Ashley Mueller, Lmt

Ashley is the best masseuse I have seen in Portland. She has a lot of wisdom about the body and is very strong — not afraid to dig in! Her office experience is very relaxing — there is nice music and everything smells good. Her rates are reasonable — and finally, she’s a really nice person.

Ashley is great about listening to what you want to get out of the massage and then delivering it. She’s very low-​pressure and doesn’t spend time up-​selling you.
I race bikes and like a very firm/​deep massage. She’s able to deliver what I need where I need it. She always has a better idea of what muscles need work than I do.

Ok. I’ve been to a LOT of massage therapists in my life. Probably more than any of you reading this. I’ve been terribly disappointed with most of them, just satisfied with about 20% of them and THRILLED with about 5%. Ladies and gents, Ashley Mueller is in that top 5%.
I started going to Ashley after I had ankle surgery, and after I quit physical therapy because it wasn’t hardcore enough. I found myself in need of somebody with strong hands who knew everything about ankle/​foot anatomy, and could get my muscles loose and blood flowing. My first session with Ashley I asked her, «should I show you where it’s tight?» «No,» she says, «I’ll find it». I loved her cockiness… because she was RIGHT. She avoided the places I told her were still really sensitive, and went to town on the super tight post-​surgery spots.
Ashley’s hands are so intuitive… and her elbows… I think… half the time I have no idea what part of her body she’s using on me. She’s strong, smart, and will listen to what you want. Even though I began going to her for my broken ankle, I’ve had her work on my legs, butt, shoulders, jaw… I’m telling you, this chick is INSANELY SKILLED. Oh, and if you’ve had surgery, she’s also EXCELLENT at scar massage (which you’ll need at some point and it’s really hard and gross to do yourself).
Also, she’s a yoga instructor and can help you find stretches to alleviate some of your pain on your own. 2 for 1.
I’m new to PDX and I have no reason to look any further. I’ve found my gal.