BODY
WORK (ND, massage, acupuncture, chiroprators)
Yoga
Class for Trans Folks!
When: Mondays
5:45-7pm
Where: The Peace Full Soul Yoga Studio
4940 NE 16th Ave; one block south of Alberta St.
This on-going, hatha-inspired
yoga class is for transgendered and genderqueer folks and is open to
all sizes, levels and abilities. I will have mats, blankets and blocks
to use for props and to help with posture modifications. All you need
to bring is yourself dressed in some comfortable clothes and some water.
This class is collaboration with the Portland YWCA. Sliding scale donation
of $5-10 dollars requested. No one turned away for lack of funds. For
more information contact Shannon at transyogaPDX@gmail.com.
Avi Brockman,
Licensed Acupuncturist, MS
1829 NE Alberta Street, Suite A Portland, OR 97211
(503) 449-8455 (cell)
avi13@hevanet.com
Areas of Focus
Acupuncture, herbs, massage.
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible. English and some ASL; Can have Spanish- and Portuguese-
speaking professionals on site
Cost/Insurance
Sliding scale $35-55 for first treatment, $20-50 thereafter. Fees
are somewhat negotiable; open to trades. Not on an insurance board,
but will file for insurances that let you see who you want.
Gender Experience
Clients are mostly female, some FTMs, 20s to 30s. Trans-identified.
Bathrooms labeled "men" and "women" (for now), 2 stalls in each, but
the building is very private and Avi has keys. Says people taking testosterone
may find acupuncture helpful for liver support and to alleviate muscle
pains.
Sexuality Experience
Kink-friendly, poly-friendly. Would ask client about self-scarring and
provide references if it seemed like an issue. Building shared with
"queer, open-minded" medical professionals who aren't usually there
at the same time.
Youth Experience
Experience working with teenagers; likes doing so
Other Has
a Master's in Chinese medicine. No receptionist. Private rooms, different
hours. Experience with people with hepatitis C, HIV+.
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Elizabeth Carlson
(503) 331-1800
Areas of Focus
Chiropractor/acupuncturist.
Accessibility
Cost/Insurance
Gender Experience
Sexuality Experience
Youth Experience
Other
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Meshi Chavez,
LMT
pivotalmassage@mac.com
http://web.mac.com/pivotalmassage
Areas of Focus
massage
Accessibility
Cost/Insurance
Gender Experience
Sexuality Experience
Youth Experience
Other
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Sonia Connolly
Sundown Healing Arts
NE Portland, Oregon near Irving Park
503-334-6434
sonia@SundownArts.com
http://www.SundownArts.com
Areas of Focus Helping people heal from trauma, both emotional and physical, through safe, compassionate bodywork, using Reiki, Massage, CranioSacral Therapy, and Somatic Experiencing. Emphasis on helping clients connect with the body and listen to its messages.
Accessibility 9 steps down to the massage studio. Speaks English, Spanish, and some French. Unisex bathroom.
Cost/Insurance $70 per hour-long session. Discount of $10 per session for a prepaid set of 4 sessions. Sessions are not covered by insurance except when prescribed by a doctor.
Gender Experience Open to clients of any gender. Some experience with trans clients.
Sexuality Experience Identifies as lesbian. Clients are welcomed and accepted without judgments about queerness, poly, kink, etc.
Youth Experience Has not worked with youth.
Other No receptionist, private studio. Experience working with people with hepatitis C, HIV+. Clients of any body size are welcome.
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Lisa Elso
(503) 380-1265
Areas of Focus
massage
Accessibility
Cost/Insurance
Gender Experience
Sexuality Experience
Youth Experience
Other
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Kelly Marie
Fitzpatrick, RN, ND
923 SE
Sherret Portland, OR 97202
(503) 235-6589
Areas of Focus
Complete prescriptive rights for imaging, specialized testing, diagnostic
testing, gastric health evaluation, hormonal profiles, adrenal stress
profile. Provides a comprehensive evaluation that addresses entire health:
mental, physical, emotional. Provides pre- and post-surgical consultation
in order to help prepare body and prevent scarring and bruising with
nutrition, botanicals, and homeopathic supplements. Does a lot of adjunctive
work with folks doing hormones.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Cost/Insurance
Works with some insurance: Regeance, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, ETNA.
