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July 25, 2012: Portland’s leading newsweekly, Willamette Week, has named Peter Gold the Best Massage Therapist in Portland in their annual “Best of Portland” awards issue.

The full (glowing!) review of Peter’s licensed massage therapy services…

Peter Gold has a gift—or so he’s been told. “Soon after beginning massage school, I began feeling as though I had an unfair advantage over my classmates,” he explains. “My teachers called it a gift.” That’s right: Gold has the gift of magic hands. The licensed massage therapist has been working in Portland (407 NE 12th Ave., petergoldmassage.com) for just over six years, but already he’s been embraced by the achy bodies of the Northwest, even serving as the go-to masseur for the Oregon Ballet. Gold shows his Portland appreciation in everything he uses, from locally crafted lotions and music to his Portland-built massage table. Once you’re on the table, he’s happy to treat your muscles to any number of techniques, from his bread-and-butter blend of deep tissue and Swedish to his personal favorite, the intriguing four-handed massage. Whatever you need, leave it to the magic hands. “I go as deep as people need…but not too deep!” PENELOPE BASS for Willamette Week.

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I find myself energetically calibrating to a new level of sublety and receptivity because of deep constitutional shifts I’ve experienced as a result of my work with master herbalist and acupuncturist Dr. Kamto Lee.  I am sensing energy more clearly now and have increased confidence in my intuition during sessions.  Since enrolling in massage school 10 years ago I’ve always felt graced with the gift of competent touch.  However now, in large part because of my work with Dr. Lee, I feel my original gifts amplified and expanded.  What does this mean for the receiver?  An enhanced experience on the table.  My work remains firmly grounded in deep tissue massage, Shiatsu massage, and Swedish massage, but there is an added undercurrent of intention and depth which allows for a more accurate reply to your body’s needs.

Dear Massage Clients,

Ballet ticket raffle: I’m thinking of a number between 1 and 500, the massage client with the reply closest to it wins a pair of ballet tickets to OBT’s summer performance featuring Bolero (at: http://www.obt.org/season_program4.html)

Complimentary tea or cup of coffee: As always, it is included with your massage care of Aliviar Coffee Portland (aliviarcoffee.com).

Reviews: $5 off your next massage when you post a review of my massage on Angieslist.com, Yelp.com, and Googlemaps.com:

http://www.angieslist.com/angieslist/

http://www.yelp.com/biz/peter-gold-massage-portland

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&q=peter+gold+massage&fb=1&gl=us&hq=peter+gold+massage&hnear=Portland,+OR&cid=0,0,12016526287711259107&ei=3CviS9eFKpyStAO0y50j&ved=0CAkQnwIwAA&ll=45.526164,-122.653921&spn=0.009275,0.018711&z=16&iwloc=A.

Hi all,

I’m now on Yelp.com and Angieslist.com so if you’re on either and would like to review a session you’ve had please do.

Dear Clients,

A Valentine’s Day Massage Special for you and/or your sweetheart:

Buy one massage, and the second massage is 25% OFF.

This offer is valid for any length massage.

Also, as always, a free tea or cup of coffee is included with your massage care of Aliviar Coffee Portland.

Hope to see you again soon!

My best,

Peter

Hi All,

If you’ve had a massage and would like to write a review, simply click here, and then on the “write a review” link on the left side menu banner.  Please remind me when you do as I do not always check my Google reviews.  Thank you!

Dear Massage Clients,

I hope you’re enjoying the cold and have digested any remaining Thanksgiving leftovers.

In celebration of the winter holiday season I am offering four specially priced stocking stuffer bundles in addition to my regular massage gift certificates.

STOCKING STUFFER BUNDLE #1:

A One Hour Organic Hungarian Facial (from Joy at Joysfacials.com)

Organic Hungarian Facials stimulate the skin’s natural ability to maintain it’s own health and beauty.  Each facial is tailored to the individual and includes a cleanse, exfoliation, extractions if needed, one or two masques, massage, toner, serum and moisturizer.

A Purifying Cosmetic Back Treatment (from Joy at Joysfacials.com)

A facial for the back: Cleansing, exfoliation, moisturizing, heat application, and light massage.  This soothing treatment is designed to rid your muscles of stress and your skin of impurities.

A 75 Minute Massage Blend: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Shiatsu

This massage leaves you feeling serene and recharged by restoring your body’s inherent health and vitality.  Flowing Swedish strokes, localized sustained pressure, and rhythmic acupressure create an optimal massage blend.

Facials are normally $80, back treatments are normally $40, and 75 minute massages are normally $75 (total $195).

