Aric and Clare both grew up in Iowa and each attended the University of Iowa.  Following graduation, Aric and Clare married and moved to Portland, Oregon in 1999. There, they built a full and grounded life, raising two sons and becoming deeply connected to the city and its surrounding natural beauty.

Before transitioning into massage therapy, both pursued meaningful first careers. Clare worked in the nonprofit sector, including roles with the National Mutiple Scelrosis Society and the Oregon Environmental Council.. She has worked for the Portland Chiropractic Group for over nine years, where she has honed her clinical skills and developed a well-rounded therapeutic approach. Clare specializes in working with specific injuries and offers deep relaxation, deep tissue, and Swedish massage, blending these modalities into a balanced, client-centered approach.

Aric worked in the natural foods industry for many years, including positions in the produce departments at Nature’s, Wild Oats, and Whole Foods. That experience ultimately led him toward a more hands-on, wellness-focused profession. Aric’s first massage studio was located within a triathlon training facility, an environment that strongly influenced his focus on sports-related and functional bodywork. He specializes in neck and shoulder work, is highly proficient in helping alleviate low back pain, and enjoys incorporating facilitated stretching into his sessions to support mobility and performance.

Both Aric and Clare attended East West Massage School, where they formalized their training and made the shared transition into massage therapy as a second career. During the summertime, Aric can often be found providing massage at bicycle events throughout the region, including Bike Rides Northwest and Cycle Oregon, supporting riders with recovery-focused bodywork.

Massage therapy became a shared second career for Aric and Clare, reflecting their mutual commitment to health, healing, and meaningful connection. Together, they bring experience, attentiveness, and thoughtful care to every session.

Outside of their professional lives, Aric and Clare enjoy spending time in nature, seeing live music, and relaxing at home with their dog. Their life in Portland reflects a deep appreciation for balance, movement, and the restorative power of both the outdoors and skilled touch.