Rachel Klemmer's massage therapy experience, love of learning and passion for helping people make her an outstanding addition to A Healing Space.  Rachel is in the wellness industry for the long haul and loves helping the people of Eugene and its surrounding cities to maximize their health through massage.  Take a look at Rachel's Bio on the Team Page to get to know her better and then consider booking a massage with her.  

Please join us in welcoming Windward Empathy to A Healing Space.  These two talented healers will be bringing their work in Empathic Listening to our offices.  There is much more information to come, but here is a little intro about Mark & Heather...

We are Mark and Heather Schlessman and our story begins in Portland, Oregon where we had just moved to shepherd a religious community. Both of us had a longing to be present in this life in a very different way, and we weren’t sure how to get there.

Each of us came to find the work of Marshall Rosenberg regarding nonviolent communication, and we were lucky enough to find a protégé of his, Kathy Marchant. We took the introductory course and then began the weekly practice sessions in an empathic community that continued until we moved to Hawaii 4 years later.

According to the Ayurvedic principle of “Rutucharya”, or seasonal routine, fall is an ideal time for a period of intentional, focused self-care – an opportunity to cultivate some healthy new habits and let go of some old, not-so-healthy ones.  For some, this means cleansing.  For others, this means rest & rejuvenation.  Upasana will be offering both a 9-day coached group cleanse and a 5-day supported “rejuvenation therapy” program this fall.

If you’re feeling tired, out of sorts, in need of rest and a fresh start to face the coming winter and holiday season, join us for this free seminar on October 6th and let Upasana help you determine which path might be right for you. The Ayurvedic approach to seasonal routine will help you build immunity and feel clearer, stronger and more energized in the coming winter season.  Below you'll find more details on the two different options.

A healthy spine and nervous system is important for everyone, but is especially important for kids and teens. During the various stages of youth, kids’ bodies and minds are still developing; the habits they have now will impact how they feel and can influence their health in the future.

Helping kids maintain their health with chiropractic care has great benefits, including improving posture, decreasing the chance of injury, decreasing the likelihood and/or impact of spinal problems such as scoliosis, and improving overall health.

Chiropractic has no age limits and kids can benefit greatly from beginning chiropractic before they reach adulthood.  Studies have shown that children who receive regular chiropractic care are less frequently sick, are able to concentrate better, and are generally healthier. As a parent, you can give your kids the gift of health.

Here are four things that you can do today to help improve your child’s spinal health:

• Chiropractic care. Just as children need good hygiene, regular dental care, and proper nutrition, they also need regular chiropractic care. Chiropractic care will help to restore and maintain normal spinal and nervous system function, allowing a child’s body to develop optimally.

• Regular chiropractic care will vary for each child.  Some kids may only need a check up every now and then, while others may need to be seen more often. Whatever the frequency is for your child, it is important and helpful to have a professional assess the health of their spine.  Having a “baseline” will make it easier to detect changes and evaluate how they are progressing as they grow.
• If your child participates in contact sports such as football, the need for chiropractic is dramatically increased.  The impact of these contact sports can cause concussions as well as strains on their musculoskeletal system.  Seeing a chiropractor regularly can help ensure that they are properly aligned and make it easier to detect when changes occur or new symptoms arise.

For most kids, school is back in session or will be very soon.  In addition to all the back to school supplies you’ve been shopping for, the backpacks to carry these supplies are needed as well.  Whether you’re reusing an old backpack or buying a new one, the backpack your child carries could have an impact on their bodies that you might not be aware of.  Recent studies have indicated that carrying heavy backpacks is causing an increase in back pain among our youth. 

And it’s not just for your kids.  Maybe you’ve decided to go back to school to finish a new degree or prefer to carry your personal and work items in a backpack.  

Carrying a heavy backpack puts a lot of strain on the shoulders and back, but it can also influence you or your child’s posture.  To balance the weight of a heavy bag, the body will compensate by leaning forward.  This counterbalance can contribute to head forward posture, which you can learn more about here.

The American Chiropractic Association has recommended a few steps to help minimize the negative effects of carrying heavy backpacks.  We've shared them with you below, along with a few of our own.  

Tips for purchasing a new pack:

If you’ve already purchased a new backpack for the school year, it might not be too late.  Many stores allow refunds for certain periods of time and if the backpack you purchased is causing your child pain, it will be worthwhile to keep looking for the right pack. Otherwise, you will find tips below on how to make the best of the backpack you have.

The Master Cleanse, Liver cleanse, Juice Cleanse, Sugar detox. Cleanses and detoxes have become a popular trend in health and wellness.  Even if you don’t know exactly what they are or how to do them, you’ve probably heard of them, or maybe have seen someone drinking that water-lemon- cayenne pepper-drink, which is the main recipe for the Master Cleanse.  

The basic concept for any cleanse or detox is the same– eliminate toxins from the system. There are two ways to decrease the toxic load on your system – either remove the toxins that have already built up and/or stop putting the toxins in.  

Well, there’s another cleanse for you to consider, and it doesn’t require you to change your diet and eating habits at all! The Media Cleanse.  With so much focus on our bodies and physical wellness, sometimes we overlook our mental and emotional wellness, but it is extremely important to your well-being and often the root of physical problems.

So what exactly is a Media Cleanse and how do you do it?