What’s the right massage pressure
Make sure your next massage is with the right amount of pressure. Get these tips from Michael Guida, LMT on how to work with a massage therapist and when a deeper massage might be needed.
Craniosacral Therapy: Natural Medicine’s Antidote to Anxiety & Stress
Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a powerful treatment for anxiety and stress. In CST, the fluid around the brain and spinal cord are manipulated to remove blockages built up by stress events. You can feel a deep sense of relaxation and balance as stored emotions are released and healed.
5 Ways Massage Therapy Transforms Healing after Motor Vehicle Accidents
Massage therapy is one of the most effective treatments for healing after a motor vehicle accident. The sudden impact of a car accident can have lasting effects on your physical and mental health. Pain, headaches, and post traumatic stress disorder may not appear until days or weeks after the accident. It’s important to address symptoms…
Collaborative Natural Medicine for Motor Vehicle Accidents
When the impact of a car accident hits, we absorb it like a punching bag. Our muscles clench as the tremendous energy of the crash is transferred into our bodies. The trauma of that force becomes lodged in the memory of our muscles as well as our nervous system, leaving a record that can last…
Understanding Qi: Portland Massage Therapist Provides Insight
What is Qi & its Relationship to Traditional Chinese Medicine? A fundamental concept of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) dating back over 3,000 years, qi (pronounced “chee”) is the Chinese word for energy, which also carries with it connotations of “air,” “breath,” and “life force.” In TCM, it is understood that everything from humans and animals…
Structural Integration Massage Helps Heal Low Back Pain
Do you or someone you know suffer from low back pain? Learn how structural integration massage from our Portland massage experts can help!
Understanding the Science of Massage: Neurological Effects
Here our Portland massage therapists discuss the neurological benefits of massage. Learn more or contact our wellness clinic to schedule an appointment.
10 Natural Tips to Detox Your Body in 2016
Heart Spring Health’s Portland naturopaths can collaborate to help you design a detox program that is the best fit for you, your goals, and your lifestyle.
Understanding the Science of Massage: Physiological Effects
Our expert Portland massage therapists outline many of the physiological effects of this healing modality. Read on to learn about the many benefits of massage.
Top 5 Questions about Massage Therapy
There’s no denying that massage feels great. But have you ever stopped to wonder why? If so, you’re not alone. Our clients are naturally curious; they question how an hour under a talented Licensed Massage Therapist’s touch can provide such profound healing. To satiate your inquisitiveness, we’re examining the “science” of massage through five common…