Embark on a Journey of Wellness and Adventure with Nick Nicastro

Every body has a story. Every athlete, every wellness seeker, every curious soul carries the memory of movement, tension and potential. I’m Nick Nicastro, and I help you write the next chapter.

As a licensed massage therapist and professional soigneur, I’ve spent years working alongside elite cyclists, professional athletes and everyday warriors, guiding bodies back to balance, unlocking performance, and creating space for deep relaxation. My training at the Ashland Institute of Massage laid the foundation, but it’s years of hands-on experience, intuition and a love for movement that shapes every session.

Whether you’re chasing peak performance, recovering from the grind, or simply seeking a moment to reconnect with your body, my approach combines precision, compassion, and personalized care. Together, we’ll embark on a journey where your muscles, mind, and energy are restored, your limits are expanded and your potential is fully realized.

Adventure isn’t just on the road or trail - it begins within your own body. Let’s start the journey.

Holistic Healing Through Expertise

My approach to massage therapy goes beyond the conventional. I weave together techniques like connective tissue therapy, neuromuscular facilitation, myofascial release, stretching, cupping, and energy balancing to create a truly personalized session. My goal is not only to relieve pain and improve mobility but also to cultivate deep relaxation, release stress, and leave you feeling fully rejuvenated.

A Symphony of Skills

Beyond massage therapy, I bring a unique blend of experience and talents to every session. My calming presence, attentive listening, intuitive insight, and precise structural assessments allow me to address your needs at a deeper level. As a licensed massage therapist, professional chef, and bicycle mechanic, I founded SAGmonkey® in 2005 to provide professional support and guidance for athletes and wellness seekers alike.

Elevating Your Cycling Experience

SAGmonkey® embodies the spirit of a Soigneur, delivering a complete suite of services for cyclists who want more than just a ride. Whether you’re an elite athlete or an enthusiastic amateur, my expertise ensures your journey is seamless and fully supported combining the thrill of cycling with top-notch care and recovery.

Connect and Experience

I invite you to experience the transformative effects of massage therapy in my private practice in Ashland, Oregon. For those seeking an extraordinary cycling adventure, SAGmonkey® offers professional Soigneur services that elevate every ride into an unforgettable experience.

For more information or to begin your journey of wellness and cycling mastery, reach out to me at nick@sagmonkey.com. With SAGmonkey®, every session and every ride becomes a celebration of health, performance, 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 • Soigneur • 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 • Founder 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 • Founder Campfire Endurance 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 • Founder RAID Cycling