Aloft Massage

Portland, OR

Independent studio
Deep tissue
Sports
Hot stone

Address

328 NE Failing St #3, Portland, OR 97212

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Hours

Hours are not posted. Confirm before you go.

Phone

(775) 625-0472

Services

Deep tissue, Sports, Hot stone

Price

From $140

60-Minute Massage: $140 · 60 min
75-Minute Massage: $170 · 75 min
90-Minute Massage: $200 · 90 min
105-Minute Massage: $235 · 105 min
120-Minute Massage: $270 · 120 min
Cedar Sage Scalp treatment+15 mins: $30 · 15 min
Hot stones: $15

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What it is like

Reviews from around the web, boiled down so you can decide.

Aloft Massage offers ashiatsu, deep tissue, and sports massage, with a focus on therapeutic bodywork for rehabilitative and maintenance purposes. Kelby, the therapist, is noted for his intuitive and professional approach, using techniques like ashiatsu to provide deep, controlled pressure. The space is described as clean and welcoming, with a philosophy centered on helping clients discover and address physical restrictions. Clients appreciate the personalized sessions and the ability to customize treatments based on individual needs. The studio is located at 811 E. Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214, Unit 217, and is open 7 days a week from 10am to 8:30pm. A healthcare worker discount is available. For booking, contact aloftmassage@gmail.com or call (775) 625-0472.

