About Us
Hi! My name is Rich West Blatt, Licensed Massage Therapist in the State of Oregon.
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I prefer to think of myself as a Bodyworker and Wellness Coach, because it gives a bit more insight to the work that I do. I specialize in solving the riddles of your body's day to day function, using myofascial release, deep tissue and sports massage, structural integration principles and muscle ener...
Portland Bodywork
1427 NW 23rd Avenue
Suite #1
Portland , OR 97210 map it
(503) 407-4827
License: #21264
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Richard B.
License: OR #21264
45 Verified Reviews
Bodywork Services
"Muscle Whisperer" 60 Minute Bodywork Session
"Muscle Whisperer" 90 Minute Bodywork Session
Motor Vehicle Collision Medical Manual Therapy
Special Offers
3 - Pack of 60 Minute Sessions
3 - Pack of 90 Minute Sessions
Bodywork Services
"On Site" (in home) Bodywork Session
Corporate Event Massage (5 hours on-site time)
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Shannon
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Nov 23
I've gone to numerous massage therapists over the years and Rich is one of the very best. He takes the time to read your body and respond accordingly. He possesses the rare combination of skill and intuition!
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Anonymous
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Oct 12
Rich, as usual, does an amazing job.
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Alex
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Oct 11
Rich is excellent! He has really helped a lot with leg tightness! Highly recommend.
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Anonymous
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Oct 09
Rich’s overall service and professional massage continues to be first class! Very attentive to changing needs from rehab support for sport injury to overall relaxation.
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Anonymous
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Oct 06
Rich is great at what he does and I highly recommend him!
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Kristin
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Sep 03
Rich is very educational and works with the body in a very therapeutic way. I was very satisfied and my body is grateful :)
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Kerry
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Sep 02
I am never disappointed by my massage with Richard. I always get the kind of treatment my body needs.
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Damon
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Aug 22
Awesome 👏
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Anonymous
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Aug 17
Rich did a great job! The pressure used was perfect. I will be back!
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Anonymous
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Aug 10
Rich is great at focusing on the problem area(s) and related ones, And really getting results!
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by Shannon on Nov 2020
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Service Received: "Muscle Whisperer" 90 Minute Bodywork Session with Richard B.
I've gone to numerous massage therapists over the years and Rich is one of the very best. He takes the time to read your body and respond accordingly. He possesses the rare combination of skill and intuition!
by Anonymous on Oct 2020
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Service Received: "Muscle Whisperer" 90 Minute Bodywork Session with Richard B.
Rich, as usual, does an amazing job.
by Alex on Oct 2020
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Service Received: "Muscle Whisperer" 90 Minute Bodywork Session with Richard B.
Rich is excellent! He has really helped a lot with leg tightness! Highly recommend.
by Anonymous on Oct 2020
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Service Received: "Muscle Whisperer" 60 Minute Bodywork Session with Richard B.
Rich’s overall service and professional massage continues to be first class! Very attentive to changing needs from rehab support for sport injury to overall relaxation.
by Anonymous on Oct 2020
Verified
Service Received: "Muscle Whisperer" 90 Minute Bodywork Session with Richard B.
Rich is great at what he does and I highly recommend him!
by Kristin on Sep 2020
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Service Received: "Muscle Whisperer" 90 Minute Bodywork Session with Richard B.
Rich is very educational and works with the body in a very therapeutic way. I was very satisfied and my body is grateful :)
by Kerry on Sep 2020
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Service Received: 3 - Pack of 60 Minute Sessions with Richard B.
I am never disappointed by my massage with Richard. I always get the kind of treatment my body needs.
by Damon on Aug 2020
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Service Received: "Muscle Whisperer" 60 Minute Bodywork Session with Richard B.
Awesome 👏
by Anonymous on Aug 2020
Verified
Service Received: "Muscle Whisperer" 60 Minute Bodywork Session with Richard B.
Rich did a great job! The pressure used was perfect. I will be back!
by Anonymous on Aug 2020
Verified
Service Received: "Muscle Whisperer" 60 Minute Bodywork Session with Richard B.
Rich is great at focusing on the problem area(s) and related ones, And really getting results!
by Anonymous on Aug 2020
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Service Received: "Muscle Whisperer" 60 Minute Bodywork Session with Richard B.
Pleasant experience. Very effective in the pain that I've been experiencing.
by Mary on Jul 2020
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Service Received: "Muscle Whisperer" 60 Minute Bodywork Session with Richard B.
