Body Aware Massage

My go-​to massage place, and my favorite therapist for over 15 years! I follow Aradia around and am so glad she’s in this space, the location is the best. Aradia has helped me with general wear and tear on my body, as I work as a professional dancer and choreographer. She has also helped me recover from a pretty awful car accident. Her therapeutic knowledge is unparalleled. One million stars!!!

One of the most unprofessional places I have ever done business with. Which was shocking because the other reviews lead me to think differently.
I scheduled a massage online with Aradia, 3 minutes before my massage I got a call from her. She told me that the scheduling had gotten mixed up. I get it — technology. We decided to reschedule for the next day. As a new client I showed up 15 minutes early, to fill out paper work and all. I then sat and waited for 25 minutes. She had stood me up. I called her cell as well as the number on Unilocal and there was no answer. I left and went about my day but never received a call back.
Very disappointed!

I’m kind of picky about any place I visit. I thoroughly review something online through Unilocal or do online research via their website before making an appointment anywhere. I’m especially wary about blindly booking massages where a complete stranger is touching your bare body. Yeah, best believe I investigated things to the tee.
So happy that I stumbled upon Body Aware Massage. I receive medical massages through work and am allotted to use a certain amount every year. After reading some great reviews of this place and learned about how conveniently located it was, I booked my appointment with Ariel (ah-​ree-​el).
Body Aware is literally located right above Townshend’s Teahouse. If you go to the right of the teahouse, you’ll see a door up ahead. Just follow the signs and there you’ll find some zen.
Ariel is amazing in so many ways. She’s addressed so many issues I didn’t even know I had. She could tell where I was more tense and based on my job, how it was affecting my body. She’s found things that I didn’t even know were bothersome (i.e. my IT band)! She really works out the kinks and even suggests ways of improvement so that my body can be healthier and less sore. I highly recommend her to anyone and everyone.
She’s a great person to talk with if you’re in the chatty mood, but if you want your peace too, she respects that. Let her take away all the pain! I’m already going back this week. It’s that good.

OMG ELIZABETH!!!
jeez I don’t think there is enough positive things that I can say about her massages. I have been seeing her for a few years. First to address the aches and pains from pregnancy and that made a HUGE difference! Once I was hooked I tried to see her at least monthly. About 2 years ago I was in a horrible car accident and in PT for it. i saw 5 different «specialized massage therapist» 3 times a week for 2 hour sessions for about 6 months. I never felt like I was getting better and was still soo sensitive. Thats when I began the same course of treatment with Elisabeth. It was amazing, I started to be able to walk for longer periods of time and make it through the day without taking handfuls of pills. Now I am currently pregnant again with my 3^rd and I see here about once every 2 weeks, she keeps the pain at bay and I am leaps and bounds from where I was. I can not say thank you enough. Thanks to her I was able to go back to work full time again and although I will never be pain free, as long as I stick to my current routine I can move around and play with my kids.
Thanks so much!

Aradia’s feet have given me one of the best massages of my life! Wow, I never knew the power of Ashi Shiatsu!

Aradia was excellent!
Fantastic massage overall. I was really in need, and looking for someone with an experienced and caring touch. Aradia accomplished all that and then some. I left this massage feeling both relaxed and rejuvenated — which is sometimes a tricky balance to achieve. Her pressure was both sensitive and firm, creating just the right amount of release. I especially enjoyed the Ashiatsu techniques she performed (had never tried this before) and would very much recommend. The atmosphere is clean, comfortable and attractive. Overall a really wonderful experience!

Aradia is awesome!

There is something about positive human touch for 75 minutes that makes you feel incredible, and I guess having all of the knots in your back rubbed out is a total plus. Tate is fantastic, always checks in to make sure things are feeling okay and wants to know of any places on your body that needs some extra attention.
Love their space above Townsheds. It’s quiet and relaxing and everything you need to feel 100% comfortable, and bonus points for being able to book online. There’s usually an appointment within the same week you need/​want/​are craving a massage.
I’ve had some massages in the past, but nobody has ever made my sore body feel better than Tate has. Treat yo self!

I have been getting massages from Tate for over 4 years now… She is an exceptional LMT, and very caring. When you get there, she greets you always with a smile, and asks how you are… she is genuinely interested in what kind of treatment you might be seeking. Most recently she has been helpful in Pre-​Op and Post-​Op massage on my knee for over 1 ½ years for a torn meniscus, both inner and outer. If you are looking for a great massage with just the right touch, I recommend you give Tate a call. You won’t be disappointed, and this is a great time to say, «Thanks Tate»… your awesome!

