Achieve Through Massage

I look forward to my shiatsu all week! Krissy Lindquist is awesome and her practice, albeit small, is very comfortable and professional. It’s in a convenient location, online booking is easy, and she is adept at working with insurance companies for billing! Krissy is super knowledgeable about Chinese Medicine — I’ve learned alot since starting and each season brings new ideas and things to learn. Never tried shiatsu? Neither had I! Working w/​Krissy has been the perfect introduction.

Krissy is just amazing. I love the space, her manner, and how I feel afterwards. Her energy and touch are truly unique. I’d recommend her to anyone.

I found Achieve Through Massage (ATM) through Unilocal,looking specifically for a shiatsu practitioner. I’d had shiatsu before in Tucson, Arizona and my sessions were fairly aggressive and constituted me laying on the floor and gritting my teeth as my practitioner pulled at my limbs. I let several years lapse before seeking additional treatments and upon moving to Portland decided to revisit shiatsu.
Initially I was impressed with ATM’s online presence. Being a professional that designs digital experiences, it makes me so happy and appreciative when service providers put time attention, and thought into their websites. It definitely had an impact on me pursuing ATM’s services because I felt I had a better sense of Krissy (the practitioner at ATM) and her approach to shiatsu.
ATM’s location is in an old restored house off of Everett and 21^st. You have to climb up a couple flights of stairs and then you’re in a room on the top floor. It’s a really comforting, just-​right space — not too small, not too big.
So far, I’ve been fortunate enough to have four shiatsu appointments with Krissy and they’ve all been deeply effective: meditative, restorative, healing, and balancing. I’m very grateful to have discovered her services.

Krissy was simply professional and delightful in her technique and client engagement. Super sweet and thoughtful approach to shiatsu.
She asked how I wanted to feel at the end of the session and I told her transported. She did her job and I got totally blissed out and even fell asleep during the session.
The space where she does her work is very comforting. Beautiful cotton soft feeling linens with a heated massage table that is absolutely divine. I highly highly recommend any treatment. She has been doing massage for five years now and you can tell that she has the experience.
Lovely experience.

Krissy is great. She is warm and generous and will make you feel cared for. When I arrived, she offered my a delicious, cold cup of water infused with ginger and goji berries. She also helped make the massage more affordable for me when I told her that I was a full time student living exclusively on federal loans and can only occasionally afford to splurge (usually before important tests!). Aside from the awesome massage, I was especially impressed by the thoughtfulness she showed when she sent a follow up email the next day to see how I was doing.
Would highly recommend Krissy! I hope to come back when I am in the area.

Krissy is great. I’ve had years of different massage therapies, but had never tried Shiatsu. Krissy was very knowledgable, helping me learn more about the craft and how it builds and preserves overall wellness. I left feeling so relaxed and at the same time, energized! It was a different feeling than a typical massage – I didn’t feel like so relaxed I was wasted tired. I felt complete relaxation, but without the drugged feeling that many massages leave me with – I felt like I could tackle the day with more vigor and that feeling was lasting. I look forward to continued therapy with Krissy and Shiatsu. The environment at Achieve Through Massage is very relaxing, peaceful and clean. Krissy incorporates other tips and health knowledge in conversation (at least with me) that was super helpful. I am very grateful to have found Krissy and I encourage you all to try Shiatsu and Krissy’s practice.

Krissy is fantastic! She is a great listener and has a good intuition for what a body needs. I’ve had my share of «owww, it’s good for me» massages; Krissy’s approach is much more nurturing and gentle, so rather than leaving hurt-​but-​thankful, I leave feeling energized and rebuilt.
I’ve sent multiple people to her — my mother, friends in crisis, the modest who need to relax, the traumatized who need a soothing touch, and just people who need a bit of refill/​recharge — – and all reviews come back raving.
Highly recommended — and do yourself a favor: if you’re in for 60, just go for the 90. The extra half-​hour is bliss.

I completely dig Krissy’s scene over at Achieve Through Massage. I told her at one point, «I really like to talk!» and then I wasn’t talking OR thinking, because I was in such a state of relaxation. I rebooked before I left and I can’t wait to go back!

Krissy is the massage angel!
If you have an hour and would like to feel like you have been on vacation–
go here now!
Before my massage was over I was thinking about how soon I could return.
So happy that I found her!

I limped into Achieve Through Massage’s charming studio a shadow of my former self. After a 90 minute treatment with Chrissy I was lifted and refreshed both physically and mentally. I am now a lifetime fan of Shiatsu and Chrissy!
She improved an old ankle injury mightily.
I recommend Chrissy’s gifted hands unconditionally!

I really enjoyed my massage from Krissy. It was unique and interesting! Totally unlike any other massage I have had before. I left feeling relaxed and comfortable. Neat and clean studio.

