Feedback from Clients

Stephanie is truly one of the most intuitive healers I know. I worked with Stephanie after experiencing the trauma of hurricane Katrina. Stephanie, with her hands-on work, was able to both identify and begin to heal deep seated emotions in my body that I was not even aware of. It is hard to describe exactly how Stephanie does what she does, but when you are through with one of her sessions, you feel lighter, clearer, and better able to cope. During the sessions you experience a profound state of deep relaxation and meditation. She is masterful at helping you to identify and cope with any emotions or sensations that arise during the treatment. I just can’t say enough about Stephanie!

Anne Witmer – Portland, OR

I am a great aficionado of body work. I have experienced almost every modality of massage and body work numerous times over the past 25 years. I am a long-time teacher at Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California, the mecca of body work, and I would venture to say that Stephanie Shrum is the best I have ever experienced. She is incredibly skillful, intuitive, and strong. My only regret is that she does not live next door.

HOWARD JOELSCHECHTER, Ph.D. – Bay Area, CA

Over 50, a bit shy and self conscious, I’d never had a professional massage. I listened to one of my more conservative friends rave about Stephanie’s therapeutic massages and finally decided to try it myself. Amazing. What a gift! Stephanie has a hidden talent for honing in on forgotten injuries and initiating healing using massage techniques developed through years of training and practice. Professional studio setting, soft music, gentle fragrance or none, fresh clean flannel sheets, privacy, plus the massage is not rushed. After finding Stephanie, I wouldn’t schedule a massage with anyone else.

Alison – Portland, OR

Just wanted to say thanks for a WONDERFUL massage. Your technique is refreshing and unique. I really enjoyed myself. Actually, if you charged what your massage is worth, I would still owe you $100,000,000.

DA – Vancover, WA

Stephanie has helped me challenge some deeply ingrained beliefs about caring for others at my own expense, and learn to listen to my body instead of ignoring what it needs. Stephanie provides a beautiful blend of compassion, intuition, and a deep sense of the dance between our bodies, minds, and spirits. I wish that all pain patients could be so fortunate as to have such a gifted healer as part of their care team.

Tiffany Hilden – MS

Stephanie is a gifted healer with a wide range of skills, so she is able to adapt her work to be exactly what is needed at the present moment. Her work is comfortable, satisfying, and extremely detailed. Her patient exploration uncovers layers of hidden strain, and the result is quite lovely.

Karen Edwards, Certified Rolfter – Portland, OR

As a professional dancer in my 30s, having a bodyworker who knows exactly what my body needs is critical to the success and longevity of my career. I had been searching for years and when I found Stephanie, I had finally hit the jackpot! Every single one of my sessions with her is unique and tailored to the needs of my body that day. Her gift for the healing arts is profound and something I’ve never experienced with any other bodyworker before. She soothes more than sore, tired muscles. Stephanie’s touch also can heal the emotional body, the soul, the heart. A true holistic experience, and for that I am very thankful to have found such a powerful healer.

Shara – Portland, OR

I should testify, ’cause you are awesome! Really, I think you have such an amazing gift. I have had plenty of wonderful massages over the years. People seem to find my knots and are generally helpful, and it all feels great. But my experience in your care has been like no other. You seem to understand the full character of what ever issues I might present before you – and it amazes me how through your light, exploratory touch you can come to such a complete understanding. It is like you are the muscle whisperer! Though I remain mostly mute, there is a real dialogue going on.

Peter – Portland OR

I have seen Stephanie Shrum for massage therapy for several years, and found her to be amazingly gifted and intuitive in her bodywork. However, my work with her has deepened as I have seen her in recent months for several energy healing sessions. I recently went through treatment for cancer, and came into the sessions feeling nauseated, weak and unable to focus. When Stephanie worked with me, those feelings drained out of me, and I went home feeling so much better. In another session, Stephanie was able to pinpoint how a past trauma was causing painful symptoms in the present, and to clear the places where I was blocked. I left with a strong sense of well-being and had new clarity about steps I needed to take to bring further resolution to the past trauma. I don’t know how I would have made it through that time without Stephanie’s assistance.

MK – Portland, OR

I have worked with dozens of various body therapy professionals over the years who have employed a variety of approaches, and I can say, without reservation, that Stephanie is extraordinarily skilled in healing arts. In comparison with my other bodywork therapists, she is in a category all her own.

Stephanie combines a confident, intuitive touch with her warm and personable manner. I felt totally at ease in our first session. I also felt she could “understand” me through her hands in a very deep way, locating areas that needed release of energy and healing which I wasn’t even aware of. It was remarkable to me that she could combine a sensitive mode of deep bodywork with a gentle, caring presence. I enjoyed her connection on so many levels (including her sense of humor!)

Best of all, I felt the effects of working with Stephanie for days afterward, which is an unusual experience for me. I look forward to the next opportunity for another healing session with her.

Susan – Portland

When I heard Stephanie Shrum was moving from New Orleans, across the country, to Portland, Oregon, I followed. Yes, it is that good!

Nicole Taylor – Portland, OR. (Formally, New Orleans, LA)

Thank you so much for the spiritual, intense, and out of this world treatment!

OV - Portland, OR