Alissa has been drawn to the health sciences from a very young age, excelling in these subjects throughout middle and high schools. After receiving a B.A. in sociology from the University of North Dakota, Alissa re-visited her passion for health and wellness and returned to college in Portland, Or at East West College of the Healing Arts. After graduating from massage school in March of 2011 she has worked with a variety of individuals from tri-athletes to the more sedentary and many in-between. She has extensive experience working with motor-vehicle accident patients and clients with chronic pain. It is her mission to help others to facilitate their physical wellness through a myriad of massage modalities, a healthy dose of aftercare instruction, and positive reinforcement.

In her spare time Alissa enjoys running and walking for fun and charity, she's even been known to participate in an obstacle course or two. If you are organizing a charitable race or event and are looking for wellness volunteers or more participants please contact her at:  alissaj.massage@gmail.com.