Massage, Yoga, Dance, and Vedic Astrology in Portland, OR
FAQs
Who is Mindy Meyers?
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Mindy Meyers is a Licensed Massage Therapist, yoga teacher, professional dancer, and Vedic Astrology practitioner based in Sellwood, Portland, Oregon. She has over 27 years of clinical bodywork experience and over 30 years as a professional dancer, and she has practiced in her Sellwood studio for ten years. Her work brings massage, yoga, dance, and Vedic Astrology into a single, integrated practice. Learn more about Mindy here.
Mindy is one of the only practitioners in Portland who combines clinical bodywork with a lifetime of professional dance. Over 30 years of dance gives her an embodied understanding of how the body moves, compensates, and releases, knowledge most therapists only learn from a textbook. Her clients describe her work as deeply intuitive, and physicians describe her anatomical knowledge as extensive.
What makes Mindy Meyers different from other massage therapists in Portland?
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What services does Mindy Meyers offer?
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Mindy offers therapeutic massage (M Path Massage, the Vedic Bodywork Session, Private and Small-group Yoga, and she is a professional dancer. Mindy also offers on-site corporate and event massage. All services are offered from her studio in Sellwood (SE Portland), with on-site options available for corporate and private events.
Mindy is a Licensed Massage Therapist with over 30 years of experience, trained at the Chicago School of Massage Therapy. She holds over 550 hours of yoga teacher training, including a 300-hour Iyengar certification with Gabriel Halpern, and a 50-hour LOAY certification with Dharma Mittra Yoga, and a 200-hour certification at Sellwood Yoga. She holds a degree in Dance from Western Michigan University and is currently studying Vedic Astrology.
What are Mindy's qualifications and training?
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BOOKING & YOUR FIRST VISIT
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How do I book an appointment with Mindy Meyers?
Online booking is the fastest way to see current availability and reserve your preferred time.
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What should I bring?
Please bring your own water to stay hydrated before and after your session. Wear or bring comfortable clothing if you are coming for yoga or movement work. Mats and props are provided.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please give 24 hours’ notice for cancellations unless you are ill. As a solo practitioner with limited availability, Mindy appreciates as much notice as possible so the time can be offered to another client.
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MASSAGE THERAPY
What is M Path Massage?
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M Path Massage, is Mindy's foundational therapeutic massage. It is a clinical, intuitive session that draws from Myofascial Therapy, Structural Integration, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Table Thai, Swedish, and Sports Massage, designed entirely around what your body brings to the table that day. It is offered as a 60-minute session for $175 or a 75-minute session for $200.
What massage modalities does Mindy use?
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Mindy draws from Myofascial Therapy, Structural Integration, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Table Thai, Swedish Massage, and Sports Massage. Myofascial Therapy is the foundation of her clinical work and the reason physicians refer patients to her. She does not follow a set routine; she uses whichever techniques your body needs that day.
What is Myofascial Therapy?
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Myofascial Therapy is a hands-on technique that addresses the fascia, the connective tissue network that runs through every structure in the body. When fascia is restricted, it can create chronic pain and limited mobility that standard massage cannot reach. It is the foundation of Mindy's clinical bodywork.
Yes. Mindy specializes in chronic patterns that have not fully resolved with other forms of treatment. Her approach follows the connective tissue across the whole body rather than only treating the spot that hurts, addressing the source of a pattern rather than just its symptoms. Many of her clients come to her after seeing other therapists without lasting results.
Is Mindy's massage good for chronic pain?
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THE VEDIC BODYWORK SESSION
What is The Vedic Bodywork Session?
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The Vedic Bodywork Session is Mindy's most immersive offering. It is a 90-minute experience that pairs a personalized Vedic Astrology chart reading with clinical, intuitive bodywork. Mindy prepares your chart in advance, opens with a brief reading, and then shapes the bodywork on the table according to both what your body presents and what the chart reveals. It is offered at $295.
How is The Vedic Bodywork Session different from a regular massage?
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A regular massage works only with what the body presents in the moment. The Vedic Bodywork Session is also informed by your Vedic Astrology chart, which Mindy prepares before your visit, so the work is shaped by the deeper patterns and timing your chart reveals. The hands-on techniques are the same clinical modalities Mindy uses in any session; the difference is the lens.
Why does the Vedic Bodywork Session require my birth time and location?
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Your Vedic chart is calculated from the exact time, day and location of your birth. The birth time determines which Nakshatra’s influences your zodiac signs.
How often should I get a massage?
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Mindy recommends starting with 3 to 4 sessions over the first 6 weeks to establish a foundation, then transitioning to a rhythm that fits your life, every 2 weeks for active patterns or monthly for maintenance. Each session builds on the last, and the results compound over time.
YOGA
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Does Mindy Meyers teach yoga in Portland, OR?
Yes. Mindy offers private yoga sessions, small-group yoga classes, and Restorative Yoga & Massage from her Sellwood studio in Portland, OR. Her group classes are capped at four students so she can offer hands-on adjustments and individual attention to everybody in the room.