Reviews from around the web

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Erin O
5 months ago
I've been getting regular massage for years. I needed to find someone new and lucked out. Kelby is excellent. I love the ashiatsu technique. The way that the pressure gets distributed feels both more effective and more comfortable than typical deep tissue work. One of the best massage experiences of my life.
Andrea Houlihan
9 months ago
I get regular massages but wasn’t able to get in with my regular massage therapist quickly after moving with a sore back. A friend recommended Kelby. I was able to get in within a couple days and let me tell you…ahhhhmazing. Great technique and pressure and so professional! Even offers a healthcare worker discount!! I definitely will be going back!
1_tuff_mama
6 months ago
Kelby is absolutely wonderful! After 2 major spinal surgeries as a result of a severe spina bifida occulta, he is one of the only people I trust to work on me. His healing touch has lessened my pain and has drastically improved the quality of my life. You won't be sorry, Kelby is an absolute treasure!
B Carr
7 months ago
I have been looking for the right massage therapist for a while. I prefer ashiatsu and sometimes have trouble finding the right therapist. Kelby was recommended by close friend and I decided to give it a shot. My experience was very positive from the beginning. Kelby asked the right questions, did not waste time and was able to get in to the focused areas very quickly. I will definitely be going back and I highly recommend him for anyone looking for targeted therapy.
Mackenzie Wacker
a year ago
This was my first Ashiatsu session and it was deeply relaxing, effective, and truly amazing. Kelby is an incredible massage therapist! He checked in just enough to ensure perfect pressure and comfort without disrupting the flow, answered all of my questions about my body/injury history and various massage/bodywork techniques with a level of expertise that made me super confident in him as a knowledgeable therapist, and just put me completely at ease from the moment I walked in. The whole massage felt wonderfully intuitive—clearly a testament to many years of skill and practice but felt more like magic... The studio space is warm, clean, and welcoming. I left feeling grounded, renewed, relieved, and just so glad I tried this place. If you’re looking for a top-notch massage, I highly recommend Kelby!
Montse Ciges
a year ago
Absolutely amazing experience. I’ve had many massages before, but this was truly one of the best. Kelby is intuitive, professional, and incredibly skilled. He really helped with my back pain. I left feeling totally renewed, exactly what I needed. Highly recommend!
Sabrina D
a year ago
Kelby is a knowledgeable, capable, and effective practitioner. His ability to maintain deep, controlled, and precise pressure is astounding. He took into account all of my complaints and worked through all regions providing significant relief. He is very professional, has a lovely and clean space, and you feel instantly comfortable. I look forward to continuing to work with him and would highly recommend him to anyone seeking out massage therapy treatment.
Becca N
a year ago
I had a great massage experience with Kolby. It was my first time receiving an Ashiatsu massage and it did not disappoint! He checked in throughout and made me feel comfortable. The massage felt like it really got at some of my chronic pain issues in a way that other massages have not, and he also gave me some helpful feedback afterwards. I definitely recommend a massage with Kolby!
Kelly White
a year ago
Kelby has been my guy for years so I figured it’s about time I update my review. Kelby not only has a gift for his craft, he is always professional, trauma informed, and inclusive. He’s just simply the best. I have been receiving massages from Kelby for about 2 1/2 years now. Kelby never disappoints! He is absolutely masterful at his art. I have tried to see other massage therapists but no one ever quite matches up to Kelby. He is attentive and responsive, communicative, and always professional. I am amazed by my comfort level with him. I always leave feeling nourished and relaxed. I highly recommend Kelby to anyone looking for a Life-changing massage.
Caroline
a year ago
I had a really great experience with Kelby. I lived in Thailand some years ago and have not ever found someone who came close to the massages in Thailand—until I came here. Kelby is kind and asks questions about the pains and experiences you have in your body and then tailors the massage to you, checking in throughout. Highly recommend.
Joelean Hall
a year ago
Kelby changed my life! I was experiencing chronic pain from stress and anxiety and showed up to Kelby’s office in tears. He immediately understood the issue and got to work on the areas I was experiencing the most pain. He’s a master of his craft and will be going back! Highly recommend him to others looking for a personable, experienced and professional massage therapist.
Alissa Paquette
4 years ago
Kelby was my first experience receiving Ashiatsu and I was incredibly impressed by the technique and his skill. I was able to both relax and maintain engagement with him, as he did his thing but also checked in the perfect amount to check in with my needs. Having some hip and back issues, I felt more aligned and the benefits of the session lingered well beyond 2 weeks. I highly recommend working with Kelby, he is a gifted massage therapist!
Chris Martini
3 years ago
I recently had a massage with Kelby, of Aloft Massage, and can confidently say that it was the best I've ever received. The space: bright and airy with lots of exposed woodwork, comfortable furniture, and some well cared for plants. The cleanliness was top notch. The person: Kelby is a true professional, taking care to listen to what you are feeling in your body, and crafting a path forward with your needs and limits in mind. He was careful in bringing me up to the limit of what I could handle, which is exactly what I wanted, as I told him about past experiences that never quite got deep enough. He has a vast knowledge of the body, and clearly cares for people's wellness. The massage: he used a few different techniques, one of which utilizes a custom setup that allows for him to safely brace himself from the ceiling and work with his legs and feet to get deep into muscles. It was amazing, is more ergonomic, and provided a more consistent level of work being done vs other massage types I've received. Honestly don't know why this isn't more standard in the industry, other than it taking more training to develop the skill. Good oils that aren't overbearing with scent, warm towels that aren't scolding hot like I've had before, clean sheets, just perfect. I am totally satisfied with my massage from Kelby at Aloft Massage, I will be returning, and I highly recommend you book your next massage with him, too.
Amanda Fredrickson
2 years ago
Always a fantastic massage! Kelby is a very skilled massage therapist and is able to help relieve muscle tightness better than other practitioners I have seen in the past. He is professional, respectful, and has created a comfortable practice space. Highly recommend!
Color Reinholz
3 years ago
This was quite possibly the best massage of my life! The massage studio was clean, Kelby was a total professional- super respectful and intuitive touch. I usually have a hard time finding someone who can maintain a lot of pressure and “deep tissue” massages usually end up just being glorified swedish massages. Not here- he checked in periodically to make sure it was okay but he wasn’t afraid to really go after all my crunchy knots (some massages I’ve had with men they’ve been too reserved/cautious- which I totally get but really happy Kelby wasn’t ). Ten minutes into my massage I asked if I could extend it because I already knew it would be that good. Seriously just feel like I went through physical therapy in the best way. Thank you! You will definitely be seeing me on the regular!
Lydia W
4 years ago
Amazing experience with a highly skilled professional. I felt like my specific needs and concerns were listened to beforehand during a consultation and all of them addressed during our session. Kelby obviously has a ton of knowledge and experience but also has the intuition to locate and work problem areas in a way unlike anyone that’s ever worked on me. My first time experiencing the Ashiatsu style of massage but I’m a true convert. If it freaks you out to have someone use their feet to massage you, it doesn’t feel weird at all. It allows for more control over how much pressure is applied and I was able to get a truly deep and therapeutic massage after several disappointing ones elsewhere recently. We got started a few minutes late but Kelby offered to go over time to make sure I got my full 75 minutes. Felt very comfortable and safe the entire time but he continued to check in periodically about how much pressure I wanted and how I was feeling. It’s very rare you end up getting exactly what you’re hoping for when it comes to body work, especially considering I found Kelby randomly through an internet search, but my expectations were far exceeded. Will definitely be back. I recommend, 11/10!
GIllian Knapp
4 years ago
By far the best massage I have ever received! Kelby was extremely professional and perceptive to my needs. I came in to have work done after a recent neck injury, and after one session I immediately started to feel better. I will absolutely be booking again!
Hannah Green
2 years ago
One of the best massages of my life! Kelby really helped me with my back pain after just one session—he’s a very gifted masseuse and I loved the Ashiatsu technique. Delivers a great amount of pressure without being painful. I walked out feeling so much lighter! I’ll be back for sure. Thank you Kelby!
Maddy V
2 years ago
I feel so lucky I found Kelby! I had a terrible neuropathy flare up in my neck and arm after some computer work and really needed to address it quickly to keep it from getting worse. Kelby is clearly super knowledgable and experienced. I gave a light description of my pain and he knew exactly how to calm my whole system down. At the end of the session I was 100% out of my flare and I was astounded and so grateful. I rarely find practitioners who can be so effective in one session. Definitely coming back and recommend highly to anyone wanting to get out of pain!
Genny Rumancik
3 years ago
Kelby is the best. I'd been looking for a good massage therapist and jumping around a bit, but after one session with him, I knew I found my go-to-guy. He's kind, present, attentive, and creates a very safe and relaxed environment - and I always love the music he has on. I've been a few times now and he's both consistent in quality and adaptable to whatever you're needing that day. Thanks, Kelby!

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The bottom line

Aloft Massage in Portland, OR specializes in ashiatsu, deep tissue, and sports massage. Clients praise Kelby's intuitive approach and expertise in techniques like ashiatsu, which provides effective and comfortable pressure. The space is described as clean and welcoming, with a focus on therapeutic bodywork for injury management and lifestyle support.

reviews from around the web