About Us
Absolute means "unrestricted". It defines freedom, control, and choice. When these are taken away, what remains is submission. Now, let's relate these to the living body. Can you imagine what it would be like to lose your freedom of movement, to be limited by pain and restricted to the very least of activities? Many of us won't have to imagine, we live physical restrictions day in and day out. Many depend on medications for temporary relief and control of their pains so they can experience some of life's enjoyment. Others simply surrender to their limited choice of activities.
Now, let's look at the more positive side of what our body can do. The living body has the innate capability to heal itself. When given every absolute chance to regain strength and rebuild itself, the b...
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Now, let's look at the more positive side of what our body can do. The living body has the innate capability to heal itself. When given every absolute chance to regain strength and rebuild itself, the b...
Absolute Balance Bodywork LLC (Healing Arts Collective)
Absolute Balance Bodywork LLC
4020 SE International Way, C102
Milwaukie , OR 97222 map it
License: #B20-000269
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Maria V.
License: OR #17597
135 Verified Reviews
Bodywork Services
Integrated Massage & Bodywork Session
Pre- and Peri-Natal Massage Session
Special Offers
Series of (3) 60-Minute Pre- and Perinatal Massage Sessions
Series of (3) 60-Minute Massage and Bodywork Sessions
Series of (3) 90-Minute Massage and Bodywork Sessions
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JIll
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Sep 09
Maria is the best! She always knows just where I need a little extra work, but at the same time is so relaxing. You can just feel the healing taking place. I feel blissful and realigned for several days after my visits. I wish I could go every week!
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Anonymous
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Jul 31
Recommended by my physical therapist, absolutely love the massages. My chronic neck pain has subsided. I highly recommend Maria
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Anonymous
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Jul 14
Maria is awesome!
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Louise
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Jun 17
Love Maria. She is the best masseuse I’ve ever been to.
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Anonymous
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Jun 07
Maria is a very professional massage therapist and I always leave feeling much better.
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Eileen
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May 19
Excellent balance of strong manipulation with soothing relief. I can feel my improved posture the next day!
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Elena
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May 07
The best experience I've ever had! Thank you so much!
Elena
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Anonymous
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Apr 19
Maria is thorough, knowledgeable, and very skilled. Everything I look for in a massage therapist.
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Alicia
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Apr 15
Maria is amazing. She was able to find areas of tension I didn't even know I had! Highly recommend.
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Johanna
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Mar 22
Maria asked a lot of questions about the pain or issues you are experiencing. I felt this made the massage much more effective. I enjoyed it very much.
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Maria is the best! She always knows just where I need a little extra work, but at the same time is so relaxing. You can just feel the healing taking place. I feel blissful and realigned for several days after my visits. I wish I could go every week!
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Recommended by my physical therapist, absolutely love the massages. My chronic neck pain has subsided. I highly recommend Maria
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Maria is awesome!
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Love Maria. She is the best masseuse I’ve ever been to.
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Maria is a very professional massage therapist and I always leave feeling much better.
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Excellent balance of strong manipulation with soothing relief. I can feel my improved posture the next day!
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The best experience I've ever had! Thank you so much!
Elena
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Maria is thorough, knowledgeable, and very skilled. Everything I look for in a massage therapist.
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Maria is amazing. She was able to find areas of tension I didn't even know I had! Highly recommend.
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Maria asked a lot of questions about the pain or issues you are experiencing. I felt this made the massage much more effective. I enjoyed it very much.
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Maria really understands body mechanics! I had an excellent massage.
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Attentive, conscientious, and talented. Maria strives to obtain a clear understanding of her clients needs and adjusts to suit each individual.
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Wonderful experience. Maria is so knowledgeable about the body too.
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High recommend.
Suggestion: why not provide a link here to book another session???
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Maria is a wonderful massage therapist. Been going to her for years! Highly highly recommended.
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Always look forward to going to see Maria! Addresses my concerns and finds other trouble spots as well
Business response:
Thank you, Melissa! I'm glad we're able to address your trouble spots.
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Maria has the gift of finding those trouble spots you didn’t even know you had were tight.
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Thanks, Julie!
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I feel amazing after my massage with Maria. I haven’t had a massage in years and it was just what I needed to loosen me up. She is kind and knowledgeable and I felt completely comfortable with her.
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Thank you for the kind words, Christy!
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Always!
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Thank you so much, Laura!
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I most definitely would, and have.
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Thank you so much!
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She is really good. She asks good questions and her technique is effective.
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Thank you, Janis!
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I love every visit with Maria. I feel great when I leave! Wish I could do it more often!
