I have been practicing massage therapy since 2021. I truly believe in and practice the therapeutic aspects of massage. In short, I focus more on the healing and the alleviation of pain aspects of massage over general relaxation. I approach my work by treating the people I serve as individuals in need of health care, rather than as clients or customers.

My primary focus in therapy is reducing muscle tension, relieving pain, increasing range of motion, and promoting overall mobility. I believe that when pain decreases, and movements become easier, it is when the body can start to fully relax – and when the body is relaxed, it can then have a positive effect on one’s disposition and mental health as well.

Each of my massage therapy sessions is thoughtfully tailored to the individual’s needs, health issues, and medical history. My therapy sessions may include a combination of Swedish massage, Deep Tissue massage, Ashiatsu, Shiatsu, cupping therapy, hot stone therapy, and Thai massage, using whichever technique is appropriate for the individual.

Educational Background I completed my massage therapy program at East West College of the Healing Arts. In addition to my massage training, I have studied anatomy and physiology, microbiology, human development, nutrition, cell biology, and other prerequisite courses as part of my ongoing pursuit of a future education in healthcare.

I treat each individual with the care and respect they deserve. Life is often difficult for many of us; we accumulate pain and tension as we do our best to get through each day. I am passionate about massage therapy because it allows me to do my small part in making the world a slightly better place by reducing some of the pain we all share.

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Pain is often a symptom—not the problem itself. Dr. David focuses on identifying the root cause of dysfunction, restoring healthy movement, and helping patients achieve lasting results—not just temporary relief.

Dr. David Higginson has been helping patients move better, recover from injury, and live healthier lives for more than 20 years. He has owned and operated his own practice, worked as an associate chiropractor, and served as an Attending Physician at a chiropractic university, mentoring future chiropractors. His passion is helping people of all ages return to the activities they love through individualized, evidence-informed care.

Dr. David has extensive experience treating sports injuries, motor vehicle collision injuries, headaches, neck and back pain, disc conditions, TMJ disorders, and extremity injuries. He also has a special interest in pediatric and pregnancy care, having spent more than a decade in a family-focused practice serving children, expectant mothers, and families.

A Cum Laude graduate of Western States Chiropractic College, Dr. David utilizes a variety of treatment techniques tailored to each patient’s needs, including diversified and low-force spinal and extremity adjustments, sports chiropractic, instrument-assisted adjusting, soft tissue therapies, rehabilitation exercises, joint mobilization, therapeutic modalities, and pediatric and pregnancy care.

Whether you’re recovering from a sports injury, healing after a car accident, managing chronic pain, or simply looking to improve your mobility and overall health, Dr. David provides compassionate, personalized care designed to help you get back to doing what you enjoy most.

Originally from beautiful British Columbia, Dr. David moved to Portland in 2002 and now calls Lake Oswego home. Outside the clinic, you’ll usually find him coaching or cheering on his three teenage boys at Ultimate Frisbee or basketball, camping with his family, staying active, or taking his pug for a walk with his partner.

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I began my medical career in 2008 as a doctor, obtaining an allopathic medical degree in 2014 in my home country, Barbados. After 12 months of working as a medical intern in a public hospital in Trinidad, I decided to pursue a degree in natural medicine instead of continuing on to a medical residency program. My dream was to pursue and practice a form of medicine that complemented the body’s innate abilities of self-healing, viewed each person as an individual and shared my beliefs in the mind-body connection for healing. It was at NUNM in Portland, OR, where I found my home in Classical Chinese Medicine.

My acupuncture style follows closely with Traditional Japanese techniques which are gentle and incredibly effective. Such techniques include gentle insertive needling, non-insertive needling, moxibustion and gentle bodywork such as sotai, myofascial release and cranialsacral therapy. I enjoy working with a diverse patient population with conditions such as acute and chronic pain, physical rehabilitation (such as neurological conditions, injury, stroke) and the secondary stress, anxiety and depression that can result.

I have chosen not to be a licensed MD in the United States but enjoy using my medical knowledge in understanding my patients from a biomedical perspective, speaking and translating the Western language of medicine, and combining it with my knowledge of East Asian medicine. I am a national board-certified acupuncturist with the NCCAOM and Oregon Medical Board.

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Christopher Jones, ND is a Naturopathic Doctor specializing in integrative approaches to pain management and overall well-being. His expertise lies in utilizing orthobiologics for back and joint pain, providing patients with cutting-edge, non-invasive treatments to promote healing and reduce discomfort.

Dr. Jones graduated from NUNM with a doctorate in naturopathic medicine in 2020. He was trained in ultrasound guided injections by Dr. Terrence Manning III at Restore PDX over 3 quarters as a student intern. Dr. Jones has known he wanted to use orthobiologics to help people out of pain since he heard a talk by Dr. Harry Addelson in 2012. Since that time Dr. Jones has focused on learning the best techniques to help his patients.

Additionally, Christopher brings with him a wealth of experience as a skilled massage therapist, allowing him to integrate various therapeutic modalities into his practice, ensuring a comprehensive and tailored treatment approach for his patients.

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Brian Tetz is a dedicated healer and practitioner of Japanese-style acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and mind-body wellness. He holds a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the California Institute of Integral Studies and a Master of Oriental Medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. With a passion for empowering people to be their best, Brian helps individuals break free from physical and emotional limitations to reclaim their vitality.

His approach is deeply rooted in understanding each person’s unique constitution, using gentle, pain-free Kiiko Matsumoto-style acupuncture, shiatsu, and alternative non-needle methods for sensitive patients. Beyond acupuncture, Brian is a master practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Mental and Emotional Release® Therapy, guiding people to release the negative baggage that holds them back.

Brian specializes in treating pain, anxiety, depression, stress, and thyroid conditions, but his work extends beyond symptom relief—he helps his patients restore balance and rediscover their potential. He also has a passion for movement and strength, teaching others how to swing heavy clubs and maces to rebuild resilience, regain health, and get back to the adventures they love.

When he’s not working with patients, Brian enjoys archery, video games, collecting fountain pens, swinging heavy clubs, and spending time in nature with family and friends. His mission is to help others move, heal, and thrive—both physically and mentally.

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Pearl has focused her practice with the mindset that massage is an amazing tool for helping people feel more at home and functional in their bodies. She took clinical training at Oregon School of Massage in Portland in Shiatsu as well as Swedish. She weaves in myofascial release, deep tissue and trigger point techniques in her sessions when appropriate, careful to go at the pace of the tissue’s release carefully listening for how the impact of techniques applied are affecting her clients and making appropriate adjustments as the session progresses.

In her life outside of massage she is a fusion dancer, painter, and costume creatrix. These artistic endeavors all involve a careful dance between planned intention, observation of outcome, and response to outcome as she goes through the creative process. This way of thinking crosses over into her sessions. A session begins with a conversation between client and LMT, a goal or intention is set, and as we go we observe the impact of the techniques and respond to the outcome of those techniques intelligently like a somatic conversation… or a dance!

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