Aloft Massage

Feb 04, 2025

Best massage I have ever had

Jan 30, 2025

Kelby helped me feel much better after I kinked my neck and could barely move it. He made me feel safe and informed with everything he was going to be doing, and made sure to focus on the areas with pain as well as some more tense areas. Highly recommend for anyone with shoulder, neck, or back pain.

Jan 22, 2025

Kelby is a knowledgeable, capable, and effective practitioner. His ability to maintain deep, controlled, and precise pressure is astounding. He took into account all of my complaints and worked through all regions providing significant relief. He is very professional, has a lovely and clean space, and you feel instantly comfortable. I look forward to continuing to work with him and would highly recommend him to anyone seeking out massage therapy treatment.

Jan 15, 2025

best massage i’ve gotten in portland. really goes above and beyond and knows what he’s doing. there’s far and few between therapists who take the time to focus on areas i request need work, and i leave with that area actually feeling better - he nails it every time. also one of the only therapists who applies enough pressure for me. would give more stars if i could

Dec 05, 2024

I had a really great experience with Kelby. I lived in Thailand some years ago and have not ever found someone who came close to the massages in Thailand—until I came here. Kelby is kind and asks questions about the pains and experiences you have in your body and then tailors the massage to you, checking in throughout. Highly recommend.

Sep 05, 2024

Kelby is a true massage genius. I left feeling like a renewed person. I slept so well and am still experiencing the positive unfolding of the work. I recommend Kelby without hesitation.

Aug 05, 2024

I feel so lucky I found Kelby! I had a terrible neuropathy flare up in my neck and arm after some computer work and really needed to address it quickly to keep it from getting worse. Kelby is clearly super knowledgable and experienced. I gave a light description of my pain and he knew exactly how to calm my whole system down. At the end of the session I was 100% out of my flare and I was astounded and so grateful. I rarely find practitioners who can be so effective in one session. Definitely coming back and recommend highly to anyone wanting to get out of pain!

Jul 05, 2024

Fantastic experience while visiting Portland! I had some serious tension and pain in my left shoulder; trapezius, and rhomboid that was super painful. I know it can take extra physical effort to do deep tissue on a bigger body like mine and ashiatsu helps get that deep tissue with better precision and more consistent and smooth pressure. Kelby is great! Very good communication, clean and comfortable studio, and professional approach. Very glad I made the choice to book a 90 minute session and I plan to book a 120 minute session for every time I'm in Portland.

Jul 05, 2024

I am In Portland visiting my daughter for six weeks. She recommended Kirby for massage. ,which I had on June 24 2024. The massage was so nice that I told him to add 30 more minutes to make it 90 minutes . I had lot of massages before , I do not hesitate to give Kirby 5 star, one of the best massage I had. I strongly recommend Kirby(Aloft ) for massage, you will not regret. Dr Faruk

Jun 05, 2024

Peaceful, comfortable, safe, therapeutic, and best of all, effective! I'm a repeat customer and will continue coming back. I am in awe of Kelby's skill & talent each time I visit. I'm the kind of person who wants to know *why* I'm in pain, or how muscles interact. Kelby is the kind of person who is happy to educate when I ask questions through the session. I leave feeling more relief than I even expect to.

Apr 05, 2024

Great massage! Helped so much with pain. Such a great experience. I highly recommend!

Apr 05, 2024

I came to Aloft with a lot of tension and tightness in my shoulders. I left feeling looser and more relaxed, and days later, it still feels more relaxed than it has in a long time. Kelby checked in during the massage to make sure the pressure was good and that he was hitting the right areas. I’ll definitely be back!

Apr 05, 2024

Kelby is ver skilled and the massages are amazing. He works with you to identify and treat any areas of concern. He is very respectful of COVID precautions. I strongly recommend Kelby and Aloft Massage

Mar 05, 2024

A restorative 90-minute ashiatsu massage thanks to Kelby. After months of powerlifting and tennis/pball, my body needed some adjusting. I’ve already booked another massage with Kelby. The space is small, tidy, and I felt very comfortable.

Mar 05, 2024

Always a fantastic massage! Kelby is a very skilled massage therapist and is able to help relieve muscle tightness better than other practitioners I have seen in the past. He is professional, respectful, and has created a comfortable practice space. Highly recommend!

Feb 05, 2024

I recently had a massage with Kelby, of Aloft Massage, and can confidently say that it was the best I've ever received. The space: bright and airy with lots of exposed woodwork, comfortable furniture, and some well cared for plants. The cleanliness was top notch. The person: Kelby is a true professional, taking care to listen to what you are feeling in your body, and crafting a path forward with your needs and limits in mind. He was careful in bringing me up to the limit of what I could handle, which is exactly what I wanted, as I told him about past experiences that never quite got deep enough. He has a vast knowledge of the body, and clearly cares for people's wellness. The massage: he used a few different techniques, one of which utilizes a custom setup that allows for him to safely brace himself from the ceiling and work with his legs and feet to get deep into muscles. It was amazing, is more ergonomic, and provided a more consistent level of work being done vs other massage types I've received. Honestly don't know why this isn't more standard in the industry, other than it taking more training to develop the skill. Good oils that aren't overbearing with scent, warm towels that aren't scolding hot like I've had before, clean sheets, just perfect. I am totally satisfied with my massage from Kelby at Aloft Massage, I will be returning, and I highly recommend you book your next massage with him, too.

