By Brian Barthelemy, LAc Self Care at Home Be your own bodyworker with self care. Every night for the past 400+ days (and counting!), my family and I have laid down in one of my kids’ rooms and done a meditation right before bedtime. I’m not talking about an hour long breathing experience. We do
Craniosacral Therapy for Wellness ‘Wellness’ is generally considered to be an active process.: Go out and exercise. Plan and cook your meals. Take your vitamins and supplements. Do the work! And, while all of these things can and do make a difference, there are also ways to support your health that require nothing of you
ReWild: Adventure Therapy with Dan Oregon is home to scenic coastline, high desert, triumphant mountains, lush forests, joyful waterfalls, magnificent rivers, and more shades of green than one previously thought possible. The state itself is almost half forest (48 percent, according to oregon.gov). Oregon offers a multitude of activities to enjoy the state’s beauty year
The Holidays and Your Nutrition by Niki Carr The holidays can be a difficult time for many folks. There may be a lot of burden on someone to make this time of year feel extra magical for others. We may be missing those loved ones who are no longer here to celebrate with us. Some
Getting Back to Grounding by Mandy Curtis, MSW, QMHP, CADC III I don’t know about you, but it seems like life has been a bit of a whirlwind lately as people are returning to the office and kids are going back to school. Our communities are still experiencing the difficulties of the pandemic in so
Thanksgiving can bring up a lot of stress and guilt because we typically eat differently on this day. For some folks, this may bring up feelings of needing to punish themself afterward for their choices, and for others, it may mean they have to earn their choices on Thanksgiving by exercising extra or by skipping
As more and more research comes out about the long-term effects of trauma, we’re also learning about how to help the body heal from it. Massage therapy for trauma release is highly effective for many people. Are you wondering if it could work for you? Let’s dive in a little so that you can decide
Getting Unstuck with Vision Boards By Mandy Curtis We all have times that we feel stuck in our lives. Sometimes this is in multiple areas and other times it can happen in one or two places that start to impact how we see everything else. We can feel resentful, bitter, helpless, or out of control
If you’ve decided to get some professional support from a nutritionist, congratulations on taking that step. The more you learn about how to fuel your body, the better. Understanding what to expect at a nutritionist appointment can help you make the most of your time there. The team at Ancora Wellness understands that your body’s
Most Western adults grew up going to a traditional medical provider for well-child visits, ear infections, and other ailments. But more and more people are now turning to naturopathic medicine for their care and their families’ care. Since it’s still a newer type of medical practice in the US, many people wonder what it is
