Move better, feel better and do more of the things you love. Whether your goals are wellness, artistic or athletic, I will tailor a treatment plan to meet your needs. I use evaluation techniques that identify the reason for your symptoms so we can treat the root cause. This provides a path for improved function, adaptability and endurance. The tools I use include functional assessment, rehabilitation exercises, diversified chiropractic techniques, ART (active release technique), Graston (instrument assisted soft tissue), myofascial release, trigger point therapy, cold laser, cupping and taping.

As a sports chiropractor, I have treated in a wide range of settings: clinics, training rooms, health events, sideline at games and backstage at shows. My soft spot is for artists. Few practitioners focus on the functional needs and repetitive stress injuries found in musicians, fine artist, dancers, circus performers, actors etc and I strive to use my knowledge to not only support our Portland community at large, but also our artists. My education includes The University of Western States (chiropractic physician doctorate & sports medicine masters), The University of New Mexico (preMed & BA in dance) and The Chicago School of Massage Therapy.

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Identify as Queer Chinese American. Dr. Hsia’s family is from Hong Kong and Shanghai. Speaks English and Cantonese. National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

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Niema Lightseed (she/her) belongs to poetry, to painting, to music, to the soil of art. To the tall trees and still-wild rivers, to the dandelion, lavender, mycelium, and salmon. To the wisdom of the healing body and the relationship between touch, movement, and wellbeing. To the brilliance of her womanist ancestors and to a liberated, creative, and interconnected future. Niema is a Black, fat, queer, cis-woman originally from the lands of the Neshnabé people in what is now called Chicago, Illinois. Since 2013 Niema have been a grateful guest in the lands of the Chinook, Multnomah, and Kalapuya people in so-called Portland, Oregon. Her offerings are distilled from an irrepressible inquiry into the marrow of life. She wants to meet the rock that becomes the paint that flows from brush, to dance until her bones become fertile dust again, to remember our place within the mycelium of life.

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My name is Maco (pronounced like “taco”, but with an “M”). I am a Licensed Massage Therapist and owner of my practice, Stillness Moved. I received my training at East West College of the Healing Arts, where I am now a faculty member. In addition to my massage therapy license, I hold a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and a master’s in Communications. I have a background in the performance arts, mental health, communications, and education, all of which inform my practice today.

I work with a trauma-aware, outcome-based approach that merges manual therapy with an interest in mental & emotional wellness, somatics, and holistic wellness, to support those navigating persistent pain, overuse injuries, stress & anxiety, as well as physical pain that may be related to emotional trauma or discomfort. I draw from Myofascial Release Therapy, Swedish Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, and Tui Na to design sessions that are specific to the individual’s needs. While I work with all gender identities, I specialize in care for men and folks navigating men’s health issues.

When not at Hey Doc! I see patients privately and at other locations locally, and I teach Therapeutic Relationships at East West College. I also facilitate workshops on safe, nourishing or platonic touch, and offer consulting around working with diverse populations, cultural competency, communication and healthy boundaries. When out in the world, I pursue and enjoy music and singing, opportunities for laughter, new foods, history, friendship, and learning more about navigating and/or challenging what it means to be an emotionally healthy man today. I am of Haitian-American heritage, grew up in Florida, and am grateful to now be finding community in the Portland area. I look forward to working with you!

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About Me

I’m a politicized somatic therapist, coach, clinical supervisor, and consultant. I come by this work through decades of a commitment to gender justice, and racial justice, and anti-violence work; community-based direct services; and an ongoing commitment to my own, and to my communities’, truth telling, wholeness, and liberation. I love working with individuals who: are deep feelers, are called “sensitive,” have a strong commitment to social justice and collective care, hold a strong valuing of relationships, and prioritize personal healing and community healing. I tend to be a good fit with individuals who are curious about getting “under the storyline” of traditional talk therapy, and more in touch with habits, longings, and new practices at the level of the physical body. I also love working with collectives or organizations that are authentically seeking healing and change, and are willing to prioritize the resources and disorganizing of power structures that is required for true transformation.

Why Somatic therapy?