Stocking bundle price for all three: $145.

STOCKING STUFFER BUNDLE #2:

A Massage Grab Bag:

One 75 minute Swedish/Deep Tissue/Shiatsu Massage–This massage leaves you feeling serene and recharged by restoring your body’s inherent health and vitality.  Flowing Swedish strokes, localized sustained pressure, and rythmic acupressure create an optimal massage blend.

One 75 minute Hot Stone Massage–In ancient times stones were considered the root of healing energy.  By heating Basalt stones and then using therapeutic grade aroma therapy oils, we tap into uncommon wells of stillness and renewal.

One 75 minute Reiki/Cranial Sacral Treatment–Though the body is nothing but energy we can connect and work with its more subtle or gross layers.  Reiki attunes the body to harmonize with the most essential and renewing  energetic vibrations.  Cranial Sacral treatment restores fluidity the cranial-sacral pulse which bathes and protects the nervous system’s core.

Normally: $240, stocking bundle price: $200.

STOCKING STUFFER BUNDLE #3:

Two normal sessions for less: Two 75 minute treatments blending Swedish, Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, and Cranial Sacral work.

Normally: $150, stocking stuffer bundle price: $120.

STOCKING STUFFER BUNDLE #4:

A normal session for less: 75 minute treatment blending Swedish, Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, and Cranial Sacral work.

Normally: $75, stocking stuffer bundle price: $65.

Hopefully there’s something that tickled your giving spirit–either to others or for yourself!

Safe holidays and a happy New Year to you and yours,

Peter

Dear Clients,

As always, I hope this letter finds you well.

In preparation for the coming cold and dry skin season, and to exfoliate all remaining summer skin sludge, I present you with this month’s self care special:

one luxurious facial with Joy (www.joysfacials.com) and her lavish care and delectable, all natural products (so pure you could eat them) for half price when you schedule a massage in October.

This offer is for you, all of my wonderful clients (past and present, chair massage clients included), as well as your family members, co-workers, friends and relatives.

Joy’s facial treatments assume the sorely needed role of sanctuary and reprieve from the too often rushed and chaotic pace of modern life. Before your facial you’ll think it’s an indulgence, during you’ll think it’s a treat, and after you’ll realize it was a necessity.

I hope you take advantage of Joy’s grand generosity and experience the necessity of being pampered.

Fondly,

Peter

Dear all,

I want to tell you about three free values in addition to some great massage.

1. Free Coffee: My friend Staci recently opened Aliviar Coffee house at 1737 NE 42nd Ave. and offered all my clients a free cup o’ java.  Just head in and mention Peter Gold Massage and wala: java for you.  If you want to check it out before going in the website is: aliviarcoffee.com. Aliviar also offers smoothies, bagles, salads, and yummie pastries.

2. Free Ballet: As many of you know I’ve been working for OBT for years and continue to have a great relationship with them  Here are several dates you can catch them for free around town:

On August 14th OBT will be giving a free performance on the hill next to the roses in Washington Park.  They’ll be below on the amphitheatre stage as Mt. Hood and the Portland skyline shimmer in the distance.

On August 27th OBT will be giving a free performance on Alberta Street as part of Last Thursdays on Alberta–always a lively affair.

On August 29th OBT will be giving a free performance in their studios at 818 SE 6th Ave.  This is a great opportunity to a bit of the behind the scenes at OBT as they perform in their practice studio.

For more information about all the events visit:

http://www.obt.org/outreach_events.html

3. Free 15 minutes of massage if you’re the first to correctly guess the muscle:

The muscle originates on the ishial tuberosity and inserts on the upper medial tibia. Hint: the tendon of this muscle is used to replace the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in re-constructive surgery (like the one I had in February).

There is also plenty of great massage to be had in my office this August and into the fall so if it’s been a while and your body’s asking for some attention, let me know and we’ll set up a massage for you.  Office hours remain Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 – 6.

Thanks for reading,

Peter

Due to travel conflicts Doreatha and I will lead Sunday practices this summer according to the following schedule:

6/28 – Peter
7/5 – Peter
7/12 – Doreatha
7/19 – Doreatha
7/26 – Peter
8/2 – Doreatha

All classes will be on the north side of the duck pond in Laurelhurst Park and will begin at 9:30, as before in the studio at Potentials.

The future of the class will be determined as August 2nd draws nearer, though I will likely need to bow out due to  increasing time demands from school.

We look forward to making offerings to the essence of the practice until and perhaps beyond 8/2, and hope you will join us.

Our bows,
Peter and Doreatha