Will be licensed for OHP, sliding scale. Willing to talk to clients
about insurance "sex" listing.
Gender Experience
Open to a continuum of possibilities when a trans person walks in
her door. Not a high percentage of her client base is trans.
Sexuality Experience
She has a network of professionals: therapists and counselors who
know about sexual abuse in order to address the soul level. Open to
discuss poly relationships, not experienced talking about kink but open.
Youth Experience
Has not had any experience working with youth.
Other Feels
strongly about adherence to confidentiality. Asserts that clients have
a right to refuse to accept any medical intervention. Cats in immediate
environment, so allergies are a risk.
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Kristy Geffen,
LMT, RPP
Harmonize Bodywork 5515 NE 30th Avenue
503.312.5878
kristy@harmonizebodywork.com
www.harmonizebodywork.com
Areas of Focus:
I combine Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue and Polarity Therapies to provide
integrative bodywork that enhances your innate healing capabilities.
Sessions include acupressure, kneading and deep tissue alignment to
your muscles, chakra and cranial sacral balancing, stretches and joint
mobilization.
Accessibility
The bathrooms are gender neutral but are not wheelchair accessible.
Housecalls are available at no extra charge to clients needing wheelchair
access and living within 12 miles of the office.
Cost/Insurance
I am not on any insurance boards, but frequently bill insurance companies
that allow clients to choose their practitioners in addition to auto
insurance companies. Cost is $70 for an hour treatment and $105 for
a 90-minute treatment, with an individualized sliding scale available.
Gender Experience
I am professionally and personally familiar with trans, genderqueer
and intersex health issues. I provide a wide variety of services to
clients undergoing physical transition. Deep tissue and Swedish massage
release muscle tension associated with binding and packing. Post-operative
clients are supported with gentle massage and energy work to improve
circulation, eliminate toxins and heal tissue. After surgical wounds
have healed, myofascial treatments break up scar tissue so that your
organs and tissues move freely and without pain. I am experienced in
helping clients recover after top surgery (mastectomy), facial surgery,
breast augmentation, Adam's apple reduction, genital surgery and hysterectomy.
In addition, massage can decrease undesired side effects of hormone
therapy, uncluding toxin build-up, headaches, fluid retention and hypertension.
Sexuality Experience
Queer, Kink and Poly Positive. I identify as queer.
Youth Experience
I am experienced in working with youth and trust your health choices
and relationship with your body. I am legally bound to receive consent
to treatment from a parent or guardian for youth under 14 years of age.
Other I am
certified in pregnancy, labor and postpartum bodywork through the Association
of Natural and Physical Therapists, and am experienced in working with
trans and queer families, including trans men choosing pregnancy. I
am also experienced in working with HIV+ clients.
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Rowan Hill
Synergy Bodywork
(971) 222-6592
Areas of Focus
Thai bodywork/integrative massage
Accessibility
Cost/Insurance
Gender Experience
Described as trans friendly.
Sexuality Experience
Described as queer/kink friendly.
Youth Experience
Other Described
as sex work friendly. "Relieving, Releasing, Reviving."
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Katie Kusmaul,
LMT #7827
Tiger Lily Wellness
2703 SE Belmont Portland, OR 97214 (Tri-Met #15, 14, 75)
(503) 232-8323
Katiek_lmt@yahoo.com
www.tigerlilywellness.com
Areas of Focus
Swedish, deep tissue, and Thai (which is fully-clothed body work)
massage.
Accessibility
Tiger Lily has a set of stairs, but can schedule at an alternate office
on Burnside/10th, where she has provided for folks who use wheelchairs
and stretchers. Also, she can do in-home visits for folks with mobility
impairments free of charge. Interpretation available for Spanish speakers.
