About
Hi, I’m Jonathan.
I’m a massage therapist licensed in Oregon and based in Northwest Portland. At The Home Within, we talk about what you want from massage, then make room to adjust as we go.
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.
I think of my approach as “nervous system first.” I work intuitively with the response I feel in the tissue, using that to guide where I work and how long I stay. I’ll check in with you, and you can ask for a change at any point.
Education and influences
My training and influences.
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.
Finding the right fit
Still getting a sense of what you want from massage?
Soully Aware’s LMT Match quiz offers a simple way to reflect on the pressure, pacing, and approach you may prefer. You can also read the guide or browse the directory, where The Home Within is listed.
Accepting new clients
Settle into yourself. You are already home.
Appointments are available for massage sessions of 60, 90, and 120 minutes. New clients can begin with a 90 minute first appointment that includes a brief conversation and massage.
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