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 20 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 20 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

Elk Rock Wellness
1496

2403 SE Monroe St

Milwaukie, OR 97222

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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 Saturday

Transcendence Health and Wellness Milwaukie

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, Wellness, or Hypnotherapy services

by Anonymous on May 12
Joan was awesome. It's taken me a long time to find an LMT that fits my needs. I will be going back regularly.
by Anonymous on Apr 30
Joan listens to my needs and does amazing bodywork. So relaxing and rejuvenating.
by Catheryn on Apr 26
Joan was incredible. She asked a lot of questions about any concerns I had, and made me feel very comfortable. My massage was a perfect balance of relaxing and beneficial to my problem areas. I will definitely be back!
by Steve on Mar 29
Listened to all my issues and gave me a great massage. Thank you Joan. Let my brother know, who recommended Elk Rock Wellness Center what a wonderful experience my husband and I had.
by Heather on Mar 25
100% recommend Joan. If I lived locally I would become a regular with her.
by Anonymous on Mar 21
Highly recommend this practice for professional massage.
by Victoria on Mar 20
Joan was incredible! The experience was delightful and she was very skilled. Seemed to know exactly what I needed.
by Kegen on Mar 15
Joan was absolutely amazing and I’m feeling like a brand new person the day after my massage. Thank you Joan!!!
by Tony on Mar 12
Joan is awesome! She seams very skilled in her practice and takes great pride in her work.
by Anonymous on Mar 09
Such great deep pressure! Joan is the real deal…obviously knows massage and how to help the body! Both intuitive and knowledgeable!

SPECIALTIES: Bodywork and Massage techniques I perform

Bodywork & Massage

  • Biodynamic Massage
  • Therapeutic Touch
  • Craniosacral Therapy
  • Mobile Therapeutic Touch
  • Deep Tissue
  • Integrated Massage
  • Bodywork
  • Myofascial Release
  • Medical Massage

Wellness

  • Other

Hypnotherapy

  • Hypnosis

Skincare

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

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