Meet Your Team: Experts in Massage Therapy,
Acupuncture & More
At Canopy Clinic, our team is your team. We believe in the power of collaboration and care. From expert practitioners to skilled administrators, we work together to deliver a seamless, personalized experience you can trust.
Kelly Forester, Director, LMT
Kelly has a passion for helping people and believes that balance is the key to a vibrant life. With over 20 years of experience in massage therapy and holistic health, she founded Canopy Clinic PDX to cultivate a nurturing space where mind and body healing unite, empowering people to thrive.
John Vella, LAc
John has been a licensed acupuncturist in Portland for over 18 years, specializing in Taiwanese meridian styles, Chinese herbology, and cupping therapy. As a founding member of Working Class Acupuncture and a former POCATech faculty member, he has dedicated his career to making acupuncture accessible and teaching patient-centered care.
Bryce Sussman-Gaedke, LMT
Bryce brings a grounded, intuitive, and trauma-informed approach to her work by blending various massage techniques. Bryce excels at nurturing relaxation, manual therapy, myofascial techniques, Craniosacral therapy, cupping, and prenatal massage.
Ayako Smith, Office Assistant, Biller
Ayako is dedicated to integrating holistic care into client-centered support. With extensive experience in clinic operations and insurance billing, she excels in organization and problem-solving, ensuring seamless care behind the scenes.