Michelle Thornton, LMT #18568

  • OR License #: 18569

Therapeutic Massage / Sports Massage

MASSAGE: A Powerful Ally

There's no denying the power of massage/bodywork. Regardless of the adjectives we assign to it (therapeutic, pampering, rejuvenating) or the reasons we seek it out (stress relief, sports recovery, pain management, a luxurious treat), massage therapy can be a powerful ally in your healthcare regimen.

Massage is a systematic manipulation of the soft tissues of the body that focus on muscles relevant to daily activity. Many different movements and techniques are u...

MASSAGE: A Powerful Ally

There's no denying the power of massage/bodywork. Regardless of the adjectives we assign to it (therapeutic, pampering, rejuvenating) or the reasons we seek it out (stress relief, sports recovery, pain management, a luxurious treat), massage therapy can be a powerful ally in your healthcare regimen.

Massage is a systematic manipulation of the soft tissues of the body that focus on muscles relevant to daily activity. Many different movements and techniques are used in; Examples of these techniques include; effleurage (stroking), petrissage (kneading), compression, friction, tapotement (rhythmic striking), vibration, gliding, stretching, percussion and trigger points.

Regardless of the type of massage/bodywork (sports, relaxing) these movements and techniques are used to help the individual's body achieve recovery and maximum performance (correct the muscles firing order), Restore (reduce pain), Re-balance (decompress your spine, roll back the shoulders, improve posture), Calm the mind (thoughts drift away and become sorted and organized) allowing you to take on a task with less stress and enjoy activities of daily living, a new perspective.

 

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My Services

Therapeutic Massage

One or more techniques from the Swedish modality. Applying light to dee... more

Thai on the Table

Compressions, stretches and actively engaging in range of motion. Techni... more

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Sports Massage

Sports massage uses a variety of massage techniques designed to help you... more

Licenses
Massage

OR # 18569

Education
2011

Everest Institute

Masasge Therapy and Massage Sports Specialist Program

2011

Northest Thai Massage

Thai Massage on a Table

2014

Advanced Trainings

Advanced Myofascial Techniques, NECK, JAW & HEAD

2014

Advanced Tranings

Advance Myofascial Techniques, Migraines & Headaches

2016

Oregon School of Massage: Portland

Body Mechaniccs for Massage Therapist

2016

Cross Country Education

Functional Movement Techniques Series: FMT basic (Rock Tape kinesiology tape)

2016

Central Oregon Community College Training Center

Ethics for Massage Therapist

2016

Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals

Clinical Applications of Anatomy Trains Meridians

2016

Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals

Essential Oils Therapy for Body, Mind, and Spirit

Experience
Bodywork

Sports Massage

Trained at the University of Portland on the Pilots, Scholarship athletes in Cross Country, Volleyball and Basketball.