Rich is able to get right to the heart of the problem EVERY TIME! I never cease to be amazed by his skill in finding the root of the physical problem in order to actually solve it, or at the very least, make progress toward a plan and solution to healing my aches and pains. Highly recommend!
by Anonymous on Mar 2020
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Service Received: "Muscle Whisperer" 60 Minute Bodywork Session with Richard B.
Really great massage, will definitely go back.
by Anonymous on Feb 2020
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Service Received: "Muscle Whisperer" 60 Minute Bodywork Session with Richard B.
Rich is so successful in relieving my aches and pains. Now that I am coming in a regular basis, it will only get better.
by Anonymous on Feb 2020
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Service Received: "Muscle Whisperer" 60 Minute Bodywork Session with Richard B.
Rich took the time to listen and clearly knows what he is doing and how to help. Great massage. Will be going back!
by Anonymous on Jan 2020
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Service Received: New Client/Fall Special! Discounted 60 Minute Session with Richard B.
I'm active in various sports and have seen a lot of massage therapists over the years for various physical issues. Rich is one of the very best that I've encountered. He has an intuitive touch and always seems to know exactly what's needed in a problem area. I highly recommend him to anyone!
by Megan on Jan 2020
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Service Received: "Muscle Whisperer" 60 Minute Bodywork Session with Richard B.
Rich is the only massage therapist I'll see for sports-related injuries or desk-related aches. He's intuitive, thoughtful, thorough, and completely professional. As an added bonus, if you're curious about body mechanics, he's your guy.
by Linda on Dec 2019
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Service Received: "Muscle Whisperer" 90 Minute Bodywork Session with Richard B.
Helped me with a very painful problem.
by Blake on Nov 2019
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Service Received: "Muscle Whisperer" 90 Minute Bodywork Session with Richard B.
Rich is straight up the best LMT I’ve ever worked with. Kind, caring and with unmatched intuition, he just knows where my body needs help. Highly recommended! Thanks Rich!
Business response:
Thanks for the kind words, Blake! It's always such a pleasure to work with you, and I'm so glad you got a chance to check out the new digs.
by Minh on Oct 2019
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Service Received: New Client/Fall Special! Discounted 90 Minute Session with Richard B.
I appreciate Rich's attentative nature. Checking in from temperature of the room to amount of pressure through-out the session. He truly is intuitive and knows how to iron out some of the tension in various areas to which I was not aware of.
by Sara on Oct 2019
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Service Received: New Client Special! Discounted 60 Minute Session with Richard B.
The best message treatment in Portland.
by Emilee on Oct 2019
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Service Received: "Muscle Whisperer" 60 Minute Bodywork Session with Richard B.
I am so thankful I found Rich! He listens and really makes an effort to understand what you do for a living, and what your problem areas are. I appreciate the tips he gives for how to help with self care and exercises I can do to help with some of the pain I’m having! Thank you Rich!
by Anonymous on Sep 2019
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Service Received: "Muscle Whisperer" 60 Minute Bodywork Session with Richard B.
Thanks Rich!
by Mary on Aug 2019
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Service Received: "Muscle Whisperer" 60 Minute Bodywork Session with Richard B.
Visit after visit, I am never disappointed with Rich’s amazing skills. He is always able to pinpoint problem areas and provide highly therapeutic solutions with excellent results.
by Rico on Jul 2019
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Service Received: New Client Special! Discounted 60 Minute Session with Richard B.
Richard was great and worked through some problem areas that I had been neglected. The massage made me feel better for a while.
by Anonymous on Jul 2019
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Service Received: "Muscle Whisperer" 60 Minute Bodywork Session with Richard B.
I've been going to Rich for over six months now. I originally went to him to help me train for a Half Marathon without injury after two years of physical therapy. Totally successful. He's very professional and attentive to what I might need in each session whether for muscle soreness, extra stretching or even relaxation; I won't go to anyone else now.
by Jody on Jun 2019
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Service Received: "Muscle Whisperer" 60 Minute Bodywork Session with Richard B.
This was my second appointment with Rich and he has been amazing to work with. He listens well to what I'm telling him about what is going on with my body and works to find the root cause. He has provided me some much needed relief in only two sessions. I will be continuing to work him.
by Stephanie on Jun 2019
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Service Received: "Muscle Whisperer" 60 Minute Bodywork Session with Richard B.
My back was in spasms from an injury and Rich got me to a place of comfort and recovery. He truly is a miracle worker and I highly recommend him. Thank you, Rich!
by Laura on Jun 2019
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Service Received: Motor Vehicle Collision Medical Manual Therapy with Richard B.
