Who I Am
I was raised in the Portland area and became a massage therapist in 2014. I am a long time student of martial arts, particularly a traditional karate style called “Goju Ryu”. I practice karate and run my massage business here at the “Dojo” which is a Japanese term for “a place for immersive learning, experiential learning, and meditation.”
My massage style is heavily influenced by my years of karate practice and a passion for growing vegetables, which I have done on the side for Flying Coyote Farms since 2017. I have found that my body breaks down over time because of too much work and stress, but with my knowledge of massage, I have been able to come back each time from acute and over use injuries.
What I love about massage is being a pain therapy specialist. I have been told that my massages are very relaxing, but they are also focused sessions where I work muscles that are causing pain to refer throughout the body. After a massage with me, you will feel relaxed AND your areas of chronic pain and dysfunction will be changed.
Come in, unwind, and find your flow state.
Reviews
Mirek K. says, “I've been going to Dojo Dave for years now, and I can't say enough good things about Dave and the amazing work he does. Where most massage therapists rinse and repeat a mechanical routine, Dave listens to you, and listens to your body, such that every massage is a personalized and special experience.
It's not just that he is incredibly good at what he does, though: what sets Dave apart is that he genuinely cares. I think the difference between a good masseuse and a great one is a sense of empathy, and the mix of compassion and effort Dave brings to his practice sets him apart as truly great.
All of which is to say: both immensely talented as a professional and amazingly kind as a human, Dojo Dave is the man. Just be warned: once you go Dojo, you'll be hard-pressed to return to the rinse-and-repeat routine. When it comes to your back, they'll be going back!”
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Piper K. says, “Dave is such a wonderful and intuitive massage therapist. Working with him consistently has brought my problem areas a lasting relief. Couldn’t recommend him more!”
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Brice C. says, “I have been a client of David's for about 3 years and since then his therapy has allowed me to continue my job as a hairdresser. David is a natural born healer who has mastered the art of massage therapy. I have had a lot of massages in my day but none compare to the true healing nature of David's therapy. A Master of his Craft... Highly Recommend!”
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Kathleen H. says, “Dave is a very knowledgeable and talented masseuse. His deep tissue techniques work out all those "bad spots" that we all have in our neck, shoulders and back...but yet, he always seems to find a few extra spots I didn't even know needed work! I whole heartedly recommend his services!”
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Brandy A. says, “Dave is a very knowledgeable and talented masseuse. His deep tissue techniques work out all those "bad spots" that we all have in our neck, shoulders and back...but yet, he always seems to find a few extra spots I didn't even know needed work! I whole heartedly recommend his services!”