Aristotelis Telly Christanis LMT Portland Massage Therapist specializing in Cupping and MFR

Aristotelis “Telly” Christani, LMT

Medical Massage, Injury Recovery & Deep Tissue Specialist | Oregon License: #28404 | He/Him

About Telly

Originally from Rochester, New York, Telly has called the Pacific Northwest home for over a decade. A graduate of the Bodymechanics School of Myotherapy & Massage, Telly transitioned from a culinary career to a results-oriented LMT dedicated to clinical excellence. His approach is deeply rooted in his heritage; growing up in rural Greece, he was inspired by his grandparents’ traditional healing practices and a culture of communal care.

Expertise & Philosophy

Telly specializes in injury recovery and chronic pain management, having spent four years in a physical and occupational therapy clinic. He excels at treating sports injuries, motor vehicle accidents (MVA), and repetitive motion strain. In 2025, Telly completed advanced training in Myofascial Release (MFR) at the Moving Mountains Institute in Portland, further refining his ability to facilitate long-term structural change.

Specialized Clinical Focus

Telly utilizes a diverse toolkit to address both systemic tension and localized injury:

  • MVA & Sports Injury Recovery: Expert-level care for Motor Vehicle Accidents and acute trauma from high impact car crashes.
  • Advanced Myofascial Release (MFR): Focused on long-term structural change.
  • Integrated Tools: Cupping Therapy, Gua sha, and Trigger Point work.
  • Prenatal & Pregnancy Massage: Specialized, supportive care designed to relieve the unique physical stresses of pregnancy, including low back pain and swelling.
  • TMJ Massage (Outer Muscles): Targeted release for jaw tension, headaches, and facial grinding.
  • Hip Flexor Release & Pelvic Balance: Essential work for lower back health and maintaining mobility.
  • Sports Massage & Assisted Stretching: Dynamic techniques designed for athletes to improve range of motion and decrease recovery time.
  • Deep Tissue & Trigger Point Therapy: Precision work to de-activate “knots” and restore muscle function.
  • Swedish & Relaxation: Gentle, rhythmic work to soothe the nervous system and promote systemic healing.

Personal Life

When he’s not helping patients at East Bridge Massage, Telly spends his time foraging, gardening, and practicing the culinary arts. He shares his home with his partner, his two children, Efi and Ody, and their two cats.

Advanced Skills & Modalities

  • Deep tissue/Deep pressure
  • Prenatal/Pregnancy
  • Myofascial release
  • Medical Massage / Manual Massage
  • Trigger Point
  • Cupping
  • Swedish/Relaxation
  • Hip flexor release
  • Massage for Athletes / Sports Massage
  • Injury recovery / Motor Vehicle Injury
  • Assisted Stretching
  • TMJ massage (outer muscles)
  • Acute pain conditions
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