We help you reduce your pain…
At Portland City Massage we maintain your body so you can maintain your life. No two sessions will be the same…sometimes the work is deep, sometimes light. Sometimes it’s vigorous and sometimes it’s gentle. Sometimes work is all on the table and sometimes it is done sitting up on a bench. Bodies need different techniques at different times so the one thing you can count on is a session that is specific to you!
Whether you are preparing for a big race, recovering from a recent injury or surgery, or working hard to stay in peak performance shape, Portland City Massage is here to help you continue to move forward toward your goals.
RECOVERY
The techniques at Portland City Massage are designed to relieve pain—whether it’s been with you a day, 20 years, or somewhere in between. The goal is to create balance within your body. When the body is balanced, pain decreases, healing is supported, and you can return to life feeling freer and more capable.
ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
Consistent massage work can improve structural alignment, balance, flexibility, and movement patterns. This means less pain, quicker recovery, and the ability to perform at your best—whether in daily life or competitive sports.
MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE (MLD)
MLD reduces traumatic and post-surgical edema and can provide symptomatic relief of migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, Lyme disease, stress, fatigue, and more. In addition to its therapeutic benefits, MLD is deeply relaxing and can provide pain relief.
NEOLIFTING FACIAL MASSAGE
This modern take on traditional facial massage combines manual lymphatic drainage, inter-oral (buccal) massage, breathwork, and deep tissue techniques to rejuvenate the skin, improve circulation, and promote overall well-being. Each session is designed to restore facial tone, posture, and radiance—while leaving you deeply relaxed.
EYE REVIVE FACIAL MASSAGE
This specialty session uses advanced facial massage techniques to release tension, stimulate lymphatic flow, and visibly revitalize the delicate eye area. Experience a deeply relaxing, hands-only treatment designed to refresh tired eyes, reduce puffiness, smooth fine lines, and restore natural lift — without needles or machines. After one session, many clients notice more open, lifted eyes and a refreshed appearance.
SCARWORK AND SCAR RELEASE THERAPY (SRT)
Scars—from surgery, trauma, or other medical conditions—can create tightness or restrict movement. ScarWork uses gentle touch to help reorganize tissue, reduce restrictions, and restore freedom of motion so your body can move more freely with less pain.
SRT incorporates the Dolphin Microcurrent Point System, delivering small pulses of DC current to each side of the scar. The microcurrent helps to relax and fade scar tissue, which can impede the functioning of muscles, fascia, and cause pain. The term ‘release’ refers to the releasing or relaxing of contracted and tightened tissue. Combined with manual release techniques, SRT significantly reduces scar restrictions, supporting mobility, comfort, and overall body function.
CUPPING
Stationary and dynamic silicone cups are used to release tension and improve circulation. By gently decompressing fascia and muscles, cupping can reduce pain, improve mobility and flexibility, and even support athletic performance. Often described as deeply soothing, it’s a restorative, hands-on addition to any massage session that leaves the body feeling lighter, more open, and refreshed—always complimentary when added to your session.
JAW PAIN
Do you experience jaw pain, clicking, popping, or limited opening? Soft tissue massage techniques can provide relief. Sessions typically last 30–60 minutes and focus on the muscles of the jaw, head, and neck. This specialized work can reduce jaw pain, ease headaches associated with TMJD, and improve smoothness of opening and closing.