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The Intriguing World of Tensegrity: Fascia’s Role in Our Body

The human body is a complex and awe-inspiring marvel of engineering. Beneath the skin and muscle lies an intricate network of connective tissues, muscles, and bones that enable us to move, stand upright, and perform countless other functions. One crucial player in this structural symphony is the fascia, a remarkable tissue that plays a vital […]

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Photobiomodulation Ankylosing Spondylitis Testimonial (Video)

Photobiomodulation Ankylosing Spondylitis Testimonial – Our client Brent talks about how the NovoTHOR Photobiomodulation Pod has been a huge help for his Ankylosing Spondylitis that he has suffered from for over 26 years. Less pain and inflammation, increased mobility, improved mood and sleep, and overall much better quality of life. Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBMT) is the best technical […]

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Photobiomodulation Rheumatoid Arthritis Testimonial (Video)

Photobiomodulation Rheumatoid Arthritis Testimonial – Our client Therese talks about how the NovoTHOR Photobiomodulation Pod has been a huge help for her severe Rheumatoid Arthritis. Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBMT) is the best technical term for Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT). It is a light therapy using lasers or LEDs to improve tissue repair, reduce pain and inflammation wherever […]

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Stretching Does Not Help, but STRETCHING Does.

As a massage therapist and fitness enthusiast, I follow a lot of accounts on social media and listen to podcasts of various professionals in the health/wellness industry including Physical Therapists, chiropractors and various other bodyworkers. For those who don’t, there is a trend lately of discussing the inefficacy of stretching. Some of the claims made […]

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Best Sports Massage in the Northwest of 2016

Performance Bodywork was voted “Best Sports Massage of 2016 in the Pacific Northwest” by Competitor Running Magazine. Competitor Magazine is one of the world’s leading running and fitness publications. Every year they ask online readers and social media followers from around the country to vote on their favorite races, specialty shops, clubs, charity programs, coaches, […]

Best Massage Therapist in Portland for 2017 – Top 21

For the second year in a row we are happy and proud to announce that Performance Bodywork, LLC was chosen as one of the top 21 best massage therapists in Portland, OR by Expertise!  Narrowing their picks down from 151 massage therapists using more than 25 variables across 5 categories: Reputation, Credibility, Experience, Availability and […]

Fascial Stretch Therapy is a Game Changer!

I first became aware of Fascial Stretch Therapy in 2011 when I was in massage school. I did not look too deep into it at the time because I was so focused on finishing school and just getting my new career started, so it quickly was forgotten in the back of my mind. I then […]

Best Massage Therapist in Portland – Top 20!

We are very happy and excited to announce that Performance Bodywork has been named one of the top 20 Best Massage Therapists in Portland by Expertise for 2016.  They used multiple variables to determine their list out of 278 choices, including: Reputation, Credibility, Experience, Availability, Professionalism and Engagement. With Portland being such a saturated market […]

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Most Hilariously Awkward Moments As A Massage Therapist

In just over 3 years as a massage therapist I have been fortunate to build a thriving practice with some really awesome clientele.  Honestly, I never expected to be where I am in my career so soon.  With a lot of hard work, dedication, and providing high quality service I no longer experience much of […]

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Massage & Health Insurance: Get to Know Your Benefits

Over my last couple years as a massage therapist, and with the help from an experienced medical biller, I have learned a lot about the ways different insurance companies treat massage therapists.  I would say more than half of the patients I treat are covered under their insurance, but they all work a little bit […]