Behind the Practice
About David - owner of manta massage
Hello! My name is David Smith. I was born in Ohio near Cleveland and moved to Utah in 2013 to attend Weber State University. I discovered that I had a passion for working with the body and deeply enjoyed the puzzle solving involved in assessment and programming. I became a personal trainer at Weber and loved every minute of it. I realized that I wanted to work with people in a more hands on fashion as that would allow me to assess and treat people in a more holistic way. I studied massage therapy at Myotherapy in Salt Lake City, obtained a professional massage license and began my first practice in Ogden in 2015.
I was craving some adventure, so I joined the Conservation Corps and worked in Moab and Hanksville doing mapping projects around the desert for 6 months. Next, I joined the Forest Service and began fighting forest fires from 2018-2023. I worked in Washington state and then got a job with the Boise Hotshot crew in Garden Valley. I had a great balance of adventure and relaxation, working all over the country during the summer fighting wildfires and then living in Hawaii in the winters doing massage therapy.
I began my full time practice in Boise late in 2023 and have been providing massage and mobility training since then. In my spare time, I enjoy singing and playing guitar in a band, sword fighting, bird watching and adventuring with my girlfriend Hannah and our dogs.
- Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP)
- Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP)
- Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology (DACBR)
- Chiropractic Pediatrics Certification
- Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) by the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE)
Our Philosophy
We believe the body has an incredible ability to heal itself when the spine and nervous system are properly aligned. That’s why our approach is centered on precision, gentle techniques, and individualized treatment plans. Our goal is not just quick relief, but long-term wellness.
Brand Philosphy
A Different Approach to Bodywork
Manta Massage is built on a simple idea: your body already knows how to adapt, heal, and regulate. It just needs the right environment.
Through intentional touch, movement, and awareness, each session supports your nervous system and helps shift how your body responds to tension, stress, and discomfort.
This isn’t about chasing symptoms or forcing change. It’s about working with your body so that over time, movement feels easier, awareness improves, and your system becomes more adaptable.
Your Experience
Approach to Massage Therapy
Every body is different, and every session should reflect that.
At Manta Mobile Massage, the approach is centered on listening first—understanding your lifestyle, tension patterns, and goals before tailoring each treatment. Techniques may include a combination of:
Personalized Assessment
Every session begins with listening—understanding your lifestyle, areas of tension, and wellness goals. This ensures each treatment is tailored specifically to your body’s needs.
Deep Tissue Relief
Focused techniques are used to release chronic tension, reduce muscle tightness, and improve mobility—ideal for those dealing with stress, posture issues, or physical strain.
Relaxation & Nervous System Reset
Gentle, flowing techniques help calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and promote a deep sense of relaxation, allowing both body and mind to unwind.
Targeted Therapeutic Care
Attention is given to specific problem areas, using precise techniques to address pain points and support recovery—never rushed, always intentional.