The root of the word Somatic, “Soma,” means body. Somatic therapy has various roots and lineages, many of which originated in the Global South and the East for collective care, and are now used by Western psychology for individualistic endeavors. In the last decade, neurobiology research has supported what indigenous healers have always known: that touch and movement can be a powerful source of healing and change. We hold experiences not only in our minds, but in our cells and tissues. Working directly with the fascia and with the nervous system can often more clearly and quickly access something that needs support, than talking about it. Storytelling also has its place, but in somatic therapy we slow down the words to reintegrate into the felt sense, and to listen deeply for what is happening beneath the storyline. This means that, as you are verbally sharing, I will sometimes interrupt and invite you to pause, and to notice what is happening “below the neck,” or in areas of the body other than the head/ brain. This is how we locate how not only the mind, but also the nervous system, are reacting, and it is how we can develop new choices in how we think, feel, and respond. Capitalism, ableism, patriarchy, and white supremacy have shaped many of us into habits of intellectualizing and of pushing away feeling. When feelings are compartmentalized away and remain unprocessed, pain and suffering ensue. My work with individuals is grounded in my personal and professional commitment to social justice and to liberation for queer and trans people of color. My own learning lineage has been shaped by contemplative and dance practices which are ancestral and indigenous to India, as well as the Eurocentric field of psychology. I’ve trained as a somatic coach with generative somatics; in relational therapy with the AEDP Institute; and also have training in methods such as EMDR, brainspotting, and IFS. I am involved in ongoing professional and personal development in order to bring the best of myself, and of cutting edge information and skills to my clients.

The coaching approach

In traditional talk therapy, the focus is on feeling better as an individual. In the kind of somatic therapy and coaching that I offer, I help you to feel more, so that you can move more fully towards your authenticity, aliveness, and purpose, and so that you can do so in connection to your communities and to the social justice issues that you care about. Early on, we will work together to clarify what you care about and long for, as well as what keeps you from being there. We will look at what most wants to heal or transform inside of you, and this commitment will be at the center of our work. The transformation that you seek may take a few sessions or it may take many more, and I offer a system for noticing your process so that you can be confident it is happening.

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Originally from the greater New York area, Mikhael moved to Portland in 2021 to continue pursuing a career in sports medicine and exercise science. Having come up with an athletic background in Track and Field and Soccer, massage and bodywork has always been a pivotal piece of his upbringing. Graduating from East West College of the Healing Arts in 2023, Mikhael built a practice centered around strengthening the mind and body connection as well as teaching individuals how to optimize their own performance. By Blending Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular, and Thai techniques, he aims to promote awareness and connectedness to the body on a more intuitive level. “Tap into your inner athlete”

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About Me

I started practicing in Portland in 2015 after graduating with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northwestern University. Prior to this, I attained my Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Michigan and completed a 200-hour yoga teaching certificate program in India which influences my mind-body approach to health and healing. My time practicing in Oregon has led to working with and treating people with a variety of orthopedic conditions from sports injury to post-surgery, to patients with connective tissue disorders and hypermobility. I bring an integrative and holistic approach to care, that includes a combination of manual treatment using different modalities with direct and indirect techniques, myofascial release, muscle and joint mobilization, visceral and neural manipulation, and hands on care with 1:1 attention to support safe movement, strengthening, postural training, pacing, and an individualized approach to rehabilitation. When not in the clinic, I love hiking, backpacking, skiing, and exploring the outdoors, as well as exploring places to eat good food!

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Lydia loves to incorporate several modalities into each treatment to facilitate the health and well-being of her patients. She enjoys combining acupuncture, Chinese herbal formulas, and bodywork into the majority of her sessions. A typical treatment may include other techniques such as cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, and lifestyle advice. The goal is always to have patients leave the treatment table feeling refreshed, calm, and empowered towards their natural healing process. Lydia strives to tailor each treatment to the individual’s needs and meet them where they are at, while reminding them of their innate resilience and strength.

Lydia graduated in 2021 from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, where she found an immense passion for the dynamic possibilities and treatment styles that Chinese Medicine and acupuncture can provide. Lydia has advanced training in Shiatsu and Tuina styles of bodywork, as well as a deep passion and understanding of herbal medicine. As well as treating several acute and chronic pain management issues, Lydia enjoys working with individuals managing mental health concerns, women’s health, and digestive issues.

When she is not in the clinic, Lydia tries to spend as much time as she can in the woods— may that be hiking, backpacking, or at a festival. When in Portland on her spare time, she can be found biking to a local park or body of water, rollerskating, dancing with friends at a concert, or adding to her record collection.

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Kiyoko wants every person to feel empowered in their daily lives. Using a combination of education, behavioral strategies, movement, and hands-on techniques, she works in collaboration with clients to heal through their innate wisdom. She is particularly interested in the intersection of pelvic and mental health, exploring how personal and communal narratives live in our bodies. When not working with clients, Kiyoko enjoys meals shared with friends, watching a Thorns game, and blissfully unstructured time to rest.

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