Sapphire Sun LLC
About your Practitioner
Meet Barrett Welch, LMT#29457
The Heart Behind Sapphire Sun
Hello! I’m Barrett (she/her), a massage therapist based in Portland, Oregon. My intention is to offer a grounding experience that helps you feel more present and at ease in your body.
I approach wellness through a holistic lens, recognizing that the mind, body, and environment are deeply interconnected. I believe healing and lasting change begins with the nervous system, and my work is designed to help your body feel safe and supported, creating a container for you to access your body's innate wisdom and natural capacity to heal.
Each session is individually tailored to your needs and may incorporate a blend of techniques such as Swedish massage, deep tissue, craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, and gentle stretching, along with influences from Eastern philosophy and Ayurvedic principles.
My path to massage therapy began within my own healing journey, where I experienced the transformative impact of bodywork alongside a long-standing yoga practice. These experiences shaped the way I understand the body, not as something to fix, but as something to listen to. I believe massage therapy is a meaningful and proactive form of care, a way to build resilience, regulate the nervous system, and tend to your well-being in a sustainable way.
When I’m not in session, you can find me at the yoga studio, creating art, dancing to live music with friends or sharing a delicious meal with my husband. I also love spending time in nature with my dog or curling up with a good fantasy novel.
A Blended Approach
All sessions are 60 or 90 minutes and are thoughtfully tailored using a blend of techniques including Swedish, deep tissue, craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, gentle stretching, and Ayurvedic influences.
Swedish Massage
The backbone of massage; A classic, gentle massage using long, flowing strokes to calm the nervous system, increase circulation and relieve muscle tension.
Ayurvedic Massage
An integral part of the traditional healing system of Ayurveda. Its focus is on restoring balance within the body and mind. Using warm oil and rhythmic, flowing strokes, it supports circulation, nourishes the tissues, and encourages deep relaxation. This approach helps calm the nervous system while promoting a sense of grounded vitality and overall well-being.
Myofascial Release
Gentle, sustained pressure that works with the fascia - the connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles throughout the body. Using slow, steady pressure, it encourages areas of restriction to soften and unwind. This can reduce chronic tension, improve mobility, and help the body feel more balanced and at ease.
Works with the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to address chronic tension and areas of persistent holding. Using slow, intentional pressure, it helps release tightness, improve mobility, and restore balance within the body. While more focused and targeted, it is always applied with care and in collaboration with your comfort and nervous system.
Deep Tissue
Craniosacral Therapy
Gentle, subtle technique that works with the rhythms of the nervous system and the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Using light, attentive touch, it supports the body in releasing deep patterns of tension and shifting into a state of rest and regulation. Many people experience it as profoundly calming, helping the whole system settle and restore.
Services & Rates
Therapeutic Massage
All sessions are thoughtfully tailored to your needs, blending techniques and modalities to support your body’s natural balance and well-being.
New Client Session: $100 - 60 min | $150 - 90 min
Signature Session: $120 - 60 min | $180 - 90 min
At the time of your appointment, you'll be given the opportunity to include a personalized essential oil blend to support balance within the body and nervous system. Blends are intuitively selected and may draw from grounding, uplifting, or calming profiles, gently inspired by Ayurvedic principles.
Aromatherapy Enhancement
Balancing Aromatherapy Blend: $15
Craniosacral Therapy
A gentle, nervous system-focused approach that uses light touch to support relaxation, regulation, and subtle release within the body. This work is slower and more still than traditional massage, offering a quiet space for the body to unwind and restore.
Craniosacral Therapy Session: $120 - 60 min
Rates are inclusive and transparent; additional gratuity is not expected.
Inside the Studio
Located near East Burnside & 89th in Montavilla. Exact address provided after booking.
A Space to Land & Exhale
Nestled in Portland’s Montavilla neighborhood, my home-based studio offers a warm, welcoming space to slow down.
The space is creative and a little funky - filled with art, plants, and thoughtful touches of color. It was intentionally designed to support healing, inspiration, and a sense of ease. During golden hour, light filters through the windows and casts soft rainbows across the room, adding a quiet sense of magic to the space.
Soft lighting, grounding textures, and a calm atmosphere invite your nervous system to settle and your body to begin to soften.
Because the studio is located within my home, there is a cat (Sake) and a friendly young lab (Harper) who live here. Clients choose whether or not they would like to interact with Harper upon arrival. Pets are separated from the treatment space and managed during sessions. Your comfort and ease are my priority.
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Facility #29574
"Barrett has such a beautiful, kind and intuitive energy! Every time I leave a session with her I feel deeply relaxed and more at peace in my body. She has the perfect flow and pressure during every massage and I always leave feeling so much better. If you’re looking for the perfect flowy and gentle yet very effective and transformational massage, I would definitely recommend Barrett, she is so amazing!!!"
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"I had the absolute privilege of a cranial-sacral session with Barrett. Her space is as calming, comfortable and grounding as her own personal energy. She began by explaining the technique she’d be using and if you are familiar with this kind of work you know it’s both subtle on the touch and impactful on the mind. I left feeling less anxious than I had in months and with an ease in my body that is challenging to to explain. Looking forward to continuing bodywork sessions with her in the future."
What people are saying
"Barrett is great! I can't recommend her enough! From the moment we discussed my needs, I felt truly heard when she shared the approach she wanted to take to help me. My concerns were my tight neck muscles (SCM) and posterior chain of muscles (calves, hamstrings, low back) so I went with a 90-minute full-body massage and cranial sacral therapy so we had enough time to cover everything.
She applied the perfect amount of pressure, and I felt immediate relief and relaxation. It was a true reset for my nervous system! She was able to apply some trigger point pressure points and got my unrelenting tight muscles to release! She is unlike other therapists I've seen, the benefits were immediate and I’m still feeling them one week later. Barrett has amazing healing energy that makes the whole experience even more special, unique, and valuable! I will book again when the time comes!"
"I had a great massage session with Barrett. She’s a true professional and the treatment space was very relaxing and comfortable. I have back pain and can be sensitive to pressure at times - Barrett listened to all of my concerns and preferences and delivered an experience that was great for me. I will also add that the birds chirping out the window during my appointment were a very nice touch. I will definitely be going back in the future."
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"Barrett welcomes you into a calm and restorative space, listens intently to your concerns and needs, and checks in throughout the massage. The massage was thoughtfully customized for my body, and I felt completely at ease. You're in good hands with Barrett! I can't wait for my next appointment!"
Professional Credentials
800-hr Certificate in Massage Therapy
East West College of the Healing Arts
Licensed Massage Therapist
State of Oregon LMT #29457
Craniosacral Therapy Level I & II (49-hrs)
Cyr Zeeberg-Foote
Ayurvedic Massage (33-hrs)
Kira Rodenbush
Barrett Welch, LMT#29457