Read more about our massage therapists
Natthawan (Noi) Steele
Founder, LMT
Noi, a Thai native, has almost two decades of experience in massage therapy. She began her career in Thailand, earning certifications in Thai Massage from the Pavilion Massage and Spa Academy and The Union of Thai Traditional Medicine Society. After working in massage centers in Bangkok and Pattaya, Noi moved to Oregon in 2013. She earned her diploma in massage therapy from East West College of the Healing Arts and also completed 400 hours of advanced training in Thailand. Specializing in Thai Massage, Noi also has expertise in injury rehabilitation and chiropractic assistance, with a passion for helping clients feel better.
Jon Schaeffer
LMT
Jon’s path to becoming a massage therapist was inspired by his travels to Thailand, where he first discovered his fascination with the healing arts. Prior to this, he worked as a snowboarding instructor and builder, where the physically demanding nature of those roles gave him a deep understanding of the body’s mechanics. This experience allows him to connect with clients who require specialized care. After completing his training at the Everest Institute in Tigard, Jon has been practicing in Oregon since 2017. He specializes in cupping, fire-cupping therapy, and table Thai massage, blending techniques to aid pain relief and rehabilitation. Jon’s diverse background and passion for healing drive him to offer tailored treatments that help clients heal and perform at their best.
When Jon's not at work, you can find him doing cold plunges, yoga, mountain biking, snowboarding and camping.
Kara Cooper
LMT
I am deeply passionate about my career in massage therapy and grateful for the opportunity to help people heal and grow. I am always eager to learn, whether it's mastering new modalities or attending workshops on holistic healing. I take pride in building strong relationships with both clients and coworkers. I actively seek to identify my strengths and weaknesses so I can continue to grow each day. Connecting with people, nurturing their well-being, and bringing awareness to their bodies is what I enjoy most. Understanding the body, both energetically and anatomically, continues to amaze me. Each experience deepens my appreciation for the healing power of massage therapy and motivates me to pursue every opportunity to learn and improve.
"Eevee" April Aviles, LMT
Eevee has been practicing massage professionally since 2016, having studied Traditional Thai Massage extensively at EastWest College in Portland, OR; under licensed Doctor of Traditional Medicine Homprang Chaleekanha, M.S. of Baan Hom Samunphrai, Chiang Mai, Thailand; as well as with 20+ year Thai Massage practitioner Lara Lezrine of Papillon Bodyworks in Tucson, AZ. With over 1,000 hours of Thai massage continued education, Eevee's practice has evolved beyond just physical technique into the realms of Thai herbalism and Thai Medical Theory. A deeper understanding of foundational Thai medicine has greatly impacted the holistic nature of Eevee's practice.
Eevee's sessions often involve floor Thai treatment and involve strong presence and awareness, feeling and melting through the layers of the body from skin, tissues, Sen (channels), bone/joints, and organs. This allows the patients tissues to open and their parasympathetic nervous systems to rest. You will find these treatments to be both medicinally therapeutic and deeply relaxing.
