Persida is a Licensed Massage Therapist with over eight years of experience specializing in sports massage and manual therapy for athletic performance, recovery, and injury prevention. With a background that bridges both clinical and performance settings, Persida is passionate about helping athletes move better, recover faster, and stay at the top of their game. 

Most recently, Persida  has worked with the University of Oklahoma’s football, wrestling, and track teams through Crimson Sports Recovery, providing targeted sports massage to support high-level collegiate athletes. Prior to that, she spent four years at Halcumb Family Chiropractic in Vancouver, WA, where she treated professional jujitsu athletes, powerlifters, and motor vehicle accident cases, gaining extensive experience in treatment-focused bodywork and rehabilitation support.

Persida completed massage therapy training at Body-mechanics School of Myotherapy and Massage in 2018, and also holds an Associate of Applied Science in Fitness Training with a focus in corrective exercise from Clark College. Continuing education remains a priority, with ongoing training in Active Release Techniques (ART) to expand treatment options and refine care strategies.

Whether working with elite athletes, active adults, or those recovering from injury, Persida combines technical expertise with a client-centered approach to help each individual achieve their goals.