Cedar Hughes-Blades, Owner
Licensed massage therapist
or #21884
In fact, I found my way into massage therapy after experiencing firsthand the profound role that bodywork can play in the process of injury recovery. In 2012, I was severely injured as a result of a rock climbing accident. The injury was followed by reconstructive surgery and an intensive rehabilitation. The combination of deep tissue massage, myofascial work, herbal medicine, and movement therapy helped me to consistently reach milestones throughout the recovery process. The extent of my recovery surpassed the expectations of my surgeon, which I attribute to my holistic approach to injury rehabilitation. I already had a deep curiosity for the inner workings of the human body but it wasn’t until my injury that my curiosity carried over into pursuit of education. It is now my passion to share all that I have learned about injury recovery with my community.
When I am not in the studio I am most likely hiking, gardening, experimenting in the kitchen, camping, attending live concerts, working on our home remodel, spinning on my pottery wheel, or spending quality time with my partner and our dogs. I enjoy the simple things in life.
It’s lovely to meet you, my name is Cedar.
I specialize in therapeutic bodywork with a highly personalized approach. I’ve been massaging professionally since 2015 when I graduated from East West College of the Healing Arts
here in Portland, Oregon
My primary focus in practice, is to help others to live more comfortably in their bodies.
I support my clients as they manage their chronic pain, recover from injuries, and relieve the aches and pains of daily life. The bodywork that I provide is deeply influenced by both eastern and western approaches to wellness. I appreciate the holistic, mind-body-soul perspective of eastern modalities, while also appreciating the puzzle-solving approach of western modalities.
Above all else, I intend to help people to live more freely in their bodies, unburdened by malfunctioning movement patterns and chronic pain.
Relaxation
Massage
Deep Tissue
Massage
Ashiatsu
Massage
Energy
Healing
Relaxation Massage utilizes light to medium pressure, smooth strokes, and rhythmic motion to relax your muscles, calm your mind, and improve circulation. This gentle style of bodywork can increase tissue elasticity, joint flexibility, and even reduce pain without the use of deep pressure from the therapist.
While your body melts into the table it will give a clear message to your nervous system that “everything is okay”. Turning off your chronic stress-response in this way benefits your whole system; digestive, respiratory, immune, etc.. You’ll be left feeling calm, grounded, centered, and peaceful.
Deep Tissue Massage is one of the most effective methods of reducing chronic pain, improving joint mobility, and restoring normal muscle function. Using slow, deep, strokes to target the deeper layers of one’s muscles and connective tissues. It can serve to break up scar tissue and muscle adhesions, reduce inflammation, improve circulation, restore range of motion and relieve chronic pain and stiffness.
Deep Tissue is often recommended for clients with chronic pain due to repetitive stress injuries, involved in heavy physical activity and/or clients who are experiencing limited mobility.
Ashiatsu style massage originated in Japan and the word translates to foot-pressure. The therapist, using bars on the ceiling for stability, provides deep, broad, and consistent pressure utilizing their feet, body weight, and gravity. Gravity enables Ashiatsu therapists to deliver up to 3x deeper pressure than with traditional hands-on treatments. Utilizing the broad surface of the foot as a massage tool provides consistent pressure and contours nicely to the body.
Ashiatsu is not suitable for everyone. Due to the compressive nature, therapists take extra precaution with certain client conditions.
Energy Healing addresses the human bio-energetic field, an electromagnetic field that surrounds and permeates the physical body. Practitioners work as an energy conduit interacting with the client’s energy centers. An energy healing session will gently guide you out of fight-or-flight and into parasympathetic. Restoring harmony to the body, mind, and soul, allowing for true healing to occur.
Energy healing is never contraindicated and is beneficial to everyone. Energy healing is a wonderful option when massage is not possible due to recent surgery, cancer, etc..
Earth
Get grounded with the
Earth Membership
Monthly autopay membership that purchases the client one discounted
60-Minute Massage Session.
Monthly Massage Sessions
Devote yourself to a self care routine by committing to at least one massage session each month.
Dive deep with the
Water Membership
Monthly autopay
membership that purchases the client one discounted
60-Minute Energy Work Session.
Water
Accruing Massage Sessions
Busy? Monthly sessions accrue and can be used by active members at a later time. Accrued sessions expire if they are not used within 60 days of membership cancellation.
Massage
Memberships
Share Your Membership
Choose one person to add to your membership. This person can use accrued sessions or enjoy additional massages at the discounted member rate. Perfect option for spouses.
Air
Feel winds of change with the
Air Membership
Monthly autopay
membership that purchases the client one discounted
90-Minute Massage Session..
Unlimited Discounted Sessions
Members get to enjoy unlimited additional massage sessions at the discounted member rate.
Monthly autopay
membership that purchases the client one discounted
120-Minute Massage Session.
Rise like a phoenix with the
Fire Membership.
Fire
ONE HOUR means 60 MINUTES
AT RHYTHM + BALANCE
Yes, you read that Right, our 60 minute massages are actually (at least) one-hour long
You might think it would go without saying, but most massage businesses offer a "spa hour". Which means the time it takes the client to do intake, undress, redress, and checkout is included in the "hour long massage" that they are paying for, which only allows for 45-50 minutes of hands-on-massage time. We take great pride in the fact that all session times stated are actual table times. As long as you arrive early for your session, you get every minute you pay for in actual bodywork, so please be sure to allow yourself some extra time when you schedule your appointment. We recommend arriving at least 10 minutes early for your first visit, and at least 5 minutes early for subsequent visits.
