Sonder Manual Therapies llc — Massage therapist in Portland, OR
Address1650 SE 3rd Ave OR, Portland, OR 97214
Phone+1503-686-5588
Websitevagaro.com
Mary Hendrickx offers manual therapy services in Portland, Oregon. Her approach focuses on client comfort and targeted treatment, with frequent check-ins to adjust pressure and address specific needs. She is noted for her experience and knowledge in identifying and releasing trigger points and muscle tension. Clients report feeling safe, relaxed, and listened to during their sessions. Mary also provides guidance on at-home techniques for tension release. The therapy space is described as having a chill vibe with pleasant amenities like hot packs.
Best for
- New clients seeking professional massage
- Individuals with acute pain
- Clients seeking targeted muscle work
| Key services | Manual therapy, Massage, Cupping |
| Tags | manual therapy, massage therapist, portland oregon, trigger points, muscle tension, cupping, pain relief, client comfort |
Reviews on Google5.0 · 16 reviews
Wow Sunshine gave me the best massage and cupping combination. I had some acute pain in my right shoulder and I felt some big releases (and in areas I had forgotten to mention). What a wonderful experience, very honored to get such thoughtful care 🙏
Sunshine gives the best massages! Their energy is super relaxed and welcoming, making the whole experience calming. They will check in with you on what exactly you need in the session and always find those trigger points to make sure you walk away more at ease. I have booked many sessions with Sunny and will continue to do so! Thank you!!
Sunny is an incredible human, they always take such good care of me and hold the most peaceful space. I always leave a session feeling cared for, supported, and in significantly less pain than when I walked in. I would recommend them to anyone looking for some “me” time!
I had the BEST massage with Mary! She explained how her appointments work at the beginning, and asked me lots of questions to make sure she knew what to target during our massage. You can tell how much experience and knowledge she has! I felt safe, relaxed, and listened to the entire time. She also gave me lots of tips on ways to help release tension in specific problem muscles throughout the day. I couldn’t recommend her more!
Thank you, Sunshine, for taking such good care of my kids! They were so happy with the care they received from you and Alyssa, and are looking forward to their next visit so they can see you again ✨ You have set the bar high for any massage therapist that they work with in the future. Thank you for giving them a safe space to be seen and heard and cared for 💞
Krow is an amazing massage therapist and person. I have gotten many massages from Krow and each one has been great for my body and mind. They are very communicative and in sync with what I need. They are also just a lot of fun to talk to. Highly recommend!
Mary is the BEST massage therapist I have ever worked with. She’s extremely communicative, friendly, and aside from being incredible at what she does she is an amazing person!! You will not regret booking an appointment with her.
I decided to take the leap and schedule my first-ever professional massage and Mary made it a wonderful experience! It was clear that Mary's priority is client comfort - what to expect was clearly explained, frequent check ins about the level of pressure were offered, and options for at-home tools to work with were given. For a newbie like me this was perfect! Mary is a gem and I would highly recommend Sonder Manual Therapies for your next massage.
Mary is phenomenal! She got so much crunchiness out from between my shoulder blades and opened up my chest, my posture is amazing today thanks to Mary’s Magical Manual Manipulations! She gets in so deep but is so easy about it - no sudden elbows in glutes - taking time to ease into the muscles and getting them loosened up. 10/10 will see again!
I loved my massage from Mary! She did a wonderful job and she is very pleasant to be around. The space is cool too, interesting building and a chill vibe. The hot packs felt amazing too! She definitely has strong hands but she is able to adjust the pressure as needed for the more tender areas. I am a massage therapist myself, so I am pretty picky about who I let work on me. I am planning to return and I recommend this place to others!
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