Holistic Massage Therapy in Portland, OR
Living Ritual is a private practice of licensed massage therapist Erika Ryn. Specializing in deep tissue, TMJ/jaw release, Chi Nei Tsang abdominal massage, and holistic pelvic care.
What is Holistic Bodywork? Is this a Somatic Practice?
Holistic bodywork sessions begin with the understanding that our mental, social, cultural, and physical experiences are deeply interconnected, much like the way the tendons of our feet affect the muscles in our shoulders, or the fascia around our stomach can influence how we stand and breathe.
I work collaboratively with clients to support ease of movement, relieve pain, reduce stress, and improve postural balance. After a thorough intake, we may choose to integrate any of these modalities to create a customized session that supports your body’s needs in that moment.
This work is somatic in nature, meaning it engages the body as a source of insight, healing, and reconnection. Holistic bodywork supports clients in becoming more present with their physical sensations, breath, and posture. While I am not a somatic therapist, this approach invites deeper embodiment and awareness as part of the healing process.
Focused support with specialized modalities.
Deep tissue massage doesn’t have to be painful. Structural and fascial techniques release chronic tension, restore mobility, and support pain relief so you can move, breathe, and stand with more ease. Good for back pain, neck and shoulder tension, hip and pelvic discomfort, and injury recovery.
Specialized intraoral jaw massage provides relief for jaw tension, TMJ dysfunction, headaches, and teeth grinding through gentle, consent-based work. Each session includes external massage of the face, scalp, neck, and shoulders before moving into slow and gentle internal work on the muscles of the jaw.
Chi Nei Tsang abdominal massage utilizes gentle manipulations which focus primarily around the abdomen, pelvis, and thorax to support digestion, relieve abdominal tension, and promote energetic balance. This mindful work supports both systemic organ health and emotional wellbeing.
Integrative Pelvic Bodywork offers trauma-informed care to ease pelvic, hip, and low back pain, incontinence, postpartum recovery, and emotional tension. Sessions include both external and internal work, always respecting your comfort and consent.
Holistic massage therapy can help with a wide range of physical and emotional concerns, including:
- Muscle and Joint Pain
Back, neck, shoulder, hip, and pelvic pain, sprains, strains, arthritis, and repetitive use injuries. - Postural and Structural Imbalances
Myofascial tension, scoliosis, chronic holding patterns, disc compression - Chronic and Complex Pain
Headaches, migraines, chronic fatigue, stress-related pain - Injury Recovery
Auto accidents, workplace injuries, athletic recovery - TMJ, Jaw Pain, and Teeth Grinding
- Abdominal Pain and Digestive Support
- Pelvic Floor Pain and Pelvic Health
Postpartum recovery, urinary and reproductive concerns - Emotional Wellbeing and Nervous System Support
Stress reduction, nervous system regulation, somatic informed bodywork
Massage Rates
60 minutes $120* | 90 minutes – $160* | 120 minutes – $200*
(*Price reflects Cash Payment Time of Service Discount. Payment due at time of service. MVA & Insurance Clients please see Insurance Section)