Pearl District

Gabe has been helping people improve mobility, function, and performance for over ten years. A graduate of East West College of the Healing Arts, Gabe began working with individual clients as a personal trainer at Portland State University, where he was a master trainer. His massage style incorporates elements of Thai, structural bodywork, corrective exercise, fascial
release, craniosacral therapy, trigger point, and muscle energy techniques. His approach is collaborative, holistic, and clinical with compassion.

Gabe understands well that life, when not a bowl of cherries, is a bouillabaisse of stressors, an ever-updating blend of impacts large and small. Sometimes we need compassionate touch; other times, an elbow in the trapezius is just the thing. We can only know through open communication, with one eye on the forest and the other on the trees.

Lacey got her start in the field of health as a personal trainer and group exercise teacher specializing in yoga for over 10 years. Her passion for health and well-being inspired Lacey to broaden her education in yoga and massage in the country of Nepal – an experience she will always cherish. Upon returning from her adventure in Nepal, she began her education in massage therapy at University of Western states. She specializes in therapeutic massage and treatment focused work.

McKenna graduated with honors from the University of Western States Massage Therapy program and has been practicing massage since 2016. Her treatment style is versatile and tailored to each patient’s needs, from deep tissue to stretching to relaxation. She also has advanced training in Ashiatsu, a style of deep tissue barefoot massage (ie: walking on you!) McKenna keeps busy with a variety of recreational activities and obscure competitive sports.

Austin grew up on the East Coast in New Jersey and moved to Portland in 2021. His journey into massage therapy began with a deep belief in the power of manual therapy to heal those in need.

Graduating from East West College in 2023, Austin has since dedicated himself to helping patients reach their goals, providing a supportive environment, and using his hands to make a difference. His work typically blends traditional Swedish and deep tissue techniques with neuromuscular therapy, aiming to create an experience that is both pain-free and completely relaxing.

Outside of his practice, Austin enjoys being a musician, reading, working on his health, and getting outdoors.

Kristen is a graduate of East-West College of the Healing Arts, and a Licensed Massage Therapist. She is an East Coast transplant, and loves being a part of the Portland community! Kristen specializes in trauma informed care, with a medical/therapeutic style. As an Army veteran, she is experienced in working with people coping with trauma, PTSD and anxiety. Her goal is to make everyone feel like they are the most important person in the world while they are on her table! She uses multiple techniques to bring about physical healing in the musculature, from gentle work to deep tissue release. Kristen believes that good communication is the foundation for successful healing, and works closely with clients to discover the source of any pain or discomfort. Massage has given her a way to help others cope with their experiences in a safe, inclusive, understanding environment.

When Kristen isn’t working or thinking about massage, she spends her time with family and friends. She loves to hike in the surrounding areas, visit the ocean, and travel any chance she can. She has three amazing (adult) children, and is blessed to have the two youngest living with her, who are also trans adults. So Kristen is personally familiar with many of the challenges the trans community faces, and considers herself an ally. Most of all, she feels that massage is her calling, and loves having the best job in the world!

Daiva began her journey as a spiritual and physical healer in her home country of Lithuania as a practitioner of Reiki and Aromatherapy. She relocated to Los Angeles eight years ago to continue on her education where she graduated from Bryman College of Massage Therapy. For the next six years she gained experience working as a massage therapist in a Chiropractic Clinic treating mainly longshoreman. During this time, Daiva greatly expanded her knowledge and skill applying techniques such as deep tissue, sports massage, trigger point therapy and myofascial release. She enjoys working on a variety of conditions, and is particularly skilled at releasing chronically tight and overworked muscle groups.

In her leisure time Daiva enjoys reading, meditation, practicing Qi Gong, dancing, hiking and traveling.

Kyra graduated from East West College of the Healing Arts, in Portland, OR and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art and Literature from Lewis and Clark College, also in Portland. Kyra blends modalities to suit each patient’s specific needs. She uses rehabilitative, relaxation, Thai, and Structural/Myofascial/Deep Tissue techniques to create patient specific and goal oriented sessions. Kyra loves to work with mamas and is certified in Pre- and Perinatal massage therapy by Carole Osborne’s Body Therapy Education. She studies Oncology touch methods for people with a history of living with cancer. She is an Oregon Licensed Massage Therapist and an insured professional member of American Massage Therapy Association.   

She has been a pro bono provider for various community wellbeing programs including the Returning Veterans Project (returningveterans.org), and Taking Care Portland (takingcareportland.com). She volunteers as a Harvest Leader with Portland Fruit Tree Project (portlandfruit.org), is excited to be learning about tree care, and loves to garden and cook.

She has received training as a Wilderness First Responder and loves to be outside.

Jack has been practicing massage since graduating from East West College of Healing Arts in the fall of 2023. His treatments include structural bodywork, deep tissue, and myofascial release. He is focused on deepening his understanding of the human body and movement and function. Jack believes that movement is medicine and that his role as a practitioner is to facilitate movement, function, and balance for his clients.

During his free time, you will find Jack outside climbing rocks throughout the Pacific Northwest. He is also a youth rock-climbing coach, backpacker, daily biker, and yogi.

Skye graduated from Milan Institute in Boise, Idaho and has been practicing Massage Therapy since 2014. They blend together deep tissue and myofascial release with dynamic and static cupping techniques. They specialize in postural correction, injury recovery, and chronic pain management. Their passion lies in working with the LGBTQIA+ community to create better overall health within the community and address injustices and biases in the healthcare setting.

Outside of bodywork, Skye can be found hiking, attending concerts and shows, volunteering, playing video games, or cuddling with their cat.

Alida, a Portland native, graduated from East West College of the Healing Arts in 2000. Shortly after becoming a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) in 2001, she moved to Southern California and obtained her license there in 2002. Alida honed her skills at The Marriott Laguna Cliffs Resort and Spa for over 12 years and worked in a chiropractic office for over 14 years. This diverse experience allowed her to explore both therapeutic and relaxation techniques, giving her a unique perspective and the ability to tailor each session to her clients’ specific needs.

In March 2022, Alida returned to Portland. She strives to create a balanced experience for the body, mind, and soul. Her personal experiences with long-term medical issues, both within her family and her own life, have given her a deep understanding of how chronic pain and discomfort can affect mental and emotional well-being.

With over 20 years of experience, Alida values the variety of her work, the multiple modalities she has learned and explored, and her commitment to being attuned to herself and each client. She specializes in Swedish/relaxation, deep tissue, myofascial, pregnancy, and sports massage. Additionally, she has studied Tui Na and is currently completing a term in Traditional Thai Massage.

In her free time, Alida enjoys hiking, gardening, and decorating her home. Her dog Mila is her favorite companion, followed closely by her inner circle of friends and family. She is rediscovering the joys of cooking, reading, writing, music, and living a simple yet full experience.