Meet Marya
Dr. Marya Deda, DAOM, LAc
Dr. Marya Deda DAOM, LAc is a doctor of acupuncture and East Asian medicine specializing in traditional and five element acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and zen shiatsu.
A graduate from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, she received both a doctoral degree and master’s degree in acupuncture and East Asian medicine. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Deda is certified in orthopedic acupuncture, reducing pain and facilitating healing from physical injuries.
Dr. Deda is a master in Aroma AcuPoint Therapy using essential oils from plants on acupuncture points to support emotional health and balance dis-ease. Upon completing a two year Qi Gong teacher training course in 2012, Dr. Deda is a certified Qi Gong teacher. She teaches and practices several Ling Gui style qi gong forms to enhance health and wellness.
Dr. Deda has studied Chinese herbs extensively, receiving a Diplomat in East Asian Medicine from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine. In 2010-2011, she completed a in-depth study of Shang Han Lun/Jing Gui, two ancient Chinese herbal texts and therapies focused on enhancing healing benefits found in plant medicine.
In 2003, Dr. Deda graduated from the Oregon School of Massage with a focus on zen shiatsu. Further studies included many postgraduate workshops on advanced zen shiatsu. She brings this additional bodywork expertise to other treatments to support healing.
The focuses of Dr. Deda’s practice are: sports injuries, chronic pain, chronic headaches, irregular and painful menstruation, allergies, asthma, digestive problems, fatigue, as well as a variety of mental health and emotional issues.
Meet Libby
Libby Cozza, Metta Massage, LMT
Libby Cozza, of Metta Massage, has been a massage therapist in Portland for over 10 years. She graduated from the 600-hour program at East West College of the Healing Arts in 2004. Since graduating, she has taken over 400 additional continuing education hours in Deep Tissue, Thai massage, Tui Na, Pregnancy, massage, Shiatsu and Reflexology. She has continued her training of Thai massage with Alli Longstreth at The Baan Jai Center for Thai massage and Education, studying advanced Thai stretches as well as the making and using of herbal compresses. She recently studied advanced Thai massage at ITM in Chiang Mai, Thailand where she learned Lanna Thai Advanced Stretching Massage. Also at Loh Kroi School in Thailand Libby learned Tok Sen; the use of a hammer and stick to stimulate the Qi. Libby continued her training at East West in a 60-hour course on Tui Na, a form of Chinese manipulation therapy focused on stimulating the sen (energy) lines in the body.
Libby Studied reflexology and deep tissue massage through Oregon College of Massage, and most recently studied Zen Shiatsu with Portland based therapist, Susan Hare LMT. Libby believes that massage is an essential part of maintaining good health. She has a holistic approach to massage; everything is connected and it is important to take care of the whole to fix the parts. Her massages are both comforting and therapeutic.
Having been a dancer, a runner and an athlete in her life, Libby brings a knowledge of the body, and an understanding of the needs and workings of the muscular skeletal system, to her massages. She truly believes that getting regular massages is both physically and mentally healing. With gratitude and love, we can touch other people, and perhaps make them happier.
Our Space
Our main treatment space is located within Hollywood Professional Center, located at 3939 NE Hancock Suite 313, in NE Portland. We are proud to provide you with these restorative, beautiful spaces for your consultations, treatments, and healing. We have been practicing in Portland for 20 years, proud to be a part of and serve the community we love!
