About
Hi, I’m Jonathan.
I’m an Oregon-licensed massage therapist in Northwest Portland. I created The Home Within to offer thoughtful, down-to-earth massage shaped through real conversation.
Jonathan Cuskey, LMT #29815
Why The Home Within
I want massage to feel easy to receive.
The Home Within grew out of my own experience of feeling disconnected from my body and slowly learning how to come back to it.
I want the care here to feel clear and welcoming, with time for an honest conversation, room to adjust, and no pressure to perform relaxation.
How I work
I listen first.
Before we begin, I want to know what brought you in, what kind of pressure you enjoy, and what would make the session feel worthwhile. I’ll check in and adjust as we go.
My work can be quiet and restorative, focused and firm, or a mix of both. You can ask for a change at any point.
Education and influences
Integrated training, applied to the person in front of me.
I graduated from East West College of the Healing Arts in Portland. My training included Swedish massage, deep tissue techniques, myofascial work, Tui Na, Shiatsu, and Ayurvedic perspectives on the body.
Reiki, meditation, and yoga have also shaped how I pay attention. I draw from that background according to your goals and how your body responds that day.
Personal perspective
I know that a relationship with the body can be complicated.
I’ve lived through periods of anxiety and depression, major changes in my weight, and the gradual work of meeting my body with more curiosity and less judgment.
That history has taught me patience and humility. Every person’s relationship with their body is their own, and I want to meet it with care.
However you feel about your body today, you are welcome here.
Accepting new clients
Settle into yourself. You are already home.
Appointments are available for 60-, 90-, and 120-minute massage sessions. New clients can begin with a full 90-minute first visit.
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