Joan Sands

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I am a healer, performer, and much more.

My name is Joan

I'm an Advanced Esthetician and have also been an LMT for more than 22 years. In 2002 upon graduating from Ashmead College of Massage in Vancouver, WA. I went on to study Structural Integration with Jeremy Sutton – a Rolfer – who taught Sports And Clinical Therapies at Ashmead. Since then I have completed numerous continuing education classes, including Advanced Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy, Somato-emotional Release, Reiki, Traditional Thailand Massage, Ashiatsu, Sa...

My name is Joan

I'm an Advanced Esthetician and have also been an LMT for more than 22 years. In 2002 upon graduating from Ashmead College of Massage in Vancouver, WA. I went on to study Structural Integration with Jeremy Sutton – a Rolfer – who taught Sports And Clinical Therapies at Ashmead. Since then I have completed numerous continuing education classes, including Advanced Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy, Somato-emotional Release, Reiki, Traditional Thailand Massage, Ashiatsu, Sarga, Gua Sha, Fire Cupping, and for three years I was a student in Chinese and integrative medicine and acupuncture. I have worked on professional athletes, world travelers, automobile accident victims, migraine sufferers, and chronic pain sufferers, in fitness centers, medical offices, clinics, spas, festivals, and homes. 

My motivation for healing may be genetic as I am told my grandfather had a healing gift that involved laying hands on, but after working around doctors at Stanford University Hospital in my early 20s I knew I wanted to be in the healing field and found myself following my curiosity wherever it led me. Many of my clients report energetic changes as well as physical changes during and after their sessions. Some find recovery or management after long term suffering with chronic issues, like migraines, frozen shoulder, joint pain and more. I don’t purport myself to be a miracle worker, but rather a balance of intuitiveness combined with knowledge in my field.

I am also trained in the art of hypnosis and the various applications; clinical, weight loss, habit cessation and healthy habit formation, phobias, street hypnosis, and even a few stage performances.







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Where I Work
Available Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

*Transcendence Health and Wellness
6

2250 NW Flanders St.

Portland, OR 97210

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Available Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Transcendence Health and Wellness Milwaukie
39

2403 SE Monroe St

Milwaukie, OR 97222

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Licenses
Massage

OR # 7879

Esthetician

OR # COS-FT-10232156

NCBTMB

# 388659-00

NVMT

# 8301

Education
2002

Ashmead College

Sports Massage and Clinical Therapies Program

2003

Upledger Institute

Cranio Sacral Therapy Level 1, 2, SER 1, 2, TA

2023

Aesthetic Institute

Master Esthetician

2023

Aesthetic Institute

Advanced Esthetics

REVIEWS for my Bodywork, Hypnotherapy, or Skincare services

by Anonymous on Apr 09
Joan is amazing. Very patient and empathetic
by Ryan on Apr 07
I felt very comfortable and relaxed! Joan did a great job with explaining what she was working on when I asked questions. I have a number of issues causing discomfort and know it will take more than just one session, but I am confident that after feeling the improvements after just one session, that I am in good hands!
by Anonymous on Mar 10
Yes, I would tell my friends about her.
by Anonymous on Mar 10
Great experience and value. I left feeling better and will be signing up for additional treatments
by Jenny on Feb 25
Wonderfully skilled
by James on Feb 18
Massage was great.
by Saphya on Feb 05
Masterful!
by Richard Bhakti on Jan 31
Very thorough and focused massage. Definitely works an area until there is progress in relieving the stiffness.
by Dale on Nov 26
Does the words "Hurts so good" make sense?
by Shana on Nov 22
Joan is an angel, a god-send, an incredible human with skills unlike any other massage therapist I've known. Really.

SPECIALTIES: Bodywork and Massage techniques I perform

Bodywork & Massage

  • Integrated Massage
  • Bodywork
  • Myofascial Release
  • Craniosacral Therapy
  • Deep Tissue
  • Medical Massage
  • Barefoot Myofascial Release

Hypnotherapy

  • Hypnosis

Skincare

  • Exfoliation
  • LED
  • Microneedling
  • Facial
  • Chemical Peel
  • Dermaplaning - Exfoliation

Spa

  • Facial

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