We take every detail into account
We want to ensure that we have a positive impact on our clients and the environmenT
The massage lotion that we use is organic, sourced locally, and free of fragrance, top allergens, parabens, and phthalates. The only scents in our studio come from organic essential oils; we do not use any artificial fragrances. To launder our linens we utilize high efficient laundry machines and fragrance-free detergent that is safe for sensitive skin. All the cleaning supplies we use are non-toxic and naturally-derived.
Humans are complicated.
Our bodies are our interface for the mind-body-spirit complex.
Sometimes we have physical, emotional, or spiritual blockages that need to be unwound in layers which is exactly why such variety is offered here. Every session is fully customizable in each moment.
It's easy to listen to your body when you Are ready to hear what it has to say.
intention is everything and healing takes effort.
Together, we can keep forward momentum. We see the most success in our clients who are willing and eager to address the aspects of their life that no longer serve them. The health of our clients is our top priority, and we strive to make it their priority as well.
Policies + Protocols
GENERAL INFORMATION AND STUDIO POLICIES:
- Our building has a parking lot and there is also free parking along the street.
- We ask that clients arrive no sooner than (5) minutes before their appointment.
- Accepted forms of payment are cash, check, Apply Pay, and we accept all debit and credit cards. We require a credit card on file to book an appointment online.
- We have a zero tolerance policy for sexual misconduct. Any semblance of sexual intention, flirtation, or attempt at coercion will result in the session ending early.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
- Cancellations with over 24 hours notice will not be charged.
- Cancellations with under 24 hours notice will be charged 50%.
- No-shows to appointments with zero notice will be charged 100%.
- The only exception to the cancellation fees are in the case of illness or medical emergency. There will be no late cancellation fees if you are rescheduling your appointment because you're experiencing symptoms of covid, cold, or flu.
HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS:
- We do not require our clients to wear facial coverings, but please do what feels best for you. Out of request by a couple clients, I will continue to wear my mask while massaging.
- All surfaces that clients come into contact with are sanitized between each session. Linens are laundered and stored in such a manner as to not allow for contamination.
- Please cancel your appointment if you are feeling sick in any way. Massage will exacerbate symptoms leaving you feeling worse afterwards. Do not expose our staff or other clientele to illness. Take your temperature prior to your visit. Anything over 100.00 is enough to re-schedule.
- Clients should arrive clean (free of sweat, dirt, and medicated ointments) and wearing clean clothes. Inform our staff of any contagious skin conditions like plantar warts or athletes foot.
FAQ
Can you bill my insurance? Not at this time but I am actively onboarding with Regence/BCBS and hope to be on network by the end of the year.
Do I need to wear a mask in the studio? We do not require our clients to wear a facial covering. Do whatever makes you feel safe and comfortable.
Is there parking? Yes, our building has a parking lot and there is ample street parking on SE Scott and SE Main. Street parking is harder to acquire in the evenings so please plan accordingly.
Do I need a credit card on file to book an appointment? Yes, for online appointments you must have a credit card on file. If you do not want to use a credit card you can book your appointment over the phone or in-person.
How do I pay for my membership? Clients initially purchase memberships through our website. The credit card used to make the purchase will be setup for an auto-pay reoccurring monthly payment.
How do I schedule massages with my membership? Members schedule appointments the same way non-members do; online, in-person, or over the phone. When booking online, members often notice that the regular price is still listed. However, members will not be asked for additional payment at time of service.
Can I use any additional discounts or promos with the membership pricing? Members can not use additional discounts towards the price of wellness sessions. However discounts on Add-On Services or Herbal Products can still be applied.
With my monthly membership, can I schedule more than one massage per month? Yes and all massages scheduled under a membership will be at the membership rate. The best part of being a member is that you can share your membership pricing with one person from your household.
Are there any stipulations to the membership? Membership requires a (6) month minimum commitment. Anytime after the initial (6) months you can pause or cancel your membership. Massages credits carry over month-to-month but you must redeem them within (60) days of membership cancellation. Memberships Auto-Renew after the initial (6) months so you must inform us if you would like to pause or cancel.
Can I pause or cancel my membership? If so, how? Yes, anytime after the initial (6) months. Simply contact us to let us know.
“I’ve been going to Cedar for deep tissue massages for over 5 years. Cedar has magical hands and is personable and kind. She is very knowledgeable, with personalized follow up sessions that have continuity. Having regular monthly massages with her has been really rehabilitative and an essential part of my well being. Her prices are affordable and worth every dollar! I get recommended other therapists but nothing compares so I keep coming back. Highly recommend!”
- D. Nemeth
“My wife and I have been seeing Cedar for over a year on a regular schedule. She is an expert on finding our “pain points” and eliminating them! She continues to impress us with her kindness, professionalism and expertise.”
- J.V.H.
“I found Cedar a few years after I had an ankle injury and she has been improving my life ever since. She is an excellent massage therapist. She uses her knowledge of the body and her on point intuition to encourage the body in the right direction. I’m grateful for Cedar’s education and skill.“
- S. Schriever
“I've been coming to Cedar for massage therapy for years now.
She has an intuitive way of listening to the body and providing
deep tissue massage without leaving me sore or depleted afterwards. Her style of bodywork is slow and grounding and I always leave feeling relief and refreshed. I love the intention she puts into her space, it's warm, inviting, and the massage table is perfectly cushioned and comfortable.
I can't recommend her enough.”
- V. DeMarcus
971-282-2368
cedar@rhythm-balance.com
www.rhythm-balance.com
vagaro.com/rhythm-balance
Contact Us
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Rhythm + Balance
Massage Therapy
10600 SE McLoughlin Blvd Suite 205
Historic Downtown Milwaukie, Oregon 97222