Jessica Blaylock
(She/Her)
Founder
LMT #10266
Jessica opened Fusion Bodyworks PDX in 2005 after graduating from East West College of the Healing Arts in 2002. She is proud to employ some of the most talented therapists in Portland. Over the past twenty years as a practitioner, Jessica has trained in a wide variety of modalities, such as myofascial structural integration, cupping therapy, trigger point, and Mayan Abdominal work.
When she’s not busy at the clinic you will find her spending time with family, taking long walks and traveling abroad.
Emerald Branson
(They/Them)
LMT #22569
Emerad graduated from East West College in 2016. Their journey began at a young age, using massage to help alleviate their family member’s chronic pain. Since school they have been applying deep tissue, myofascial, craniosacral and muscle energy techniques to treat chronic and acute pain in a clinical setting. They are passionate about assisting people on their healing journey and helping them discover the life-changing benefits of massage. Accommodating to the client’s needs and tailoring a holistic bodywork session for each individual is a priority to them.
In their downtime they enjoy spending time with friends, dancing, doing drag, gaming and playing music. As someone who grew up surrounded by nature in Kodiak, AK, they love reconnecting with their PNW roots and hearing people’s stories of adventure and travel.
Tamsyn Cox
(She/Her)
LMT #18939
Tamsyn graduated from East West College in 2011, and has been a practicing LMT in the Portland area since 2012. Her approach to bodywork is inspired by her own experiences working with trauma and anxiety, where she then fell in love with the practice of massage and all that it can do to help heal the physical and mental wounds of our lives. She believes that to do great bodywork, one must not rush, or be invasive. Her standard is to greet the body, and work slowly and methodically, listening to the natural movements of the body from start to finish. She concludes that there’s nothing more important than a safe space on the table, and everyone deserves the right to have an opportunity to let go, and shed the layers that keep us all balled up inside. She has a love of Swedish massage, long term Deep Tissue work, focused objectives, and has had ample experience with prenatal, and spa therapies.
Ava Douglas
(They/Them/She/Her)
LMT #27274
Ave graduated from East West College of the Healing Arts in 2022 and has begun a practice of massage therapy focused on nurturing the nervous system and allowing it to be a gateway into working with all aspects of the body. Ava is passionate about tailoring a client’s session to their unique and holistic needs through a trauma informed approach. Their work blends techniques from modalities including deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, muscle energy techniques, Thai massage, and craniosacral therapy. A session with Ava will feel deep and restorative, addressing underlying sources of tension, pain, or dis-ease and cultivating a sense of mental and physical reset. When not practicing massage, Ava is a music producer and live performer engaged with local communities focused on uplifting marginalized voices.
Tamra Holder
(She/Her)
LMT #10548
Tamra helps you sink deep within and reconnect with your body, relieving both physical and mental tension and soothing frazzled nerves. She draws upon multiple modalities including Myofascial Release, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Stretching and Craniosacral Therapy to “RESET” your nervous system; calming anxiety and helping you feel settled, grounded and better able to re-enter the world and enjoy life again or get a good night’s sleep. Tamra has practiced a form of Structural Integration for over a decade and uses an advanced form of myofascial release to neutralize the tension patterns that contribute to pain and dysfunction. When a familiar and habitual way of moving is reinforcing an old tension pattern and contributing to your pain, Tamra helps you acquire a new elemental movement pattern to further integrate the positive results of your bodywork session and help keep you out of pain. When Tamra’s not giving massage, she enjoys yoga and meditation, sharing meals with friends, gardening, cooking and walks in Portland neighborhoods.
Kelly Murphy
(She/Her)
LMT #23928
Kelly practice’s a wide range of modalities that include cupping, hot stone massage, myofascial release, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, relaxation, acupressure, and energy work.
She has over ten years of experience working in the medical field. Her interest in health and eastern medicine along with her passion for helping and healing others led her to a career as an LMT. Kelly believes that massage not only helps promote healing, flexibility, and pain relief, but can also provide a strong sense of well-being; spiritually, mentally, and physically. Combining multiple techniques, along with following her strong sense of intuition, Kelly provides each client with a personalized, unique, relaxing, and effective massage.
Aimee Renteria
(She/Her)
LMT #24719
Aimee draws from extensive training in many modalities, including traditional Thai massage, Ashiatsu, Neuromuscular Reprogramming, and Hot Stone massage. She was named in Portland Magazine’s Top Doc List in 2021 for her work as a Licensed Massage Therapist. Aimee is currently working on completing an extensive Ayurveda Health Counseling certification.
When she is not practicing massage Aimee is an avid reader who enjoys hiking, paddle boarding, mountain biking, and river rafting.
Chloe Stuff
(She/Her)
LMT #25916
Chloe has a lifelong interest in movement, manual therapies and holistic health. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Positive Youth Development and International Communications from Prescott College in Prescott, AZ in 2010. She is a 200 RYT yoga instructor, and has taught yoga, an African-Brazilian Martial art called Capoeira, and children’s circus skills. She studied massage at East West College of the Healing Arts here in Portland, OR and graduated in March of 2020. She primarily works with modalities of Advanced Myofascial, Cupping, Deep Tissue, Sports, Tui Na and Craniosacral techniques. In her free time she plays piano and sings, writes songs, does yoga, qi gong and enjoys cooking.
Amanda Taddeo
(She/Her)
LMT #26799
I approach the body from a holistic perspective with conscious and mindful bodywork. I aim to balance compassion and intuition with strong technical skills utilizing both relaxation and therapeutic elements. My primary focus is to re-establish balance of energy and restore muscular forces to the body to return your body to a state of ease. By listening and communicating, I know everyone can have the experience of release and healing through massage and bodywork. As a trauma-informed bodyworker, I believe everyone’s healing process is unique and I’m honored to be a part of the journey with each of my clients. When I’m not practicing massage, I’m spending time with my husband and animals, singing and playing music, practicing yoga and qigong, cooking, eating, and watching Star Trek.
Jennifer Dekany
(She/Her)
LMT #13900
After seeking out bodywork for her chronic pain, Jennifer found massage therapy to also be a profound support for the nervous system and holistic well being. This inspired her to learn more and to share bodywork with others. She graduated from East West College in 2007, and utilizes training in Swedish and Thai massage as a foundation for incorporating other modalities. Her approach begins with relaxing techniques to help the body unwind then moving into focused treatment, customizing each session based on the client’s requests and listening to the body through informed touch. She has found that a flowing rhythm can provide a powerful container for deep release and balancing. A session with Jennifer feels deeply restorative while also addressing areas of tension. She is passionate about providing a welcoming space for supporting the needs of diverse bodies and minds.
7415 N. Oatman Ave. | Portland, OR 97217 | (503) 281-8989 | info@fusionpdx.com