FAQs and legal info

FAQs:

How can Anne help you? 

Motivation, accountability, and gentle encouragement.

I help you establish and maintain a healthy movement plan, recover from injury, and get out of chronic pain.

Are we a good fit?

Are you looking to improve your strength or balance? Are you walking, but not doing strength work?

Do you struggle to establish or maintain a workout schedule? Are you intimated by your gym’s weight room, or concerned about not doing your exercises correctly, or risking injury, or reinjury?

Are you prepared to prioritize YOU?

Are you ready to make positive changes?

Then YES we are a good fit!

We are not a good fit if…

You are not interested in personal attention, guidance, or corrections on your form. You do not want to learn why we are doing an exercise, or what muscles we are using.

You want to do a mindless activity like walking on the treadmill while watching tv. You are not able to keep your scheduled appointments. You are not prepared to make yourself a priority. You are not curious to learn about movement, or your body. You do not want to strengthen your mind/ body connection.

If you are negative and critical of yourself or me, we are definitely not a good fit.

Where are you located?

Most of my clients meet with me online via Zoom.

If you would like to meet in person, please contact me about your options.

What do you do?

I work with my clients one on one and in small groups using a combination of movement and massage to aid in pain relief, reduce stress, and build strength and mobility.

An ACE certified Personal Trainer, I train clients privately in their homes. I also teach weekly Zoom Pilates, yoga, Barre, and Energy flow (similar to Tai Chi) classes.

An Oregon and Washington Licensed Massage Therapist, I offer non-sexual therapeutic massage, often incorporating Thai massage, myofascial release, and craniosacral therapy.

How do I get started?

Call me at 503-705-4762 or email me to set up your consultation.

Together we will discuss your goals and current activity level and form a fitness game plan. From keeping you accountable for your sessions with me, or assisting you in putting together a home gym, keeping a food journal, planning your meals, or scheduling your self-care sessions, whatever it takes to get you off to a good start.

Not ready for one on one training? Click one of these links to drop in to a single class, sign up for Fluid’s monthly class subscription service, or Fit Club video subscription service.

How often should we meet?

Recovering from injury? I suggest meeting twice a week for the first six weeks. Once you are out of the acute pain phase, weekly or monthly maintenance sessions may be best for you.

Do I need to have Pilates or yoga experience to join a class?

No, but for your comfort and safety I suggest you meet with me for an initial consultation to establish your goals, complete a fitness assessment, and go over some basic exercises. During class, I offer modifications for each exercise and encourage you to listen to your body and work at your own level of comfort.

I’m doing cardio, do I need to lift weights too?

Yes! The fastest way to see changes in your body composition (AKA “lose weight”) is to lift weights that are heavy enough that you feel challenged and fatigued after 10 – 15 reps.

Think about this – what does your suitcase weigh? Can you lift it over your head and into an overhead bin? Can you pick up a 50 lb bag of mulch and carry it into the back yard? How much does your child or grandchild weigh? If your daily activities require you to lift, move, and carry heavy objects then why lift only 2lb. weights when you are “exercising”?

Schedule a training session with me and I will show you how to safely lift heavy weights, build strength, fire up your metabolism, and improve your body composition.

How do I know what kind of massage to ask for?

What have you liked or disliked about past massages? I encourage you to give me feedback before, during, and after your session about amount of pressure and style of touch. This is your massage and you should be comfortable throughout your session, so you leave feeling relaxed, de-stressed and ready to meet your day!

Do you offer deep tissue massage?

Yes and no. I have been trained in myofascial release work and this style of massage provides deep, long lasting results. Your experience with me may be different than what you have experienced in the past, or what you are expecting if you ask for a “deep tissue” massage.

I use slow, steady, direct pressure and ask you to communicate with me during the session about how you are experiencing the work. If you are looking for me to “pummel” you, or bear down on your tissue with all of my weight while you hold your breath, or tolerate pain, you should not schedule with me as this is not what I do. If you feel you need to hold your breath, or wince during a session your body is sending out danger signals, not a relaxation response. This is not inductive to healing, and not what I offer.

If you are looking to create a relationship with me, so that over time, you experience long lasting pain relief, positive changes in your tissue, and increased awareness of your body, we are a good fit.

What is Craniosacral?

CST is a subtle and effective modality indicated for chronic headaches, migraines, neck and shoulder tightness, anxiety, and stress, this work can be life changing. Your experience receiving this work is typically much different than receiving traditional massage therapy. You may remained dressed, and no oil is used. Using a light touch, I cradle your head, pelvis, and feet for a few minutes at a time. You may feel like I am doing “nothing” or you may feel energetic or physical shifts during or after your session. My clients report feeling “lighter”, calmer, relaxed, centered, more even or balanced physically and emotionally, with reduced physical pain often after one treatment. Often clients drop into a relaxed, almost hypnotic sate during their session. If you have trouble falling asleep, or sleeping through the night this work is for you.

What is Thai Massage?

Thai Massage differs from traditional massage in that it is typically performed on a padded mat (not a massage table) and you remain dressed in comfortable clothes. This ancient form of bodywork moves energy, lubricates joints, and increases joint range of motion. You may opt for a full Thai massage session on the mat, or we can incorporate aspects of Thai massage into your session on the massage table. Although this is a more active style of bodywork, where I move your limbs and transition you into different positions, it is very relaxing. In fact, my clients often fall asleep during their session.

What do I wear?

Please wear soft, comfortable clothes that allow for movement (yoga pants or sweats and a t-shirt).

Should I leave a tip?

Hooray! I am so glad you loved your session enough to tip me! What would make me even happier than a cash tip is you scheduling your next appointment with me for one week, one month, or even a few months out.

Will you come to my home/office?

Yes. Please contact me to discuss your options.

Do you take credit cards?

Yes! For your convenience you may now join Fluid Fit Club! This is a subscription service where you are billed monthly for videos, classes, personal training, and/ or massage therapy.

Do you offer refunds?

No. I do not offer refunds. Please consider your schedule, your budget, and your goals prior to committing to working with me.