Michelle Ogden

Since graduating with honors from Ashmead College in 2004, Michelle has owned and operated a successful client-centered massage therapy practice. She is certified in Deep Tissue and Sports Massage and uses Swedish, Hot Rock, Pregnancy and Trigger Point Therapy to reduce pain and tension caused by stress. 


Michelle calls on her technical knowledge of the human physiology, massage techniques, and her broad experience to stimulate the healing processes of impaired muscle groups while enhancing the movement of uninjured tissues. She helps clients relieve pain, attain optimal performance in their athletic endeavors, and find comfort in their everyday lives. 


Her wide experience includes helping clients recover from automobile accidents, on-the-job and athletic injuries, and repetitive motion trauma, and assisting in the care of elite athletes. Her clients find her dedicated to their care through her professional, punctual and high quality service.



Michelle volunteers her time at numerous sporting events where she provides on-site care. Additionally, Michelle mastered her ability to address the specific needs of individuals by providing services in an array of environments such as a massage office, spas, chiropractors’ offices, and sports centers.

Kevin Nakaji

Kevin Nakaji’s acupuncture treatments are as relaxing as Kevin’s personality.  Many patient’s leave his acupuncture treatments with a renewed and refreshed spirit, un-attached to the stress that previously plagued them, and confident knowing that the proper repair mechanisms within their body are being restored to help them heal as efficiently as possible.  His treatments emphasizes modern day approaches to an ancient art form, applying a straight-forward yet gentle style even for those who have never tried it before.

Kevin received his undergraduate degree in Nutrition from Colorado State University and his master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (where he continues to teach student/interns).  He has been in practice for the past 9 years and specializes in treating orthopedic trauma and pain syndromes, including sports injuries, motor vehicle accidents, and repetitive strain disorders.  His career as an acupuncturist stemmed from his training in the martial arts which he has been practicing for the past 17 years and teaching for the past 8 years.  He continues to train under his teacher, He Jinbao, from Beijing, China and is solely responsible for his yearly Fall training intensive in Portland, OR.

Kevin enjoys spending family time with his wife Jinah, and two children, Norah (3) and Dylan (1.5).  You probably can catch them at their favorite hang-outs (weather permitting!) - the zoo, Rhododendron garden, farmer’s market (PSU location), and/or Laurelhurst park.

Kate Fischer

Kate Fischer is a registered dietitian and co-owner of Edge Performance Fitness in North Portland. Kate's practice has an emphasis on sports nutrition and nutrition for weight loss emphasizing an individualized approach for each client. Kate works with a wide variety of clients including high school athletes and recreational athletes from a variety of sports and assists athletes in improving recovery time, weight loss or weight gain, planning strategies around key events and more.

Kate received her Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, completed her dietetic internship at Oregon Health & Science University, and has a Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology from Oregon State University. Kate also received certification in Adult Weight Management in 2008 and anticipates completing certification in sports dietetics in June.

Kate enjoys outdoor activities, especially running, anywhere from 5K to marathon distance, including completion of the Boston Marathon.  She is a group fitness instructor focusing on running conditioning and core classes, and coach for the Foot Traffic University Half Marathon Training Group. Kate also has a regular column in the local magazine Walk About.

Diane Ulicsni

Diane Ulicsni lives her passion in life by helping others discover their inner strength!  She believes that your outside world is the mirror image of your inside world.    Diane has spent 20 years helping people learn about their inside world (where your true power lies) .Through powerful techniques, such as Neuro-Linguistic  Programming, Guided Imagery,  Hypnosis, Brainspotting and HNRI (hemisphere neurological reprocessing and integration) ,  Diane helps her clients to break through old behaviors and create new, more successful pathways in the brain for ongoing success.

Each year, she conducts trainings for large groups of new students, and existing therapists.  In addition she teaches self-hypnosis and other mental techniques for Portland Community College.  Diane is also a published author on Web MD, Women’s World and the Gratitude Book, for her work with anxiety, trauma, sports and weight loss and smoking cessation. On going education and training keeps her on the cutting edge of the latest advancements in the field.

A one of a kind personal and professional development coach, Diane has a wonderfully compassionate personality combined with an amazing mastery of the latest proven tools in NLP, Hypnosis, Guided Imagery and Brainspotting.  Diane has a depth of understanding of how the brain functions.

Diane’s life’s purpose is to help people to retrain their brain and break through the old roadblocks so they can live the life they want.

Donn Dimond

Donn Dimond has been practicing physical therapy for over 10 years from Chicago, Colorado, and the last 4 years in Portland, OR.  Donn is a Board Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapy Specialist (a certification less than 2% of licensed physical therapists in the Portland area possess) and believes strongly in hands-on manual therapy and the proper application of strengthening and neuromuscular training to make the body better than what is was pre-injury.  Donn believes the use of these techniques can help an athlete (defined as one who is active) better reach their potential.  He received his MPT from Carrol College in Wisconsin.

Originally from Illinois, Donn currently lives in SW Portland with his wife and son, along with their chocolate lab. Donn enjoys the various activities offered by the Pacific Northwest and is a passionate sports fan. Donn played colligate football at Carroll University and enjoys talking about nearly every other sport.

Kent Morimatsu

Kent Morimatsu is a physical therapist who specializes in treating orthopedic and sports related injuries.  Kent earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sport Science from Oregon State University.  He then went on to Pacific University, where he graduated with honors earning a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT).  Kent believes in treating patients utilizing specific exercise and manual therapy techniques.  He is currently pursuing a manual therapy certification through the North American Institute of Manual Therapy.  Kent has over 5 years of experience and has had the opportunity to work with many high school, college, and professional athletes.  Kent has contributed to several books including Donn Dimond’s The Bare Minimum: Baseball and Dr. Robert Donatelli’s Orthopedic Physical Therapy text.  Kent was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii.  In his free time he enjoys golfing, watching sports (especially the Beavers) and spending time with his wife Liane and daughter Ava.

Christopher Smith

Christopher Smith is the PGA Lead Instructor at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in North Plains, OR. Pumpkin Ridge has been host to numerous USGA events, including the 1996 U. S. Amateur Championship which saw Tiger Woods capture his unprecedented third straight title.

Christopher’s instruction blends cutting edge technology, information, neuroscience and insight to produce a learning experience that is effective and enjoyable. His coaching emphasizes the building and learning of pertinent skills for the individual, proper swing technique and the importance of on-course play. He is a proponent of "playing to learn" rather than "learning to play."

Christopher has been a student and player of the game for close to 35 years, and a professional instructor since 1988.  His teaching and coaching background includes experiences both domestically and abroad.  Christopher has taught in English, French and Spanish, and his list of clients includes Tour players, professional athletes, CEO's, top-ranked juniors – and recreational hackers.

Christopher played collegiate golf at the University of California at Santa Barbara and later on the European Challenge Tour, before pursuing his passion for instruction. He is a graduate of the University of Utah where he holds a bachelor's degree in French and Russian.

Shana Basom

Shana Basom received her Master of Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Health Sciences degrees from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Tx. After graduation, she moved to Portland, OR where she has been specializing in outpatient orthopaedics/ sports rehab for 3 years. She also worked as a personal trainer for Gold’s Gym.

She values quality one on one time with each patient focused on achieving desired outcomes through manual therapy techniques and specific exercise. Currently, Shana is pursuing certification in manual therapy through the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy.

In her free time, Shana enjoys spending time with her fiancé Greg, playing tennis, volleyball, hiking, skiing, and exploring the beautiful Northwest!