Educational Background:

Graduated Oregon School of Massage 1998.
Regular attendee of continued education courses in advanced Myofascial techniques, energy healing, and current pain relief procedures.

Personal Statement:

It is Richard’s intention to work with people as they go through the process of recovery from accidents or injuries that require professional intuitive care. He provides a safe and relaxing environment for deep long lasting relief from trauma on many levels. Richard’s training affords him the opportunity to provide a wide variety of massage techniques and he includes visualization, guided meditation and focused intention in all sessions where appropriate.

Richard believes it is important for the client to stay present to the constant changes evident in the body throughout the session. With the inclusion of these guiding techniques each session can be intuitively tailored to meet the clients individual needs.

Professional Affiliations / Activities:

Professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association.
Donating gift certificates and volunteering with sustainable and socially responsible businesses such as the City Repair Project.

Donating gift certificates to sustainable and socially responsible businesses such as the City Repair Project, Our House of Portland and Project Quest for fundraisers, keeps Richard involved in the local Business community on many levels.

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Special Interests:

Working ‘with’ clients as opposed to ‘on’ them.
Helping to prevent sports related injuries, increasing circulation and flexibility.
Increasing awareness of postural alignment.
Reducing adhesions in connective tissue.
Restoring full range of motion to muscles and joints.
Speeding recovery from auto accidents and workman’s comp injuries.