I dunno, I just enjoy the feeling of being touched. All I have to do is nothing and like most things in life, I enjoy gaining knowledge, feelings, emotions, and the sort by doing nothing at all. It’s what I do best. Come to this place, get a massage and do what I do best. Nothing.

Tate is amazing! I’ve never had a massage before, so naturally, it was the best massage ever. But seriously, I don’t know that I have ever felt so relaxed. Tate was really great about explaining what my massage was going to be like, and checked in with me a couple times throughout the massage. I left feeling totally refreshed and relaxed. The price was really reasonable too! I will definitely be back again. Thanks Tate!

After my second massage with Aradia, I booked my third before I left. I’ve been sitting at a computer stressing out a lot, and she puts me back into a good and happy state physically and mentally. Then, I go downstairs and chillax with some tea before I feel ready to leave. mmmm.

Aradia was fantastic. Incredibly good at making my stress melt away. I felt like a happy, entranced noodle by the end of the hour.

Elizabeth Pond gave me a massage that eliminated all of my severe pain in 1 session. I was visiting the city and had been sleeping on bad beds for several months. I also have rheumatoid arthritis. It was the best massage I’ve ever had. I wish I had gone to her earlier. When I got off the table, I had no pain. The coupon reduced the price to $ 55 for the hour, an added bonus. A massage by Elizabeth will be included in my schedule next time I visit the city.

Incredible. Actually very credible. Heck, both!
I’ve had 2 massages here, both by Tate. Both times it’s been due to back and shoulder pain. And each time I’ve walked our basically pain-​free.
Okay, I lied. I didn’t walk… I casually sauntered! :)
Making payments is super easy as they use Square. The environment is relaxing. And (Tate at least) really listened to what I was saying and asked questions about where I hurt before beginning.
They really seem interested in helping you feel great, not just give you a massage and be done with it. Highly recommended.

I have been getting regular massage treatments from Aradia at Body Aware for over 2 years now and she is the best therapist I have ever been to. She is very passionate about her job and you can tell that she loves what she does. She is great at determining the real cause of any problem areas you may have and coming up with a treatment to help those problems. She is also really easy to talk to, and I feel comfortable discussing any physical issues I may be having (feeling run down, ‘time of the month’ problems, etc.). Unfortunately, I do not get to see her as often as I used to now that I live in NY, but I make a point to see her whenever I’m in the Portland area. My most recent visit being this month…
I usually get the standard deep tissue/​aromatherapy/​stone massage, but this last time I tried the Relax and Renew which was amazing… I think it was around $ 130 for an hour and a half (a total steal). I had had a long week of celebration, and really needed a detox session. It was truly a great experience. My regular deep tissues (I like it hard!) plus an awesome coconut scrub and steam… perfection.

Aradia, has a wide range of skills and she’s not afraid to use them. The studio is lovely and smells amazing… I must go back to have her do some hot stone action… I travel from Washington to see her so you know she is good if I cross a river for her :)

I’ve seen Tate a couple times in this space, and she is amazing! Her presence is very relaxing and soothing, and her technique is unparalleled. I would recommend her wholeheartedly!

I was sent to Aradia on the recommendation of a friend of mine after a crash on my scooter. My shoulder and arm were in a lot of pain and pretty much immobile, and after just a half an hour with her a good chunk of my pain was lessened and my mobility improved immensely. I’ve had access to massage therapy since I was a kid and this was one of the best time to result ratios I’ve ever experienced. Incredible!
Even in such a short time, I really felt like she was able to connect with my body and perfectly target the spots that needed work. Her experience and skill was obvious as soon as I was on the table. I could feel the power and strength in her touch mixed with a necessary gentleness; just what I needed after an accident. Her receptive and warm personality added to the experience by making me very relaxed and totally comfortable in my own skin.
Basically, I couldn’t have asked for better massage treatment after an injury. Thanks, Aradia!

«Aradia was incredible. I have been experiencing neck and shoulder pain and poor circulation since I was young. After my second massage with Aradia I felt for the first time in years what it’s like to be free of pain. I had no idea I could feel so good. I had no idea what health I was missing out on. I’ve been to so many massage therapists about these issues and none have come even remotely close to the healing that Aradia was able to provide.»
This was a review of Aradia that I wrote awhile back and it is as true today as it was then. Aradia has continued to provide stellar body work and somehow always knows precisely what I need. She pays attention and really listens.
In today’s economy you have to choose wisely where you spend your money as most of us can’t afford to try something new only to find out that it wasn’t our thing. THIS WILL NOT HAPPEN WITH ARADIA. I’m glad to say that her work is worth every penny (and more in my opinion!). She will put that pep back in your step and make you feel years younger.
It is because of all of these things and her innate kindness that she has gained a lifelong client as far as I’m concerned.