Krissy is a gifted shiatsu therapist. I have had different types of massage, so I have high expectations.
During my sessions with Krissy, I always get clarity and inspiration. She has a way of clearing away whatever is blocking me — even if it isn’t obvious. She’s highly intuitive.
I particularly like that every session is different — perhaps cumulative. Shiatsu is a very powerful healing modality.
I highly recommend Krissy at Achieve Through Massage!

I’ve had all kinds of massage before, but never Shiatsu. I am now spoiled after having two sessions from Krissy.
She is incredibly adept at pinpointing areas that need attention, but never overdoes it. I left both sessions feeling incredibly relaxed, invigorated and simply happy.
I cannot recommend her enough. If you are thinking of getting massage, just book something with Krissy.
Oh and her tea is amazing too!

Krissy’s Shiatsu is my favorite massage of all. She tunes right in to my rhythm and her touch sinks down to the exact place I need it most. Sometimes that place is deeper and sometimes it’s actually lighter. Always it’s exactly what I needed and I leave feeling more connected to myself.
My very favorite parts are the arms and hands, also the legs and feet, the head, oh and the belly. Actually it’s all my favorite and each moment lingers. Krissy is skillful at all aspects of her massage and envelopes you in an environment of support and connection.
I love that she also understands the seasons and what foods are helpful for specific organs at specific times of the year. I always take away a little nugget of information. She’s a talented LMT as well as a refreshingly lovely individual. I highly recommend a session with her … go for it!

After each session, I leave feeling progressively more grounded and in tune with the rhythms of my body. These sessions have been as helpful for my mental well-​being as they have been for my physical health.
I initially started seeing Krissy for help with a chronic upper-​back strain. I’d previously gotten temporary relief with Swedish massage and acupuncture, but the low-​grade ache would return after a day or two. Although I did not know much about shiatsu, the location was very convenient and the reviews I read about Krissy were positive so I decided to try it out. The first session was focused on overall relaxation and balancing; I left feeling great but the back pain followed the usual pattern of returning after a few days. The next week we tried cupping over the area, which is one of the oddest sensations I’ve ever felt– like a mini-​octopus that lands on your back. I’ve seen cupping marks before and I was pretty sure it would be painful– but it turn out, nope, not painful, just really odd. Again, I left back pain free but it returned after about 5 days. I felt incredibly relaxed yet alert after the sessions and it seemed absolutely worthwhile even with the back pain returning.
Like all good practitioners with multiple tools in her toolkit, Krissy listened to my feedback and decided to try another approach at the third session– a shiatsu shoulder series. Again, it felt great… and then the pain had not returned by the time next weeks session rolled around. Pretty cool, right? But I’m not throwing any parties yet. Another week goes by and still no pain. I kept waiting for the familiar dull, aching sensation to return… still no pain. It’s been a few months now and my back is still pain-​free. Frankly, I’m in awe of how Krissy’s work seemed to re-​set the musculature of my back, helping me to let go of years worth of covert tension. I am ridiculously impressed and would highly recommend her!

I love Shiatsu and I love Krissy! I’ve been seeing Krissy for a couple years now; I’m a little shocked I hadn’t shared my praises until now! She’s so compassionate and warm — a true healer. Krissy has helped me with everything from shin splints, chronic back pain, even anxiety and depression. If you haven’t experienced Shiatsu yet, let Krissy amaze you!

Krissy is a gem. I’ve left her clinic feeling just amazing, more than once. She is so warm and gentle, yet productive and efficient. I just love the space I’m in after receiving a massage from her. She is so good, I just can’t get enough. I’m looking forward to the next time, thanks Krissy!

I have had many forms of massage and acupuncture for chronic headaches, back pain, and plantar fasciitis in the past. This was my first foray into shiatsu– I found it to be more powerful for me than acupuncture. My treatments with Krissy brought things to the surface to be released and acknowledged so that I could not only heal but prevent them from returning. At the end of each treatment a big shift had occurred, the largest occurring on my second treatment! I feel better and better everyday– Thank you Krissy and Achieve massage.

Krissy is a miracle worker! I went in with a sprained back and very limited movement. I got so much pain relief from my first visit with her, I went back the very next day. I came out no longer a hunchback and with my full movement nearly back. I’ve seen Krissy for injuries like this one before and she always works wonders, but I love coming in for a relaxing massage as well. She is someone you can’t help feeling good around and possesses a genuine caring demeanor not everyone can pull off. I always love my trips here.

I got my first (and certainly not my last) massage from Krissy yesterday. I felt so well taken care of by her. We began with short conversation to figure out where I am at and if there were any areas of my body I wanted her to work on, or were injured. Then Krissy proceeded to make me feel incredibly grounded, stable, and present. A high that lasted me well into the next day. I am excited for a growing relationship with her!