Heart-Centered + Science-Backed Massage Therapy Science confirms what we already know from our own lived experience: humans need physical touch to thrive . And in an increasingly disconnected and distressed world, massage is powerful treatment for the body and mind. - Physically, it has been shown to relieve pain symptoms associated with conditions such as osteoarthritis, cancer, fibromyalgia, migraines, and chronic pain syndrome. - Psychologically, it can create feelings of safety in one’s body and environment, ease anxiety and depression, and cultivate fertile ground for joy, connection, and growth. As a licensed massage therapist, I’ve seen just how powerful these changes can be. People come for a massage, for various reasons. Wanting to relax. Seeking relief from pain or trauma. Looking to reconnect with themselves. To become more grounded or more present. Whatever the case, they arrive in one state and leave revitalized. Meet your practitioner I’m Em, a licensed massage therapist serving people from all walks of life in Portland, Oregon. Massage was always more than a profession to me — it was a personal calling. After 15 years of being the go-to person for massages among friends and family, I decided to make it official. I graduated from the Oregon School of Massage in 2022 with formal training in a variety of modalities. I incorporate techniques form various disciplines including Ashiatsu (barefoot massage), Swedish, Thai, Deep Tissue, and Trigger Point along with my own techniques I have developed over the years. I make no unsubstantiated claims about any of these modalities; what I can say is that my clients experience a deeply positive shift in their state-of-being. The goal? A transformative therapeutic experience that quiets the mind, deeply relaxes the body, and opens the heart. An inclusive + respectful approach to care Anyone with a body can benefit from massage therapy, and all are welcome at my practice. What you’ll find here is a respectful, inclusive environment that honors your body, your identity, and your boundaries. Ready for a deeply healing massage? Together we’ll create a space for you to relax and return you to a state of well-being. Let’s connect!
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