the first visit I had some significant relief from the neck pain. I continued to come several times a month as my mileage continued to increase. In fact 2-3 days before every race I ran I came in for a pre race massage and a post race massage following the events. Well, the results speak for themselves as I continued to come to the "Monsters" I had significant improvement in my time performance in every race I did and actually placing in the top of my age group in many race. Both Veloyce and Marsha demonstrated their vast knowledge of the body and were very tuned in to my body's needs. I have had massages for years and have never found anyone as good as them!
On October 3, 2005 Karyn finished 7th among women in the Half Marathon of the Oakland Runners Dominate Inaugural Sacramento Cowtown Marathon.
Frank Lieberman
Age 66. Frank was referred to the Monster in 2002 by one of his Ride & Tie & Running partners, Jerome Beauchamp. "I found Veloyce extremely helpful in working through my various bodily injuries. Veloyce has been a key component these last 3-4 years, allowing me to continue to compete."
Frank began his endurance experiences in 1997. Since he began, he has competed in endurance rides and ultra run events. He completed the 100 mile Tevis Ride in 2000 (Finishing 41st out of the 126 who did finish the race of the 259 Riders that Started); the100 mile, Western States Run in 2002 (division winner in age 60-69, finishing 212 of the 372 that entered), and has completed 9 consecutive Ride & Tie Championships. In Ride & Tie, Frank came in 1st in Individual Points and 2nd in Man-Man team points for the year 2004. Frank and his partner came in 1st in Man-Man team points for the year 2005 in Ride & Tie. Frank is putting on a Ride & Tie event in Cool on September 9th, 2006.
What is Ride & Tie? Click Here.
Kathy Martin
At the age of 56 I decided to make a "comeback" to ultrarunning after a 22 year absence. I last ran the Western States 100 in 1985 and had no intention of ever running it again. Until June of 2006, when I volunteered at the river crossing. The next weekend I was back on the trails, with the lofty goal of qualifying for, running and finishing the Western States 100 again. I managed a qualifying run (50 miles) in November of 2006 and was drawn in the lottery for the 2007 Western States. The training was harder than I remembered and fortunately, after the Way Too Cool 50K Race in March of 2007, I "discovered" Ve Loyce and his magic.
Ve Loyce has the ability to find little problems before they become major issues. My weekly visits to "The Monster" are an integral part of my training and I truly believe that without them I would never have been able to remain injury free during my training, and most likely would not have been able to finish Western States. My 2007 finish time (29:38) was not as fast as two decades earlier, but there was not a happier person on the Placer High School track that day. I'm training hard again (at age 57!) for Western States 2008 (35th Annual Run: June 28 - 29, 2008 ) and I can't imagine doing it without The Monster. The Monster has made it seem that my ultrarunning career can go on as long as I want it to! Thank you Veloyce!
Steve Fossum
Multi Time Karate & Kickboxing Champion
Click Here for Steve Fossum's Website!
Eric Regan
Professional Boxer
Professional Kickboxer, retired with an overall (Pro & Am) record of 24-0 with 22 KO/TKOs
Amateur Kickboxer
Click Here for his statistics!
Otis Griffin
Professional Boxer
9-1, 8 KO'S as an Amateur Boxer
Click Here for his statistics!
Conrad Woodall
Click Here to view his website!
Dave Marinoble
Martial Arts School Owner
Professional Kickboxer with an overall (Pro & Am) record of 24-5/10
Amateur Kickboxer
IMAC World Middleweight Continuous Point Fighting Champion
Mixed Martial Arts 2-1
Click Here to view his website!
Greg Kirkpatrick
Owner of Ringside Gym - Boxing & Kickboxing Pro Boxer
IKF United States Amateur Heavyweight Kickboxing Champion
Click Here to view his website!
James Irvin
Owner of Ultimate Training Center - Roseville, California
Pro MMA Fighter
Blessed with athleticism and dynamic striking, James "Sandman" Irvin originally got his nickname for the crushing tackles he delivered while playing football, first at Del Oro High School, and later at Asuza Pacific University. Like many high-level athletes, James found MMA a natural fit for his competitive drive, and has fought several times in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Prior to that, he held the heavyweight belts in Gladiator Challenge and World Extreme Cagefighting, and won his weight class in the Tito Ortiz Grappling Invitational.
As a modern-day mixed martial artist, James understand the benefits of tapping into the core disciplines at the source, and has spent extensive time in Thailand studying Muay Thai, where the style originated and continues today. James is always happy to talk about MMA training with current and future students. If you have a question for James,
e-mail him at