ABOUT RAPTURE MASSAGE Tacoma
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We help you feel good about being in your body, no matter what the world tells you.
For every individual, our technical approach varies but our goal is the same - to show you how amazing you can feel in your body. We're constantly bombarded with negative messaging either from our own bodies in the form of pain or discomfort, or from the outside world with work demands, relational stress, and systemic oppression. We're here to validate your existence in literal space and provide a blissful restorative experience, because you deserve to feel good simply by laying there.
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MEET OUR STAFF
Karen Oyama, LMT
She/Her
License #MA60678905
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SPECIALTIES: Sports Massage, Myofascial Release, Cupping
MASSAGE STYLE: Medium pressure, minimal glide, targeted deep pressure when requested
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A strong, yet intuitive massage therapist, Karen is a graduate of Discovery Point School of Massage in Seattle. Her style is a potent combination of deep body work, Sports massage, and firm Swedish techniques. She is a native of the Pacific
Northwest and is married with two children. In her free time, Karen loves to run, bike, swim and hike. Prior to becoming a massage therapist, Karen used her degree in Food Science to work as a microbiologist and then in research and development for a food manufacturing company.
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After staying at home for a few years to raise her kids, Karen began searching for a new career – something where she felt she could make a positive impact in people’s lives, something that would be rewarding for her and others. Having always been a proponent of natural medicine and having a deep fascination of how the body moves, she went back to school to become a massage therapist.
Karen believes that massage is a collaborative process between the client and therapist. Her quality education, ongoing continuing education, as well as her work at a medical massage clinic, have given her the knowledge to work with her clients to meet their therapeutic goals, be that treatment or relaxation. She is known to put her clients at ease and adapt her style to their needs. Nothing is more rewarding to her than a satisfied client!​​
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Book Online With Karen Now!
By appointment only​
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NOTE: Karen is getting ready to launch her own practice, Trillium Therapeutic Massage, on September 23, 2025! Trillium will be operating side by side at our Rapture location. You can book with her through Rapture for the month of August. She is on vacation for three weeks in September, and begins appointments via Trillium on September 23rd. To book with Karen for September and beyond, visit https://www.trilliumtherapeuticmassage.com/
Rosie Langlois, LMT
She/Her
License #MA00022690
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Rosie's now at Cascade Chiropractic and Massage.
Book with her at
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We miss you, Rosie, and wish you the very best!
Carol Bui, LMT & Owner (She/They)
License #MA60354041
Currently booked out 8 weeks​
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SPECIALTIES: Neck & Jaw, Intra-Oral, Swedish Deep Tissue, Prep/Integration Massage for Non-Ordinary States
MASSAGE STYLE: Medium - Firm pressure, ample glide, kneading and lifting, targeted deep pressure where welcomed
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Carol has been practicing as a massage therapist since 2013 when she graduated from the Alexandar School of Natural Therapeutics. Every session is carefully curated for the individual. That said, clients love her graceful yet firm strokes as much as they love her expert, almost scary attention to detail.
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Carol uses strong yet soothing Swedish techniques and Tui-Na inspired kneading, often with strategic applications of deep pressure seamlessly woven in for the ultimate endorphin-release. Her special interest is in detailed neck, face, and jaw work, and has had her endorsement for Intra-Oral massage since 2017. She also provides silicone cupping massage for a contrasting sensory experience.
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As a neurodivergent mother of 2 littles, first born daughter of Vietnamese refugees, living with invisible disabilities she understands all too personally how our harrowing life experiences, and that of our ancestors, impacts our bodies. Her mission with Rapture is to show that not only are we capable of feeling joy and safety deep in our bodies but that we're entitled to it. At the very least while on her massage table.
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When not massaging or running Rapture, Carol loves to make music, dance (Egyptian style raqs), doodle, collect stickers, and be with her spouse and kiddos.
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Carol firmly believes in the healing power of touch, music, movement, and plants.
Contact Carol
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June Nelson is no longer with Rapture Massage and has opened their own practice in the Hilltop area of Tacoma! You can find them at Bespoke Bodywork (bebotacoma.com).
We miss you, June, and excited to watch you succeed!