Professional Healing Massage & Bodywork (CMT)

I offer a combination of Esalen massage and deep bodywork for a deeply relaxing, soothing, and healing massage experience.

Conscious, nurturing touch can be healing both physically and emotionally. At the Esalen Institute, they teach a method of massage therapy that recognizes sensual touch as a natural component to a healing massage. Sensuality is all about feeling good in your body. At the same time, Esalen massage understands sensuality and *sexuality* are not the same thing. I don't offer any *sexual* services, and that allows me to show up 100% in offering my clients safe, nurturing, connected, and rejuvenating bodywork.

If you are experiencing stress or tension, or dealing with a strain or injury, I have technical and somatic skills to help you relax and heal. And if you are simply craving a safe experience of connected, sensual touch, I am very happy to be of service.

Guys, please respect that while I love doing massage and bodywork with men, the integrity of my massage practice is based on holding a safe, non-sexual healing space. I do not offer any *sexual* services of any kind, no exceptions.

About me: I've been a professional massage therapist in private practice for over six years. I'm California State Certified (CMT), with additional certifications in Esalen Massage, Deep Bodywork (deep tissue therapy), Thai Yoga Massage, and Yoga Instruction. In addition, I hold a Masters Degree in somatics (mind-body healing) from Pacifica Graduate Institute.

It's in my nature to care for people, and massage therapy has given me a great way to practice that kind of care and compassion on a regular basis. I love my work and I'm always happy to connect with a client who is on the same wavelength. :)

My new office is located in the Beaumont district of NE Portland(see photo). I am currently offering free outcalls to the inner NE area, with a travel fee to go further.

If you have any questions about me or my work, please get in touch today.

HealingTouch Replied Jul 10, 2017

Hi Shaun. I'm really sorry to hear you had a disappointing experience the second time you saw me. I think you might have misunderstood the tone of my text to you - I was just a little stressed about a meeting to secure a new rental situation and the late appointment we made was already outside of my normal hours. I certainly didn't mean to be cold and I'm sorry if it came off that way! As for stopping to send text messages - I agree that's inexcusable and completely out of character for me. I don't remember the context of why I would do something like that, but generally I hold myself to a much higher standard and I'm very sorry if you felt I was being inattentive or not giving you the care and attention that you deserve. I enjoyed working with you and I'm disappointed in myself for not offering you the excellent massage experience that you should have received.

Reviewed by jakefromKY

on Nov 26, 2017

I can't say enough good things about his practice. I've been three times over the past few months and really love his technique. He's warm, inviting and most importantly provides a fantastic massage!

Reviewed by anergy

on Jul 09, 2017

I've been to this masseur twice now. He has solid technique for a purely therapeutic massage. It was easy to set up a session and he had good communication.

I few things that have stopped me from going back:

1. I was going to be about 5 minutes late to my second session, and when I texted him to let him know, he was very cold in his response, telling me he had promised to be somewhere else 15 minutes after the massage was supposed to end.

2. He stopped the massage at least twice, to check and send out text messages. I was a bit put off by that.

Reviewed by MassagePDX

on Feb 05, 2017

The massage was just as described in his bio (and how/what we discussed via email prior to the appointment). He asks if you have certain problem areas or other concerns before the session. He's a very warm and welcoming man with a great touch. He looks just like his photo's, except he has a light beard at the time of this writing. You will enjoy visiting him and I encourage you to check him out.

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