Melissa Ketrenos (She/Her)
LMT #15460 | Multnomah Village
A long-standing resident of Multnomah Village, Melissa is a compassionate massage therapist with a journey rooted in personal healing. Her path to therapeutic massage began after experiencing a serious back injury in her early twenties. Following a traditional medical treatment plan of pain medication, rest, and physical therapy, Melissa continued to experience intense pain and limited mobility for many years. Seven years after her accident and the birth of her two sons, she sought out chiropractic and massage treatment to help alleviate the pain. This decision transformed her life. After three years of therapy, she regained her ability to move freely, lift her kids, and felt physically, mentally, and emotionally renewed. This inspired her to help others find healing through massage.
Melissa grew up in several states, but she considers Montana her home. She holds a BA in English Literature from Oregon State University and has had a diverse career, including working in IT at the Harvard Business School, teaching music to K-8 students, and working as a caregiver while attending massage school.
With a background in oncology, hospice, and therapeutic massage, Melissa brings a wealth of experience to her practice. She tailors each session using modalities such as myofascial release, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, PIR stretching, Swedish, Shiatsu, acupressure, and lymphatic drainage. Her approach is deeply compassionate and focused on truly listening to her clients’ needs and stories, creating a safe and healing space.
Outside of work, Melissa enjoys the tranquility of nature, spending time hiking and sailing on the Columbia River with her partner, family, and friends. She also enjoys painting, music, and experiencing the vibrant and welcoming Multnomah Village community.
Joining the team at Hosmer Chiropractic, Melissa is excited to return to therapeutic massage, where she thrives on seeing people become healthy and whole again.
In-Network Coverage
Areas of Focus
- Headaches & Migraine Relief
- Geriatric Massage
- Prenatal Massage
- Sports Massage
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Wellness & Preventative Care
Treatment Approaches
- Swedish Massage
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Myofascial Release
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Ashiatsu Massage
- Sarga Bodywork / Thai Traditional Massage
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage
- Cupping & Gua Sha
- Energy Work
Recent testimonials from
Melissa’s patients.
Patient: C.L.
“Today was my first session with Massage Therapist Melissa. I like deep tissue massage with deep pressure so really liked the foot massage from my former therapist. I was tentative to try a new massage therapist but walked away in a euphoria and a loosening of my neck, shoulders and quads that felt remarkable. I could not stay fit without the care from Hosmer. I swam the crawl farther than I have since last January and actually posted my annual best swim time (even faster in this open water than in the pool). I also ran farther and posted my best run time since my knee injury 3 or 4 years ago! Thanks Hosmer, for keeping me exercising!”
Patient: S.M.
“Melissa is competent, kind and caring. She is sensitive to the slightest discomfort of the patient and adjusts her massage intensity accordingly. She is thorough and efficient. I look forward to seeing her again. 🙏👏”
Patient: S.J.
“Job well done. I am sooo much better. I will schedule with Melissa again.”