HOUSE NINE EXISTS TO
Expand connection through embodied wisdom.
Why ‘House Nine’?
For those who don’t know, the owners, Sarah and Miho, were strangers prior to going into business together. We were match-made by the previous owner, Ashley, during the selling process of TeaScape. Our meeting was serendipitous, and we took a chance on each other. Intuitively, we knew it would work. We signed the paperwork for the acquisition, took on a 5-year lease, and told each other that, at the very least, this was going to be an adventure. And so, House Nine was born on the Sagittarius new moon in 2019.
The 9th house in astrology rules over fate & fortune, higher learning & expansion, spirituality & wellness, leadership, honesty, pilgrimage, as well as kindness & compassion. Jupiter, the ruling planet over the 9th house, is synonymous with ‘guru’ in Vedic teachings, which commits us to a learning path. A path of curiosity, fluidity, and openness.
Every one of the qualities has become a central value in how we operate and relate to healing, wellness, and growth. We wish always to remain humble and malleable, growing into our highest selves to offer our community the highest quality services. We see this new name as an embodiment of these values and a tattooed reminder of our truest intentions.
House Nine is here to bring massage and bodywork to the Portland, Oregon area. We specialize in therapeutic bodywork, including Ashiatsu, CranioSacral Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, Sound Healing, and Thai massage.
We are dedicated to providing a slow & potent healing space for the Portland area.
Miho Hatanaka (she/her), Founder
Miho is a Registered Dietitian and momma whose dedication to her team is unparalleled. After witnessing numerous hospital settings with overworked, undervalued, and burnt-out practitioners she knew something had to change. She has a personal goal of creating a workplace where the practitioner’s well-being is at the forefront of the business. She sees this as the root of community care.
Sarah Shah (she/her), Founder
Sarah is a trauma-informed Licensed Massage Therapist. She is infatuated with bodywork as well as plant, flower, & fungal medicine, and the deep wisdom found in these modalities. She believes healing comes from within, but that there are endless nourishing external support systems to help us weather our messy and gorgeous human existence. She strives to be a transparent, authentic, heart-centered leader to her team and community.