Ariana is great, fantastic, superb. As the spouse of an Acupuncturist, and the owner of an alternative health clinic, I have received quite a bit of bodywork, and Ariana is exceptional. Ariana's incredible skill, knowledge, and kindness combine to create a massage that will cure what ails you *and* leave you feel relaxed and taken care of. And that's no mean feat. Ariana will change what you think a massage can be. read more

I have been to both Ariana and Jon for massage, and they are experts at what they do. Both of them are well versed in injury recovery, with way more techniques than your average massage therapist. They do insurance billing so this is really the place to go if you have been injured in a car accident or at work. They both track your progress as you recover and they keep your doctor informed. I always felt my pain levels go way down after getting a treatment. It was the most helpful part of my injury recovery, releasing the pain as well as getting more movement in my body. On top of that, they are truly kind and caring people. read more

I'm new to Portland, and I needed to find a practitioner to help my back and hips. I had an accident about ten years ago, and had to spend about eight of those years with trial-and-error medical care. I've experienced the gamut of traditional and non-traditional therapies from West to East, and back again. I've had good and bad experiences. I had been doing very well with a non-force chiropractor and medical massage/muscle balancing in another city, and wanted to find something in the same realm. Based on reviews and the information OCM's/Ariana's website, I booked an appointment and came in for consultation and treatment. I was optimistic that her philosophy was in alignment with what has been working for me, so it was worth the 30 minute drive to her office and a price similar to what I paid in LA... Unfortunately, I left disappointed. I felt that her technique was mediocre at best, and I left in exactly the same state as I came in. No, maybe my wallet was a little lighter, but that was it. The office was a little difficult to find, tucked away in the attic of a residential building-turned-commercial. There weren't any signs directing me where to go, so I sort of picked my way up the stairs and stumbled into the right place by chance. The building is definitely not ADA-compliant, so if you are not able to take the stairs, you will not be able to get to Ariana's office. The building was musty smelling and it was way too hot up there. I'm sure in other seasons it's fine, but it was HOT in August. Ariana's assessment was blah. She took a brief medical history and listened to my chief complaints, looked at the bottom of my shoes for uneven wear, and told me nothing new. When a patient comes with a long-term, chronic injury, s/he most likely has a good understanding of the underlying problems. I felt a little patronized and a little concerned that she didn't have a very deep understanding of my issue. I felt that it was cutting into our treatment time, as well. I was happy to get on the table and get started. She started on my abdomen, pressing a lot on my belly to "unlock" some of the tight spots on my diaphragm. She kept telling me how this was really healing. I kept waiting for something magical, for days, but nothing happened from getting my flabby gut poked at. I felt that she wasn't even really getting to whatever spots she was looking for. She kept asking me, "Oh, that's tender, isn't it," but it wasn't (and I told her so, but ???). Turning over, I was hoping that things would pick up a bit. She worked on my hips a bit and even found a tight spot or two. But again, she didn't find exactly the right area. I kept trying to lead her to the right spots, but she just didn't bring it on. She didn't really touch my back at all. At this point, I was ready to just be done. I was hot (she kept asking me about the temp, but it's summer and you work in an unairconditioned attic - the fan was already on, what more can be done?). I was uninspired by her treatment. I was not even really confident that she could really help me. I am sure she is a soft-spoken and gentle person, but it came across to me as unconfident and a little limp. She didn't really have any big picture assessment of where I was at, or what we should do. She just kept saying, "There's a lot of work we could do here." But *what*?? That was never shared with me. When she said she was done, I said that the rotation in my spine was just as bad as when I came in, and I was still hurting pretty bad. She left the room, instructed me to get off the table and walk around a bit. When she came back in, I confirmed that I was still badly rotated. She pressed and poked a bit on my hip, and left again for me to walk around. I was no better. Having had two years of stellar therapy in another city, I know that she should've worked on certain areas of my back, and not my hips, to help the rotation. But whatever. I was done letting her give it a try. She seemed like she was out of tricks at this point, too. I said thank you and we were done. I even wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt, maybe she needed two appointments to set some sort of treatment plan in motion and for me to see progress. But her latest appointment of the day was around 3pm. Not exactly convenient. I don't really know how one builds a practice, working only through mid-afternoon and no weekends. It certainly didn't convey to me a dedicated professional that wants to help a new client. She later emailed me to follow up, asking if I'd like to bring my kids along to the appointment. Didn't ask how I was feeling since her treatment, or anything. I've had more healing massages from a regular LMT at a spa, at a better price, and a more luxe environment. But I wasn't looking for a frou-frou massage. I was looking for a dynamic professional to actually treat me. She seems like a nice person, but she totally didn't click with me read more

