Fern and Thistle
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Fern & Thistle is a beloved neighborhood massage spa and sauna retreat on NW 21st Ave in Portland. Praised for exceptional therapists, an intimate home-like atmosphere, and a thoughtfully curated sauna and cold plunge experience, it earns near-perfect ratings across platforms.
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About Fern and Thistle
Fern & Thistle Massage and Spa is a cozy neighborhood wellness retreat tucked into the NW 21st Avenue corridor of Portland, Oregon. Founded in 2018 by licensed massage therapist Shauna Malone, the studio has grown from a single-room practice into a welcoming multi-service spa that champions thoughtful care, equity, and sustainability. The space is intentionally intimate — designed to feel like a trusted friend's home rather than a clinical facility — with a Finnish dry sauna, a clawfoot cold-plunge tub, a peaceful outdoor patio, and an indoor lounge area equipped with yoga mats, light workout equipment, and meditation supplies. The massage menu is entirely customized to each client's needs on the day of their visit, drawing from an impressive toolkit of modalities including deep tissue, Swedish, cupping, CranioSacral therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, Reiki, and myofascial release. The team, which includes therapists Shauna, Laura, and Ro, is known for exceptional attentiveness and the ability to address stubborn problem areas with a precisely calibrated blend of gentle and firm pressure. Sessions start at $140 with tip included, making this an accessible investment in serious bodywork. Fern & Thistle is open to the public on select days each week — Friday, Saturday, and two Sundays per month — and also offers a monthly massage membership for those seeking consistent self-care. The spa's commitment to community and sustainability makes it a standout destination for Portland residents who want their wellness dollars to support a locally owned, values-driven practice.