Acupuncture and Massage Therapist
in Portland, Oregon
Acupuncture and Massage Therapist
in Portland, Oregon
Marissa Hanthorn, MSOM, LAc, LMT
Marissa Hanthorn is a Nationally Certified Diplomate of Acupuncture through the NCCAOM and a licensed massage therapist. She graduated with her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine, where she also received her massage education. She is currently finishing her final year of medical school at NUNM to become a naturopathic doctor. Studies of Chinese herbal medicine and qigong in China has provided a deeper perspective of this traditional medicine that is essential to her practice in the healing arts.
Gentle healing modalities are central to Marissa’s practice, which provides a fusion of gentle Japanese-style acupuncture with her unique style of biodynamic massage. This kind of bodywork uses gentle cranialsacral and myofascial work to listen deeper into the body and guide the deep tissue therapy. She is regularly amazed by how much insight the body holds within the various systems and layers of tissue, and continues to learn from her patients. Marissa also uses homeopathy, nutrition, nature cure, Chinese herbal medicine, and other methods of Chinese medicine to help her patients regain health and comfort through their own innate vital forces.
Methods of Practice I Incorporate
Biodynamic Massage
This style of bodywork combines Swedish and deep tissue massage with cranialsacral therapy, in which the practitioner listens deeply to the guidance of the patient’s body to lead the session. Focus begins at the superficial fascial layer, and gently increases in pressure to reach deep layers in the muscle and fascia to break up knots and uncomfortable adhesions. In addition to structural relief, this relaxing massage can improve sleep quality, decrease anxiety, and increase your overall sense of well-being.
Cranialsacral Therapy
Cranialsacral is a holistic and gentle bodywork that engages the nervous system and supporting structures such as the sacrum and bones of the skull to create an environment that supports the body’s ability to self-correct. It can help with many things, including back and neck pain, migraines, stress relief, pre- and post-surgery support, sore or strained muscles, recovery from auto accidents, swelling, pre- and post-child birth, endocrine support, ear and jaw pain, cancer recovery, and much more.
Cupping
Cupping has been used globally for thousands of years, and can help treat back and neck pain, shoulder pain, stiff muscles, acute sprains, arthritis, colds, cough, asthma, bronchitis, and many other ailments. The suction and negative pressure provided by cupping can loosen muscles, encourages blood flow, alleviate stagnation, reduce pain, and sedate the nervous system. Cupping draws Qi, blood, and fluid to the surface where they can be dispersed with massage to relieve pain and provide deep relaxation.
Two Convenient Practice Locations
WEST SIDE CLINIC
1820 SW Vermont Street, Suite L • Portland, Oregon 97219
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EAST SIDE CLINIC
630 SE Powell Blvd. • Portland, Oregon 97202
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Clinic Locations
WEST SIDE CLINIC
1820 SW Vermont Street, Suite L
Portland, OR 97219
EAST SIDE CLINIC
630 SE Powell Boulevard
Portland, OR 97202
