I’m very excited to announce my acceptance and enrollment into the 500+hr Structural Integration program at IDA-SI here in Portland! 2026 will be a huge year for growth! At the conclusion of the program, I will be a Board Certified Structural Integrator (BCSI) by the International Association of Structural Integrators. Structural Integration will become a core specialization of mine, but I will continue to collaborate with you on an individual basis to determine the best treatment plan to meet your goals.

We all deserve access to safe and effective massage. If you occupy a human body, you are a perfect client for me. And if you don’t, well I’m always open to learning new things.

My practice centers client agency and client consent. I welcome all persons of any color, size, age, gender, gender presentation, sexuality, religion, nationality, ethnicity, and ability. If you are trans, non-binary, non-conforming, or otherwise have difficulty finding safe access to care, I am a safe space.

I do, at the same time, acknowledge the limits of my training. There are some health conditions which I currently lack the training to safely provide treatment around. I am always happy to talk with you and your care team about your particular needs, and will refer you to a practitioner with the appropriate training if needed.

I accept minor clients between the ages of 10 and 17. Please see Section 4 of my Terms & Conditions for more information regarding special requirements.

As a parent myself, I understand that children are autonomous human beings, able to make choices for themselves. In addition to the therapeutic benefits, massage can be a powerful way for young people to become empowered to advocate for their needs, and to learn what it means to have their consent and boundaries honored.

They are my client, and I will speak directly to them and want to hear their answers. They will control the session, just like any other client I work with.

While it is my intention to be size-inclusive, there are physical safety limitations to my portable equipment. The maximum client weight for my massage table is 600 lbs. If your weight is close to or exceeding 600 lbs, I regret that I cannot work with you at this time.

The table itself measures 30” wide by 72” long. If you anticipate that either of these dimensions will be a challenge for you, please let me know at the time of booking.

Sorry, I’m not currently able to take insurance, but I hope to be able to in the future.

In-home massage is a wonderful way to experience the benefits of massage in the comfort of your own space, without the hassle of commuting and parking! It’s a great solution for people who don’t have the time or ability to go to a distant studio. Aside from a few logistical considerations below, in-home massage is like any other massage treatment. I will talk with you about your goals, design a treatment plan with you, and then deliver the planned treatment within the scheduled time.

If you would like to receive massage in a setting outside your home, please send me a message through the contact form to discuss alternatives.

When you book a 60- or 90-minute massage, that is the hands-on time. The appointment length is 25 minutes longer. The first 15 minutes of your scheduled appointment will be for me to set up my equipment while I chat with you about your goals. At the end of your session, I will need 10 minutes to breakdown and pack my equipment. During this time I will also be talking with you about how you are feeling post-treatment, your goals for next time, and self care ideas until then.

That would be very helpful, and will ensure that my setup time doesn’t eat into your treatment time!

I will need a minimum of 9’ x 12’ that is free of furniture and trip hazards (cords, toys, etc) in order to work safely around the table. I will need a path that is at least 3’ wide and free of trip hazards to safely carry/roll my equipment to your chosen location. Please choose a space where you will have reasonable privacy to disrobe if you choose to do so. I will assume any members of the household wandering in and out of the treatment space have your implicit consent to be there. Please make whatever arrangements needed for your privacy in advance.

Please have any pets in the household isolated to another space outside the treatment space and the path leading to it (including the approach to the house) before I arrive. As an animal lover, this pains me, but even a good-natured pet getting underfoot at the wrong time can be dangerous for me, you, and your pet! Thanks for looking out for them!

Focus on nourishing and hydrating your body in general, but particularly in the day leading up to our appointment. Bathing within 24 hrs of our appointment is very appreciated.

No, but thank you. In my private practice*, I control the rates and I charge what my services are worth, so there is no need to tip me. The best way you can support my business and show your appreciation is by referring your friends, family, and coworkers, and leaving favorable Google reviews. Thanks in advance!

*(You may encounter me working at other places in an employment capacity. In those circumstances, your tips are very welcome and appreciated, thanks!)

The most important thing to know is that massage is a consent-driven, client-driven, and collaborative profession. I will discuss your goals with you and then present you with a treatment plan. If any part of it sounds like something you don’t want at the moment, I’ll change it. But at any point during the massage, you can change your mind about receiving a particular part of the work, ask for modifications, or revoke your consent entirely and cancel the session.

If it is your first professional massage, or we are new to each other, I will probably be communicating in more detail throughout the massage so you know what to expect next.

No. You can choose what clothing you feel comfortable removing, if any - it is entirely up to you. Clothing may limit certain techniques, but there are always other approaches that can be taken. And some techniques are easier in athletic wear! Your comfort and security are the most important factors in being able to relax and benefit from the massage.

Absolutely. The regulations that govern massage in Oregon require that clients be covered with a sheet (“draped”) during the session - it is not an option to receive nude massage in the State of Oregon. Before I leave the room for you to undress, I will remind you to get entirely under the top sheet and blanket before telling me you are ready for me to re-enter the room.

You will start by covering yourself up to your neck when you get on the table. Each area being worked on will be undraped, then re-draped before moving on. When undraping, I will secure the sheet in such a way that your modesty and safety are protected. I will not extend strokes under the edge of the drape. If I need to adjust the drape, I will ask you.

Some areas will never be undraped: the genitals, the gluteal cleft (butt crack), and “the breast area of female clients.” [OAR 334-010-0025.3(c)]. While the use of gender binary terms (male/female) is outdated, it is still the law. All clients will be draped using the more stringent standard by default. Clients identifying as “female” will be draped as required by law, regardless of personal preferences. Clients who identify as anything other than “female” may request not to have their chest draped if that is more comfortable for them. This will require specific, affirmative consent.

The law does allow breast massage with special training and after meeting specific conditions. I can refer you to someone who can provide this service.

Not at all. While much of the pectoral muscle lies under breast tissue, the places that often need attention are near the muscle attachments at the sternum, the collar bone, and front of your shoulder. In addition, the body of the pectoral muscle can be accessed from the side or below. I may ask you to cup your breast out of the way for access and to create a physical barrier between it and my point of contact. There will be very specific communication about this. Any work happening in areas that must remain draped will be done through the sheet.

This is a very common concern for people possessing a penis. An erection in and of itself does not indicate sexual arousal or desire. It can be a normal, spontaneous response to the body being in a relaxed state. Not unlike what often happens first thing in the morning.

If this happens (absent other indicators suggesting intent), I will simply ignore it and work around it. I may ask if you would be more comfortable lying face down or on your side, but that is the closest I will come to acknowledging it.

Never. I would like to be able to leave it at that, but because there is still confusion in the public’s perception of massage, I’ll elaborate.

Massage is a strictly non-sexual profession in any state that regulates massage, including Oregon. A therapist engaging in sexual banter, innuendo, jokes, inappropriate draping, provocative contact, or sexual acts with a client is, at best, violating the ethical standards of the profession and violating the laws that regulate it. At worst they have committed sexual assault, battery, and/or rape, which is a law enforcement matter.

If you ever feel that a massage therapist has crossed that line, regardless of whether you involved law enforcement, you should report them to the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists (OBMT), which takes such claims very seriously. File an anonymous report here: OBMT Complaints. You can also use the OBMT site to check an LMT’s license number and see whether they have had disciplinary action against them.

The non-sexuality of massage also applies to the client. If a client repeatedly engages in anything like the behaviors described above, or in any other way attempts to directly or indirectly indicate sexual desire or solicit sexual acts, the session will end immediately. That client may no longer be able to book with Aequora. In extreme cases, the incident may even be referred to law enforcement.

Thus concludes my Public Service Announcement.