Carrie Koester

Carrie has studied the body in movement for the last 14 years. After traveling to India to become a certified yoga instructor in 2000, and then later earning her Stott Pilates Instructor certification in 2005, she decided to apply her knowledge to bodywork. As a result of studying and assisting Solsara courses (www.solsara.net) for 11 years, she has dedicated her life and healing work to help others find a profound understanding of their inner landscape. Solsara is a practice dedicated to finding deep inner honesty and refining the ability to be aware of physical sensations, breath, thoughts and emotion while in connection with others.

Carrie encourages her clients to approach the body with compassion and curiosity. She facilitates a supportive environment that promotes relaxation into a deeply, restorative healing experience. Carrie integrates Swedish, Deep Tissue, Relaxation, Thai Massage, and emotional awareness seamlessly on the table or on a traditional Thai Mat.

Massage License: Oregon Board of Massage, License #15009
Graduate: Oregon School of Massage, Portland, OR 2008; BA Health Arts and Sciences, Goddard College, Plainfield, VT, 2002

Private Pilates/Yoga Sessions with Carrie Koester:

Massage brings deep relaxation to your muscles. Movement Therapy Private Lessons with Carrie can help you to retrain your muscles to function with balance and grace from a place of deep relaxation. Using simple, yet effective exercises, Carrie will guide you through a combination of Pilates and Yoga techniques that will increase core strength, muscle tone, circulation, and body confidence. She draws from her experience studying Strength Conditioning, Injury Rehab, Restorative Yoga, Anusara Yoga, and Meditation. Each session is individually tailored to meet your personal goals and needs. Come experience deep relaxation and optimal movement all in one visit!

1hr - $75 or 5 for $350

"Massage is an essential part of health. It allows us time to connect to our bodies and our deeper selves. I am consistently fascinated by the body and it’s naturally ability to heal itself. I am honored to support my clients as we learn, together, to listen and respond to the wisdom of healing that we each carry."