by Clare Katner | Nov 17, 2020 | Health and Wellness, Massage Therapy
A brief look at the impacts of stress on immune system function Long-term exposure to stress causes several different responses in our bodies that ultimately impact our immune system. For instance, increased heart rate due to stress and anxiety can cause a rise in...
by Clare Katner | Dec 31, 2019 | Health and Wellness, Massage Therapy
If you can picture the human body as a tree and the spine as the trunk of that tree, the peripheral nervous system would be like the branches of the tree; reaching out to the very edges of our limbs and connecting the rest of the body to the trunk,or central nervous...
by Clare Katner | Dec 18, 2019 | Health and Wellness, Massage Therapy
Myofascial release is a manual therapy that is “ hands-on”. The fascia is manipulated and slowly brought to its original healthy state. Fascia is a lot like saran wrap-but it’s actually tissue that surrounds the body’s muscles and other organs. This fascia protects...
by Clare Katner | Nov 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
East Bridge found a NEW HOME for healing! By restoring this gorgeous Portland craftsman, we now have a more permanent and spacious location for you to receive care. You will see the character on the outside and feel the comfort of home when you come in for massage and...
by Clare Katner | Nov 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
When you finally realize it’s a rotator cuff injury and you have had enough then it’s time to find the best massage care possible. It’s really helpful to understand that the muscle deep under your shoulder blade called the subscapularis could be the problem....