Feb 05, 2024

I was was hoping to find a new Ashiatsu experience in portland, my previous therapist moved out of state. I enjoyed my experience here at Aloft. I found Kelby to be receptive & knowledgeable. Will be coming back 100 percent.

Feb 05, 2024

Kelby is so skilled and professional. His space is quiet, welcoming and clean. This was one of the best massages I've had in years. I can't recommend his services enough!

Feb 05, 2024

Kelby was absolutely amazing- my body feels very realigned and he was able truly get into spots that have not been reached before. The space was very clean and zen. Great experience and very therapeutic technique 🤟⚡️

Feb 05, 2024

Oh good lord, this guy is a magician. Best massage I've had in ages and I get them at least 2x a month. Had a bad compression in my back and he was able to work it out. He's also got a very calming presence, the music he plays is awesome, and the massage was just fantastic overall. Wish I could give ten stars. Very very happy with my experience.

Feb 05, 2024

One of the best deep tissue massages I’ve had!

Feb 05, 2024

The best massage I’ve ever had! He is extremely knowledgeable and I always leave his office feeling amazing.

Feb 05, 2024

This was my first massage in many many years and Kelby had excellent intuition in locating my problem areas. It's been a few days after my massage and my back is feeling a lot better. Thank you!

Feb 05, 2024

Very nice space and a wonderful person to do your service. One of the best massages I have had in quite sometime.

Feb 05, 2024

Although I’m sore post-massage, this is exactly what I expect a deep-tissue massage to be. I needed more than just a “feel good” massage and this was it. Kelby took the time to understand pain points an checked in often to ensure I was comfortable and pressure was good.

Feb 05, 2024

As always a great massage. There's a reason I keep coming back to Kelbie

Feb 05, 2024

Excellent massage, clean comfortable space, easy to schedule and easy to park. Will definitely go back.

Feb 05, 2024

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Feb 05, 2024

Great massages! I am hooked.

Feb 05, 2024

Great therapeutic massage! Through intake and setup before we started. Good communication throughout. Nice additions like the hot towels and aromatherapy made me feel complete and like I got my money's worth.

Feb 05, 2024

I get massages monthly from a different company but, I was so impressed with Kelby at Aloft! I have several pain points and decided to try Ashiatsu. Loved it! Loved all the little surprises with warm towels and aromatherapy at the end. I didn’t want to get off the table. Ill definitely be booking my second appointment and would recommend gift certificates for your loved ones for the upcoming holidays.

Feb 05, 2024

Incredible massage and service. Kelby is truly amazing.

Feb 05, 2024

Kelby at Aloft came recommended to me by a comical number of important people: my husband, my sister, my sister in law, my best friend, my best friend's ex husband... each of them saying that his are the best massages they've ever gotten. If I hadn't tried for myself I'd be an actual idiot. I did a 90 min massage and the 15 min scalp treatment. I went in knowing that he does a style where he uses his feet as well. He made it clear he could do that or not, that he could totally adapt the massage to what I wanted. If I had wanted more of a swedish comfort relaxing massage I bet it would have been awesome. I said I wanted whatever felt best to him. He found everything in my body that hurt or needed attention and worked it. Whatever skin routine he does on his feet to make them feel like hands I need to know and copy. The heated table, the warm towels, it was an excellent experience and super super helpful to my aching bod. Highly recomment!

Feb 05, 2024

Kelby's bodywork sessions are the experiences you've been hoping for. I saw him first about 5 years ago and was blown away by his expertise - best massage ever! - and I've previously had some pretty magical bodywork sessions to compare him to. Most recently, I came to him because I had developed a deeply concerning mobility issue. I had been working too much, staring at the computer, and not moving, while I was getting through an intense year-long project for my business. I had developed excruciating hip pain every time I tried to walk for more than 3-4 minutes and I had an international trip coming up for work. I had no idea how I would be able to get around airports, train stations, cobblestone streets, and be on my feet for 8-14 hours a day. After 2 weeks of experiencing this pain every day and trying unsuccessfully to stretch out the tensed muscles by myself, I booked an appointment with him. With one VERY intense, deep 2-hour session, he was able to release so much tension that I have not experienced any of that hip pain again and it's been almost a month. I booked another appointment with him when I returned from the trip because I know how much my body benefits from his work and I want to make sure that my body movement is optimized. Now, everything is easier - not just walking - but moving my body, in general - mobility barriers have been lifted and I move much more freely. This will be a regular thing I do for myself.

Feb 05, 2024

One of the best massages of my life! Kelby really helped me with my back pain after just one session—he’s a very gifted masseuse and I loved the Ashiatsu technique. Delivers a great amount of pressure without being painful. I walked out feeling so much lighter! I’ll be back for sure. Thank you Kelby!

Feb 05, 2024

The most amazing body work I’ve ever experienced. Kelby is a master. I am in the medical field and work in a stressful environment. My body always hurts and after I left the studio I was pain free all day. I felt truly grateful for this healing work and plan to return regularly as a part of my routine self care. And I want to send my friends and loved ones!

Feb 05, 2024

Truly the best massage I've ever had. Make this a part of your routine self-care. Kelby offers an open and safe environment with education to follow up with sore/injured tissue management.