Bios

Reiki Master/ Teacher – I have a beautifully diverse background in Reiki Energy Healing, Herbal Medicine, Hemp-CBD Topicals, Aromatherapy,  and more… I continuously enjoy learning new things such as Home-Chef-ing, new and continued education in many of the above modalities.

Exhale while counting to 4 seconds, hold that for 4 seconds, inhale fully to 4 seconds, hold that for 4 seconds, do this a few times with your eyes gently closed. Notice that your shoulders are dropped, your jaw isn’t clenched, and things feel better, even just in this moment.

I have been caring for others all of my life, and have been blessed, and empowered to use my gifts to encourage others on their journey, this journey that is our life. It isn’t often that we carve out the time to relax, to breathe, to sit and find ourselves again. You do know what you want, to breathe easier for a moment. To step back to gain some clarity. You have used all of your spoons for the foreseeable future, and you need an intuitively guided self-reboot. This is what I GET to do, and share with You! Reach out today so we can get you closer to YOU, YOU that wins, loves yourself, and thrives.. on the daily!

When I am not sharing these gifts with beautiful humans, I may be found at the beach…recharging, meditating, creating amazing aromatherapy things, or traveling with my Partner to the awe-inspiring treasures of our mother earth.

I bring a wealth of experience and a natural affinity for the art of massage and bodywork.  My knowledge basis of Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Release, Acupressure, deep tissue massage and more informs the fluid, integrated style I have developed. My intent is to give each person the opportunity to experience the feeling of peace, balance and renewal that is possible when body and mind are relieved of pain and stress.

As a longtime Oregon resident I love everything about Oregon, and hope to explore its beauty from East to West.  My favorite pastimes include gardening, hiking, beachcombing, and I would like to learn kayaking and maybe do some fishing.

Gina Martin has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2011 and is thrilled to be a part of the team at Spa Manzanita. She is also a Certified Master Herbalist and has a love for natural healing and wellness. Outside of these modalities she is also a Realtor and entrepreneur. Favorite hobbies include spending time in nature, dance, music, chess and family.

I have been an esthetician for over 20 years. My passion is in anti-aging treatments as well as healthy skin care.

I was raised in the Great Lake state of Michigan. In 1983 I moved to Oregon and call it my true home.

My other passions in life are gardening, hiking, bird watching, beach  combing and photography and spending time with my two daughters.

I look forward to treating you to a wonderful facial!

I graduated from East West College in Portland, Oregon. My unique style integrates training in several Western and Eastern modalities including Swedish, Deep Tissue and Trigger Point style massage, Myofascial, Sports and Connective Tissue Release. I believe we all contain the innate capability to heal and I use an intuitive approach to create the ideal environment for your body to unwind.

Through compassionate and careful listening I address physical and energetic issues, gently ushering your body toward its own natural healing abilities and opening up the potential for deep releasing of all kinds. I strive to make each session on my table meaningful for your life that day, guiding your body toward peace, balance and relaxation.

I have been an active massage therapist for over 25 years.  I have worked at spas in Cannon Beach, Astoria, and Tillamook.  I am also a licensed esthetician.  After traveling for years, up and down our beautiful coastline, I am happy to be working locally at our delightful boutique Spa Manzanita.  As a Wheeler resident for 30 years, it’s great to travel only 10 minutes to work.  Couldn’t be better.  I hope I will have the opportunity to meet you and provide a relaxing and blissful spa experience at Spa Manzanita.

I have a beautifully diverse background in Reiki Energy Healing, Herbal Medicine, Hemp-CBD Topicals, Aromatherapy, Trauma Care, Crisis Management, and more… I continuously enjoy learning new things such as Functional Nutrition Counseling, Home-Chef-ing, new and continued education in many of the above modalities.

Exhale while counting to 4 seconds, hold that for 4 seconds, inhale fully to 4 seconds, hold that for 4 seconds, do this a few times with your eyes gently closed. Notice that your shoulders are dropped, your jaw isn’t clenched, and things feel better, even just in this moment.

I have been caring for others all of my life, and have been blessed, and empowered to use my gifts to encourage others on their journey, this journey that is our life. It isn’t often that we carve out the time to relax, to breathe, to sit and find ourselves again. You do know what you want, to breathe easier for a moment. To step back to gain some clarity. You have used all of your spoons for the foreseeable future, and you need an intuitively guided self-reboot. This is what I GET to do, and share with You! Reach out today so we can get you closer to YOU, YOU that wins, loves yourself, and thrives.. on the daily!

When I am not sharing these gifts with beautiful humans, I may be found at the beach…recharging, meditating, creating amazing aromatherapy things, or (safely) traveling with my Partner to the awe-inspiring treasures of our mother earth.

After a car accident in which I suffered extensive damage to my neck, rehabilitation through massage therapy changed my life, My true passion became healing. This is what brought me to massage therapy.

I assist people in reaching their optimum health bliss through individually tailored massage therapy treatments and preventative maintenance.

Enhancing wellbeing by increasing range of motion, flexibility, agility, speed, function, focus, reducing pain and swelling, and relaxing the nervous system for a better quality of life.

I am experienced in multiple massage therapy styles including cranial sacral, lymphatic drainage, Thai, sports massage, Multi Focal Trigger Pain (MFTP) Myofascial release, muscle energy technique and Swedish relaxation.

I also educate patients on stretching and self-care for optimal health.

When I’m not helping people feel better, one massage at a time, I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking, playing sports, and weight lifting.

I was introduced to emotional trauma release in 2016 after a friend told me, “it gets the monkeys off your back”. After attending classes in California, I obtained my massage license so that I could perform this life-changing work for others. I then started at East West College of the Healing Arts in Portland, OR Jan 2020 and graduated in June 2021 (after a brief hiatus during the pandemic).

I am versed in Swedish, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy,  Deep Tissue Massage, Reflexology, Cupping, along with the deeply moving work of Emotional Trauma Release using the Amanae technique and Access Bars. I enjoy learning how to facilitate change in body structures so that those who show up for themselves can have the best results for well-being.

Living on the Pacific Northwest coast has forever changed my life. I look forward to the snow season to make those deep turns I learned as a teenager that bring my Soul so much joy!