What is Traditional Thai Massage?

Thai Massage is a holistic modality of bodywork that involves working from the surface layers of the body inward; from skin, tissue, channels, bone, then to organs. Techniques used include compression, traction, stretching, Neuromuscular Release Points (NMR), range of motion, and direct point-work along Traditional Thai Sen throughout the body. This modality is a clothed massage conducted on a Thai mat, on the floor, where the therapist uses their whole body (hands, feet, knees, etc.) as well as tools such as hot herbal compresses, scarves, balms, oils, and liniments.

What is Structural Integration?

Structural Integration techniques focus on manipulating fascial layers of the body, also known as connective tissue. Fascia encases entire muscle groups all the way down to individual muscle fibers, blood vessels, organs, and nerves; simultaneously securing some structures together while allowing other structures to move freely.

What are the benefits of this bodywork?

Thai Massage is good for:

Systemic calm and relaxation
Treatment of Injuries, both chronic and acute aches and pains
Realignment of physical structures
Aiding in systemic balance
Releasing blockages and stagnation
Cleansing tissues, blood, lymph, and organs
Increasing range of motion and joint health

These two modalities combine beautifully together to realign and open the body; creating long lasting structural change and promote psychological wellbeing.

Meet Your Practitioner

"Eevee" April Aviles, Lic #22864

Eevee has been practicing massage professionally since 2016 after graduating from Portland's own East West College of the Healing Arts. At East West the immediate passion for both Structural Integration and Thai Massage modalities blossomed. After graduation, Eevee spent several years homing in their Structural skills working in a chiropractic clinic with patients rehabilitating from injury, both acute and chronic conditions. These years of valuable experience grew Eevee's practice in their western modality but Thai massage still rang true deeply in their heart.

In 2019, Eevee had the great privilege to travel to Chiang Mai, Thailand to study under licensed Doctor of Traditional Medicine Homprang Chaleekanha, M.S. at Baan Hom Samunphrai School. It was here at Baan Hom that Eevee's passion for Thai Massage became a true dedicated and skilled practice. Having received over 690 hours of hands on training over the period of 7 months, Eevee became certified in Traditional Nuad Boran Thai, Womblifting & Postpartum Care, Therapeutic (Accupressure) Thai Massage, Foot Reflexology, and the harvesting & processing of medicinal plants to make healing Herbal Compresses.

Across the Span of 2022 thru 2025, Eevee received hundreds of hours of education taught by skilled practitioner Lara Lezrine of Papillon Bodyworks, based in Tucson, Arizona, including a 202 hour Thai Massage Immersion Program. This immersive program expanded Eevee's education beyond physical technique into the realms of Thai herbalism and Thai Medical Theory; a deeper understanding of foundational Thai medicine has greatly impacted the holistic nature of this practice.

Eevee is determined to uphold the honor that is working in the healthcare field; helping people on their individual holistic healing journey by bringing to the table practical skills, patience, compassion, and dedication to each client.

Let's grow and heal together.

How to figure out Sliding Scale

Tensegrity Thai Massage is striving to make massage accessible to people of all demographics with our 90 Minute Sliding Scale Pricing option. Sliding scale means "Pay What You Can" within the designated price range. The price range for a 90 minute Sliding Scale massage is $100 to $150 per session; no proof of necessity needed. In order to provide this reduced rate it is required that clients pay for this service in cash or using a cash service such as Venmo, Zelle, or CashApp.

Consider paying less on the scale if you:

• are a single parent supporting children or dependents

• have medical expenses not covered by insurance

• are eligible for public assistance

• have immigration-related expenses

• are an older adult with limited financial support

• are an unpaid community organizer

• are a returning citizen who has been denied work due to incarceration history

Consider paying more on the scale if you:

• own the home you live in

• have investments, retirement accounts, or inherited money

• travel recreationally

• have access to family money and resources in times of need

• work part time by choice

• have a relatively high degree of earning power due to level of education, gender privilege, racial privilege, class background, etc.

Our Logo Explained

What appears to be an asymmetrical, geometric shape is actually a tensegrity model exemplified by solid poles tethered by taught elastic strings. This 3 dimensional form is a direct representation of our human design; how our trains of fascia, spiderweb-like strands of connective tissue, provide our physical structure via tensile strength.

The rusted-orange spiral shape is the Thai Sak Yant symbol meaning Balance and Health. In Thailand Sak Yants are tattoos of sacred geometrical designs, used as a personal talisman with the intention of creating change in characteristics, life circumstances, and the actualization of goals.

Combined together, balancing both Eastern and Western ideologies, the Tensegrity Thai Massage philosophy is embodied. We strive to honor and respect the science, the philosophy, and the magic that is holistic bodywork across cultures.

Our Cancellation Policy

All Cancellations must be confirmed with an email or text message to the therapist directly.

Upon booking, a $50 deposit is required and applied to the total cost of your appointment (the remainder of the session cost is collected at the end of your treatment). As a courtesy to your therapist, if you need to cancel your appointment for any non-medical emergency, it is required that you do so 48 hours or more prior to your appointment, giving other clients the opportunity to book that time slot. However, if you cancel your appointment less that 48 hours prior to your appointment (considered "Late Cancellation") that deposit is kept toward the payment of the canceled session.

For Late cancellations the charges will be:

1st time: 50% of the cost of your session

2nd time: 100% of the cost of your session

3rd time: 100% of the cost of your session and a discontinuing of further bookings

For medical emergency and acute illness, clients will have the option to reschedule their appointment and the $50 deposit will be applied to their next treatment. Please inform the therapist of your illness and need for rescheduling as soon as possible. At anytime, if cancellations occur more than 48 hours prior to the scheduled appointment the client may request a refund of their deposit and it will be received on the credit or debit card used at time of booking.