Valerie Carsey, Licensed Massage Therapist, Manual Lymphatic Drainage Certified, Prenatal Certified, Postnatal Certified, CranioSacral Therapy Certification In Process
Valerie Carsey, LMT in Hillsboro, OR, believes massage has been one of the most amazing professions she has had the honor to participate in. One of her primary goals is for her office to be a safe space for you to be your authentic self. She strives for inclusivity and a celebration of diversity. This includes but is not limited to the LGBTQ+ Community, people experiencing mental health differences, people with physical disabilities and people on different religious and spiritual paths.
Valerie Carsey received her massage therapist certification from Mueller College of Holistic Studies in San Diego, CA, in 2003. She had her own practice for about 5 years under the name Valerie LeBlanc Massage and Aromatherapy, working as an independent business inside Wesenberg Chiropractic in Ventura, CA.
In 2004, Valerie completed a 6 month certification in holistic aromatherapy from Ojai School of Massage.
Between 2006 and 2018, Valerie stopped massaging professionally and only worked on friends and family. During this time she earned her BS in Business Administration with a Marketing focus through Portland State University (2013).
In 2018, Valerie started working at Massage Envy Tanasbourne until she moved to Oregon Spine and Disc in 2020.
In 2020, after completing her second (the first in 2019 from East West College of the Healing Arts, Portland, Or) full prenatal and postnatal massage course she earned her certification in prenatal (pregnancy) and postnatal massage from Family Massage Education Center in Ashland, OR.
In 2022, Valerie completed the certification course in manual lymphatic drainage – Vodder Technique, through the Academy of Lymphatic Studies. She has since completed advanced training in Neuro-Lymphatic Drainage, Oncology Lymph Drainage and Post-Surgery Lymph Drainage
In 2023, Valerie has started working towards her certification in craniosacral therapy through the Upledger Institute. She has completed the first of three exams. Up to this point she has completed through the Upledger Institute their Craniosacral 1, Craniosacral 2, SomatoEmotional Release 1 and SomatoEmotional Release 2 courses.
In April 2024, Valerie left Oregon Spine and Disc and opened her own practice, Valerie Carsey, LLC as an independent contractor located inside Hawthorn Farm Athletic Club.
Valerie offers a blending of the following techniques during the course of your therapeutic massage: Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point, Accupressure, Swedish Massage, Prenatal (Pregnancy) Massage, Stretching, Counterstrain, Manual Lymph Drainage, Craniosacral Therapy, external pelvic floor work and scar tissue work.
Valerie’s Other Interests
Valerie is hosting a Sci-Fi and Fantasy book club! Learn more and RSVP here.
When Valerie is not massaging, she spends her time listening and reading many books and writing fantasy novels, going out to fun events with her husband and watching local sports when possible. She also likes random art projects involving painting and drawing. Click here for more information on her writing.
Valerie Carsey, LMT 