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 | May 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
When people think about manual lymphatic drainage massage they think it’s only for individuals who have lymph problems. Lymphatic drainage has recently become a very useful tool in helping people recover from any type of inflammation. For example, when treating...
by Clare Katner | May 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
East Bridge Massage recently gave back to our community once more with a donation to the Sexual and Gender Minority Youth Resource Center. This center in SW Portland serves as a safe and supervised environment for youth to be exposed to arts, music, support groups and...
by Clare Katner | May 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
Stress and anxiety are ever the more prevalent in the workplace and society. Many people seek and find relief through massage and bodywork. Read below to learn the ways massage can help you overcome anxiety. Emotional and physical memories are stored in our muscles....