Kelly Forester is a dynamic licensed massage therapist who is passionate about helping people feel better in their bodies. In 2003, Kelly graduated from East-West College of the Healing Arts, located in Portland, Oregon. Since then, she has been practicing massage therapy as an art form, while helping people regain physical balance and wellness through her attentive skills as a practitioner. Kelly uses an integrative approach to massage therapy by combining different massage modalities and advanced massage techniques to achieve the best results. She works on many afflictions that can cause pain, lack of movement in the body, and somatic-emotional restrictions.

Kelly studied herbalism at the School of Traditional Western Herbalism where she developed a deep love and appreciation for plants and holism. She continues to study plants, massage techniques, and explore her many curiosities. When Kelly is not investigating an anatomical quandary, she can be found in the woods, near water, reading, whipping up some sort of concoction, or soaking in the art and culture Portland has to offer.

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Serena Schulz-Rodriguez, LMT is an EWC graduate and has her Bachelor of Arts from Portland State University, where she double majored in Spanish Literature and Liberal Studies. With her Native American heritage and deep connections to the Willamette and Columbia River Valleys, Serena brings a rich cultural perspective to her practice. Combining relaxation modalities with muscle energy and sports massage techniques, she ensures that every client receives a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Alongside her dedication to her work, Serena stays active in the Portland community through cycling and paddling.

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John brings over 18 years of experience as a licensed acupuncturist in Portland, where he has had the privilege of working with thousands of patients. As a founding member of Working Class Acupuncture, he pioneered efforts to make acupuncture accessible to Portland’s diverse communities and established an approach that integrates principles of Trauma Informed Care.

John specializes in Taiwanese meridian styles of acupuncture, is certified in Chinese herbology, and offers cupping therapy. His treatments emphasize safety, relaxation, and rejuvenation. For over a decade, John held a faculty position at POCATech, where he taught acupuncture theories, techniques, and the nuances of patient-centered care to future practitioners.

When not treating patients, he maintains his own wellness through movement arts, music, and gathering with friends—practices that enhance his therapeutic approach.

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Brenda Wilson, LMT, specializes in orthopedic and corrective bodywork, using techniques such as Cranial Sacral Therapy, Structural Integration, Kinesiotaping, Cupping, and Myofascial Release to address pain, injuries, and movement restrictions. Her work focuses on improving mobility, reducing stiffness, and aiding recovery from sports injuries and motor vehicle accidents. She integrates precise manual therapy techniques, including methods developed by Dr. Ben Benjamin and based on Dr. James Cyriax’s orthopedic principles, to break down adhesions and restore functional movement. Brenda also offers relaxation therapy to help regulate the nervous system and reduce stress, providing a comprehensive approach to pain relief and body optimization.

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