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.