Queer Friendly Ashiatsu in the Heart of Portland, OR

Welcome to Bodywork by Luke! I am so glad you are here. Let me tell you a little about my work and why I love it so much.

Providing a peaceful sanctuary in the city for queer men and our allies to experience the art of massage is a true joy. In this fast paced, technological world, slowing down and reconnecting with the body is of utmost importance. I whole heartedly believe in the power of this somatic medicine to facilitate profound levels of healing. Every day I witness my clients achieve states of deep relaxation and reconnection with their inner most being. On the road to healing, it is not necessary to suffer more. So may I encourage you to come receive the pleasure of sincerely caring and creative touch. 

About Luke

Luke Gutgsell, LMT #22316 completed an 800 hour training in massage therapy from East West College of the Healing Arts in Portland, OR in 2016. Prior to this he earned his BFA in dance from the Ohio State University, studied in the interarts program at the Naropa Institute in Boulder, CO, completed a 200 hour Yoga teacher training from Sonic Yoga in NYC, a nursing assistant certification training and psilocybin facilitator licensure training in Portland, OR. Luke’s professional dance experience in NYC provided him with a profound understanding of the body from the inside out. He knows what it is like to sustain serious injuries and live with chronic pain. He also knows that healing is possible and believes whole heartedly in the power of movement and human connection to recuperate vitality and inner peace. He believes that the non verbal/somatic nature of massage therapy is equally as effective as talk therapy in its ability to heal psychosomatic trauma. He is deeply interested in the burgeoning field of psychedelic assisted therapy and believes that bodywork can be an excellent method of integration. Outside of massage, Luke loves to spend time in nature and immerse himself in music and dance.