This guy is fantastic! I saw Rich for some bodywork after a car accident. This was my first massage with Rich, and only my second massage in the last ten years or so. I would describe Rich as attentive, kind, and professional - and his space is very welcoming and comfortable. Walking out after the massage my back and neck felt both relaxed and supported. I'm looking forward to my next appointment and I'm so happy to have him on my recovery team :)
by Anonymous on May 2019
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Service Received: "Muscle Whisperer" 60 Minute Bodywork Session with Richard B.
Knowledgable, positive and professional are attributes of Rich. He is currently helping my elbows gain extension after a long period of dealing with frozen/locked joints. I would recommend Rich to anyone who is in need of body repair.
by Anonymous on May 2019
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Service Received: 3 - Pack of 90 Minute Sessions with Richard B.
Rich is just amazing. Therapeutic or relaxing, I always leave feeling ten times better than when I walked in.
by Colleen on May 2019
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Service Received: 3 - Pack of 90 Minute Sessions with Richard B.
I had a fracture of the greater tuberosity on my right shoulder late January. With three months of physical therapy exercise, I felt l needed some deep tissue work to getting my shoulders movement back to normal.
Rich was recommend to me by my cousin. After reading his practice philosophy on his website, I decided to make the appointment . My first appointment with Rich was Amazing. He was very methodical in addressing my issues. After the first hour and half session, my movement on my right should showed great improvement. My orthopedic doctor was also impressed with my progress. I just had my second session with Rich and continue to see positive result’s. I highly recommend Rich.
by Anonymous on Mar 2019
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Service Received: Motor Vehicle Collision Medical Manual Therapy with Richard B.
I highly recommend Rich Blatt. He provides excellent care for all of your needs to achieve ease of movement.
by mary on Mar 2019
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Service Received: 3 - Pack of 60 Minute Sessions with Richard B.
Rich is A M A Z I N G! He’s so knowledgeable and has been the first person to actually make a significant difference in my pain. I had started to think I’d never find relief and now I’m hopeful again, thanks to Rich. He has a welcoming, sincere, and honest personality with a warm and comfortable space in which you feel safe and calm in.
by Anonymous on Mar 2019
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Service Received: "Muscle Whisperer" 60 Minute Bodywork Session with Richard B.
Richard is great at helping find the root cause of problems and fixing them!
by REBECCA on Mar 2019
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Service Received: "Muscle Whisperer" 60 Minute Bodywork Session with Richard B.
My body felt so much better after one session with Rich. I wasn't able to straighten my shoulders before my appt, and after I was able to straighten them and have a much better range of motion.
by Tara on Feb 2019
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Service Received: "Muscle Whisperer" 90 Minute Bodywork Session with Richard B.
RICH IS THE BEST
by Jill on Feb 2019
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Service Received: "Muscle Whisperer" 60 Minute Bodywork Session with Richard B.
My massage with Rich was exactly what I needed. He did a thorough intake process, discussing a recent injury and other more chronic issues I’m working with. He addressed each of these areas specifically and efffectively. I needed some deep and targeted work in areas but also some assessment and gentle work around a muscle tear. Rich is very skillful, intentional, present and he’s a sweet soul too! Highly recommend him.
by Anonymous on Jan 2019
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Service Received: "Muscle Whisperer" 90 Minute Bodywork Session with Richard B.
Russ is incredible at what he does. Best massage ever. Highly recommend his services!
by Susan on Nov 2018
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Service Received: New Client Special! Discounted 60 Minute Session with Richard B.
Thank you Richard!
by Anonymous on Aug 2018
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Service Received: New Client Special! Discounted 60 Minute Session with Richard B.
I really liked the range of motion stretches on my hips that you did toward the end. Also, my favorite move was the twisting motion with both of your hands on my sides. Thank you Richard.
On another topic, I appreciated your professional demeanor and inquiries.
by Anonymous on Jul 2018
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Service Received: "Muscle Whisperer" 60 Minute Bodywork Session with Richard B.
Rich truly knows what he’s doing and will get you on your way to healing (or just being wonderfully relaxed) after just one session.
by Beth on Jul 2018
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Service Received: Bodywork with Richard B.
The massage was incredible!!! Rich does a great job of being intuitive with the body and making me feel comfortable. I was very impressed by his massage work! Ill be back!
by Richard on Jun 2018
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Service Received: "Muscle Whisperer" 60 Minute Bodywork Session with Richard B.
I’m so happy that work being done has allowed me to confidently cancel a planned surgery. You really know what you’re doing. Thanks so much!
by Gloria on Mar 2018
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Service Received: Introductory 3 - Pack of 60 Minute Sessions with Richard B.
You fixed my knee so I can run this week w/o pain!
