Dawn Larned

I’m a body and movement nerd committed to lifelong learning in the realm of holistic wellness. This drives me to seek out a broad spectrum of perspectives, and I synthesize this diverse knowledge into practical applications that best serve my clients. During our sessions, I draw upon an array of techniques, customizing each experience to your needs. I blend Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Tui Na, Thai Table Stretching, Craniosacral Therapy, and Abdominal Massage to help you achieve a sense of integration and heightened connection with your body. Your body wants to return to balance and health, and I am a companion and support in your body's own healing process. I'm currently beginning new studies in Fascial Counterstrain, a modality to relieve trapped inflammation in the body. As well as beginning a new training in McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release®. I look forward to weaving these gentle yet effective modalities into our sessions as I continue to grow as a therapist.

My expertise extends to the realms of perinatal massage, post-natal recovery, uterine realignment, and gut and pelvic health. I hold specialized training in Pregnancy and Post-natal massage, Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®, and Chi Nei Tsang. As a mother of twins, I appreciate the pivotal role that massage therapy can play in promoting wellbeing and addressing scar remediation after childbirth.

I completed my massage studies at East West College for the Healing Arts in 2014. However, my initial immersion into the somatic arts occurred while training in ensemble creation at the Dell’Arte School of Physical Theater. I was then introduced to yoga,obtaining certifications as a teacher in Alignment-based Hatha, Kundalini, and Pre-natal Yoga two decades ago, and I have remained a dedicated student, deepening my studies of pranayama, meditation, and asana.

In addition to teaching yoga, I taught movement and presence for the stage for over a decade. I, also, pursued further education in nervous system regulation and trauma-informed care while leading clinical Neurofeedback protocols. I bring many years of somatic and embodiment studies to my massage work and am passionate about empowered living, practical and functional movement, and guiding others on their journey back to (or deeper into) wellness.

Dawn is part of the team at Mandala Medicine & Wellness in Portland. Read Dawn’s full bio on the clinic’s website.