Healing Tree Testimonials

What People Are Saying About Miriam and Healing Tree...

Best Massage in town! No hassle parking and wonderful people. My girlfriends and I all had a wonderful experience here! Wonderful Massage and exfoliation. Not to be missed!

   Becky

I started seeing Miriam after I was rear ended in an auto accident... previously I had been seeing a chiropractor for 5 months without much relief. A friend recommended Miriam and Healing Tree Massage... after 2 sessions with her my pain was completely gone! She is an amazing healer...

   Nicole

I want to send you a note of thanks for fitting me in with a wonderful healing massage this past Saturday. I was the one who was suffering from a category 4 migraine, and your work really took it from an 8 pain factor down to 2 that day. The headache was gone by bedtime. Thank you so much, it really made a difference to work on those muscles in the back of my head. Just thought I would let you know. I will be back.

   Julie

Miriam & Elizabeth provided perfect massages for me & my husband. The room was cozy, warm & comforting - the street sounds magically disappeared during our session. The heated bed & hot stones were delightful but their skills were remarkable. They were very attentive to the places we discussed beforehand - each of us had a slightly different experience based on our needs. Their building is just a few blocks from the streetcar route, and very near great shops & restaurants.

   Sally

Miriam has been featured in SPA magazine, and now I know why. Her massage is the best. Her hands are magnificient. I have had a couples massage, which I highly recommend. A lot of couples massages are a waste of money, but hers is terrific! Highly, highly recommend.

   Sugar

Miriam is without a doubt the best I have ever experienced! My husband and I have homes in Los Angeles as well as Portland, and although we have been treated by some of the most famous and highly recognized professionals in Los Angeles, we ONLY go to Miriam in Portland. She treated my husband for back and neck problems that he had experienced for years and those other famous folks couldn't give him much relief (and what relief he did get didn't last for more than a day or two). Under Miriam's care, he has been pain-free for many months and still travels to come see Miriam about once a month for maintenance. In my case, I had been experiencing knee and hip pain for almost 20 years and was told to get surgery. Once Miriam started working on me, the results were nothing short of a miracle. She also provides great insight into the physical causes of a person's pain (comments about my incorrect posture or seating position) that make a huge difference in maintaining my well-being. What Miriam has isn't just a learned skill. It's an art as well as a gift. Thank you, Miriam!! Keith and I love you!

   Zia

Miriam is a wonderful massage therapist. She has a true intuitive understanding of the needs of the body. I felt completely cared for and received a wonderful hour on her table. I have had many massages in my life and would rank my time with Miriam as among the best. Many thanks!

   Carole

I see Miriam approximately once a month due to my grueling work schedule (i.e. 12-14 hours shifts on nights), which results in a highly stressed body and frequent back pain/discomfort. I have been seeing Miriam since I moved back to the Portland Metro area (from Boston) in 2003. Miriam has very gifted hands and has the ability to find my problem areas right away. She knows how to relax my muscles and is very attentive to my needs. Additionally, she has created a comfortable and inviting environment at her new location. I would recommend Miriam to anyone with chronic back problems or to anyone interested in a relaxing afternoon or evening away from work or stress.

   Ferrer

I've just returned from my first massage with Miriam at the Healing Tree Massage. The massage was so relaxing that I'm surprised that I can raise my fingers to type. Miriam is a gifted therapist and has created a beautiful, warm and comforting environment for her practice. She takes care to heated massage bed, hot stones (I think) to warm her hands during the massage and a hot towel wrap for the head and face.

This was a Christmas present from my boyfriend. I've already gushed to him about this being the "best present ever"!

   Julie

A friend of mine and I were looking for a "girls night out" and we wanted to get a massage and go out for dinner. I was going through IVF and I hoped the healing effect of massage might help. I loved how Miriam was available at the last minute, and in the evening, AND to massage two people! She can usually have another therapist there, for couples, but so spontaneously her other person wasn't available that night. She did a wonderful job all by herself though, much to my surprise. At one point we discovered she was holding onto a bar - attached to the ceiling I guess - and walking on our backs! It was great! She also seemed quite knowledgeable and insightful about healing (also did some reflexology), and concentrated on my getting pregnant. I DID get pregnant! :-)

   Mary

I can't find the words when I try to describe this wonderful place...my boyfriend and I went there on our first weekend of our 21 day cleansing diet...so we were tense, fatigued and ready to relax. We did the 90 minute massage and couldn't believe how we felt afterwards. Miriam and her associate knew exactly what we wanted and only had to ask a few questions....rather they responded to what they felt in our bodies. They used hot stones, wicked massage techniques and hot towels wraps. I would highly recommend this lil' retreat on 23rd.

   Steph

Miriam is amazing. There are few people who are gifted in a way such as Miriam. She floats through the room, is so knowledgable and I believe has the kindest hands anywhere. Whenever she works on me I feel like I am going to have a brand new life when I leave. She is amazing!

   Kris

The wonderful things said in the other reviews are true - Healing Tree Massage is a one-of-a-kind treat. I feel blessed to have discovered this Portland jewel. I felt comfortable and honored as Miriam fearlessly dove into the most stressed, unbalanced parts of my body. I enjoyed every moment of it, and left feeling more myself then I have in months!

   Mary W

I'm a web developer and spend the majority of my life at a computer. I've had quite a few massages and bump from masseuse to masseuse - it's partly because I'm never fully happy with my massage afterwards.

I went to Miriam at Healing Tree Massage and scheduled my next massage at the end of my first -- it was just lovely. She did a few things that I haven't experienced before w/ other masseuses (involving her use of hot rocks, hot towells, very light skin sensation + deep massage, etc). When I left I was definitely on a natural high. Going in I felt like there was a leaden shot stuck in my lower back, and I was a shotput lighter walking out the door.

She also has a way of making you feel very comfortable throughout the whole experience (before and afterward can sometimes feel awkward).

Highly recommended!

   Mark

Miriam does a wonderful job of making me feel comfortable and oh-so-relaxed each and every time I visit. She is caring, attentive and very skilled at massage and relaxation. Plus, shes a truly caring person whose company I enjoy immensely.

   Susan

I went to see Miriam for stress & insomnia & now I see her every month. She is an amazing massage therapist. I found her office to be sweet and welcoming. She returns calls prompty, is flexible and always runs on time.....I highly recommend her.

   Linda

I am an interior designer from Phila. After a long airplane trip to see a client I was very STRESSED. Some of my furniture for the client came damaged and to make a long story short I needed a massage. I found Healing Tree Massage and Miriam made the stress come out of my body and fixed my whole body and brain. She is an expert and knows exactly what I needed. She has a gentle personality , but knew just how much pressure I needed on my sore bones. She is the best I ever had and when I come back to Portland I will be sure to make an advanced appt. I know it sounds like an ad but TRY HER YOU'LL LOVE HER.

   Carla