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Mama Needs Massage specializes in stress relief and therapeutic massage for mamas during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.
My clients include some of the hardest-working, multi-tasking, selfless, and exhausted folks I know. It includes moms who stay at home, work part-time or full-time, haul kids around town for activities, manage playdates, those who make it look easy, those who are just trying to hold it together, and everyone in between. If you find part of yourself in this description, you're in the right place.
I work with a wide range of birth parents, and occasionally with non-birthing partners and grandmas as well.
Since joining the ranks of motherhood in 2009, I’ve acquired the unspoken mom-skill of putting myself last on my own priority list. We hustle, we hold everything together, and we often neglect our own need for peace and quiet at the expense of our ability to savor of these challenging, wild, miraculous years.
Physically, it’s much the same. Especially in the early years: the aching baby-carrying arm. The pulled muscle from picking up one too many toys. The wear and tear from lugging a child on one hip and a massive, hold-everything bag on the other. Balancing snacks and sippy cups while hoisting your lovebug in and out of the carseat/crib/high chair all day long.
Raising children is some of the hardest and most demanding work there is. It can be thankless and lonely and overwhelming. I’ve been there. In fact, I’m still there some days. Mama Needs Massage can help you find some peace and feel good in your body again.
Mama Needs Massage operates a lot like the parenting vibe I aspire to: gentle, compassionate, and firm when necessary.
Just like a toddler can’t be forced to nap on your schedule, our bodies and minds can’t be forced into relaxation.
Mama Needs Massage may be different from what you’ve experienced before. My work is intentional, patient, and subtle, allowing for deep relaxation and creating a safe space for healing and rest.
Massage Services
Every session is customized to meet your needs and goals, utilizing my professional and lived experience, and 16+ years of hands-on training.
In addition to sessions in my Hillsboro office, I also offer in-home massages for folks who aren't able to travel or who need some nurturing brought to you. These are often for those in the very late stages of pregnancy or newly postpartum.
Contact me to discuss your needs and how I can bring massage therapy to you in the comfort of your own home!
“After several years of back and neck pain (coinciding with the birth of my son) I have tried numerous massage therapists. Some have made me feel relaxed and some try to ‘fix’ my pain but never before was I both relaxed and fixed until now! It is such a relief to find Marissa - she really listens to what you have to say and strives to help you feel better. I would recommend Marissa to anyone that wants a therapeutic break from the everyday stressors of life.”
- Staci
“Marissa really listens to your needs and concerns, I really feel heard… There's an increased sense of empathy here as you feel like you don't have to explain yourself or your needs as much. She is very kind and I recommend her services if you are pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding, etc.”
- Ambereen
“I've been seeing Marissa for years, following her wherever she goes! Not only can she work out those impossibly stiff necks (my head felt like it was floating after my first massage), but she is kind and compassionate.”
- Stephanie