Kirsten Merrill | Massage Therapist, Owner
Kirsten has been a massage therapist since 2005. She received her massage education from Ashmead College and she has interned at Rose Quarter Cancer Center doing cancer massage during patient’s chemotherapy treatments. She opened Lake Oswego Massage Therapy in 2010.
She specializes in deep tissue, lomilomi, and sports massage. She is also educated in pregnancy massage, and cupping. She has found great interest in treating autism, joint replacements, paralysis, and athletes of every caliber with her massages.
Kirsten can relieve the aches and pains that daily stress causes your body. She is able to identify and treat tense or injured muscles, so that you can better enjoy a healthy, pain-free life.
Her efforts to enlighten the community of the benefits of massage therapy has led her to participate in events such as the Lake Run, Hood to Coast Relay, Race for the Cure, Shamrock Run, Golden Gate Relay, Newport Marathon, Albertina Kerr Foster Parent Day, multiple health fairs, and Habitat for Humanity. You can contact Kirsten directly at (503) 789-3182.
Oregon Massage License #13805.
Chelsea Campbell | Massage Therapist
Chelsea graduated from Bellevue Massage School, May of 2012, and ever since has found fulfillment in her career path as a massage therapist. She enjoys a combination of relaxation, deep tissue, and injury recovery treatment. Chelsea also specializes in Swedish, trigger point, sports massage, assisted stretching, and hot stone. She focuses in assisting each client individually to reach their full potential of health and wellness goals through massage. She treats both acute and chronic injuries using an integrated, intuitive approach using a variety of deep tissue modalities.
Primarily her deep tissue techniques involve the use of elbow, forearm, and knuckle stripping to go deep into the muscle to release tension and stiffness. Chelsea’s strong and confident therapeutic style is seamlessly integrated with a compassionate touch and a genuine love for the healing arts. She’s passionate about the positive effects massage has on both the mind and body.
Nikki Paras | Reiki Practitioner
Nikki is a Spiritual Coach who has a passion for bringing healing to adults and families that are experiencing stress or trauma. Her goal is to help people find comfort and healthy perceptions of themselves, so that everyday can be experienced with peace and joy. After spending nearly a decade working in different leadership roles in various industries, Nikki’s experience and desire to serve others inspired her to open a reiki practice in 2014; offering relief to those dealing with pain or stressors.
When not helping others, she is the mother of three amazing kids and enjoys crafting, painting and jewelry making.
Nikki holds certifications in Usui Reiki 1 & 2 and Spiritual Coaching. She also has a background in Meditation and Energetic Healing.
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