Veda Collective

I’ve been coming to Margaret Boyd for Shiatsu massage therapy for several years and I am astounded at how much better my body feels. I have chronic wrist strain and I haven’t worn any of my half-​dozen braces since I really cannot remember when — more than 18mo at least! She is great, and I’m so happy to see her at Veda Collective!

Since a couple weeks I’ve been going for Shiatsu massage with Margaret Boyd. It is incredible how this changed my whole perspective on recovery (from an old injury) and awareness of my body. Margaret is very intuitive, listens well and gives great advice + has magical healing hands! After one of her massages I feel relaxed, renewed and full of energy yet balanced. Thanks Magz!

When I went to Veda Collective for a massage I was pleasantly surprised. They have some amazing reviews, but I had my already high expectations exceeded. Deirdre Morrison was amazing from the moment I walked in. Her calm demeanor and style was exactly what I needed for my massage. I really enjoyed the flexibility that Deirdre had in her massage styles and I left feeling refreshed, relaxed and didn’t get sore at all from the work we did. I have to mention their space as well since it is fantastic and I didn’t have to drive to get a massage in downtown Portland. From beginning to end I had a great therapeutic massage and it made the rest of my day glow.

I’ve now had prenatal massages from both Abby and Dierdre and they were both fantastic! Not only are they incredibly friendly women but their spaces are beautiful and calming and they give amazing massages. The end of my pregnancy was really tough and their massages really helped me to get through those last few weeks. Highly recommended!

Abby Buchanan is the best massage therapist I’ve ever experienced. She’s also a very savvy business owner & brings in co-​workers as wonderful as she is! I’ve been going to Abby for as long as she’s been in Portland. I’ve never had such a supportive, restoring, healing, wise and helpful medical professional. She’s seen me through many physical traumas and just the plain old wear and tear kind of problems. Amazing touch, attitude and generosity of spirit. Good for what ails you. Sometimes she targets a specific area if I need it, or it’s a yummy all-​over body massage. I leave feeling better and more on the planet than I walked in by far. Her touch is perfect for me: enough, but no bruising EVER! It’s not a super-​swanky spa location, but it is absolutely warm and nurturing and cozy. She can customize scents, your music, her treatment! Amazing. She’s the best.

Searched all over for a massage using the internet and relying on my good friends at Unilocal to provide me with some guidance. They weren’t wrong on this one. Had a massage with Deirdre. Friendly, focused and an absolute pro. I have had massages before that were too hard, unfocused and sometimes with people that talk the entire time. She was none of these. I will be going back.

I just had a massage with Abby Buchanan and I was extremely impressed. That was hands down the best massage I have ever experienced. It was a prenatal massage and she used the appropriate amount of pressure based on what I like and my trouble areas.
I definitely suggest getting a massage by her!

The location was lovely. I found free street parking and crossed the street to this converted old home. Abby greeted me, but Diedre was my therapist. I connected with her immediately. She incorporated some range of motion work into the massage, which I quite enjoyed. It was a great start to a beautiful day in Portland.

I had my first aromatherapy massage with Deirdre and it was fantastic. She creates a very soothing environment. She made me very comfortable. The mixture of scents coupled with her technique, made for a wonderful experience, I felt very energized after the session. I will definitely be a repeat client.

We were in town for a work convention in August, and found these guys on Unilocal so the wife and I went over to try them out. If you are looking for a fancy schmancy spa this isn’t the place. But if you are looking for a great massage I would definitely recommend it. Deirdre did a great job for me and my wife was pleased as well (although I can’t remember the name of her therapist). I’m not in Portland often but I would definitely return.

Deirdre was an incredible massage therapist. I have had A LOT of massages with a lot of different massage therapists and she was hands down the best. I always find it a little unsettling when the therapist is awkward at just the welcoming. I found her to be professional from beginning to end by just setting a relaxing tone from the very beginning. And then the perfect pressure throughout my entire body and dug right in when need be to my tight spots. i would highly recommend her for a very healing experience.

Massage is more than just a feel good experience to me. I view it as critical component of my wellness program. Massage helps me manage stress, activate my body’s immune system and addresses a variety of symptoms from a demanding work life. When my long time massage therapist retired I started my search for a special practitioner to care for me and for my body. It wasn’t easy. I wanted someone that not only had the right touch but the right connection. This massage therapist had to be skilled in massage but also create an environment of caring, comfort and a sense of empowerment. Abby Buchanan does all this and more. I love her Ayurvedic approach that engages the five senses. She brings healing energy into the treatment room and shares it. She is a wealth of knowledge and makes recommendations on how I can continue my care at home. She leaves me feeling renewed. I know she is not only technically proficient but talented and I trust her to care for me and my body. Thank you Abby, I am so glad I found you.

I love getting a massage but this one is the best! Deidre was awesome! I never left a spa/​massage place feeling like new. I usually still feels little bit sore afterwards. But not this time. It’s like a magic. Especially being 36 weeks pregnant and super tired all the time. She was a life saver. I was trying to make another appointment for my fiancé before we leave Portland but unfortunately Deidre is all booked. I totally recommended her! And will get anther massage from her while I’m in town next time!

My last 4 star review was to give Deirdre praise for a great massage. I’ve been back to her since and I really can’t give her anything less than 5 stars. She is just incredible at making your tired, sore body feel new again.

Abby, Hannah, and Dierdre have what I would consider an ideal massage practice. They cover all of the bases so that any need you have can be met, and you can be confident in all of them to provide caring, effective service. They elevate massage from something that makes you feel good for an isolated period of time to something that is an active part of your overall wellbeing. As if that wasn’t great enough, I can’t get over how easy it is to schedule. It is surprising how many times I remember that I need to make a phone call or schedule an appointment after hours. With Abby, Hannah, and Dierdre, it makes no difference when I remember to schedule. I love that flexibility. Regardless of who you see for service, I am confident that you will love the experience.

I got a great massage from Abby. She’s very nice, warm personality. $ 75 an hour is a great price for the work that she does.

Great place! I recommend seeing Hannah =) She really takes the time to talk with you to find out what is going on with your body. She has a demonstrated understanding of how the muscles work together in the body.

My massage experience has always been through spas… after going to Abby I realized what a price I had been paying for a locker and reading area. Don’t get me wrong, the spa experiences have been lovely, but I didn’t know that there could be something different… something more!
Abby listened to me. She understood my concerns. I felt deeply cared for and confident that she was working with my body instead of pushing it somewhere it wasn’t ready to go.
I’m so lucky to have found her!

Abby is fantastic! Her warm and caring demeanor to the cozy table and inviting space leant to a very welcoming setting. Her skillful hands swept me into a wonderful escape. She found areas on my body that had been neglected for quite some time. Her work, both gentle and therapeutic, left me feeling refreshed. As a healthcare practitioner I’m very confident in recommending Abby to my friends, family and patients with no hesitation.

I recently had a massage from Abbey in her space in the Pearl. The first thing I noticed was that parking was easy and the location is easy to find. I was warmly welcomed by Abby’s great smile and offered some water where we then discussed the areas that I wanted her to focus on. Because her space is so relaxing and Abby is such a good listener I felt it that much easier to relax and enjoy the massage.
The warmer was a nice feature which alone just about put me to sleep. Massage was great and Abby is a true professional who enjoys what she does.