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Opal Creek Hike Sunday June 15th 2014

This is it – the weather we wait for all year! Last month I hit Eagle Creek in the Gorge for the first time this year. Here is why it is one of my favorites…

Eagle Creek. w. Mickey 2010.1

Next up Opal Creek on Sunday June 15th (Father’s Day weekend). This will be my first time here so it will be a new adventure for me. There is a 4 mile and a 7 mile option and both trails run along the river and include beautiful scenery. We are headed just east of Salem so expect a 90 minute to 2 hour drive. We will be carpooling from Sellwood so contact me for our ETD and other details.

As with any wilderness hike please click the link above to familiarize yourself with this trail. REI recommends you pack the “Hiker’s Ten”.

There is no charge for this hike. There is a $5 parking fee at the trailhead. Call Anne with questions or to let her know you will be joining our group. (503) 705-4762

 

Anne McCranie is a Portland based Personal trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist. She loves to get out in the woods and find new trails. Please take responsibility for yourself and your family and be fully aware of your skill level and abilities and the rules of the trail before attempting this hike.

Healthy Feet Workshop Saturday June 28th, 2014

Our address has changed. The foot class on June 28th will be held at Fluid’s new location – 1644 S.E. Clatsop Street.

Who do you know who suffers from bunions, plantar fasciitis, hammer toes or other painful foot conditions? Bring em to this month’s Healthy Feet workshop!

anne feet 6.14

While not everyone is genetically gifted with monkey toes like yours truly, there are a lot of natural, non surgical solutions to foot pain and dysfunction and I am thrilled to share them with you!

Remember what it feels like to be pain free? You can have that feeling again. Join us for a foot soak, short exercise program and soft tissue work and I guarantee you will dance out of here.

 

  • Who: You (and your friends who suffer from foot pain)
  • What: Healthy shoe discussion, foot soak, therapeutic exercises, and soft tissue work
  • When: Saturday June 28th, noon to 1:30 pm
  • Where: Fluid World Headquarters 1644 S.E. Clatsop Street, Portland, 97202
  • Why: To have happy feet!
  • Cost: $20 per person, or $30 for two people

 

If you have been to any of Anne’s past foot classes please do join us again. We will go through different exercises and stretches and you will learn something new! Anne will have goodies for sale including tennis balls, therabands, golf balls, Correct Toes and salt scrub so that you can continue your foot care program at home.

 

foot care offer Dec 2013

This popular class will sell out so contact Anne today to reserve your spot (503) 705-4762.

Father’s Day Massage Special – Hot Towel Head And Neck Treatment + Salt Scrub

Treat Dad like a king this Father’s Day with this luxurious skin treatment and massage combo!

Dad’s manly massage treatment begins with a relaxing hot towel steam treatment for his face and head. Anne then kneads away tight neck and shoulder muscles using Fluid’s handmade blend of jojoba and shea butter infused with cedar, pine and rosemary essential oils to ease muscular tension. We also pay special attention to Dad’s feet, first with an exfoliating salt scrub, then a reflexology treatment.

Sixty minutes of pampering for Dad includes:

  • hot towel steam
  • deep tissue head and neck massage
  • foot scrub
  • foot reflexology treatment

It couldn’t be easier to show Dad some love! Just call Anne and she will have your gift certificate ready for you to pick up, or happily pop it in the mail.

Sixty minute treatment for $70. This special expires on Father’s day, Sunday June 15th, 2014.

Dad has one year to use his gift certificate. Anne still has a few appointments available Saturday June 7th and the 14th.

Call today to schedule or secure your gift certificate (503) 705-4762

*if Dad is sensitive to oils this whole treatment can be done using unscented and hypoallergenic jojoba oil

Anne McCranie is a Portland, Oregon based Licensed Massage Therapist and Personal Trainer. She offers 60, 75 and 90 minute sessions in her Sellwood studio.

Chocolate + Coconut Pineapple Bites

Y’all know my buddy Laura Ruben? She is an insanely good cook. She crafts delicious meals with simple, healthy ingredients. You have probably sampled her handiwork at Fluid’s summer client parties and she was the head chef on our Hawaii retreats. Her latest creation, these chocolate pineapple bites are the perfect summer treat! Try this healthy dessert at your next backyard barbeque and let me know what you think.

This simple recipe relies on the amazing flavors and nutrition of each of the few ingredients. I love the Del Monte Gold pineapple because it’s not as acidic as some other varieties. One of my favorite fruits, pineapple is jam packed with Vitamin C, Manganese and healthy fiber. The deep dark chocolate balances the pineapple’s tartness, while the coconut adds crunch.

Ingredients:

One Del Monte Gold pineapple

Two cups of dark chocolate chips (60% cacao or higher)

Two Tablespoons of coconut oil (click here for my favorite brand)

One cup organic shredded coconut (I like Bob’s Red Mill unsweetened)

Toothpicks

 

Directions:

1. Peel, core and cut the pineapple into rings, and then into bite sized chunks.

2. Place the pineapple pieces on a paper towel on a plate, core side up and spear with a toothpick.

3. Pour shredded coconut into a bowl.

4. Melt chocolate and coconut oil in the top level of a double boiler until it is smooth and creamy. (or microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth)

5. Let the chocolate cool slightly. Dip pineapple in chocolate sauce, roll in coconut flakes (sides first, then bottom), set on a plate and refrigerate.

Enjoy!

 

Anne McCranie is a Sellwood, (Portland) Oregon based Personal Trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist. She offers these recipes to tickle your taste buds. Please see your medical professional for specific dietary advice.