Sophie Howard
Sophie began her massage therapy journey at the Florida School of Massage in NW Florida in the spring of 2017. Sophie has long been called to help people, and being attuned to the human body by practicing yoga since a young age, she felt that massage therapy was her true calling in life.
Following her graduation from the Florida School of Massage, she received her certification in Thai Massage from the Bodhi Sangha in Gainesville, Florida. Sophie then moved to Oregon a few years ago due to the progressive vibe of the region, incredible gardening, and beautiful nature.
Sophie has a profound understanding of kinesiology and anatomy, and is able to help those with chronic pain through deep tissue therapy. She also practices traditional Swedish massage to help those who just want to relax, as well as prenatal for those expecting little ones.
Along with her knowledge of the anatomical body, her roots and wisdom lie in the ancient healing modality of Thai massage. Thai combines deep assisted stretching with kneading and compressing of the meridian lines and acupressure points of the body, which in yogic philosophy is the space in which prana (breath) moves through us. By massaging and stretching these lines we can facilitate our breath moving through our body with more ease, which helps everything in the body function better!
Sophie has an intuitive, caring approach to her massage practice. She curates a specialized plan for each client she works with. Her intention is to help people feel their best from the inside out. Wherever you may be on your path she hopes to offer a safe pause from your daily routine to drop in and be present with your body and heal from within to live a more comfortable, healthy life! She has a deep understanding and empathy for the human condition and hopes to lend a healing hand to create less stress and pain, and more bliss and movement.
Outside of her massage practice, Sophie lives a fruitful and healthy lifestyle. She is dedicated to self care practices like strength training, yoga, being in nature, eating whole foods, and learning! She is currently in college studying Graphic Design and Art. She finds tapping into her creative potential to be healing for the soul and mind!
Massage License
Oregon Board of Massage, License #27401
Graduate
Florida School of Massage 2017
Member
Bodhi Sangha (Thai Massage) 2018 - 2019
NW Portland Location
AG Massage is located in NW Portland in Historic Old Town Chinatown:
322 NW 5th Avenue, Suite 305
Portland, OR 97209
(5th Avenue between Flanders and Everett)
““Sophie is fantastic! Her massage skills are top-notch and left me feeling incredibly relaxed. She listened attentively to my needs and customized the session accordingly. The ambiance she creates is peaceful, adding to the overall experience. I left feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. I highly recommend Sophie for anyone looking for a skilled and professional massage therapist.”
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”I booked a Thai massage with Sophie and it was amazing!! Highly recommend it. I had never had a Thai massage before and it was exactly what I needed. My body was hurting from the last few months of a new physical labor job, even though I consistently stretched, I felt stiff & achy. The morning after the massage was the first time feeling relieved and not having to hear my body sound like popcorn. Can’t wait for the next appointment”
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