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Therapeutic Massage in NW Portland, OR
Intuitive. Clinical. Built around what your body actually needs.
Your Sanctuary.
Every session is different because every body is different.
After 22 years of practice, I have learned to trust what a body tells me over what a menu says it needs. Whether you come in carrying chronic neck and shoulder tension from a desk job, pain from an injury that has never fully resolved, or just a need to be still and quiet for an hour without the rest of your life following you in, I listen first. Then I build the session around that.
I created this practice as a place where the work is genuinely tailored to you, not to a script. That means the session you leave will sometimes look different from the one you described when you arrived. That is not a deviation. That is the point.
I am Christina Rivlin, LMT - License #16344, and I have been practicing therapeutic massage in NW Portland for over 22 years. My studio is at 325 NW 21st Ave, Suite 203, in the heart of Nob Hill, steps from the Pearl District. Most people come once and come back every month.
Soothing life’s stresses with a rejuvenating touch.
Over 20 years of listening to my clients
I have been a licensed massage therapist for over 20 years, and the thing that has not changed in all that time is this: I listen. To what you tell me in the intake. To what your body tells me while I work. To what shifts mid-session when the tissue finally starts to release.
Early in my career, a temporary detour into nursing only deepened my appreciation for what massage can do, and why it matters. I came back to this work with a clearer understanding of the body and a stronger conviction that what most people need is not a standard treatment. It is someone who can meet them exactly where they are.
I trained in a deliberately wide range of modalities, including deep tissue massage, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, prenatal massage, and motor vehicle accident recovery. I wanted to be able to draw on whatever a client actually needed rather than fitting every person into the same approach.
Twenty-two years later, I still do. What I have learned through training and through working with hundreds of bodies in this studio is that the best session is never the one that follows a script. It is the one crafted specifically for you, in the moment, with everything I know brought to bear on what your body is telling me right now.
I practice out of a private studio in NW Portland. Monday through Friday. No front desk. No waiting room full of strangers. Just the work that makes you feel better.
I use what I have learned through education and my many years of experience to craft a massage that is perfect for you.
Why Alacrity Massage & Wellness is right for you
One of my greatest assets in the room is my intuition, which is informed by 22 years of working with hundreds of bodies. I have developed the ability to listen carefully to what you tell me in the intake, and to what your tissue tells me as we work. Just as important, you know your body better than anyone. What you notice during the session, what feels different, what feels familiar, where a release actually lands, all of that shapes where we go next. The session is a conversation, a kind of dance, between your experience and my clinical expertise, with both holding equal weight.
In practice, that means we always start in the area you came in for. If your shoulder is what is actively bothering you, that is where we begin. From there, we follow what we find together. Sometimes that leads us to your hips, because the shoulder tension is rooted in a pattern further down. Sometimes we stay right where we started. It means I will ease back mid-session if your nervous system needs to settle before deeper work is possible. It means I draw on deep tissue technique, myofascial release, craniosacral work, and relaxation in whatever combination your body is asking for that day.
About 90 percent of people who come to see me once become regular monthly clients. That number says more than any description can.
Services
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My signature therapeutic session. Combines deep tissue, myofascial release, and craniosacral therapy in whatever combination your body indicates on the day you arrive. Designed to reach the chronic tension patterns that return after standard massage. Learn more about the Alacrity Massage Signature Session here.
60-75-90 min | $120 - $150 - $180
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Shorter, focused work on a specific area. Great for chronic tension in one spot, a quick upper-body reset between meetings, or head, neck, hands, and feet when your nervous system needs to settle. Tailored to your needs and preferences, like every session.
Learn more about the mini massage session here.
30-45 mins | $60 - $90
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Therapeutic bodywork adapted for pregnancy. Safe positioning and gentle techniques through every trimester, with clinical attention to lower back, hip, and shoulder tension specific to pregnancy.
Learn more about the pregnancy massage session here.
60-75-90 min | $120 - $150 - $180
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Specialized massage therapy for motor vehicle accident recovery. Whiplash, soft tissue injury, and chronic pain following collisions. 15+ years of experience with MVA and PIP insurance clients in Portland. Documentation provided.
Learn more about motor vehicle massage here.
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Client Reviews
“Christina’s massage techniques are a huge part of why I have never felt better in my body then I do today, and why I live a pain-free life... Christina is not only a very intuitive healer, she also understands the body both medically and anatomically. This makes a big difference and it is why she is not like any other massage therapist I have worked with in the past. Christina is simply the best.”
— Laure Redmond
“After a weekend class that left me with migraine like tension in my neck and jaw, I scheduled a massage session with Christina. She was a miracle worker! I walked out of the session feeling awake and able to tackle the week ahead pain free!”
— Jennifer H., Recruiter
“I would classify myself as someone that is pretty frugal... my friend purchased me a gift certificate to see Christina... it was the best massage I've ever had. Ever since I've been going at least twice a month.”
— Tyler A.
Frequently Asked Questions
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At Alacrity Massage & Wellness, Christina Rivlin, LMT offers therapeutic massage that adapts to your body's needs, drawing on deep tissue work, myofascial release, and relaxation techniques in whatever combination is most effective. Craniosacral therapy and prenatal massage are also available as dedicated sessions. Located at 325 NW 21st Ave, Suite 203 in NW Portland.
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Yes. Christina has over 15 years of experience working with MVA and PIP clients in Portland. If you have been in an accident, your massage may be fully covered as part of your recovery. Contact us before booking to confirm your coverage.
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At Alacrity Massage & Wellness, sessions are not scripted. Christina listens to what your body tells her during the session and adapts the approach accordingly, using deep tissue technique, myofascial release, craniosacral work, or relaxation in whatever combination serves you. About 90 percent of first-time clients become regular monthly clients, which reflects the results people experience.
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Alacrity Massage & Wellness books out in advance due to high demand. Booking one to two weeks ahead is recommended for your preferred time slot. Online booking is available 24 hours a day through ClinicSense.
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The studio is at 325 NW 21st Ave, Suite 203, Portland OR 97209, in the Nob Hill neighborhood of NW Portland, steps from the Pearl District. Street parking is available on NW 21st Ave. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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Yes. Craniosacral therapy is one of Christina Rivlin's primary clinical specialties, practiced for over two decades. It is a gentle, non-invasive approach effective for headaches, jaw tension, nervous system regulation, and chronic pain that has not responded to more direct work.