Our Studio
Akasa is a peaceful, light filled bodywork studio in SE Portland dedicated to the practice and study of the traditional Thai healing arts. We specialize in therapeutic Thai massage and bodywork sessions, tailored to meet each client's unique wellness goals - from deep relaxation to injury rehabilitation.
Gretchen Hogue LMT
thai bodywork therapist & instructor
lic. 12283
Gretchen first headed to Thailand to study Thai bodywork in 2004, where she discovered what would become her lifelong passion. After many return trips to Thailand as well as continued studies here at home, Gretchen has dedicated herself to ongoing deep exploration of this unique healing art and the traditional medical theory in which it is rooted. She is endlessly grateful to the many teachers that have inspired and supported her studies and practice over the years.
In her bodywork practice, Gretchen finds great joy in working collaboratively with her clients to discover new levels of freedom and balance in their bodies through effective individualized treatments. She loves working with a diverse and varied clientele each with their own unique needs and goals. Gretchen is endlessly wowed by the many ways that Thai bodywork can bring balance, flexibility, and newfound vitality to every body.
As an instructor, Gretchen is committed to supporting students at all experience levels in gaining confidence, intuition and creativity in their Thai bodywork practice while providing a strong foundation in the traditional roots of this healing art. In her classes, Gretchen aims to create a relaxed and fun learning environment with a strong focus on individualized support and feedback.
Adrienne Mullinax LMT
thai bodywork therapist
lic. 14011
Adrienne brings over 10 years of Thai massage + bodywork experience to her practice, as well as training in yoga therapy, functional movement, holistic health + human development.
Her goal as a practitioner is to assist her clients in finding more ease within + awareness to their bodies. Adrienne’s bodywork sessions are deeply therapeutic and oriented towards each client’s needs-including pain relief, injury recovery + prevention, stress reduction, and overall relaxation. Adrienne truly believes that self care is health care!
You can learn more about Adrienne and her practice at LiveOakTherapeutics.com
Matt Fraver LMT
thai bodywork therapist
lic. 19779
Matt is a Portland native with a background in environmental work, engineering, bodywork, and yoga. He graduated from East West College of Healing Arts in 2013 and has been exploring how tending to and listening to the body can open the whole person to greater freedom.
Matt blends traditional Thai massage with other eastern and western techniques into his unique style of bodywork that aims to release unnecessary holdings, improve flexibility, and stoke the client's curiosity about their own body. Expect deep, intuitive work that incorporates movement and any number of other techniques including joint mobilization, myofascial release, breathwork, muscle energy techniques, etc.
Matt is currently offering 20% off the normal massage rates for new clients. And he always offers a sliding scale for students, teachers, and LMT’s in need of bodywork.
Eevee April Aviles
thai bodywork therapist
lic. 22864
Eevee has been practicing massage since 2016 after graduating from Portland's own East West College of the Healing Arts - focusing in both Myofascial Release and Thai Massage. They continued their studies in Chiang Mai, Thailand, learning from licensed Doctor of Traditional Medicine Homprang Chaleekanha, M.S. at Baan Hom Samunphrai School; having received over 690 hours of hands on training in Traditional Nuad Boran Thai, Womblifting & Postpartum Care, Therapeutic (Acupressure) Thai Massage, and Foot Reflexology.
Eevee is determined to uphold the honor that is working in the healthcare field; helping people on their individual holistic healing journey by bringing to the table practical skills, patience, compassion, and dedication to each client