History
Jenny has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 1989. She has practiced in Florida, Colorado, Virginia, and, has been in Oregon since 2012. Michael Valenti has been in practice since 2008. His primary office is in North Portland and has recently joined Body Balance 2 days a week. Eduardo Velasco has been in practice since 2004. He founded a massage school in Spain, where he also taught and practiced. He's been practicing in Oregon since 2016. James Jacoby has been in practice since 2008. He originally practiced in Nevada, and has been in Portland since 2017. Leann Hansen has been in practice since 2015. Jessica Sims has been in practice since 1999.
Specialties
We have 2 Certified Advanced Rolfers, 1 Certified Rolfer, and 4 massage therapists so we have a range of techniques including, Thai massage, relaxing Swedish massage, sportsmasage, deep tissue massage, Myofascial Release, medical massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, cupping, guasha, and Kinesio-tape. We can help you if you've been hurt from a motor vehicle accident, sports, on the job, as well as post-surgical rehab, repetitive use injuries, and even for preventative maintenance. Jenny Rock has been an LMT since 1989 and a Certified Rolfer since 2001. She will help you heal from acute or chronic pain and injury, and help you stay ahead of them in the future. Michael Valenti is a Certified Advanced Rolfer working at our SW Portland office whenever we can get him! He and Jenny are most similar in style, but still different and we're happy to discuss who'd be the best fit for you. James Jacoby does great deep tissue work, but can also go lighter when necessary. (He can sometimes do outcalls.) Leann Hansen specializes in therapeutic massage, deep Swedish and moderate deep work where necessary. She's also great with the elderly and enjoys doing sports massage as well. Jessica Sims specializes in relaxation and Swedish massage, and is a certified prenatal therapist as well. Eduardo Velasco specializes in Thai massage. In addition to his bodywork practice he is currently studying to be a acupuncturist. We look forward to discussing how we can best help YOU!