Welcome to Vega Massage
Healing is a collaboration. We’d be honored to be a part of your treatment team.
Receiving bodywork can feel vulnerable.
As your massage therapists we’ll never take your trust for granted. And we will always strive to create the most comfortable experience possible.
Read a bit about our team below or head here to learn about our approach.
I’m Nikki Vega–LMT and owner of Vega Massage
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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.
I love local organic food, reading, paddleboarding, yoga, hiking, and spending time with my three amazing children.
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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. -
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:
Academy of Lymphatic Drainage
Manual Lymph Drainage Certification (Vodder Technique)
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.
“Nikki is truly a rare find!”
-Elizabeth
I’m Makeda Stewart
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With over 25 years in healthcare, my path has been shaped by a deep commitment to reproductive health, family support, and holistic healing. In 2014, I became a certified yoga teacher through The Bhakti Yoga Movement Center specializing in prenatal yoga. Next, I moved into the birth space as a Certified Birth Doula, serving at Providence Women’s Clinic and within community organizations, holding space for families during transformative moments.
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I weave these modalities into a fluid, intuitive approach that honors each person’s unique journey. My work is grounded in the principles of Ayurveda, connecting the body’s rhythms to the natural world. I do not see myself as the healer, but as a facilitator—holding space for the body to release, recalibrate, and rediscover its own power and grace.
Whether supporting someone through birth, transition, or healing, I strive to meet each being where they are—with compassion, respect, and presence.
I offer Ayurvedic-inspired massages with essential oils upon request, with advance booking. My goal is to bring together ancient healing traditions and modern therapeutic techniques to support your unique journey toward wellness and balance.
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In 2019, I graduated from East West College of Healing Arts, where I immersed myself in Tuina (Chinese medical massage), Craniosacral Therapy, and Chi Nei Tsang (Chinese abdominal massage). My practice also includes energy medicine using sound and tuning forks.
"Makeda was amazing! I saw her for a prenatal massage at 38 weeks pregnant and had a smooth delivery 2 days later. She had an incredibly comfortable set up and used just the right amount of pressure without it being too ‘light and fluffy’. I’d recommended her and Vega Massage to anyone."
-M. Morgan
Location & FAQs
Our Beaverton Massage Studio
Vega Massage is a therapeutic massage studio located in Beaverton, Oregon, focused on easing pain, calming the nervous system, and creating space for deep relaxation. Our intentional, effective work supports comfort, mobility, and overall well-being, while our calming environment allows your body and nervous system to fully rest.
We offer therapeutic massage and manual therapy, with each session thoughtfully tailored to your individual needs. We support people who rely on their bodies every day, including hairdressers, retail workers, chefs, service industry professionals, athletes, desk workers, and those in physically demanding roles who depend on massage therapy to feel their best and find balance.
We work with select health insurance providers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Providence, United Healthcare, and Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) claims, and are happy to help you navigate and use your benefits.
To maintain a relaxing environment for all clients, we kindly ask that quiet voices are used while inside the studio.
Location & Directions
Vega Massage is located in the Park Plaza Buildings on Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway, across from Target. Turn into the complex at the 107th Ave light. Drive through the awning of Building 1, take a right at Building 2, then turn left at the end of Building 2 toward SW 5th Ave. Building 3 will be on your right.
If you are coming from SW Western Ave, turn onto SW 5th Ave and travel approximately 0.2 miles. Park Plaza Building 3 will be on the right.
Phone: 971-258-1749
Gift Cards
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Appointments can be booked online or by phone call. Appointments are not scheduled by text message.
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Gift cards are available for purchase online.
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Whether this is your first massage or you’ve received bodywork before, sessions at Vega Massage are designed to be therapeutic, calming, and tailored to your needs, offering both effective bodywork and a supportive space to relax and reset.
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When you arrive at the studio, you’ll be greeted and brought back to the massage room when your appointment begins.
If the door is closed when you arrive, it means we are finishing with another client. The door typically opens about 5 minutes before each appointment. You are welcome to wait in the main lobby area and return to the studio entrance when the door opens closer to your scheduled time.
The bathroom is located to the left of the front building entrance, near the water fountain. The bathroom code is included in your email and text reminders.
Please complete your health intake form before your appointment. This allows time for review so your session can remain focused on your care.
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Before your massage, please drink plenty of water and plan to arrive about 5 minutes early to allow time to settle in.
Before the massage begins, we’ll take a few moments to talk about what’s going on in your body and what you’re hoping to get from your session. Please let us know about any medical conditions, injuries, allergies, or other health concerns that could affect your massage.
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We don’t have showers on-site, so we recommend planning ahead if you’re coming from an active day. Please arrive clean and comfortable, having showered ahead of time if possible.
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We’ll step out while you undress to your comfort level and settle onto the table under the sheet and blanket. When you’re ready, we’ll knock before reentering the room.
The massage will begin using techniques and pressure selected to support the goals of your session. The session may include aromatherapy oils, warm towels, hot stones, therapeutic cupping, or gentle scraping tools to enhance the treatment.
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Once the session is complete, we’ll leave the room so you can dress in privacy. When you’re ready, please return to the lobby to check out.
We accept credit or debit cards, HSA/FSA, cash, and checks. We may suggest a treatment plan, and you’re welcome to rebook before leaving or online later if you prefer.
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Tips are never expected, but always appreciated.
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We require at least 24 hours’ notice for cancellations or rescheduling. Appointments canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged the full cost of the session.
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If you are feeling unwell, we appreciate you not coming to your appointment—for your health, our own, and the safety of other clients. We will waive one late cancellation fee per year due to illness. A second late cancellation due to illness within the same year will be charged in full. While we aim to be compassionate, maintaining the financial stability of the practice is essential.
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Even when proper notice is given, canceling within the same week makes it difficult to fill appointments and maintain a consistent schedule. If we notice a pattern of frequent week-of cancellations, you may be asked to schedule appointments on a short-term basis only, such as calling or texting for same-week availability rather than booking in advance.
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If you are running late, please send a text to 971-258-1749 as soon as possible. Your session will continue using the remaining time within your originally scheduled appointment.
If we do not hear from you and you arrive late, we will wait 15 minutes from the scheduled start time. After that, the appointment will be considered missed and charged in full.
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Missed appointments with no notice will be charged in full and may result in future appointments being canceled or restricted.