Relaxation massage
Slow, warm, full-body or partial-body work to calm the nervous system and ease overall tension. Good for stress, poor sleep, and simply feeling cared for.
Portland, Oregon · Licensed massage therapist · Former nurse
Touch for the sake of touch: massage that meets your body where it is.
Everyone deserves the comfort of a great massage, including people with disabilities, chronic pain, and mobility challenges. I come to you, or you come to my quiet garden studio.
Booking opens in PocketSuite, the secure scheduling service I use. No account is needed to book.
Massage that is safe, unhurried, and made for you
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Experience with bodies that need extra care
Before massage school I spent years as a caregiver and nurse in group homes, memory care, and assisted living. I am comfortable with wheelchairs, walkers, transfers, medical equipment, limited range of motion, and fragile skin.
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You set the pace
We talk first about what hurts, what feels good, and what to avoid. You can stay clothed, stay in your chair, or lie on the table. You can stop or change anything at any time.
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Gentle relaxation or focused pain relief
Some sessions are quiet and restful. Others use neuromuscular therapy and coached movement to get at the root of long-standing pain. Most people want a mix, and that is fine.
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I can come to you
Mobile sessions at your home or care facility are built for clients who find travel hard. I bring everything, including a massage chair for people who cannot use a table.
About Addie
As a child, I pretended to run a toothbrushing shop for seniors who couldn't brush their own teeth anymore. I've always wanted to be part of someone's story and a comfort on their worst days.
At 18 I started working as an aide in group homes, memory care, and assisted living, and later became a nurse. Along the way, one thing struck me in nearly every case: the people I cared for were touched all day, to be showered, helped to walk, and assessed, but almost never just to help them feel good, calm, or acknowledged. As a nurse, what I usually had to offer someone in pain wasn't time or touch. It was a pill.
In 2019, while recovering from major abdominal surgery, my mom massaged my hands and my dad massaged my feet between doses of pain medication. For that moment, my body stopped being a problem to solve and was simply allowed to exist. I thought of my patients, who might never get to feel that.
I graduated from East West College in Portland in 2022, learned targeted deep tissue work from chiropractors and experienced LMTs, and completed a course in neuromuscular therapy. Today I offer mobile massage tailored to clients with mobility challenges, plus sessions in my peaceful garden studio. Some sessions are quiet and restful. Others use verbal feedback and coached muscle contractions to get to the root of your pain.
Services
Current prices, session lengths, and open appointment times are always on the booking page. Every session starts with a short conversation about what you need that day.
Pain relief and neuromuscular therapy
Focused work on the muscles behind chronic pain, overuse injuries, and stiffness. You give feedback as we go, and I may coach small movements to release the problem area.
Mobile massage at your home or facility
I bring the table or chair, linens, and music to you. Designed for clients with mobility challenges, caregivers who cannot leave the house, and anyone who finds travel exhausting.
Seated chair massage
Fully clothed massage in a supportive massage chair, or in your own wheelchair if you prefer. A good choice if lying down is uncomfortable or transfers are difficult.
Gentle massage for elders
Light pressure, extra pillows and bolsters, and plenty of time to get settled. Family members or caregivers are welcome to stay in the room.
Studio sessions in the garden studio
A calm, private space with a heated table and no waiting room. Out of the house, but never rushed.
Accessibility
In person
- Mobile massage brings the session to you, so you never have to travel.
- Chair massage and in-wheelchair massage for anyone who cannot use a table.
- Help with transfers and positioning from someone with years of caregiving experience.
- Clothing stays on if you prefer. Draping and pressure are always your choice.
- Extra time is built into every first visit so nothing is rushed.
- Caregivers, family, and service animals are welcome.
- Ask me about parking, steps, and bathroom access at the studio before your first visit. I am happy to describe everything in detail or send photos.
On this website
- Large text by default, with Large and Largest buttons at the top of the page. Your choice is remembered next time.
- A High contrast button for low vision.
- Every link and button is big enough to tap easily and works with a keyboard, a switch, or a screen reader.
- No pop-ups, no auto-playing video, no flashing or moving content.
- Plain language throughout.
This site aims to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at level AA. If anything is hard to use, please tell me and I will fix it.
The studio
A small, quiet garden studio in Portland. The exact address is shared when you book.
Book or get in touch
The quickest way to book is online. Pick a service, choose a time, and you will get a confirmation by text or email. If you would rather talk first, or you are booking for someone else, send me a message and I will reply within one business day.
Good to know
- Where: Portland, Oregon. Studio address is sent with your booking confirmation. Mobile visits across the Portland area.
- Booking for a parent or client: Yes. Just add a note at checkout with their needs and your contact details.
- Cancellations: Life happens, especially with health conditions. Current policy is listed on the booking page.
- Payment: Secure online payment through PocketSuite.