Looking for a massage therapist in Astoria, OR?
Finding the right massage therapist can be a frustrating process. There are only so many to go around! Maybe you used to have someone that you really loved that you no longer are able to see. Yep – we know how it is – you feel that every massage therapist after her has paled in comparison!
…Or, maybe you haven’t ever had massage before. But, you thought you’d try it out for your lower back pain after your doctor recommended it. You don’t really know if it will work, and you don’t want to waste your time. How do you discover the right massage therapist for you?
…Or, maybe something has changed about your body and you are feeling nervous about coming in for a massage. Pregnancy, weight gain, age; all can change the way you feel about showing your body to a medical practitioner, or being touched for any reason.
…Or, perhaps you are a member of a group of people who have traditionally not been treated with respect or care by medical professionals, and you don’t know how to find someone who can keep you safe while you’re vulnerable on the massage table.
There’s no question, even in wonderful places like Astoria, OR, it can be tough to find a massage therapist that is right for you. We hope our website – including this and future follow-up articles – can help you learn how to find a person that works for you. Whether you choose to go with Watershed Wellness, or find another perfect massage therapist, we’re glad you’re here to learn!
Here are 5 special things about our massage therapists that will help you decide if getting a massage at Watershed Wellness in Astoria Oregon is right for you.
We’re non-judgmental and actively cultivate safe space
Our massage therapists have seen a lot of bodies. When we look at your body we are assessing for lots of things in a manner that is non-judgmental about how you look. We look for postural patterns, tension holding, breath patterns and lots of other things that help inform the work we do. Here’s what we don’t look at: wrinkles, fat, unshaven legs, or pedicures. If any of those things are holding you back from getting a massage, know that none of those things is a concern of ours during the massage.
We are also focused on continuing to educate ourselves about the full diversity of human experience so we can be of service to our whole community. We’re listed on the the Resources PDX site for trans-informed practitioners (listing currently being updated), and consider ourselves strong allies of the LGBT community. We are consistently educating ourselves about the different economic, ethnic, religious and other facets the Astoria community has – and lending our time and money to causes that make sure that the most vulnerable in the North Coast area are taken care of.
In other words – the massage appointment is a safe space for all bodies, in all states, at all times. You can relax with us – all of you.
We’re knowledgable
We like to know how the body works. If you’re interested – let us know – we LOVE to share what we know with you. We’ll suggest stretches, show you the bones and musculature, and recommend things that you can do at home or at work that will help you feel better. Our knowledge – and our lifelong learning habits – mean that you’re always getting the best of the science and art of massage therapy.
We’re experienced
We’ve got a lot of experience under our belts. Our hands know where to find your tension, and we’ve been able to help lots of people with common concerns that massage can address. To name a few: headaches, neck pain, back pain, sciatica pain and stress. When you come in to see any of our practitioners, you will notice how we are able to find the source of your pain and take care of it. Knowledge is great – but it is experience that allows us to adapt what we know to your specific concerns.
We’re comfort-oriented
We ask many questions before the massage that will help us provide the massage session that you are looking for – and needing. Along with details about what has worked for you in past massages, we’ll work to understand your goals for treatment, and check in with you about any parallel health concerns you have – and anything else we need to know. We like to create an open, communicative environment for massage. Also, we want your feedback about your massage experience in Astoria. We will use that feedback to make sure everyone’s experiences with Watershed Wellness are sublime.
We’re skillful
One thing is certain – we’ve got the skill you need for what ails you. We’ve given thousands of massages of all different types. First timers as well as seasoned massage therapy veterans. We’ve seen people only once or twice and can adapt to whatever comes our way. Yet, we’re also comfortable nurturing lifelong regular treatment relationships. We’ve seen all types of pathologies, and talked with countless different types of people with dramatically different goals for treatment. Many, many hours in a massage room have given us some great tools that help us to decide how to best approach your massage session.
Most of all, we work hard to make sure that you are getting the massage that you need in a comfortable, non-judgmental way.
We meet you where you are, and address your concerns as best we can. And, if you are open to it, we offer some education that might be helpful to you and your body. We love to answer your questions – if there’s anything that you have specific questions about, please reach out at info@watershedwellnessastoria.com. Watch for more expansions on these aspects of Watershed in future articles.
If you are ready to schedule your first appointment, you can do so here. We look forward to working with you!
