Massage Therapy | Heart Spring Health

Massage Therapy · SE Portland

Healing Touch for Body and Mind

Touch has long been understood to foster tissue repair and healing, and modern research confirms it. Massage therapy works with your body's own healing mechanisms by increasing circulation, supporting immune function, regulating the nervous system, and restoring ease of movement.

While it's often used for stress and muscle pain, massage can help with a wide range of health concerns.

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✓ Licensed massage therapists ✓ Trauma-informed care ✓ Pressure you control

Calm massage therapy room at Heart Spring Health in SE Portland

Your First Visit

What to Expect at Your First Massage

Talk About Your Goals

Your therapist reviews your intake form and discusses the main reason for your visit, along with your short- and long-term goals.

Settle In Comfortably

Your therapist steps out while you undress to your comfort level, and some styles let you stay fully clothed. You'll stay covered with a sheet and blanket throughout.

Pressure You Control

Pressure is always adjusted to your tolerance. Deeper isn't always better, and there's no reason to be uncomfortable. Just speak up.

Care Beyond the Table

Depending on your goals, your therapist may suggest movements, lifestyle changes, or nutrition tips to support you between visits.

Your therapist may use hands, fingers, knuckles, forearms, and elbows, and sometimes oils or lotions. If you prefer no topicals or have a sensitivity to a substance or scent, just let them know.

Techniques

Common Techniques We Use

Trigger Point Therapy Acu-Point Manipulation Myofascial Release Neuromuscular Therapy Active and Passive Movement Joint Mobilization

Explore Our Massage Styles

Deep Tissue Massage → Craniosacral Therapy → Energy Healing and Reiki → Holistic Pelvic Care™ → Motor Vehicle Collisions →

Follow-Up Visits

Care That Adapts to You

At each return visit, your therapist will ask how you felt after your last session and what changed. Whether things improved, worsened, or stayed the same, that helps them fine-tune your treatment.

If progress stalls, we may suggest a different massage style, new self-care steps, or a referral to one of our naturopaths, acupuncturists, or chiropractors.

Why It Works

Releasing What Holds You Back

Massage is often used for aches and pains, injury rehabilitation, pain management, and stress relief. A key benefit is breaking up adhesions and scar tissue, where connective tissue has become bound up after surgery, injury, chronic tension, or overuse. Releasing these areas can restore flexibility and healthy joint and muscle function.

What Massage Can Support

Benefits and Conditions

Everyday Benefits

✓ Stress reduction, relaxation, and well-being

✓ Enhanced immune response

✓ Better posture

✓ Reduced inflammation

✓ Reduced numbness and tingling

✓ Increased blood flow and circulation

Conditions It May Help

✓ Digestive concerns and blood sugar balance

✓ PMS and migraines

✓ Asthma and other lung conditions

✓ Colds, flu, and sleep issues

✓ Allergies and scar tissue

✓ Anxiety and depression

Membership

Make Massage Part of Your Routine

Regular massage works best. Our Radiant Health Massage & Wellness membership gives you a massage every month, plus movement classes and nutrition support, for less than booking them separately.

Want unlimited classes too? Add Full Class Access for +$149/month, including 60-, 75- and 90-minute classes and workshops up to $59.