welcome…

Hello! I am Samantha, or Sam, either works. I am a Licensed Massage Therapist/Bodyworker located in Portland, Oregon. I was raised just outside the city and like many Oregonians, I greatly value time spent outdoors. I can often be found sitting below a cedar tree practicing meditation, listening to music, drawing or reading. Tell me about your cats and I will tell you about mine!

My practice is motivated by a few core beliefs:

  1. Every person deserves to feel at home in their body

  2. The body is an intelligent organism, constantly processing information, emotion, trauma, and energy

  3. Accessing the wisdom held in our bodies is not a luxury, but a human right

  4. Pain, while difficult, becomes a profound teacher when we learn to listen

In a session with me, we begin by taking a moment to settle in as we start building trust and establishing a clear line of communication between your body and mind. From this foundation, we can explore chronic pain, energetic healing, stress, anxiety, and the possibility of deep, restorative rest.

Photos by Natalie Waitt Gibson

Each session is tailored to your needs, and I always welcome specific requests. Modalities I offer include:

  • Myofascial release

  • Abdominal Massage

  • Trigger Point Therapy

  • Propreoceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (literal mind and body connection)

  • Swedish/Deep Tissue Massage

  • Reiki!

  • Cupping

  • Gua Sha/Scraping/Graston

  • Guided meditation

  • Breathwork

I support clients with self-care tools such as movement exercises, self-massage, and well-being practices, while also offering some insight into energetic imbalances. I’ve been practicing massage since 2023, and spent my first three years working in an orthopedic clinic. That experience helped me develop a solid understanding of structural issues and to know when it’s important to refer clients to other providers.

Currently, I love to work with folks experiencing chronic pain, disembodiment, people dealing with stress, anxiety, fear, fatigue, or those navigating periods of spiritual growth—as well as anyone simply wanting to offer their body the care it deserves.

If you have questions about me or my work, or want to share what’s going on for you before booking, feel free to reach out via the contact page on this website or my email (samantha.lmt@proton.me). I respond to all inquiries within 3 days.

Thank you so much for reading and I hope we will work together soon.

Samantha Smargiassi, Licensed Massage Therapist #27724