Emily brings 23 years of experience to The Dragontree. She graduated from McKinnon Institute for Massage (Oakland, CA) in 1998, and then Portland's East/West College of the Healing Arts in 2001. After graduation she worked at Callistoga Ranch, an Auberge Resort, in Napa Valley for 10 years before returning to Portland and building a practice focused on chronic pain. She has extensive training in John Barnes' Myofascial Release, firm massage, and leaning into discomfort. She describes her massage table as "a safe place to let it all go, and find joy and ease in your body again."
Meet Our Exceptional Team
At Dragontree , we believe nurturing not just the body, but the soul. Our dedicated team of healers is here to support your journey towards inner peace and outer radiance. Each member embodies a deep commitment to your well-being, offering a blend of expertise and heartfelt care. Together, we strive to create a more peaceful world by nurturing peaceful individuals, one transformative experience at a time.
Massage Therapists
Emily Giugni (Lead LMT)
Arjuna Bressak
Arjuna graduated from the Florida School of Massage in Gainesville, FL in 2006, and has been practicing massage for the last 16 years. He is also a Reiki master with 20 years of healing experience. His massage styles include Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Neuromuscular and others. He specializes in releasing upper back, shoulder, and neck tension using light to deep pressure. He integrates all of these modalities depending on the client’s needs and provides the most heavenly relaxing massage experience. The massage he offers is intuitive, present, therapeutic, and powerful. He uses slow, flowing massage techniques. Arjuna believes that a massage should be deeply relaxing, and has even had clients fall asleep during their treatments. He identifies as a gentle soul, and his life philosophy is to work from a place of love, caring, and compassion for all.
Devora Lepp
Devora graduated from the Bodymechanics School of Myotherapy & Massage in Olympia, WA in 2011, a school specializing in injury treatment massasge. She specializes in Swedish relaxation, deep tissue, trigger point, prenatal, acupressure, myofascial release, & sports massage. She describes her approach to bodywork as deeply therapeutic and relaxing, pulling from her extensive 10+ year background working in clinical and spa environments. Devora is a calming and nurturing soul, and is honored to be part of your healing journey.
Katrina Meyer
Katrina graduated in 2013 from Cortiva Institute in Boston, MA. She describes her style as a fusion of Swedish, Deep Tissue and Myofascial Release, incorporating Reiki and Thai Massage as needed. She likes to focus on slow, flowing strokes for deep relaxation, believing everyone can benefit from compassionate touch. In her own words, "Our bodies know how to heal themselves, but sometimes need a little assistance; what I do is less like being a mechanic, and more like a gardener clearing away weeds and watering so the plants can do what they already know how to do."
McKenzie Michaels
McKenzie graduted from the Tennessee School of Therapeutic Massage, in 2013, and has been practicing LMT ever since. She is proficient in Classical/Swedish, structural based Deep Tissue therapy, Prenatal, Trigger Point, and Sports Therapy massage techniques. She provides a calm and nurturing environment where her clients can achieve better mind/body awareness, relaxation, and tension release. Her philosophy is best summarized in this quote from St. Francis of Assisi: “He who works with his hands is a laborer.
He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman.
He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.”
Bobbi Harrold (he/him)
Bobbi has been practicing since 2014 after graduating from the New School of Massage & Bodywork in Chicago. His massage style combines trigger point therapy and deep tissue techniques with deliberate, slow movements. Drawing from his experience as a personal trainer, he believes that every joint in the body should be in a balanced state, with the goal of correcting imbalances caused by poor posture and muscle tension. Additionally, his intentional use of slow techniques helps induce a meditative state, allowing clients to experience profound relaxation and tranquility during each session.
Oleander Midnight (On Leave)
Oleanderstudied massage at East West College of Health Sciences and Oregon School of Massage. With over 16 years of experience, she aims to make people feel amazing and safe to be themselves. She incorporates medical end stretch therapy and reiki into her massages when needed. Oleanderbelieves health and wellness should be a ritual everyone gets to experience.
Heather Bjorndal
Heather graduated from Everest Institute in Tigard, OR in 2013. She specializes in Swedish massage, Deep Tissue massage and sound healing to help her clients find relief from stress, chronic pain, and injury. She shares tips for self care with everyone she treats, believing you cannot pour from an empty cup. "Take care of yourself first, so that you can go out and care for those you love more fully."
Zusie Umali
Zusie graduated from Portland's National University of Natural Medicine. She draws upon Swedish, deep tissue, Shiatsu and myofascial stretching techniques to create her style which she calls treatment-focused relaxation. Even when a client needs a deep tissue treatment or is treating chronic pain, her goal is for all clients to leave the session feeling better and relaxed.
Muireall (Muir) Brown - (they/them)
Muir graduated from the Pacific Center for Awareness and Bodywork in 2018. Their primary training involved working with chronic pain and PTSD. Their specialty is gentle awareness-oriented structural integration, which includes movement and biomechanics work. Muir has training in Craniosacral and Thai massage.Muir's treatment philosophy draws from both ancient wisdom and modern science, recognizing that pain, stress, and trauma are intricate and interconnected factors. They believe that while these can negatively impact our lives if unaddressed, they also hold potential for personal insight and collective growth when met with appropriate care. As a practitioner, Muir aims to support clients in developing a greater sense of bodily agency and somatic awareness, ultimately fostering relief, empowerment, and resilience.
Suzy Kussner
Suzy found her way to bodywork after healing her own spinal injury with Hanna Somatic Education and Yoga. This sparked a passion for helping others do the same. During her massages she uses Hanna Somatic techniques which work with your nervous system to teach your brain to release tension in your muscles. Suzy has also studied Ayurveda, Thai massage, and Tuina and likes to incorporate all of these modalities into her sessions to help her clients feel more comfortable and at ease in their bodies.
