Jennie finn, lmt

I graduated Cum Laude from Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA with a B.S. in Biology. Being an adventure seeker and lover of travel, I lived in Kenya, Colorado, and multiple states throughout the U.S. to perform wildlife research and to teach environmental education, until my path led me to experience a massage when I was 23 years old. While going through a trying emotional time, away in a foreign country, I received my first massage and was immediately changed by it. I was able to sleep for the first time in days, and I felt the depth of compassionate touch. Three months later, I moved to Portland, Oregon and started my journey to become a Licensed Massage Therapist.

Since that time, I have worked with thousands of clients, including athletes, business executives, artists, older children and retirees who wish to feel better and experience life at their optimum.

I have studied Orthopedic Massage extensively with world-renowned teacher James Waslaski and I have received Usui Reiki Master certifications from Myra Partyka (Wakefield, RI) in 2014 and 2018.

All of these techniques led me to studying Zero Balancing and finally CranioSacral Therapy (CST) through the Updledger Institute, which immediately became the foundation of my client sessions. Because of the comprehensive nature of CST to evaluate, treat, and re-evaluate the client’s system, I am able to assess for change from session to session.

Beginning in 2016, I have completed the following Upledger-Certified CranioSacral Therapy Courses:

CranioSacral Therapy 1
CranioSacral Therapy 2
SomatoEmotional Release 1
Working with Chronic Depletion
Treating Trauma and Abuse (The Body Alchemy of Relational Neuroscience)

I integrate evidence-based sound healing tools including tuning forks and singing bowls into sessions.

In 2014, I participated in the Sound Healing Training Program led by Philippe Garnier, founder of Sage Academy of Sound Energy in Woodstock, NY. I have most recently (September, 2021) trained with Gongmaster Don Conreaux in order to lead group therapeutic sound baths.

In my spare time, I enjoy exploring local nature trails, breathing fresh air on the East Bay bike path, and enjoying time with my nieces.