Sustained Pressure vs. Regular Massage

Sustained Pressure vs. Regular Massage Something I tell all my clients is that when it comes to working with the soft tissues of the body–the muscles and fascia—sustained pressure is the most effective. Whether you’re receiving a massage from a practitioner or doing it on yourself with a foam roller or lacrosse ball, applying pressure…

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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…

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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…