Abhainn Healing Arts — Massage therapist in Portland, OR

Although the mediation process ultimately did not move forward, my experience working with Muir in accomplishing communication goals and in the preparation phase left a very strong impression of their skill and professionalism. Muir brings a remarkable depth of experience and an incisive mind to mediation work. They are able to quickly distill complex interpersonal dynamics to their core elements while maintaining a thoughtful awareness of nuance and context. Their communication is clear, careful, and grounded in a strong vision of process. What stood out especially was Muir’s commitment to safety and their trauma-informed, somatic approach. They understand how conflict affects the nervous system and skillfully create space that helps reduce tension and support regulation. Their sense of timing—when to slow down, when to pause, and when to invite further reflection—seems almost intuitive and contributes to a sense of wise steadiness even when addressing difficult issues. Our situation also required exploring an asynchronous approach, which was somewhat outside Muir’s usual format. I appreciated their openness and willingness to thoughtfully consider how to adapt the process to the needs of the situation while maintaining process integrity. Even though the mediation itself did not ultimately proceed, I would have felt very comfortable moving forward with Muir as a mediator. Their compassion, clarity of thinking, and awareness of power and structural dynamics make them exceptionally well suited to guiding complex and sensitive conflicts.

Although the mediation process ultimately did not move forward, my experience working with Muir in accomplishing communication goals and in the preparation phase left a very strong impression of their skill and professionalism. Muir brings a remarkable depth of experience and an incisive mind to mediation work. They are able to quickly distill complex interpersonal dynamics to their core elements while maintaining a thoughtful awareness of nuance and context. Their communication is clear, careful, and grounded in a strong vision of process. What stood out especially was Muir’s commitment to safety and their trauma-informed, somatic approach. They understand how conflict affects the nervous system and skillfully create space that helps reduce tension and support regulation. Their sense of timing—when to slow down, when to pause, and when to invite further reflection—seems almost intuitive and contributes to a sense of wise steadiness even when addressing difficult issues. Our situation also required exploring an asynchronous approach, which was somewhat outside Muir’s usual format. I appreciated their openness and willingness to thoughtfully consider how to adapt the process to the needs of the situation while maintaining process integrity. Even though the mediation itself did not ultimately proceed, I would have felt very comfortable moving forward with Muir as a mediator. Their compassion, clarity of thinking, and awareness of power and structural dynamics make them exceptionally well suited to guiding complex and sensitive conflicts.

Muir is amazing!!! They clearly put so much thought and care into their practice. As soon as I entered their space, I felt warm, comfortable, and supported. Between the calming music, the soft lighting, the tarot, and the tea Muir offered, the ambiance immediately appealed to all of my senses and offered a much needed space for reflection and embodiment. I greatly appreciated the opportunity to begin by sitting and talking about my pain and my needs. After we transitioned to the mat, Muir guided the experience by consistently checking in and asking for consent around touch and approach. While they are more than capable of using classic massage techniques, they encouraged me to check in with my own body to see what kind of touch or movement was desired. The whole process was very unique, empowering, and healing. I can't wait to visit Muir again!

Muir is amazing!!! They clearly put so much thought and care into their practice. As soon as I entered their space, I felt warm, comfortable, and supported. Between the calming music, the soft lighting, the tarot, and the tea Muir offered, the ambiance immediately appealed to all of my senses and offered a much needed space for reflection and embodiment. I greatly appreciated the opportunity to begin by sitting and talking about my pain and my needs. After we transitioned to the mat, Muir guided the experience by consistently checking in and asking for consent around touch and approach. While they are more than capable of using classic massage techniques, they encouraged me to check in with my own body to see what kind of touch or movement was desired. The whole process was very unique, empowering, and healing. I can't wait to visit Muir again!

I was so impressed by my bodywork session with Muirealle! They asked thoughtful, yet unintrusive questions to guide our time- flowing between alignment based and hands on therapies. Their presence is grounded and assured. Thier communication was perfect: checking in frequently (but not too much!), and a great balance of chit chat to letting me sink in and get quiet. After our session, I left feeling lighter, looser, taller, and in a great mood. Will definitely come back!