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I love Absolute Balance Bodywork. I am so grateful that I found them several years ago after I moved to Milwaukie. Maria has kept me feeling good through 2 pregnancies and beyond. She knows exactly how to loosen and relax tight muscles and fascia, while also providing a relaxing experience. And I love that she gives a full body massage, addressing muscles of the arms, hands, legs, feet, and chest that many practitioners miss.
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I really appreciate your kind words, Victoria! Thank you so much!
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Awesome
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Maria is awesome, very thoughtful, always professional. I always look forward to my next massage appointment!
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Best place in town
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Everything was great
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Professional, convenient, comfortable, relaxing. A good value.
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for sure
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Very professional, Maria is an amazing massage therapist.
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Maria is great to work with. She listens to your needs and does and amazing job.
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With Maria it is always a great experience. I’ve already convinced a few friends to try her and they are hooked. Highly recommend.
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Great location, easy booking, and a wonderful experience. Maria is exceptional and restoring movement and helping sore muscles.
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Maria has the hand strength to get deep into muscle and an intuitive mind that knows which muscle groups need work. She obviously loves her work and is an excellent masseuse.
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The space is welcoming and comfortable.
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It was fantastic.
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Maria is fabulous! Her massage technique is a balance of relaxation and deep tissue muscle therapy. She has a way of finding and massing to release tight areas, you didn’t even know you had. She is very professional, and respectful of your privacy. The setting is very relaxing, with soft music, a warmed table, and she moves about the room so quietly you hardly know she is there, except for the expert massage she is providing.
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Very nice facility, central downtown Milwaukie location, although a little challenging with the light rail location so close by. Office is always clean and comfortable!
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Maria is an absolute amazing massage therapist. She is attentive and professional. And very knowledgeable regarding body mechanics.
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Lovely room, extremely professional.
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You feel completely safe and comfortable in her space, especially during Covid. I would recommend Maria and Absolute to anyone!
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I love the new location and the atmosphere.
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The room was clean and peaceful.
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Great space!
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Maria is wonderful!
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The website is easy to navigate the setting is very nice and easy to get to.
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Entrance is slightly tricky to find, but door signs are clear once you find the entrance. Very professional look and feel.
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Extremely helpful. There were areas I knew were tight but I didn’t tell her. She found them pretty quick.
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I would definitely recommend Maria for a massage she been doing it for a long time be going there for years I go once a month
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The massage was excellent. Very thorough and I felt the tension just flow from my body. Maria is amazing!
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Very nice space. Location is fun but parking is a little dicey, right across from the Milwaukie food carts. Love coming in the door, it feels relaxing immediately!
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Maria cares. Totally professional. Knows her stuff
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The new location is very quiet and cozy.
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Easy to book and it was a great massage
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New location. Very peaceful. Great ambiance.
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Great!
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Sweet new space.
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Maria is great. Always goes the extra mile for you. It isn't just a massage. It's a whole body wellness experience.
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I always feel so welcomed here
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The space is soothing and calm, and Maria always is on time.
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Love absolute balance. Easy location, plenty of parking, easy scheduling, peaceful and clean ambiance, great price
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I thought all of it was first rate !!
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Relaxing and rejuvenating
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Maria is very knowledgeable and finds the spots that need some extra attention.
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Maria creates a great environment and is always very professional.
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Convenient location. Parking available. Lovely interior.
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It was one of the best massage experiences I’ve had from Maria.
The best!
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Maria is amazing. The location is perfect for me, and parking is easy (right in front of the door). The facility is clean, welcoming and serene. I can feel myself relaxing just by walking through the door!
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Maria is always on time, good listener to her patients needs and amazing at her job.
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Always the best!
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Nice setting
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The massage I received from Maria was excellent. Her massage table was super comfy and she used the session time wisely so I felt like my problem areas really got addressed--I so appreciate that! Feeling great after my massage & planning on another one soon. Thanks Maria!
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It is always a nice, quiet and calm place.
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I was referred by my physical therapist. John addressed the issue with my shoulder and really got it loosened up. After weeks of being tight and painful it was great to get a full night sleep!
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Maria works hard to understand and meet your needs and provide a beneficial, calming experience.
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Great location! Easy to get to, lots of parking, quiet space, and a very relaxing ambiance.
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The clinic is clean and comfortable. Very accessible by bus or MAX.
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Great space, very clean and comfortable.
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The business is easy to find and the atmosphere inside is very quiet and comfortable.
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an return
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The office is very warm and welcoming. It really puts you in a relaxed mood.
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The location was close to home and easy to find.
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Healing ambiance just walking in the door.
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The environment is calm and soothing. The bed is so warm and comfy!
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Highly recommend!
