Magnolia Healing Arts

Jenny James

★★★★★

11 months ago

Sandra has the most incredible energy and skill. She listens to me carefully and somehow always knows what I need most. She's helped me with back and leg pain, and through some big transitions in my life. She's warm, kind and funny, and I cherish our time always. Also I love her calming space and therapeutic poodle. I am healed!

Alison Busch

★★★★★

9 years ago

Sandra is, without a doubt, one of the most talented and skilled massage therapists I've ever seen in my life! After moving to Portland, I spent some time looking for the right massage therapist, and although I received some very good massages at other places, the second I was on Sandra's table, I knew I would never go anywhere else as long as I live here! To begin, she has the most welcoming, warm personality that makes you feel comfortable in her presence and ready to relax. Second, her body work is incredibly diverse. She is truly, deeply gifted at knowing just what needs to be worked on in my body, often finding areas of tension or soreness that even I didn't know I had. She employs deep tissue work and a light touch, sometimes during the same massage and always with the same expertise and dexterity. Finally, the best thing about Sandra's massages is that they go beyond the physical. I consider Sandra that rare breed of massage therapist that is an authentic HEALER. Her energy work will blow your mind. I found out about Sandra through a friend, and now I've told everyone I know about her! If you live in Portland or are just visiting, go see Sandra! I bet she has the cure for what ails you. Her massages aren't just relaxing or revitalizing, they are profoundly healing; they are a true joy.

Alayna Marchessault

★★★★★

4 years ago

Sandra is undeniably the most talented massage therapist I have ever worked with. She is intuitive, strong, and always respectful, and she just knows how to get the job done. I get massages because of chronic tension in my neck and shoulders, and Sandra's work provides immense relief. It is evident in her bodywork that her approach is to make positive changes, to restore balance, and to heal. I have worked with Sandra through a pregnancy and postpartum period, and she was very skilled throughout each phase. In fact, she has welcomed my baby to my appointments since I gave birth! I feel very supported and safe having my baby with me at our appointments, whether I am nursing or just holding my sweet boy. For new moms who may not be able to leave baby at home (or not ready to leave baby at home!), take them with you! It's a win win (actually a win win win, because Sandra will be delighted too). I also want to mention that in this time of COVID, Sandra takes cleanliness and protocols very seriously. She has very high standards of how she conducts her practice and sets clear expectations of how her clients can contribute to keeping her practice safe. Thank you Sandra…you are amazing!

Leslie Benson

★★★★★

11 years ago

I would highly recommend receiving your next massage from Sandra. I've seen her a few times over the past few weeks and am already looking forward to my next session. Both studio spaces that she works from are calming and cozy, giving a nice relief from the stresses of everyday life. Sandra's massage technique is also very fluid, meeting you where you are when you arrive and focusing on your needs that day. If you need to simply zone out and relax, that's great, or if you want to take a more interactive approach with a neuromuscular therapy session, you can work together to address more specific issues. Check out Magnolia Healing Arts and enjoy!

Emily Dunuwila

★★★★★

11 years ago

Sandra is so versatile in her technique that she was able to use different types of massage to relieve all the tension in my muscles. She tailored the massage to my body by assessing my pain tolerance and then targeting the places where I held the most stress. Not only is Sandra a strong, versatile massage therapist, but she also has a very calming presence that makes the whole experience very relaxing. Thanks Sandra!!