As a Portland native and Licensed Massage Therapist, I focus on creating relaxing, effective bodywork that helps you reset and feel at ease. My approach blends intuitive, flowing pressure with techniques like Swedish, deep tissue, cupping, Gua Sha, and Eastern-inspired bodywork, all tailored to your needs. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain or just need a moment to unwind, I’ll create a session that works for you.
I completed my 800-hour training at East West College of the Healing Arts in 2023 after years of navigating my own chronic pain. That experience gave me a deep appreciation for the impact of massage on both pain management and overall well-being.
When I’m not in the studio, I’m probably swimming in a river, grabbing coffee with friends, or hanging out with my cat. I’m excited to be working in the community I grew up in and look forward to meeting you.
As a Portland native and Licensed Massage Therapist, I focus on creating relaxing, effective body...
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Samantha, license #22341, graduated from East West College of the Healing Arts in 2016, and returned as a faculty member to teach foundational bodywork, eastern and energetic modalities, and ethics classes in 2019. In her practice, Samantha caters a massage to each specific client’s needs using a variety of techniques including myofascial release, Tui Na (Chinese acupressure massage), cupping and gua sha, relaxation, deep tissue, and Thai modalities.
As a former doula, Samantha was originally called to massage work with prenatal and postpartum clients, and while her work has expanded to include a wide variety of clients, she continues to love working with people in all phases of child-bearing. Samantha is a member of Associated Massage and Bodywork Professionals, creates a safe space for all clients including LGBTQIA+, and strongly believes in the mission of Health At Every Size (HAES).
In her free time Samantha enjoys embroidering and knitting; spending time with her husband, child, and rascally cat; and listening to paranormal podcasts.
Samantha, license #22341, graduated from East West College of the Healing Arts in 2016, and retur...
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Iva works in partnership with clients’ nervous systems to reduce physical symptoms and find techniques that bring relief all while supporting the client’s emotional experience. They integrate myofascial, deep tissue and neuromuscular skills with clinical specificity to intuitively cater treatment to the individual. Soft tissue mobilizations, cupping and gua sha are favorite tools to deepen treatments. They offer trauma-informed massage that welcomes all bodies and genders.
In their free time Iva enjoys reading, crosswords, karaoke, swimming in open water, and watching their dog and cat play.
Iva works in partnership with clients’ nervous systems to reduce physical symptoms and find techn...
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