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Month: May 2013

Arm, Shoulder and Hand Care This Thursday May 30th, 2013

Calling my guitar players, smart phone addicts, computer jockeys, knitters, cyclists…

Do you (or does someone you love) have a hobby or job where you work with your hands? Do you suffer from TMJ dysfunction, tennis elbow, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches, arthritis, or, jaw, neck, or wrist pain?

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Join me this Thursday night and learn techniques to relieve tight and sore arm, hand, shoulder and neck muscles. These simple and quick exercises and stretches help alleviate the symptoms of repetitive stress injuries and prevent future injuries from occurring.

  • Who: You!
  • What: Strength, flexibility and awareness training based on principles of Pilates, Yoga, TaiChi, and undulation
  • When: Thursday May 30th 7:30 – 8:45 pm
  • Where: Sellwood Yoga, 7970B S.E. 13th ave Portland, Or 97202
  • Why: Pain free, neck, arms and hands

Preregister here. Please forward this post to anyone you think could use this work. Hope to see you there!

Click here to view Anne’s 90 second arm and hand exercise video.

Anne McCranie is a Portland Oregon based personal trainer and licensed massage therapist. With over 15 years in the fitness industry she draws from many disciplines to create strength and flexibility programs that help keep her and her clients pain free.

Call her for a free consultation today! (503) 705-4762

 

Memorial Day Yoga For The Wounded Warrior Project

How are you celebrating this holiday weekend? Why not join me for yoga? I am leading a Hatha yoga class this Monday May 27th, 2013 from noon to 1 pm at Sellwood Yoga (7970B S.E. 13th ave) and am donating proceeds from class to the Wounded Warrior Project. This class is suitable for all levels so please bring your family and friends – especially those new to yoga.

What does Memorial Day mean to you?

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To say I come from a military family is a bit of an understatement. My grandpa Ira served in the Marine corps and during World War II he fought (and almost died) at Guadalcanal. Grandpa “Papa” McCranie served in the Army and participated in the Normandy invasion. Other members of my family have served in the Navy, Air Force, Marines, U.S. Customs, and the Police force.

Guns and military culture was a part of my childhood. I got an early introduction to gun safety when my father accidentally shot a hole the front window of our house. whoopsie…

We even have a Hollywood military story. One of my relatives, while living in Key West, worked as an extra on the set of the movie PT 109. You see him in the final cut for a few seconds.

Thankfully I grew up hearing military lingo, and war stories, NOT going to military funerals, or spending time in a rehab hospital with a loved one. This weekend I give thanks to all who have served to defend our country during times of peace and war.

I continue to hope for more times of peace than war.

Click on this link for more information about the Wounded Warrior Project.

Join Anne for Hatha yoga this Monday May 27th 2013. Click here to sign up for the Monday yoga class on the Sellwood Yoga website. Call Anne if you have questions (503) 705-4762.

Hope to see you tomorrow!

 

Three Tools For Healthy Feet

Are your feet ready for spring training? As we transition from winter to spring footwear the muscles and tendons in our feet and ankles are work differently. You train the rest of your body, why not pay specific attention to your feet? If you suffer from bunions, hammer toes, or plantar fasciitis this is especially important. Treat your feet to a little TLC and you will be pain free this summer.

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Here are the top three tools I use to keep my feet healthy and happy:

  1. Golf ball: Spend five minutes twice a week rolling our your feet and you will notice a difference immediately.
  2. Correct Toes: Wear these toe separators for thirty minutes a day to stretch and strengthen your feet.
  3. Theraband: Lay on your back, wrap a band around your foot and draw your name on the ceiling with your toes.

If you are in need of any of these tools let me know. I sell balls, bands, and Correct Toes and am happy to put together a foot care package and show you how to use all of these goodies.

Anne McCranie owner of Fluid Movement + Massage works with her clients one on one and in small groups using a combination of movement and massage to ease pain, build strength and relax tight muscles. The above information is intended to educate and inform. Please see your health care professional for specific medical advice. 

Call Anne today for a free consultation. (503) 705-4762

 

New TaiJi Fit Experience Starts Wednesday May 15th!

Come flow with us!

This Wednesday we begin a new weekly TaiJi Fit Experience. To see a short video of this click here.

Why am I calling this an “experience” rather than a class? There is nothing to learn, we are moving and grooving. The goal of this work is to get into a meditative state and flow like water. Rather than learn a scripted routine we play with aspects of traditional Tai Chi Chuan using fluid (get it? :)) wavelike movements.

  • Who: You and your Fluid family
  • What: Tai Chi inspired flow. Follow the leader style, no form to learn
  • When: Wednesday mornings (ongoing) 7:30 to 8 am
  • Where: Fluid World Headquarters 7916 S.E. 19th ave
  • Why: Improved strength and flexibility, improved balance and proprioception, reduced stress, better sleep, increased bone density, decreased joint pain…don’t take my word for it, check out this article for more info.

Call Anne to RSVP (503) 705-4762

 

Mother’s Day Massage Special

Mother’s Day Massage Special – ninety minutes for the price of sixty!

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Call today and I will have your gift certificate ready and waiting for pickup. I’ll even drop one off to your Mom (or favorite person) in the Sellwood/ Westmoreland neighborhood. This special deal is only available until Sunday May 12th, so pick up the phone today!

I do have two appointments left for this weekend…call to schedule (503) 705-4762

 

If you were/ are a really difficult child (or spouse) maybe a gift basket is in order. Is Mom crafty? Portland Homestead Supply has ongoing classes on everything from making your own soaps and candles to how to raise chickens in your backyard. Grab some take out from Jade Tea House, (closed Sundays) pick up a sweet treat from Grand Central, and a bottle of something cold from The Portland Bottle Shop and you have given Mom the best gift of all – the night off!

 

Anne McCranie is a Portland based Personal Trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist. She works with her clients one on one and in small groups using a combination of movement + massage to aid in pain relief. Call her today to schedule your appointment. (503) 705-4762