Hi there! My name is Kara (pronounced care-uh)   I am a licensed massage therapist (License #21221), and graduate from Portland’s East-West College of the Healing Arts. I have been practicing massage for 10 years now and am highly practiced in Swedish, prenatal, and deep tissue massage. I started and co-owned my first business Silver Lotus Massage back in 2015 and am excited to now open Healing In Harmony Massage (2025) I love having a career in helping others on their healing journeys - I am passionate about my profession and constantly striving to learn more. My style of work is very intuitive based - relaxing and flowing from one movement to the next while also targeting those problem areas we all have.  I have also been practicing Reiki energy healing for about 6 years now, and love being able to provide such a powerful and effective, yet gentle form of healing to all, as well. 

While I specialize in a few modalities, pregnancy massage has become especially important to me. It is such a transformational time in a pregnant persons life, and it brings me much joy to be a long for the journey. I've enjoyed practicing it so much, I decided to take training and become a birth doula as well  Pregnancy, although beautiful, can be uncomfortable at times. There are so many changes happening in the body to prepare for the baby and that is where I would like to help. Postpartum care is just as important, and I love being able to offer a quiet space for the new parent to relax and heal with massage. I strive to create a calm and healing environment in all ways while always respecting your specific needs and unique body. I am grateful to be able to provide a healing hand during this special time.

I have had an interest in massage for quite some time now. Growing up I spent a lot of my time at my grandmother's house. No matter what was going on in my day, my grandma would always be there to put me at ease with a gentle back or head massage. As she grew closer to passing on, I was able to return the favor by gently massaging her hands with lotion and a bit of lavender essential oil. How lovely it was to bring her peace and comfort as well - what a wonderful gift simple touch can be. 

When I am not practicing massage, I enjoy filling my time with being outside, learning and working with plants and herbal medicine, cooking, practicing yoga, and spending time with my loved ones.