Practitioners
Iva Vujčić Dubyak (they/them)
OR LMT #27924
Iva works in partnership with clients’ nervous systems to reduce physical symptoms and find techniques that bring relief, all while supporting the client’s emotional experience. They integrate myofascial, deep tissue, and neuromuscular skills with clinical specificity to intuitively cater treatments to the individual. Soft tissue mobilizations, cupping, and gua sha are favorite tools to deepen treatments. Iva offers trauma-informed massage that welcomes all bodies and genders.
In their free time, Iva enjoys reading, crosswords, karaoke, swimming in open water, and watching their dog and cat play. They completed the 800-hour massage program at East West College of the Healing Arts in 2023.
Selah Johnson (she/her)
OR LMT #28312
Selah is a massage therapist based in Northeast Portland, where she was born and raised. She completed the 800-hour massage program at East West College of the Healing Arts in early 2024. Clients often describe her massages as deeply relaxing and nourishing to the nervous system. Selah aims to create a calm, cozy environment where you can fully unwind and experience the benefits of massage. Her approach combines intentional and flowing pressure, tailored to your individual needs.
Outside of work, Selah enjoys swimming in local rivers during the summer, taking long walks around the city, and spending time in the neighborhood's coffee shops and social spots with friends. She is excited to serve the community she grew up in and to help others find balance and relaxation.
Samantha Paquette (she/they)
OR LMT #22341
Samantha graduated from East West College of the Healing Arts in 2016 after completing their 800-hour program. In 2019, she returned as a faculty member and continues to teach Massage & Bodywork classes alongside her private practice. She opened Lavender Moon Wellness in 2021 and recently expanded to hire two other LMTs to meet the needs of the growing business.
Samantha’s work is customized to each individual client using a variety of techniques, including relaxation, somatic rocking, Tui Na, myofascial release, tabletop Thai, deeper tissue, and pregnancy and postpartum specialties. When not in the massage room, Samantha enjoys cooking and baking, hanging out with her husband, wrangling her kiddo and rascally cat, heading to the coast, playing video games, and reading sci-fi/fantasy fiction.
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