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 | 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 | Oct 1, 2019 | Massage Therapy, Sports Massage Therapy
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 of...
by Clare Katner | Oct 31, 2018 | Health and Wellness, Massage Therapy
The ancient art of cupping therapy is often associated with fire cupping and acupuncture. Not all patients know that silicon cupping is often paired with massage therapy to optimize the benefits of a session for various health and cosmetic issues. Read below to learn...
