Our Team
"Precision Matters More Than Intensity"Our Philosophy
Freedom from Pain through Knowledge and Compassion
The heart of Precision Healing resides in therapist knowledge and client satisfaction. Our goal is to enter each session with a willingness to learn and listen compassionately.
Our standard for exceptional massage therapy is rooted in therapists who are focused, humble, and passionate.
The treatment team at Precision Healing has been selected because they exhibit qualities of excellence that set them apart from many of their peers. While each therapist has a unique skill set, they share a passion for understanding complexity and a desire to continually become more precise.
Our Mission
Precision Healing’s mission is to lead Portland in professional, medically based massage therapy while delivering effective and efficient relief.
Commitment
The staff at Precision Healing is committed to helping you feel your best. Solving puzzles is our passion, and we truly look forward to helping you find the answers to yours.
We Listen
Communication is at the heart of our work. We first listen with our ears, then with our hands. As alternative healthcare providers, we occupy a unique position within the medical community, with ample time to listen, understand what you are experiencing, and tailor treatment to your needs.
Massage Therapists
Mimi (Melodie) Chouard
Massage Therapist #20736
Mimi Chouard, LMT
Mimi has been practicing massage therapy since 2013 and specializes in prenatal and postpartum massage, reproductive and life-transition support, myofascial work, Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, and lomi-lomi.
A graduate of the Lane Community College Massage Therapy Program, Mimi has completed more than 300 hours of advanced training in maternity massage, integrative pelvic bodywork, and breast/chest bodywork. She has also been a Certified Educator of Infant Massage since 2019.
Her approach emphasizes communication, informed consent, and collaboration, with each session adapted to the client’s individual needs, comfort, and preferences.
Frances Griffey
Lead Massage Therapist #26679
Frances Griffey, LMT
Frances has been practicing massage therapy since 2019 and specializes in deep tissue massage, relaxation massage, cupping, Swedish massage, and treatment of neck, shoulder, and back tension.
A graduate of the Lauterstein-Conway Massage School, Frances combines relaxing Swedish massage with more focused therapeutic techniques based on each client’s needs.
She particularly enjoys working with the neck, shoulders, upper back, and low back and may incorporate stationary or moving cupping into treatment.
Frances is also pursuing a Master’s degree in Classical Chinese Medicine with a specialization in Chinese herbal medicine.
Taria Pirozzi
Massage Therapist #13654
Taria Pirozzi, LMT
Taria has been practicing massage therapy since 2007 and specializes in neuromuscular therapy, injury recovery, prenatal and postpartum massage, sports massage, chronic pain, cupping, gua sha, and car accident recovery.
Her background includes extensive experience in medical and treatment-focused settings, working with clients experiencing injuries, persistent muscular pain, chronic tension, and movement restrictions.
Taria combines focused neuromuscular techniques with flowing massage and may incorporate cupping or gua sha based on the client’s needs.
Drew Franklin
Massage Therapist #25905
Drew Franklin, LMT
Drew has been practicing massage therapy since 2020 and specializes in deep tissue massage, cupping, gua sha, therapeutic massage, relaxation massage, and injury recovery.
Her background includes many years in chiropractic and treatment-focused settings, giving her extensive experience working with pain, muscular tension, and physical stress.
Drew combines focused therapeutic techniques with relaxation-based massage and may incorporate cupping or gua sha depending on the client’s needs.
Lisa Payne
Massage Therapist #23450
Lisa Payne, LMT
Lisa has been practicing massage therapy since 2017 and specializes in myofascial release, structural bodywork, deep tissue massage, cupping, and injury recovery.
A graduate of the Lane Community College Massage Therapy Program, she has completed additional training in myofascial techniques, lymphatic drainage, abdominal and psoas work, cupping, gua sha, and Reiki.
Lisa enjoys helping clients address muscular tension, movement restrictions, and injuries through individualized therapeutic massage.
Outside the clinic, she enjoys yoga, birdwatching, webcomics, and cozy video games.
Rachael Adams
Massage Therapist #27872
Rachael Adams, LMT
Rachael has been practicing massage therapy since 2024 and specializes in deep tissue massage, relaxation massage, neuromuscular therapy, therapeutic massage, and car accident and injury recovery.
A graduate of East West College of the Healing Arts in Portland, Rachael completed additional training in neuromuscular therapy as part of her massage education.
Her approach combines focused therapeutic work with a calm, flowing massage style. She works with areas of muscular tension and discomfort while maintaining the relaxing qualities of the overall session.
Rachael also works with clients recovering from motor vehicle accidents and other injuries, including concerns such as neck and shoulder tension, back pain, headaches, muscular guarding, soreness, and restricted movement.
Brandon Saggio
Owner / Massage Therapist #14686
Practicing since 1999
Specialties: Neuromuscular Therapy • Trigger Point Therapy • Pain Management • Injury Recovery • Deep Tissue Massage • Sports Massage • TMJ Massage
About Brandon
Brandon Saggio is the owner of Precision Healing and an experienced Portland massage therapist specializing in neuromuscular therapy, pain management, and injury recovery.
Brandon began practicing massage therapy in 1999 and founded Precision Healing in Portland in 2009. Throughout his career, he has focused primarily on helping clients experiencing persistent pain, muscular tension, injuries, and movement limitations.
Many of Brandon’s clients come to Precision Healing after receiving referrals from physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals. He particularly enjoys working with clients whose symptoms are complex, recurring, or difficult to understand.
Brandon’s Approach to Massage
Brandon approaches each client’s symptoms as an individual puzzle rather than assuming that the same technique will work for everyone.
His sessions begin with careful listening and an effort to understand the client’s symptoms, activities, injury history, and treatment goals. He then uses observation, movement assessment, and precise palpation to identify muscular tension and determine which areas may be contributing to the client’s discomfort or movement limitations.
Treatment may incorporate neuromuscular therapy, trigger point work, deep tissue massage, sports massage, and other focused techniques. Brandon continually evaluates how the body responds and adjusts the treatment rather than following a predetermined routine.
His goal is not simply to apply pressure where something hurts. He seeks to understand why an area may be painful or restricted and to provide treatment that is focused, efficient, and appropriate for the individual.
Teaching and Advanced Training
Brandon worked as a full-time massage instructor from 2008 through 2016. His teaching experience strengthened his understanding of anatomy, movement, palpation, and clinical reasoning while also shaping his ability to explain complex pain and movement patterns clearly.
For more than 22 years, Brandon has studied Precision Neuromuscular Therapy with Douglas Nelson. This long-term study has strongly influenced his thoughtful, problem-solving approach to massage therapy.
Brandon continues to pursue advanced education and shares what he learns through mentoring, continuing education, and hands-on training with the massage therapists at Precision Healing.
What to Expect
Clients working with Brandon can expect a focused and collaborative session. Treatment begins with a conversation about what the client is experiencing and what they hope to accomplish.
The massage may be highly specific and may involve working in areas that contribute to the symptoms rather than focusing exclusively on where discomfort is felt. Pressure and techniques are adjusted according to the client’s needs, preferences, and response throughout the session.
Brandon’s style is particularly well suited to clients seeking focused therapeutic massage for persistent pain, injury recovery, muscular tension, or movement limitations.