Welcome to Ashley Sorensen Massage Therapy.  My Style:  I have extensive training in Mayofascial Release Therapy, Active Release Technique, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, and often use silicone cups, hot stones, gua sha, and aromatherapy in my regular sessions unless otherwise specified. I consider my work to be slow, deep, and therapeutic, and take great care to hear you, tailoring each massage according to your needs.    My Background:  I grew up in Portland, Oregon and spent my youth and young adult life dancing for Oregon Ballet Theatre. It was here I gained a strong appreciation for the body, its capabilities, and its limitations. Having suffered a number of injuries early in my life, I left the world of ballet and started on a new path practicing and eventually teaching Hatha and Vinyasa yoga. I yearned to offer more for my students and contemplated both the acupuncture and chiropractic route. Hesitant of the financial commitment, I decided to start with massage to confirm I actually enjoyed working on people (spoiler alert, I DO). What I found was not only do I love working on and with people, I find it deeply fulfilling.  I moved to Hawaii to attend massage school and to study the ancient practice of Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage. In 2004 I started my own practice where it blossomed for the next 3 years. In 2007 I moved back to Portland and started working for a well known spa where I discovered I enjoyed the environment, but not the factory-line feel it had. In 2008 (yes that 2008) I left and started my own practice, where believe it or not, I thrived. In 2015 I opened my own business that was a combination massage and teahouse in the heart of Portland. In late 2019 after 15 years of practice, I chose to step away from massage due to personal and family matters. In early 2020 I sold my business which is still open to this day. In 2021, my husband and I welcomed a son, Hollis, and in 2023 a little girl, Wesley. I wasn’t sure when I would be going back to the work that I love so much, but when the opportunity at O’Hara Chiropractic presented itself, I knew it was meant to be.  When not mothering two rambunctious kiddos, I enjoy making soap (www.sbsoapstudio.com) as well as building magical fairy doors for the neighborhood (IG @goodlandfairies) I also love surfing, reading, and good cup of tea.  I am truly honored to be part of your journey, and look forward to meeting you.