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License # 26559

My name is Meg Stearns.

I am a Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Craniosacral Therapist based in Portland, Oregon. I have been in practice since 2016.

Bodywork is my passion as well as my career, and I am committed to offering informed, ethical, personalized therapeutic work that is responsive to the unique needs of each client, and honors their worth.

After completing my undergraduate education in Philosophy and Linguistics in Seattle, WA and spending several years in the service industry, I found myself increasingly drawn to the healing arts and to massage specifically. I spent a few years in Billings, MT, where I attended massage training school at Mossmain College of Massage, graduating in 2016. I practiced in Billings for one year, and then returned to Seattle to practice full time. In January of 2021 I started my own private practice, which I relocated to Portland, OR in June of 2022. When not working in my peaceful, cozy space at Springwater Wellness, I enjoy running, yoga, camping, travel, and above all else, reading.

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I specialize in deep tissue massage, craniosacral therapy, pain management, injury treatment, therapeutic relaxation, prenatal massage, and athletic support.

My work is influenced by my avid interest in anatomy, kinesiology, and exercise science, as well as my belief in the power of the body to heal when it is deeply nurtured. I seek to incorporate my knowledge of structure and movement patterns into my assessment and treatment process, and to share this perspective with my clients as we work together towards balance and maintenance of well-being.

collaborative

  • The relationship between therapist and client is a meeting of equals.

  • My goal is to honor the history and experiences of every body.

  • I encourage curiosity and participation in the treatment process.

personalized

  • Each session is tailored to the individual needs of the client.

  • My work blends deep relaxation with focused treatment techniques for a holistic experience.

inclusive

  • Massage is a beneficial therapy for every body in any stage of health.

  • I believe we are the ultimate authority on and over our own bodies.

  • I prioritize straightforward, non-judgmental communication around boundaries at every phase of the treatment process.

Continuing Education

  • Prenatal Massage

  • Assessment and Treatment of the Cervical Ligaments w/ Brian Utting

  • Cancer and Massage Therapy

  • Intro to Biodynamic Craniosacral w/ Pat O’Rourke

  • Structural Injury Series w/ Pat O’Rourke

  • Ethics, Supervision, Boundaries, and WA State Law w/ Brian Utting & Matthew Sorlie

  • Evaluation and Treatment of Shoulder Injuries w/ Brian Utting

  • HIPAA Compliance Training

  • Cupping Therapy

  • Sports Massage: Injury and Recovery; The Science of Athletics

  • Understanding the Nervous System & Proprioception w/ Brian Utting

  • Trauma, Massage and Ethics w/ Pat O’Rourke

  • Anxiety Disorders and Massage Therapy

  • Craniosacral Certification Program w/ Pat O’Rourke

  • Pathology and Massage Therapy

  • Embodied Anatomy: Mapmaking for Somatic Practitioners w/ Michael Hamm

  • MVA Billing for LMT’s

  • Ethics, Communication, and Boundaries Through the Lens of the Nervous System (Polyvagal Theory)

  • I meet requirements for Basic Life Support training, Cultural Competency, and Professional Boundaries & Ethics for the state of Oregon.