What styles of yoga does Mindy teach?
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Mindy draws from Iyengar yoga (300 hours of training with Gabriel Halpern), Dharma Mittra Yoga (50 hours), restorative yoga, and somatic movement. Alignment focused.
No. Private yoga is one of the best ways to begin a practice because every element is matched to your body and your comfort level. Mindy regularly works with people who have never done yoga before in all of her classes.
Do I need yoga experience to take a class with Mindy?
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What is Restorative Yoga w/ Massage & Vedic Wisdom
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Restorative Yoga w/ Massage & Vedic Wisdom is a signature small-group offering that combines deeply supported restorative postures with hands-on bodywork and a sprinkle of Vedic Astrology. You rest in fully propped poses while receiving massage for a complete nervous system reset. It is held in groups of no more than four.
DANCE & MOVEMENT
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Is Mindy Meyers a professional dancer?
Yes. Mindy is a professional dancer with over 30 years of performance experience. Dance is the foundation of her entire practice and the thread that runs through her bodywork, yoga, and movement work. She performs in Portland, Chicago, and beyond.
Can I see Mindy perform?
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Yes. Mindy performs regularly, and her upcoming performances are listed here.
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Can I hire Mindy Meyers to perform?
Yes. Mindy is available to perform at events, productions, and creative projects in Portland, Chicago, or anywhere. To discuss booking her for a performance, reach out at 773-580-9822 or through the contact form here.
What kind of dance does Mindy perform?
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Mindy has over 30 years of professional dance experience across a range of forms. To talk through what she might bring to your event, production, or project, contact her directly.
VEDIC ASTROLOGY
What is Vedic Astrology?
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Vedic Astrology, also called Jyotish, is the traditional astrology of India, dating back thousands of years. Unlike Western astrology, it uses the sidereal zodiac (the actual position of the stars) along with a distinct system of houses, signs, and timing. It is a practice of pattern recognition and understanding the deeper architecture of a life.
Does Mindy offer standalone Vedic Astrology readings?
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Currently, the primary way to experience Mindy's Vedic Astrology practice is through the Vedic Bodywork Session, which combines a chart reading with bodywork. Standalone Vedic Astrology readings, both in-studio and virtual, are in development and will be offered in the future. Contact Mindy to be notified when they become available.
How is Vedic Astrology different from Western astrology?
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Western astrology uses the tropical zodiac, based on the seasons, while Vedic Astrology uses the sidereal zodiac, based on the actual positions of the stars. As a result, your Vedic sign is often different from your Western sign. Vedic Astrology also places greater emphasis on timing and planetary periods.
LOCATION, PARKING & LOGISTICS
Where is Mindy Meyers located?
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Mindy Meyers Dance | Massage | Yoga | Astrology is located at 8083 SE 13th Ave, Suite 1, Portland, OR 97202. The studio sits in the heart of the Sellwood neighborhood, near Sellwood Park and the Sellwood-Moreland business district.
What neighborhoods does Mindy serve?
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Mindy serves clients from across SE Portland, including Sellwood, Westmoreland, Eastmoreland, Milwaukie, Brooklyn, and Reed. The studio is an easy drive or walk for anyone in inner Southeast Portland.
Is there parking at the studio?
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Yes. Street parking is available in the Sellwood neighborhood around the studio. Allow a few extra minutes to find a spot and walk in during busier times of day.
What are your hours?
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Hours vary by season and by service. The most current availability is always shown on the online booking page here.
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The Dancer
30+ years of professional performance. Mindy doesn’t just know anatomy, she has lived it through her nervous system.
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The Healer
27 years as a Licensed Massage Therapist. Swedish, Myofascial Therapy, Structural Integration, Deep Tissue, Sports, Thai.
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The Teacher
550+ hours of yoga training. Mindy teaches yoga as a somatic practice, breath, alignment, and awareness.
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The Guide
Vedic Astrology. The deeper map beneath the body.
Movement is the first language. Everything else grew from it.
Mindy has been teaching yoga for over twenty years, drawing from 550+ hours of training, including 300 hours with Gabriel Halpern in the Iyengar tradition and 50 hours of Dharma Yoga. Her teaching is inseparable from her bodywork. 30+ years as a massage therapist and professional dancer means she doesn't just cue a posture. She sees how your body organizes itself inside it, where it compensates, and what it needs to find ease. Every class is informed by a sprinkle of Vedic Astrology, the day's lunar transit, and the energetic shakti woven into the practice as a lens, not a lecture.
All yoga takes place in her intimate Sellwood studio with a maximum of four people. She offers weekly Restorative Yoga with Massage and Vedic Wisdom, small group Hatha, and one-on-one Focused Yoga and Movement sessions built entirely around your body. If you are looking for a teacher who sees you, adjusts to you, and works with your body rather than a room full of bodies, she would love to have you on the mat.