Jon Wood is FABULOUS here!! I've been a patient of his for the past several months. 1st time was in relation to a work injury which he completely helped me with in gaining more mobility and movement while at the same time relieving my pain which was important because my job at the time was extremely physically demanding. The 2nd and most recent time was for an auto-related injury...which he helped relieve sciatic pain, mid back pain, neck pain, and increase my mobility and strength. What I love (and hated) about this process was he made me work!!! It wasn't about just going and getting a great massage; Jon is all about educating me on the best way to care for myself; physical movement, exercising, the best way to stretch, and strengthening my muscles when I'm home. I also learned a lot about how my body works, how our muscles are connected and how what I do affects my body long-term....which is important because I am getting OLD! As soon as I can afford it, I'll be going back once a week for weekly treatment just to keep me healthy and limber....I highly recommend them both. Very professional. A very clean and comfortable environment. And when you go, be sure to ask about OREGON CREAM! I highly recommend visiting St. Simon Coffee Company right next door before and after....get hydrated before your clinical massage...and grab a snack after. It's a great set up! read more

Ariana is highly skilled and lives up to being a "range of motion specialist." Both her medical massage and cranial sacral work is powerful and effective. She's been very supportive in my ongoing healing process. I'm grateful to have found her! read more

10 stars!! Ariana has magical hands. She is very intuitive, knowing just where to work and the perfect amount of pressure. Ariana also is sure to check in often to ensure that you are doing OK. As a healthcare provider myself, I know talent when I see it and because of that I have confidently referred people to her and the feedback is always the same: "Arian is amazing!" If you are looking for a truly therapeutic and healing massage, look no further. Thanks for your phenomenal skills. read more

I was referred to Jon from Oregon Clinical Massage by a friend and was very happy with services provided. Jon is very attentive and will do his best to accommodate. Helped me a lot with severe pain resulting from a car accident injuries. Keep in mind that special training is required if you are seeking a treatment for injuries, and that clinical massage is quite different from massage for relaxation. As this is a very small business, you'll need to stay in the loop of any insurance related billing. read more

I went to see Jon at Oregon Clinical Massage this past Friday. Wow - what a great massage he gave me. He asked about pain I was having and was genuinely concerned about how he could help me feel better. Before during and after the massage, he explained what he was doing and how he would be doing it...... and was awesome at building up the confidence between us. I arrived with intense neck and shoulder pain and he certainly addressed those issues and then some. I'm not pain free yet...... but certainly MUCH better after ONE visit. Really amazing what he got done in ONE visit. My range of mobility has greatly increased for sure. Thanks again Jon...... will be back for round 2 before long. read more

I consider Ariana an integral part of my personal health care team. She is a gifted and intuitive healer.She has always led me on the path to recovery with her skillful therapeutic massage after I have come in for various painful issues. I am very comfortable recommending Ariana to anyone who needs a massage therapist. read more

I came to Ariana, in search of a skilled massage therapist that provides THERAPEUTIC medical massage to help me with real pain in my body. I. myself am a body worker and need regular, consistent massage that will enable me to continue to work. Ariana is one of the best at this form of manual therapy. It is very difficult to find a licensed massage therapist with her high caliber expertise, professionalism and compassion. She's a keeper! I very happily, highly recommend anyone to schedule a massage session with Ariana @ Oregon Clinical Massage for any type of soft tissue issue that is indicated for manual therapeutic pain management. read more

I hardly have enough words to describe Ariana Orton and how she has affected my comfort, my treatment and my healing. After 2.5 years of searching for a diagnosis from nearly 30 providers (around 2 handfuls of them were physical and massage therapists), I finally found relief with Ariana. My initial phone call to her left me with hope...she listened intently and reassured me that it would be well worth my time to pay her a visit. On my first visit, she assessed my primary areas of pain and was able to identify where the pain was referring from. All other providers had been going to the source, with even cortisone shots not providing any relief. She also identified a separate area of pain I had been dealing with for nearly 6 years (one which a gyno, gastro and urologist could not identify). She has a vast understanding of anatomy and how everything is connected. Over the past 8 months, I've continued to see a variety of doctors. I always walk out with multiple potential diagnosis and on more occasions than I can count, Ariana has gone above and beyond to understand these "potential conditions" so that she can see how it may coincide with the treatment she provides me. She's sent me emails with other conditions to consider, which tells me that she's using her off time (when not getting paid) to ensure I am getting the best treatment possible. She cares about her patients and her overall goal is to provide relief, because she's confident in her abilities and has helped a lot of people when they were like me and near the point of losing hope. She has a large network of resources and has referred me out to multiple people, all of which have helped or guided me in some way. All of this combined with her long list of educational competencies as well as her caring/can-do attitude has kept me coming back on a consistent (weekly) basis for 8 months now. Her treatments are no walk in the park - meaning she doesn't only provide a feel good massage, but one that gets to the root of the problem and on multiple places in my body where I've had daily consistent pain, I NO longer feel anymore. She's great at holding a conversation and making me laugh, which makes treatment go faster and completely deflects from the pain of treatment (which is only temporary because I always feel better after about a day). It's been 3 years on my diagnostic journey and I've recently found out I have an autoimmune condition. I have a lot of work to do on my own (diet changes, etc...) but Ariana continues to provide "maintenance" and suggestions as I work on my healing. I would recommend her to anyone that is in need of relief in either the short of the long term. She's amazing and I am very thankful I found her! read more