As I lay here in bed this morning after having to cancel my appointments today due to being sick, I figured I might as well do something ‘work related’. I know it is never a good idea for myself to work when I am sick. I am sure most of my clients would appreciate that […]
If you have ever had a massage from me, one of the phrases you have almost certainly heard at some point (probably multiple times) is “Make sure you drink plenty of water over the next few days.” Most people know this is what they need to be doing, but are not exactly sure why. The […]
I am happy to announce that Performance Bodywork has been voted as “Best Sports Massage of 2013” by Competitor Running Magazine of the entire Pacific Northwest Region! (including Oregon, Washington, Idaho and parts of Canada) Thank you to all who nominated and voted for me, I greatly appreciate it!! Below is a link to the online […]
Fascia is a web-like system of connective tissue that spans throughout your entire body. It wraps around and compartmentalizes each of your individual internal body parts…muscles, organs, bones, nerves and blood vessels. Fascia keeps all of our structures separate and allows them to move freely between each other through movements. Fascia provides support and protection, and […]
Ever wonder whether or not you should be using ice or heat for your injuries? This is a pretty common question I get asked. Most people understand that it is best to ice an acute injury, such as a sprained ankle that immediately swells up after rolling it. Ice is always what you want to […]
Foam rollers come in many different styles, shapes and densities. Some have a soft surface, some are very solid, there are half-rolls, short, long, spongy or plastic, and rollers with knobby edges or grooves when you need to reach those deeper structures. I use a foam roller regularly as part of my fitness and workout […]
A car accident can be a major burden on someone’s life. Some people may not know what they should do after being in a car accident. After getting everything squared away with your insurance company and collecting the other persons information, one of the next things on the list should be to consult with a […]
Deep Tissue Massage vs Deep Pressure Massage One of the biggest misconceptions about deep tissue massage that I have come across as a therapist, is that most people believe that it means applying a lot of hard, deep pressure, and that it is going to hurt. The term ‘deep tissue massage’ actually has nothing to […]
On July 20th, I volunteered along with a few other sports massage therapists from around Portland to provide post-event massage for the cyclists who participated in the Tour de Cure Ride. It is structured for cyclists of all experience levels, with routes ranging from 5 to 100 miles. The event is in support of the […]
Upper Cross Syndrome is a condition that many desk workers have. It is a postural abnormality where your upper body and head is being drawn forward due to being hunched over a desk all day. This doesn’t affect just desk workers, but anyone who is doing prolonged activities that require them to have their arms […]
