What Is Therapeutic Massage?
Therapeutic massage goes beyond relaxation — it's a clinically-informed practice that addresses muscle dysfunction, chronic tension, injury recovery, and nervous system regulation. Our licensed massage therapists (LMTs) are trained in a wide range of modalities and tailor every session to your unique concerns.
When combined with chiropractic care, massage therapy produces synergistic results: softening tight muscles makes spinal adjustments more effective and longer-lasting, while chiropractic alignment helps the body respond better to massage. Together, they form a powerful, integrative approach to pain relief and wellness.
Benefits of Massage Therapy
From pain relief to mental wellness, therapeutic massage offers a wide range of proven health benefits.
Chronic Pain Relief
Targeted soft-tissue work to break up adhesions and reduce long-standing muscle pain and tension.
Sports Recovery
Flush metabolic waste, reduce muscle soreness, and speed up recovery after training or competition.
Stress & Anxiety Reduction
Therapeutic touch that lowers cortisol levels, calms the nervous system, and promotes deep relaxation.
Improved Circulation
Stimulates blood flow to muscles and tissues, delivering oxygen and nutrients for faster healing.
Injury Rehabilitation
Gentle techniques to restore mobility and reduce scar tissue after injury or surgery.
Prenatal Support
Safe, specialized pregnancy massage to ease discomfort, swelling, and stress during all trimesters.
Massage Modalities We Offer
Meet Our Massage Therapists
Jessica Scovell, LMT has been a licensed massage therapist since 2009 and specializes in sports therapy, hot stone, gua sha, cupping, lymphatic drainage, and pregnancy massage. She previously worked with University of Portland athletic teams and competitive swimmers, earning a reputation as an elite sports massage therapist in Portland.
Rick Freitag, LMT is a deep tissue specialist focused on relieving chronic pain and muscle tension. Rick is known for customized treatments that are both therapeutic and deeply restorative — whether you're dealing with a specific issue or just need to unwind.