Living Ritual Bodywork — Massage therapist in Portland, OR
Address833 SE Main St #209 OR, Portland, OR 97214
Websitelivingritual.com
Erika Ryn is a licensed massage therapist in Portland, Oregon, practicing as Living Ritual Bodywork. She offers holistic massage therapy, integrating various modalities to support clients in achieving ease of movement, pain relief, stress reduction, and improved postural balance. Her approach is somatic, encouraging clients to connect with their physical sensations and breath. Erika specializes in deep tissue massage, Chi Nei Tsang abdominal massage, TMJ/jaw release, and integrative pelvic care. She collaborates with clients to create customized sessions based on their individual needs, drawing from a background in dance and performance that informs her understanding of the body. Erika is committed to providing trauma-informed care, particularly in her pelvic bodywork sessions.
Best for
- Clients seeking pain relief
- Individuals with jaw tension
- Postpartum recovery
- Clients interested in somatic practices
| Key services | Deep tissue massage, Abdominal massage, TMJ/jaw massage, Pelvic massage, Holistic bodywork |
| Languages | English |
| Tags | massage therapy, holistic health, deep tissue, tmj pain, abdominal massage, pelvic health, somatic bodywork, portland oregon, pain relief, stress reduction |
Reviews on Google5.0 · 4 reviews
I have been getting massages by Erika for over 5 years. she is very knowledgeable about many different modalities, the body, and great at what she does. I highly recommend booking with her for your body work needs!
One of the best massages I’ve had since moving to Oregon. I felt so relaxed and the massage was intentional. She did a great job checking in throughout the session and making sure I was comfortable. Would give a 10 star review if I could. Worth every penny :)
Erika has a ton of knowledge she translates into an excellent massage. She listens deeply, both to my words, and to my muscles. I appreciate that she has a wide variety of techniques to pull from to make sure I leave feeling great!
Very strong and therapeutic massage
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