I was so impressed by my bodywork session with Muirealle! They asked thoughtful, yet unintrusive questions to guide our time- flowing between alignment based and hands on therapies. Their presence is grounded and assured. Thier communication was perfect: checking in frequently (but not too much!), and a great balance of chit chat to letting me sink in and get quiet. After our session, I left feeling lighter, looser, taller, and in a great mood. Will definitely come back!

They have been essential, understanding and welcoming in helping me heal my body, mind and self. Not only was I comfortable every time I met with them, I felt safe in every moment.

They have been essential, understanding and welcoming in helping me heal my body, mind and self. Not only was I comfortable every time I met with them, I felt safe in every moment.

I really appreciate how they are able to gently coax my mind to the process. It feels more collaborative than other practitionors I've worked with. The pressure and long holds help me tune in with how that piece of me is connected to the rest of me and just breath into it and It's like those cartoons where you just melt into a puddle...except when I come back to human I stand a few inches taller than I did before. I've never felt more seen and understood by a practionor before and it makes a big difference in feeling safe

I really appreciate how they are able to gently coax my mind to the process. It feels more collaborative than other practitionors I've worked with. The pressure and long holds help me tune in with how that piece of me is connected to the rest of me and just breath into it and It's like those cartoons where you just melt into a puddle...except when I come back to human I stand a few inches taller than I did before. I've never felt more seen and understood by a practionor before and it makes a big difference in feeling safe

I saw muir at an acute moment during the longest dark night I have known. they are a godsend. muir grounded me, allowed me to feel safe, brought my system into balance, and was thoughtful, thorough, and impeccably present. I highly recommend muir as a bodyworker and massage therapist and wish them all the best on their professional journey.

I saw muir at an acute moment during the longest dark night I have known. they are a godsend. muir grounded me, allowed me to feel safe, brought my system into balance, and was thoughtful, thorough, and impeccably present. I highly recommend muir as a bodyworker and massage therapist and wish them all the best on their professional journey.

Muir is amazing! i've had multiple sessions with them and leave feeling rested and back to equilibrium each time. Muir is thoughtful, and caring from start to finish. I felt comfortable and held

Muir is amazing! i've had multiple sessions with them and leave feeling rested and back to equilibrium each time. Muir is thoughtful, and caring from start to finish. I felt comfortable and held

Muir is an exceptional bodyworker. I have traded bodywork with them on multiple occasions and was so impressed by the work I received that I hired them to work for me for a while. (I am a massage therapist as well) They are deeply in tune with fascial lines and provide firm, yet gentle, present work with an incredibly nurturing somatic approach. I recommend Muir to everyone looking for myofascial work as well as anyone who wishes to find a quiet mind from a genuine, caring and intelligent being.

Muir is an exceptional bodyworker. I have traded bodywork with them on multiple occasions and was so impressed by the work I received that I hired them to work for me for a while. (I am a massage therapist as well) They are deeply in tune with fascial lines and provide firm, yet gentle, present work with an incredibly nurturing somatic approach. I recommend Muir to everyone looking for myofascial work as well as anyone who wishes to find a quiet mind from a genuine, caring and intelligent being.

The space is beautiful and comfortable, but more importantly than that the process was exactly what I wanted. Gentle, trauma-informed, and deeply releasing. I have been feeling deeper into my body for days since my appointment. I highly recommend Muir as a massage therapist.

The space is beautiful and comfortable, but more importantly than that the process was exactly what I wanted. Gentle, trauma-informed, and deeply releasing. I have been feeling deeper into my body for days since my appointment. I highly recommend Muir as a massage therapist.

muir has paired emotional availability, consent centered practice, and a deep study of somatic wellness to create an experience that feels extremely safe and extremely constructive to work on new and old body traumas, pains, or other needs. i trust them to treat me well, and to help me heal my body on its own terms

muir has paired emotional availability, consent centered practice, and a deep study of somatic wellness to create an experience that feels extremely safe and extremely constructive to work on new and old body traumas, pains, or other needs. i trust them to treat me well, and to help me heal my body on its own terms