I've been here a 5 times and its kinda a gamble unless you find a student you like. The students…read morehave all been professional. The set up is kinda hospital style. You have a private area that is curtained off with students massaging on either side of you. They spend a good 10 minutes going over why you are there and what areas you wanna focus on. For the price its a great experience. But 45 mins goes by real quick. I wish they offered longer sessions, Paying a bit more for a 60 min massage would be better. Parking is easy, there is a lot in the building or street parking. I do plan on scheduling more visits.

Wow. What a find and just two blocks from work! For $45 you get a 45-50 minute massage by one of…read morethe massage therapist students! The intake process is quick yet thorough with several questions asked about what type of massage you would like. Everyone was talking in hushed tones, so you can still relax during your massage. My therapist/student nailed it and gave a great massage! I think I just found a new weekly treat.

Great massage therapist Claire. Hit all my pressure points. One hour felt wonderful. Two would have…read morebeen better.

From the owner: Offering professional training programs, continuing education, and community classes in Traditional…read moreChinese Medicine, Wholistic Healthcare, Amma Bodywork Therapy, Movement Arts and Wholistic Nutrition since 1995.

I lived with this girl several years ago. We both waited tables for a living, and while I drank…read moremassive amounts of booze and stayed out til the sun came up, Erin went to massage therapy school. As I continued waiting tables and drinking massive amounts every night, she finished school, traveled to Thailand, and eventually left the service industry and started doing Thai Massage full time. Now, a few years later, I still work in the service industry, though now I drink less and work more. And Erin, my old roommate, is still traveling to Thailand to study the ancient art of massage and offering the most amazing massages at the Naga Center. I went to her a few months ago, super excited but kind of nervous--I had heard that Thai Massage was basically like yoga, with lots of stretching and crazy poses. I needn't have worried. My massage was AMAZING. The center was peaceful with soft background music, dim lighting, and gentle incense scents wafting through the air. Erin started moving me and pulling me and it was like a really peaceful intense workout. Sounds weird, but it was awesome. When she finished, I thought to myself, "Geez, that was a quick 30 minutes. I wish it could have gone on FOREVER." When I looked at my phone (because who wears a watch anymore?), I saw that the full 90 minutes had elapsed. I was in shock; it certainly didn't feel that long. These days, I'm still running around a restaurant, often for nine or ten hours at a time. There is no one I'd rather go to that Erin at the Naga Center to help center me and melt away the impact of stress. It is a little expensive, but it is so worth it. I haven't been to anyone else there, and I of course have my loyalty to my old roommate (Why couldn't she have done Thai Massage when we lived together? WHY?!....Ah well, probably for the best, as the alcohol seeping through my pores wouldn't have been pleasant for anyone.), but I have a feeling everyone who works there is fantastic. I wholeheartedly recommend The Naga Center, and especially Erin, to anyone in Portland who is looking for an incredible massage.

Beautiful, soulful practitioners with beautiful healing energy and touch. The massage teaching…read more space is beautiful with gorgeously arranged altars and Buddha statues everywhere, making one feel at peace. Thai massage is very movement oriented. There's a lot of stretching and kneading and prodding and opening. A wonderful wet mound of herbs wrapped in linen was placed on my chest and then used on different parts of my body to create warmth. In addition I had a wonderful procedure called scraping done which is done with a blunt edge and oil on the back. Overall the massage was blissful and opening and releasing. I felt like I had some emotional blocks in my shoulder which were lovingly worked on. Highly recommended very professional and well worth the time and money

Best prices in town for great quality massages. This place doesn't have the best ambience, but if…read moreyou're hoping to get massages more often without breaking the bank, this place is great. Staff is very nice. Highly recommended calling to double check appointments if you don't get a text reminder the day before or day-of the appointment.

The education and quality of students who perform massages is truly exceptions. I have been going…read moreweekly for over 6 months. Each of the 6 different students is using a process taught in their education. I would highly recommend these folks. To thank you for allowing their students to perform these exceptional massages, they reduce their fee to $35 for 60 minutes. They ask for feedback! I have given out countless A pluses, including to Travis and Suzanne -- who are exceptional in Instruction and student accountability. I strongly encourage everyone to try them out! Ralph S. Vancouver, Wa

Wonderful and relaxing ambiance! We attended to two couple's massage classes:…read more Class 1: (Head, back, feet) Class 2: (Arms, legs, hands) Setting is located in a yoga studio. There are plenty of massage tables for every couple with different heights. The instructions were quite brief and basic. Definitely utilize asking questions if you missed anything, that's what the class is all about. You want to come home knowing that you mastered what you learned. We both really enjoyed the sessions! There are sweet treats after each session Overall, it's a great excuse/reason to spend quality time together and to be able to give each other full body massages. Tips: 1. Park in the parking garage near Pioneer Square 2. Wear clothes that you can easily take off under the cover sheets 3. Take advantage of online deals

My wife and I went for the first time. We did class #3 that has a focus on headache relief. I…read moreactually went in with a headache and left without one! Sarah was very helpful and friendly in explaining techniques. I was a little nervous about what we were getting into but the environment was very comfortable. one bit of advice is to wear comfortable cloths such as althetic shorts and tee shirt. Recommend to any level.

