Iona River, LMT

intuitive cranioscaral therapy and spiritual mentorship

Text for a referral: 503-280-0238

My training and experience is diverse and my style of bodywork is intuitive, creative, grounded, eclectic and spiritual. I enjoy listening deeply to clients verbally, non-verbally, through touch, heart and energy to customize each session to individual needs. 

I have honed my skills and deep listening abilities for the past 25 years as a licensed professional. I look forward to supporting you through attuned bodywork and spiritual mentorship. I practice and spe...

Text for a referral: 503-280-0238

My training and experience is diverse and my style of bodywork is intuitive, creative, grounded, eclectic and spiritual. I enjoy listening deeply to clients verbally, non-verbally, through touch, heart and energy to customize each session to individual needs. 

I have honed my skills and deep listening abilities for the past 25 years as a licensed professional. I look forward to supporting you through attuned bodywork and spiritual mentorship. I practice and specialize in the following healing modalities:
  • Advanced craniosacral therapy 
  • Myofascial release 
  • Spiritual mentor and intuitive support and empowerment
  • Guided meditation, spiritual journeying and hypnotherapy
  • Focused shoulder/neck/head/TMJ/face massage
  • Foot and hand massage
  • Chi Nse Tsang abdominal massage
  • Energy work: Polarity Therapy and Reiki
I am an LGBTQ+ affirming practitioner, with a special focus on supporting transgender and gender diverse individuals. 

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Where I Work
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Iona River, LMT
13

1832 NE Broadway

Portland, OR 97232

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Licenses
Massage

OR # 5728

Education
1996

East West College

Massage Therapy

1996

East West College

Transformational Hypnotherapy (150 hours)

1996

East West College

Polarity Therapy

2017

East West College

Chi Nse Tsang for the Abdomen

2015

East West College

Cupping and Gua Sha

1999

Upledger Institute

Pediatric Craniosacral Therapy; Craniosacral I & II; SomatoEmotional Release I & II; Therapeutic Imagery & Dialogue

2000

Sheila Murphy, D.C.

Infant Bodypsychotherapy/Craniosacral Therapy, family-centered approach and trauma healing

1997

Foundation for Healthy Family Living

Infant Massage Communication Instructor Certification Training

1997

Frank Coppieters, Reiki Master

Reiki I

1997

Oregon School of Massage: Portland

Prenatal and postpartum massage; Massage for Birthing

2008

Hypnobabies

Hypnobabies Childbirth Educator

2009

Itsy Bitsy Yoga

Itsy Bitsy Yoga Instructor

2011

The Arvigo Institute, LLC

Spiritual Healing in Belize with Rosita Arvigo

Experience
Bodywork

Craniosacral Therapy

Specializing in infant through adult Craniosacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional Release since 1999.

Swedish

I have been developing and honing my skills and techniques as a private practice LMT offering many forms of massage since graduating from East West College of the Healing Arts in 1996. Please see my Education section for specifics. I no longer offer full body Swedish massages; however, Swedish techniques are the foundation of my work.

Pregnancy

I have specialized in prenatal, postpartum, birth, fertility/pre-conception, and infant Craniosacral Therapy and massage for over two decades. I am proud to be one of Portland's pioneering LMTs specializing in prenatal, birth, postpartum and infant care.

Breitenbush Hot Springs

Served as an on call LMT providing bodywork services to Breitenbush guests and staff from 1997 to 2001.

BLM, BIPOC, LGBTQ, Sex-Positive and BDSM/kink aware and learning

I identify as a queer and non-binary (AFAB) individual with a passion for supporting fellow LGBTQ identifying individuals. I have a special focus on bodywork for transgender and gender diverse individuals-- pre-teen through adults and those who are Jewish, Black and other BIPOC individuals. I support sex-positivity and the BDSM/Leather/kink communities and individuals.

Meditation

Guided meditation

Student of meditation and spiritual awakening for over two decades, most notably with teachers Thich Nhat Hanh and Amma. I most recently am drawn to the work of Judith Blackstone, the Realization Process for somatic healing of trauma. I began practicing the Dynamic Neural Re-training System (DNRS) techniques in 2019 to re-wire my limbic system and to release old patterns and trauma held in my nervous system.

Wellness

Birth Doula

I served as an independent birth doula from 1999 to 2012.

REVIEWS for my massage services

by Ösel on Dec 02
Transformational! She is pure magic—patient, gentle, tuned-in, authentic, and joyful. I can’t say enough good things about Iona. I felt safe and held enough to do some deep releasing and am so grateful. One thousand stars!
by Anonymous on Oct 21
Made my back feel so much better! Thanks!
by Jennifer on Oct 17
A very lovely experience from a trusted and very skilled, intuitive practitioner. Location, space, ease of scheduling, and above all, the masterful abilities of Iona are some of the many reasons I will be returning. Thank you!
by Anonymous on Sep 30
I have been going to Iona for over 20 years and she is always warm and caring. Nice extra touches i.e. hot packs to warm you and scents that relax.
by Anonymous on Sep 27
Iona is so soft spoken. And flexible. I loved that! Plus, I really needed my body touched therapeutically! Thanks again!
by Amanda on Sep 26
Iona brings so much love and care through her massage! It is a powerfully healing and revivifying experience!
by Anonymous on Sep 25
Iona has a calming presence that made me feel at ease. She has great skills and intuitive touch, and she listens. I left feeling so much better and I will be back soon!
by Anica on Sep 25
Iona was so in tune with what my body and mind needed that she adjusted her method as she went through my service. The result was that I left there feeling more grounded, refreshed, and balanced mentally but also had less pain physically. This was the first massage I’ve had that felt like both bodywork and therapy. I highly recommend Iona! Additionally, I definitely suggest adding the CBD oil to your service if you need extra relaxation or pain management.
by Anonymous on Sep 24
I found Iona to have a gentle yet intelligent and direct touch that let me have my own inner emotional and physical experience. I would go back and I recommend her.
by Marcy on Sep 21
Best massage ever! Iona is very intuitive and has magic hands. She listens, is nurturing and has mad massage skills. Pure bliss!

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Iona River, LMT

1832 NE Broadway

Portland, OR 97232

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