I’m Nikki Vega–LMT and owner of Vega Massage.

Healing is a collaboration. I’d be honored to be a part of your treatment team.

Receiving bodywork can feel vulnerable.

I’ll never take your trust for granted. And I’ll always strive to create the most comfortable experience possible.

Read a bit about me below or head here to learn about my approach.

My story

I know what it’s like to be in pain.

To wonder how long it will take to feel relief. To hope healing is even possible.

I’ve had car accidents, pregnancies and overuse injuries. Each time, I had to literally put my body in other people’s hands and trust they could help.

In 2002, I was pregnant with twins and looking for a way to support my soon-to-be-arriving family. I knew I needed something flexible, but wondered if I could find something to feed my spirit as well.

Fortunately I found my way to massage school where I fell in love–with the body. I was awed by its ability to heal. I knew I wanted to be a part of this miraculous process.

As a woman, I’ve watched and felt my body change over time. Pregnancy, perimenopause, and the stress of work and life have all made an impact. Massage has always met my body where it was and offered the promise of relief and renewal.

It’s a privilege to help people access their bodies’ wisdom and capacity for healing. I feel fortunate to do this for a living.

My philosophy

I believe in the body’s ability to heal itself.

I see massage therapy as a tool we can use to restore health, wholeness, and balance. My job is to encourage a conversation between you and your body. To support what’s already working and remove barriers to the natural healing process.

Bodies heal more quickly and fully when they're relaxed. I'll always aim to make you as comfortable as possible–so your body can settle in and feel safe enough to heal.

My education and work experience

Formal Education:

  • Oregon School of Massage in Portland, Oregon in 2005

  • Licensed in 2005 Oregon Board of Massage Therapists (#12197)

  • Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education, Portland State University, 2010: focus on nutrition and women’s health.

Advanced Massage Trainings:

  • MotherTouch Bodywork for Women's Health

    • Advanced Pregnancy Massage

  • Advanced Trainings

    • Sciatic & disc issues

    • Migraines

    • Arm, wrist, and shoulder

    • Leg, knee, foot

    • Pelvis, hip, sacrum

    • Whiplash

  • Integrative Bodywork

    • lower leg, ankle, foot

    • cervical spine and jaw


I’m currently working to become certified as a Corrective Exercise Specialist from NASM.

Work experience:
I've practiced massage in a hospital, an ayurvedic spa, a fitness center, and a chiropractic clinic. I'm happy now to be running a successful private practice.

My other loves

I love local organic food, reading, paddleboarding, yoga, hiking, and spending time with my three amazing children.

“Nikki is truly a rare find!”

-Elizabeth