Business Details
We are a licensed massage therapy and bodywork practice located in Portland, Oregon, serving the community since June 2004. With more than two decades of professional experience, we bring advanced clinical expertise to every session, specializing in cancer survivorship, trauma release, and chronic pain management. Our extensive training encompasses myofascial release, tensegrity-based modalities, and kinesthetic awareness, allowing us to address complex physical conditions with precision. We have dedicated our careers to working with diverse populations, including athletes, pregnant clients, individuals with cerebral palsy, and survivors of trauma and torture.
Our professional credentials are maintained through the American Bodywork and Massage Professionals Association and the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists. We approach each client with deep respect, recognizing the unique physical and emotional needs they present. Our commitment to continuing education ensures that we remain at the forefront of therapeutic bodywork techniques. We also extend our expertise through mentoring, sound therapy, and educational resources for both clients and fellow practitioners. Above all, we are committed to fostering healing environments where individuals can experience genuine restoration and well-being.
Our professional credentials are maintained through the American Bodywork and Massage Professionals Association and the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists. We approach each client with deep respect, recognizing the unique physical and emotional needs they present. Our commitment to continuing education ensures that we remain at the forefront of therapeutic bodywork techniques. We also extend our expertise through mentoring, sound therapy, and educational resources for both clients and fellow practitioners. Above all, we are committed to fostering healing environments where individuals can experience genuine restoration and well-being.
Highlights and features
- We have practiced advanced massage therapy professionally since June 2004.
- We hold dual credentials as a Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Advanced Myoskeletal Therapist.
- We specialize in medically complex cases including cancer, cerebral palsy, and paraplegia.
- We maintain active membership in ABMP and Oregon Board of Massage Therapists.
- We provide care for abnormal pathologies that challenge conventional medical understanding.
Services
Cancer Survivorship Massage
We provide specialized oncology massage for cancer survivors, addressing the unique physical challenges that arise during and after treatment. Our gentle, informed techniques support recovery, reduce pain, and improve quality of life for individuals navigating cancer survivorship. This service is tailored to meet the specific medical and emotional needs of each client.
Trauma Release Therapy
We offer dedicated trauma release bodywork for clients experiencing post-traumatic stress disorders and histories of severe trauma. Our therapeutic approach combines advanced myofascial techniques with sensitive kinesthetic awareness to facilitate nervous system regulation. Survivors of torture and traumatic brain injury find a safe, professional environment for profound healing and recovery.
Chronic Pain Management
We deliver targeted chronic pain management through advanced massage modalities and tensegrity-based bodywork principles. Our sessions address persistent discomfort stemming from scoliosis, hip dysplasia, and surgical complications. Clients experience measurable improvements in mobility, alignment, and overall physical function through our systematic therapeutic approach.
Gait Function Therapy
We provide specialized gait function therapy for clients facing mobility challenges due to cerebral palsy, hip dysplasia, or post-surgical recovery. Our approach integrates breathing mechanics with kinesthetic awareness to retrain movement patterns. Athletes, dancers, and individuals with neurological conditions benefit from our precise biomechanical interventions.
Pregnancy Massage
We offer compassionate pregnancy massage tailored to the changing needs of expectant mothers throughout each trimester. Our techniques address common pregnancy-related discomforts while ensuring maternal and fetal safety. Clients experience reduced tension, improved circulation, and enhanced physical preparation for the birthing process.
Reviews (4)
Karen Asbury
May 27, 2022
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Hamid Shibata Bennett is a bodyworker's bodyworker, a healer's healer and an artist's artist! He is a rare gem in the community! With impressive skills, playful movement and respectful humility, Hamid continues to inspire seasoned professionals and new generations of LMTs alike! I am grateful for getting to be his client and student over the years, for the balance he has helped me enjoy in my body, and have recommended him to many others! He's truly one of the very best massage therapists in Portland.
Aranda Bowman
May 24, 2021
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Hamid communicates so well and has a way of melting away stress and tension you didn't even know was there! I left feeling better than ever.
Nanette Nielson
Jan 02, 2020
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Hamid is a deeply caring practitioner. He is very responsive in your session and does well to create a safe atmosphere. His work is effective. I am so grateful that a friend recommended him.
Rabbitt Miyashiro
Feb 24, 2016
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Incredibly skilled, knowledgeable, and gentle. I HIGHLY recommend Hamid. He has helped me recover from several auto accidents. After the second accident I knew EXACTLY who I should go to, and he has been instrumental in my speedy healing process