Luke Galeotti
Luke has been a massage therapist since graduating from East West College of the Healing Arts in 2021. He has experience working with a range of clients, from prenatal massage to those recovering from traumatic injuries. Luke is currently working toward his DAcHM (Doctor of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine). His strengths in massage therapy include deep tissue, neuromuscular, Thai techniques, and Swedish massage. Luke's goal is to help those experiencing stress and pain find balance and connection within their bodies.
Aaron Fields
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Margot Krehbiel
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Brent Luebbert
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Heather Zietz
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Ashlyn Lenning
Ashlyn graduated of East West College of the Healing Arts and immediately began working in spas. Her passion for prenatal and relaxation massage makes her an ideal therapist for The Dragontree clientele. She is happy to be a part of our beautiful community that values holistic wellness and self-care. Ashlyn loves providing deep relaxation to aid in the rejuvenation of both body and spirit.
Estheticians
Jennifer Smith (Lead EST)
Jennifer graduated from the Euro Institute of Skin Care in 2010, and has been a licensed practicing esthetician ever since. One of her specialties is aging and dry skin. She employs result-oriented exfoliation, hydration, and recommendations using products from our remarkable skin care lines to rejuvenate skin. She also helps cure acneic skin with deep pore cleansing, extractions, treatment and home care strategies to return skin to balance. For a deep relaxation treat, book a 90 minute facial and receive facial massage, neck/shoulder, hand/arm, and foot/leg massage. Jennifer is ingredient savvy, and has a natural and holistic skin care approach.
Julie Butler
Julie graduated from Career Academy of Beauty in Southern California in 1999 and has been a licensed esthetician for 23 years. With over 20 years of experience in the spa and wellness industry as a skincare professional, Julie has dedicated her practice to a philosophy rooted in holistic health and mind/body connection. She believes that healthy skin is a reflection from within. Julie approaches every treatment experience whole-heartedly and with mindful intention. She offers a nurturing and therapeutic touch that is tuned in to each unique skin type and personalized treatment. Establishing a sincere connection and building lasting relationships provide the greatest reward in her work.
As a product knowledge geek at heart, she is a forever student seeking continued education in the ever-changing world of skincare. Julie values environmentally conscious and results-driven treatments that provide a synergistic balance between science and nature. Having experienced her own skin challenges with inflammation, she brings compassion and empathy to the table when suggesting a practical and effective home care routine.
Outside of the treatment room, Julie is dedicated to growing her craft as a ceramic artist. Her passion for making pottery, drawing, painting, cooking, hiking and exploring the great outdoors with her dog is where she is most in her element. She looks forward to sharing her love for skincare and thriving in a like-minded community at The Dragontree Spa.
Kylene Miletto
Kylene is a licensed esthetician with over fifteen years of experience in the beauty industry. She received her education at the European Institute of Cosmetology in Portland, Oregon, graduating in 2009.
Throughout her career, she has specialized in various skin care modalities, with a particular focus on addressing acneic conditions, hormonally stressed skin, signs of aging such as fine lines, wrinkles, loss of elasticity, and hyperpimentation. She strongly believes that beauty emanates from within and that self-care plays a vital role in achieving one's best self, both physically and mentally.
Her passion for promoting overall health and well-being reflects in her approach to skincare treatments and personalized routines for her clients. She takes pride in assisting individuals in looking and feeling their best, empowering them to embrace their natural beauty. She is dedicated to providing exceptional care and expertise to help her clients achieve healthy, glowing skin.
Kristina (Tina) Maxwell (she/her)
Tina studied esthetics and hair at the Paul Mitchell School for Cosmetology and Summit Salon Academy, graduating in 2020. Tina strives to create a balanced service which is both relaxing and results-oriented. She specializes in facial yoga, toning facial muscles while integrating acupressure techniques to promote lymphatic drainage for detoxification and to address water retention. Through targeting the tension we often hold in our facial muscles, you will see the shift immediately in lifted, tighter, more-vibrant skin. Tina is very passionate about helping clients with affected skin and is happy to curate sessions to address specific concerns, as well as set you up to create an at-home routine for long lasting vibrant skin. She gains great satisfaction for sharing her enthusiasm for skin science, chemistry and product knowledge with her clients so they may also fall in love with skin CARE and feel equipped to navigate the often confusing beauty industry.. She always makes sure there's time during the session to answer any questions clients may have.
Courtney Paige (she/her)
Courtney graduated from the Aveda Institute Portland with her focus in holistic skincare and modalities-offering a grounding touch to her clients.She enjoys working with all bodies and skin types, holding a safe and inclusive space to address your unique skin care goals. Courtney specializes in relaxing and corrective facials with emphasis on settling the nervous system to promote overall health. She does this while utilizing current skincare technology- including LED light therapy, High Frequency treatment, and sonic extractions. She looks forward to helping you navigate your next steps in skincare and whole body wellness.
Avra Weimer
Avra has a great love and appreciation for art, beauty wellness and the healing arts. She sees skincare as a beautiful ritual of self-care and honoring oneself. She enjoys the relationships she builds with her clients and appreciates how much she learns with each one. Avra is very dedicated to correcting any imbalances in your skin while also creating a nurturing experience of relaxation and renewal- that leaves you feeling refreshed, revitalized and like the most beautiful version of yourself. With 18+ years of certified Dermalogica and International Dermal Institute training, being a Skincare Educator, along with a BA and degree in Art Therapy, Avra brings a plethora of knowledge to the table!
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