by Clare Katner | Nov 17, 2020 | Health and Wellness, Massage Therapy
Massage has proven SAFE to continue during “freeze” as stated in Governor Brown’s press conference on November 13th, 2020. You can continue to get massage care for your pain safely. In the extended press conference with Governor Kate Brown’s Chief Health...
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 | Uncategorized
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. It a bit...
by Clare Katner | Oct 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
The sciatic nerve is well known for being one of the biggest pains in your backside. This is because it is an extremely large nerve relative to all the nerves in the human body. When people feel pain connected to this nerve it is typically only on one side of the...
by Clare Katner | Oct 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common foot complaints of adults 30 to 60 years old. The Plantar Fascia is the thick “band” like ligament that runs from the heel, through the arch of the foot, to the toes. The main function of the Plantar Fascia is to act as a...
by Clare Katner | Oct 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Sports massage is quickly becoming one of the most sought after modalities of massage, especially in cities around the world like Portland that are filled with active adults and athletes. What are the most common sports injuries?* Hip Flexor Strain– The group...
by Clare Katner | Sep 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
Whiplash is, essentially, exactly how it sounds. The abrupt and often times, unexpected whipping forward of the head and neck. The momentum of the head whipping forward in such a manner causes micro-tears in the neck and can cause strains and sprains in the muscles of...
