Thomas Friedrich
- Rolfing structural integration for postural realignment and balance.
- Neuromuscular reprogramming addressing chronic muscle imbalances.
- Orthopedic massage for cervical pain and injury recovery.
- Myofascial and deep tissue work for pain relief and tension.
- Lymphatic and sports massage for recovery and swelling reduction.
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Mandala Medicine
3125 E Burnside St, Portland, OR, 97214
Modalities: Rolfing Structural Integration Neuromuscular Reprogramming (NMR) Orthopedic Massage Myofascial therapy Deep tissue massage Sports massage Swedish massage Lymphatic Massage Polarity therapy Specialties: Postural issues injury recovery pain and stress management Education: Bachelor of Arts, Contemporary Arts, Ramapo College of New Jersey 2001 Certified Massage Therapist (graduate with honors and recipient of letter of excellence), National Holistic Institute, Emeryville, CA 2011 Sports Massage Certification, National Holistic Institute, Emeryville, CA 2011 Certification in Neuromuscular Reprograming (NMR), Institute of Conscious Bodywork, Mill Valley, CA 2014 Certified in Orthopedic Massage Techniques for Cervical Pain, Cross Country Education, San Francisco, CA 2015 Certification in Integrated Manual Therapy & Orthopedic Massage, The Center for Pain Management and Orthopedic Massage, Sacramento, CA 2017 Certification in Rolfing Structural Integration, Dr. Ida Rolf Institute, Boulder CO 2023 Bio: In 2010, I embarked on the journey to become a massage therapist out of a deep-seated desire to help others find relief from physical and emotional pain. In this time as a bodyworker I’ve had the privilege to collaborate with esteemed institutions such as the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), Kentfield Specialty Hospital, and the Colorado University Boulder Wardenburg Health Clinic, where I’ve contributed to the well-being of diverse clientele. Through my practice, I’ve witnessed remarkable transformations, particularly with clients facing formidable health challenges such as Parkinson’s disease, cancer, severe scoliosis, spinal fusions, and joint replacements. My time here at Mandala Medicine fills me with immense satisfaction from working with a diverse range of clients to collaborating with an amazing group of healers. When I’m not is the office you can find me hiking/running our trails, kayaking our waters or patroning the arts in our great city of Portland.
For new massage patients using MODA, VA or Regence. We bill massage & manual therapy, coverage varies by practitioner. This style of massage uses specific advanced body work methods for treating pain & injury, & differs from a more classical relaxation style massage. The practitioner will allow time at the beginning to discuss health history, consent, and treatment planning, and 3 to 5 minutes at the end to discuss recommendations for aftercare.