Had one of the best massages of my life here at the Oregon School of Massage! My masseuse was…read moreefficient and gave me as much time as possible on the bed. She applied a good amount of pressure to all the places I was sore. She was very attentive to my needs and took note of where my muscles were tight. I felt incredibly spoiled for just $45. This school is training their students RIGHT

This review is for the Portland Massage Clinic, not for the school itself…read more On paper the deal seems great - a $35 massage by a student for a 1-hr Swedish or 1.25-hr Shiatsu massage. Tips are not allowed, and you're helping a student reach their hours to become a professional. In practice their administrative systems don't work. I made a reservation for their Shiatzu massage clinic - which they only offer twice on Thursdays - and received an appointment confirmation from their clinic coordinator. When I showed up 15 minutes early for my appointment, they said they had no record of me. The clinic coordinator was on vacation so they couldn't figure out what went wrong. I showed them the confirmation email on my phone, but there still was nothing they could do. Sorry 'bout that, thanks for coming. To their credit, I was treated in a professional, apologetic and courteous manner, and was presented with a gift certificate for a free massage at the clinic. But why would I waste my time to use it? Their hours are inconvenient if you work a typical M-F 8-5 work week, and they've already proven they have problems with their scheduling system. I don't think I will be taking time off from work for nothing more than an unpleasant drive down Barbur Boulevard.

I highly recommend Kyle for an exceptionally therapeutic and relaxing massage. Such a treat to…read moreleave feeling physically and mentally reset.

I was visiting Portland for the first time and found Mudra on Yelp. Ashley gave me the best massage…read moreI've ever experienced in my life! And I get A LOT of massages. She's incredibly intuitive and found every single knot/sore spot in my body. Her pressure was also perfect - I love deep tissue but she knew exactly when to ease off so it didn't become unbearable at any point. It's rare that a therapist could deliver such a perfect massage that I have zero feedback. Since returning to LA, I've been on the hunt for a therapist who is as skilled as Ashley but no one even comes close. Portland, you are lucky!

From the moment my wife and I walked into aqua terra massage we both felt comfortable and relaxed…read more Erik and Faye are super kind and very good at what they do. I don't say this ever, but they had such a pleasant calming energy and it was refreshing. The music they play is calming and they really get to know your needs before starting your session. If we lived in there area we'd probably be back monthly. Like I said they make you feel super comfortable, they give a great massage, the environment is relaxing, and it was a 5 star experience! I highly recommend coming here for the couples massage or find a friend who will join you! Lol

Faye and Erik of Aqua Terra Massage are the only massage therapists my husband and I will ever…read moretrust in the Portland, Oregon area. I booked a couple's massage with them on a whim after a rough work week and the execution of our visit - from first contact to leaving the studio - was absolutely perfect. The customer service was top notch from the get go. There was some miscommunication on my part at first and Faye called my cell phone and texted me to work things out. The moment we walked in to Aqua Terra Massage, we knew we were in for a real treat. The space is beautiful, large, and clean - but also very unassuming and down to earth. It was luxurious in its simplicity. Faye and Erik introduced themselves, offered us each a glass of water, and discussed our needs before letting us choose our massage oils and leaving us to undress. The massage tables were kept warm the entire time and the head rest was covered in a comfy, plush velvet. Erik had my husband at "hello" - he had a very calm, soothing, voice that wiped all that week's stresses away. He was also highly knowledgeable and gave my husband tips for soothing sore muscles (he's a weight lifter, so he is always sore). After his massage, my husband felt no lower back pain and was able to get out of bed without wincing - the first in three years! Faye and I, surprisingly, had a very strong connection during my massage and we were very in tune with our deep breathing exercises. For a petite woman, she was very strong and consistent with my deep tissue massage. She hit all of my focus points and I felt so renewed. I didn't want to leave after our massages and told my husband, "Namaste here forever". :) We will definitely be back soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Excellent massage therapist, works out all the problem areas and a really peaceful atmosphere!read more

Professional, knowledgeable and personable, Nancy's skills as a massage therapist permit me to…read morecontinue enjoying all the activities that can lead to muscle concerns. She provides exercises and stretching routines which strengthen my core and keep me flexible despite having "achieved maturity." I recommend her without reservations.

I visited the Portland Beauty School and had my nails done by Savannah, who had recently completed…read morethe school's nail class and was working towards becoming a professional nail tech. She was wonderful to work with, and I can't recommend her enough! We communicated before the appointment to pick a style and color that I liked, and Savannah sent me pictures of several swatches she had tried with various options for my nails. She was super sweet and worked hard to give me a great manicure! I would highly recommend booking an appointment with her. The beauty school looks really nice inside, with areas for manicures, pedicures, makeup application, hair treatments, and facial treatments. I deducted one star because some of the other students made discouraging remarks about their hesitance to give pedicures and disgust of feet when witnessing a volunteer getting a pedicure. Making those types of comments in front of a client (the volunteer) was extremely unprofessional, and I felt bad for the woman who was getting her toes done.

I have been to beauty school two different times. The first place, I won't name because it was the…read moreworst school experience ever. However my second experience at Portland Beauty School and/or Academy was great! I found the process of becoming a student to be relatively easy. Callie is amazing to work with! I had Sheri as my nail teacher and she was amazing - I really enjoyed working with her. Overall the school is clean, well kept, staff is kind and treats students with respect, oh and it's competency based so it's really up to you how quickly you complete your program. The only meh thing is the nail kit they gave us was a bit sucky but that's to be expected. I would 10/10 recommend going to beauty school here!