Puran Pdx: Whole Body Sense

This review is long overdue.
I was lucky enough to be gifted a massage gift certificate to Puran PDX for an hour massage. Upon calling to make an appointment I was offered 2 options — traditional table massage or Thai massage. I had never had a Thai massage before meeting Jessica, but that is all I will get from here on out. Jessica is a phenomenal message therapist.
Thai massage is like a combination of yoga, intense stretching & therapy, Jessica uses her whole body (and yours) to hit the highs, mediums & lows throughout all your major muscle groups. This can be a very intense type of body work that requires relaxation and release. Jessica is a wonderful conversationalist, which helps you take your mind off of the task at hand.
Since finding my love of Thai massage I have graduated to 90 minute sessions. Intense, but amazing. I am addicted and visit Puran once a month to get my a$s kicked and my toxins flowing. Puran offers massage packages for those of us that have committed to this amazing journey.
Puran has 2 locations. I choose to visit the Hawthorne practice which is quietly situated in the Herb Shoppe. This location offers both table & Thai massage. Well worth a visit!

Having Fibromyalgia I was amazed a howt great I feel after the Thai Massage ! I highly recommend Jess she is so knowledgeable and makes you feel so comfortable I will be doing this on an ongoing basis:)

I love this lady. I’ve been to several massage therapists previously and it feels good to say that I’m sticking with Jessica. She is a real massage THERAPIST — she’s taken notes about my posture, relieved a mysterious and persistent pain in my back, and has dug into muscles that I didn’t know existed, all for the greater goal of improving how I look and feel. Plus, she’s incredibly engaging, friendly, and easygoing.

Just received a Thai massage from Jessica. One word: phenomenal.
She elicits the perfect combination of pressure and stretching that was much needed after finishing a half marathon. Jessica is very knowledgeable in all things natural health.
As a chiropractor I have had a lot of body work done over the years. Her technique is impeccable. I highly recommend her!

Jessica is a great masseuse who has a good sense of therapeutic pressure and technique. Positive and welcoming personality to boot!

Had an absolutely stellar Thai Massage with Jessica today. She is really sweet and über talented! And her massages are affordably priced. I got a groupon deal, but will definitely be paying full price for her massages. She is well worth it!

The warm personality reflected in her website was present in real life. My husband and I visited Portland last week and experienced Thai massage with Jessica.
It is amazing how the movement and stretching we may attempt ourselves is so much more profound when it is relaxed, passive and in skilled hands. It is also so simple to receive– no disrobing, oils, creased faces– just comfortable clothes and a mat! In our case, in Sellwood, the surroundings were comfortably perfect, and provided for a lovely walk around the neighborhood with happy muscles and joints. If we lived close by, we would be more regularly scheduled!

I can’t believe I haven’t written a review yet. Today I went for my second massage from Jess and I just got my first Thai massage today. I heard of Jess through a recommendation from a friend and after mentioning to her at my first massage that my wrist had been really bothering my after intensive note taking (yay grad school) she not only helped my wrist but helped my posture and my neck tension! My boyfriend also has gone to her twice and loves the results. Jess is attentive and has an amazing practice and personality. Trust me go, and you’ll love her and what she does for your body!

Jess’ talent as a massage therapist is unbelievable. She has a natural born touch and is gentle, yet deep in her tissue work. She has a kind, compassionate approach and helps focus your session on healing and making sure your personal needs are met. I’m 34 weeks pregnant and went to see Jess feeling worn out, with a tired back and distracted anxious mind. After my one hour with Jess, I felt invigorated, grounded and relaxed. I awoke the next day feeling empowered and ready to take on the last few weeks of my pregnancy. A bonus is Jess’ location! Being at the Herb Shoppe, I was able to pick up some yummy teas and medicinals to support the last leg of a healthy pregnancy like raspberry leaf and dandelion root for tea.

I broke both of my feet and my back years ago, after having Jess work on me, I had mobility in my feet that I had not felt in a looong time. Her massages are more medicinal and her personality is nothing short of therapeutic, the hour I spent with her was healing on so many levels. Go see this wonderful lady!

Jessica is a fantastic massage therapist. Her knowledge of the body is incredible and exactly what I was looking for in a practitioner. Jessica was very mindful of how my body was feeling and always checked in to make sure the pressure was right. I slept better in the days following and felt a general relief in my overall mood. I would recommend Jessica to anyone looking for a terrific massage therapist in the Portland area!