JOB DETAILS

Massage Therapist

CompanyAppellation Healdsburg
LocationHealdsburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 17, 2026
About The Company
Most resorts are hotels with restaurants attached. We're the opposite. Appellation Healdsburg is a culinary-first resort in Sonoma County, founded by Michelin-starred chef Charlie Palmer and luxury hospitality veteran Christopher Hunsberger. Everything we do starts with three questions: Does this honor the people who live and work here? Does it celebrate this place? Does it connect guests to the food, wine, and craft that make wine country what it is? The word "appellation" means to give a name to a place, and Healdsburg has earned its designation as one of California's most celebrated culinary destinations. We're here to amplify that, not replicate it somewhere else.
About the Role

Description

The pay rate for this role is $35 per hour


About Appellation
Born from the elegant merger of the culinary and hospitality worlds, Appellation is much more than a typical hotel company. Inspired by its name, this new hotel brand brings together the best of local elements in a new way: a hotel collection powered by people, connected by food, and defined by place—all designed to celebrate its destinations’ culture, community, and craftsmanship. Developed by visionary co-founders Charlie Palmer, one of America’s best-known, award-winning chefs and pioneer in the American hotel-restaurant model, and Christopher Hunsberger, a 30-year veteran of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and its former president of North Americas. Join Appellation as its first hotels and resorts take root in 2025.

Nestled in the heart of wine country, Terroir Spa at the Appellation Hotel in Healdsburg offers guests a approachable luxurious wellness experience rooted in authentic wellness experience providing relaxation, restoration, reflective of the region’s natural beauty. Our spa is thoughtfully designed to reflect the culinary and wellness philosophy of Appellation—where nourishment of the body, mind, and spirit is at the center of everything we do.


At Terroir Spa, we are curating an approachable luxury environment—where world-class service meets warmth, authenticity, and genuine care.


We are looking for passionate, skilled, and professional Licensed Massage Therapists to join our founding spa team. This is a unique opportunity to help shape a high-touch, guest-focused spa program from the very beginning.


Responsibilities:

· Provide exceptional massage therapy services customized to each guest's needs, including Swedish, deep tissue, and signature treatments.

· Uphold the highest standards of cleanliness, professionalism, and luxury service in every treatment.

· Maintain treatment room readiness and spa ambiance in accordance with brand standards.

· Support daily spa operations, including opening/closing duties, laundry, and product restocking as needed.

· Collaborate with fellow team members to ensure seamless guest experiences and operational flow.


Requirements

The pay rate for this role is $35 per hour


Qualifications:

· Valid California Massage Therapy License (CAMTC) required.

· A minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience in a spa or hospitality environment is preferred.

· Passion for wellness, hospitality, and guest service excellence.

· Warm, professional demeanor and excellent communication skills.

· Good listening skills

· Teachable spirit, willingness to do what it takes to provide the guests with the best possible care. Open to learn new treatments.

· Availability of working weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.

· Ability to provide an exceptional massage with intention and authenticity

· Calm supportive demeanor

· Attend all mandatory meetings and training sessions as directed.

· Perform other general tasks, including supporting other hotel departments, as directed by the Manager, Assistant Manager, General Manager, or Director of Rooms.


Work Schedule:


This position is part-time, with shift times that vary based on business needs. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required as part of a hospitality environment.

Additional Skills Welcomed: We are especially interested in therapists who can contribute additional modalities or areas of expertise. Knowledge of biohacking tools, specialized bodywork techniques, or wellness innovations is a plus.


What We Offer:

· Competitive hourly compensation

· Flexible scheduling (part-time or full-time)

· Opportunity to be part of an inspired opening team at a luxury destination spa

· Ongoing training and development in advanced modalities and signature offerings

· Beautiful, brand-new treatment spaces and premium products

Join us as we bring a new level of inspired customer care.


Equal Opportunity Employer

Appellation Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, national original, ancestry, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status considered unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.


Job Types: Part-time


Key Skills
Swedish MassageDeep Tissue MassageGuest Service ExcellenceCommunication SkillsProfessionalismTime ManagementWellness InnovationBodywork Techniques
Categories
HospitalityHealthcareSports & Recreation
Benefits
Competitive hourly compensationFlexible schedulingOngoing training and development
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Provide customized massage therapy services including Swedish and deep tissue treatments to guests. Maintain treatment room readiness and support daily spa operations to ensure a luxury guest experience.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
32
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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