Andrea Andrus LMT

09/21/2025

What makes a massage great? Is it a special technique? The office location? The Massage Therapist’s presence?
This one was asked by , one of the professional organizations for the massage and bodywork industry. The LMTs are noting how old school this non-adjustable facerest is.
I think attention to detail and ability to adapt the session to the person receiving massage are key components of a great massage. The fixed position facerest won’t accommodate everyone. So does your favorite therapist have enough props, positions, and techniques to adapt to every person on their table?

08/07/2025

04/02/2025

I Highly Recommend Whitney Lowe courses to all my LMT peeps!

Need a 4-hour ethics class? How about in Bend, May 31st?
Have fun engaging in scenario-based explorations and live practice sessions that bring ethics to life. Learn to navigate ethical challenges with confidence in this interactive, experiental course. Walk away with a smile on your face and a new take on ethics. Note: this is NOT Memorial Day weekend 🙂

02/07/2025

Oh, Hi Winter. Thanks for joining us.
If you aren’t totally stoked about the ice and snow, I get it. I manually shoveled the drive everyday this week! ❄️ If you are feeling it in your back and pecs, make a plan to get a massage this weekend while we get a break in the powder!

01/15/2025

If a spot feels tender during your massage, try to take a breath in and out while it’s being worked on. If you feel like you have to hold your breath to protect yourself, then it’s time to back off the pressure and come at the spot a little differently. Speed and pressure together determine the intensity.

01/14/2025

LMT Friends: Knock out some of those Oregon unsupervised continuing education hours.

Free eBooks, CEs, and inspiration.

12/14/2024

Did you know I learned Watsu in Chile? On 12/12/12 I was taking my first course with Harold Dull and the Chilean Aquatic Society. I’m putting it back out into the Universe, I would like a pool practice. Help me connect to my Aquatic People in Bend Oregon.

11/19/2024

Shopping Local is the way to go! So my fellow Bendites, add a Note and leave a Comment tagging your favorite Local Biz so we can all find the best gifts right in our own backyard!

On Small Biz Saturday 11/30 Kate will be at .strength.bend so come purchase your GIFT CARDS and schedule your next massage!

11/15/2024

Gotta Get It! Gotta get your Massage Therapy scheduled! Pre and post Turkey time available. You need a pre feast selfcare or post party recovery session?

11/02/2024

Anyone have a comment or position on Salem’s new plan to combat illicit fronts for human trafficking?

AMTA Oregon Chapter

What does having a city level licensing do that the state board licensing can’t?

https://www.salemreporter.com/2024/10/30/salem-city-council-moves-forward-proposal-for-business-licensing/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3iaYvE8Jh9N8Zvtlby12KaHwUahaQb8sTg0o2c9yKq7AXrELBjgxNg_pE_aem_u3kBx-8TmF92SP37uzAcBA

Councilor Virginia Stapleton’s proposal to have Salem study a business licensing program passed on a 6-3 vote Monday. She said the measure was suggested by the FBI as a step to help combat human trafficking associated with illicit massage spas.

10/22/2024

Look who got their name on the door! Massage Therapy in Midtown Bend.