Cost/Insurance
Open and willing to talk through "sex" listing on insurance. Check
her name against insurance: she is a provider for American Specialty
Health, car insurance, and is compatible with anyone who contracts with
Healthnet, Cigna, Providence, etc. Without coverage $30 for a half-hour,
$50 for one hour, $70 for two hours. She provides an individualized
sliding scale.
Gender Experience
Very trans/ genderqueer friendly. Asks if client injects hormones
in order to stay away from sites. Explores ways of opening impact of
binding on back, ribs, and breathing through massage. Has more experience
with FTM than MTF individuals. Open to hearing specific ways people
want to be treated regarding gender.
Sexuality Experience
Very kink friendly.Depending on level of injury, will ask if scarring
is relevant.
Youth Experience
Needs parental consent to work on youth.
Other Confidentiality
bound, unless subpoenaed by insurance.
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Sierra Levy,
ND
An Hao Clinic
2386 NW Marshall St Portland, OR 97210
(503) 944-5431
drsierra@earthlink.net
Areas of Focus
Naturopathic and ob/gyn care, including postpartum recovery and
depression. Offers herbs, homeopathy and nutritional information. Provides
Bach flower remedies and more.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Cost/Insurance
Gender Experience
Sexuality Experience
Youth Experience
Other
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Nico (Genderfree)
Licensed Massage Therapist
3939 NE Hancock Suite 307 Portland, OR 97212
(503)888-7956
Areas of Focus
Deep tissue, Hot & Cold Stone Therapy, Energywork, Relaxation
Accessibility
Cost/Insurance
One Hour $60. One Hour Thirty minutes $85
Gender Experience
Advertises as Genderfree!
Sexuality Experience
Active member of Queer community
Youth Experience
Other Donates
portion of procedes to TiRC and other community organizations
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Deb Santomero.
DC
Full Spectrum Health Center
3303 SE Division St
(503) 236-9882
Areas of Focus
Chiropractic therapy and Thai massage (licensed teacher). Techniques
include light force chiropractic, cranial sacral therapy, guided visualization,
and therapeutic exercise.
Accessibility
Cost/Insurance
Gender Experience
Sexuality Experience
Youth Experience
Other The
center also offers acupuncture, massage, yoga classes, tai chi classes,
and a light and color therapy pyramid.
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Suzanne Scopes,
ND
Circle Healthcare Clinic
316 NE 28th Avenue Portland, OR 97232
(503) 230-0812 (phone)
(503) 233-9151 (fax)
www.drscopesnaturalhealthcare.com
Areas of Focus
Primary Naturopathic Healthcare, Transgender Healthcare, Lab services,
Hormones, Annual exams
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible.
Cost/Insurance
Clinic bills all major insurance carriers, if naturopathic coverage
included. Cash discount if not billing insurance, payment plans available.
Gender Experience
Many years experience in providing Transgender healthcare, in practice
since 1985. Trans clinic provider at Outside In since 2006, has given
several trans health presentations to other providers.
Sexuality Experience
Kink friendly, queer identified. Clinic is lesbian owned and queer/trans
positive.
Youth Experience
No clinical experience in prescribing for transitioning youth.
Other
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Tyler Smith, ND
(503)803-4792
www.tylercsmith.com
Areas of Focus
hormone services and annual exams
Accessibility
accessible for people who use wheelchairs.
Cost/Insurance
sliding scale $75-140 first visit/annual exams, $45-80 followup,
plus labs. See website for more specific information. Does not take
insurance or credit cards.
Gender Experience
trans-identified and involved in trans community for 10+ years.
trans-focused practice. Has been a provider for Outside In's trans clinic
since it opened.
Sexuality Experience
queer/kink/poly-positive
Youth Experience
open to working with gender-variant youth, but has no clinical experience
with transition-related health care for minors.
Other trans-identified,
also a provider at Outside In’s trans clinic.
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