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Nodd's Review So there I was, minutes before a speech I was to give in front of over a hundred Beaverton Chamber of Commerce members and as usual, I was a nervous wreck. My hands wouldn't stop shaking. Then, Ada Boje of the Health Touch Massage Center came over and says to close my eyes and breathe deeply. So I did. She did this little technique with some tapping over my head and heart so when I opened my eyes again, the shaking had all but stopped. Her touch was amazing! It wasn't until much later that I discovered that this was part of a specific technique called BodyTalk Access... a technique that Ada had obviously mastered!
Needing to find out more, I visited Ada at her massage center off Canyon Rd. She examined my muscle structure along my back and with a few soft touches was able to determine that I was overloading one side of my body. Thirty minutes later and I was completely relaxed, almost asleep as she rhythmically worked my back and shoulders. And it wasn't just the various techniques (Swedish, deep tissue, etc) that helped the most but rather this rhythmic motion that she does so well that made every muscle in my body relax. I truly felt at peace and very happy... on the inside. "You cannot separate the body from the mind or the spirit," Ada told me. "In fact, massage is a form of exercise and has some of the same physiological impacts as physical exercise has on the mind and body."
Graduating from the Oregon School of Massage in 1994, Ada opened her first massage center right in the center of downtown Beaverton near Lombard Ave. Now in her new location down 106th Ave between Enterprise and Thrifty Car Rental, Ada still enjoys a steady stream of loyal customers. "I appreciate how respectful Ada is with her hands," says Shirley, a customer since 2004, "in fact, she reads so much with her hands it's like she sees through them!"
When it comes to more specific problems, Ada is first a good listener and then a good therapist working just those areas that need attention with her healthful touch. Loyal patient since 1997, Joy sums it up nicely: "As a marathon runner, I love how Ada can treat specific areas deep into the muscles in my legs that work miracles without being painful. She listens to my needs and does not get side tracked." And for Ada, that's music to her ears because as she repeatedly stressed during our interview, it's very important that her patients feel safe and comfortable coming in and then at peace and relaxed as they leave. "And you know what brings me the most the satisfaction," she told me with a big smile, "is hearing a patient say ‘I feel so much better!'" Well Ada, after all these years you must be one of the most satisfied therapists in Beaverton and you can definitely add me to your long list of patients saying "I feel so much better!"
Testimonials
"... working on my feet for three days straight at my son's restaurant, I can honestly say I am very tired and my feet hurt but miracles of all miracles, my back feels tired but does not hurt and my hip only hurts a little. I will be back! After almost 30 years of hurting your massage did more good for me than many doctors and practitioners have been able to do for my chronic pain! I left your office in pure amazement and disbelief at the relief I had.
I think I will be coming to get gift certificates for a couple of my daughters. I was telling my husband that I should come to you once a month, I told him I will gladly give up some other luxury in my life in exchange for a monthly visit to you. I would even give up something not so luxury item! With warmest regards and thanks. - - Gretchen Mortensen Welcome to Health Touch Massage Center Through the mobilization of relaxed energy, my massage techniques are effective for clients before athletic events, a speech or any time a client needs to be clear and centered. To bring down stress levels, provide relaxation and / or give pain relief, I use a blend of the following therapies based on the client's individual needs:
- Swedish
- Deep Tissue
- Trigger Point Work
- Neuromuscular Therapy
About Somassage
Somassage is a deep massage using breath, movement and awareness to heighten the client's relationship with him/herself. It helps in addressing the effects of connective tissue on posture and energy and the holding patterns from trauma or overuse.
It was originally developed as a maintenance massage for people who have received any kind of 10-session structural bodywork reminding the body of the principles of balance, alignment and suspension mechanics. Those who have not received the 10-session bodywork also benefit from the balancing and integrating quality for their structure.
The common response from those who've had the session have said they feel more open, lighter, whole and have a sense of well-being.
Massage Rates
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Somassage
Additional options that can be added to the massage fee:
- Therapeutic-grade essential oils
- Heated Serpentine Stone Massage
Please Note
Rates subject to change without notice.
Cancellation Policy
We ask 24 hours advanced notice for a cancellation in order to serve everyone as efficiently as possible. We reserve the right to charge in full if cancellation of an appointment is not made 24 hours prior.
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Ada Boje, Health Touch Massage
