A Holistic Approach To Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism affects women more frequently than men, and often arises very insidiously with an onset of symptoms that can elude diagnosis until a physician orders the appropriate labs to detect the cause.
Music as Medicine
Engaging in music making and experiencing music has a huge impact on our bodies and contributes to a physiologic environment that is consistent with a healthy and balanced endocrine system, nervous system, and immune system.
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Training Introduction
This introduction to training happens May 31st at 6:30 p.m. The full course offers a 50 day practitioner course for individuals wanting to become qualified craniosacral therapists.
Hawthorn Welcomes Shanti O’Connor, MS
The Hawthorn Healing Arts team of healthcare practitioners is delighted to welcome Shanti O'Connor to the practice.
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. It is also the time of year where ticks start to wake up from their winter dormancy. Contrary to popular belief, Lyme disease does exist in Oregon, and I have successfully diagnosed and treated dozens of cases of both acute and chronic Lyme in people living all over the state.
Massage Therapy Techniques: Dry brushing
Dry Brushing is a technique that originated in India and has been used for thousands of years to promote circulation and detoxification. Although many benefits have been attributed to dry brushing, as a massage therapist I use this method to help stimulate lymph flow and blood circulation in clients.