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Always parking available and the building is nondescript. No extra fancy fluff. It is not needed.
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Very relaxing and quiet.
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Maria, is the best so schedule your appointment now!
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This was my first massage. It was wonderful. I loved the email I got????
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Maria always does an amazing job and I leave feeling completely relaxed.
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Lovely place to get a massage
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Always on time and ready for her clients. Office is clean and inviting.
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Great experience!
Business response:
Thank you, Trent! It was a pleasure meeting you, and I hope to see you again soon.
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I always leave my sessions with Maria relaxed and feeling so much better than when I arrived.
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Very peaceful when you walk in.
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Love it here.
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1st time in with Maria. Her hands are of course magic! I look forward to having her 'work out' those spots that she found and alerted me of!!
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Maria is very good at working out the tight muscles and still being careful in areas where I have a pain sensitivity. I always feel relaxed and well taken care of when I leave. She knows when to talk and when to be quiet ~ the perfect balance!
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Great experience!
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Get connected with Maria!
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Really a great place.
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A great place of healing!
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I appreciate the cleanliness and comfort of the office.
Maria always asks how I am doing and if there is anything she should particularly concentrate on. She also gives me an assessment of how I felt to her when she if finished.
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Ambiance meets expectation!
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I loved that Maria took the time to try to figure out what was causing my issues and making a plan to work on for my next visit. I didn't just want a feel good massage, but I wanted to tackle some of my problem areas. I'm so glad I went to her!
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Been visiting Absolute Balance Bodywork for years. Highly recommended and very reliable.
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ABB is conveniently located, has a quiet and restful atmosphere, and a comfortable massage table. If you need some serious bodywork, I recommend ABB.
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As a massage therapist myself, I can highly recommend Maria. I have been dealing with neck and shoulder pain for months. Other treatments and self care techniques have not resolved it. After two sessions with Maria, I have hope. She's not afraid to really get in deep to explore the muscles and stay with it til they release. My only regret is that I did not discover Maria sooner.
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Nothing disliked
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Since they were recommended to me, I've always been pleased with the professional, courteous, personalized service I've received.
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The room and the massage table were very comfortable. I was able to relax entirely.
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I always enjoy my visits, thank you
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Best massage ever. Maria is amazing, she works miracles.
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The ambience is amazing: the music the scents the décor all call for relaxation.
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Wonderful experience
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Very thorough, very professional
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Everything good
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Great place!
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Fantastic as usual. Maria is like no other for massage and bodywork.
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Loved everything!
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easy to be comfy
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John was great. I will definitely be back to see him again.
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good responsive system for communication
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What did you like or dislike?
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Maria is amazing!
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The total experience was wonderful! Best massage!
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Maria is thorough in her approach and does a great job concentrating on problem areas while addressing other muscle groups that may be contributing to the overall pain. Her intake and post treatment assessment let me know she pays attention to my requests and the state of my body.
The olive oil blend made me break out a bit, so I may ask if a lotion is available or bring my own. I don't believe, there's anything wrong with the oil itself-- rather just my skin type
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Very comfortable, clean and welcoming.
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Their new facility is very nice
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Maria is fabulous. I'm already looking forward to my next appointment!
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Great space, with parking right in front of the clinic. Very comfortable and conducive to the work that needs to be done.
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Love the new location.
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My back feels so much better, thank you so much!
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As always, it was the best massage ever! Maria is so professional, kind, dedicated to your health, and an expert at what she does. This is not just a relaxing massage it is a therapeutic, deeply relaxing massage and Maria focuses on your specific needs and conditions. Her knowledge of how the body works and is connected is amazing. She finds sore spots I didn't know I had! I recently had a massage on vacation in Mexico and all it did was leave me longing for a massage from Maria. It didn't come close to comparing to what she does! She is the only one I will go to!
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I came 30 minutes early and Maria was happy to accommodate me. Great office!
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So impressed withvthe new massage clinic. John and Maria did a great job making it comfortable, and you feel very relaxed and safe!
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John and Maria's new clinic space is lovely, very welcoming and soothing. The massage table Maria designed is especially comfortable for women.
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I have been seen by Maria for years .. She is amazing .. I drive from Salem to continue to have her take care of me. She is caring, sensitive and knows exactly what I need . I am very active and place a lot of physical demands on my body she is amazing at keeping me strong and healthy!
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I've been having sports and relaxation massages with Maria and John for years (since their SE Portland studio) and I'm thrilled they found a location to accommodate more clients. They're my go-to for massage!
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Space is tranquil and simple. Great location.
Absolute Balance Bodywork LLC (Healing Arts Collective)
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License: #B20-000269