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Foot Soak At Feel Good Feet

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Come relax with us!

Next month Sellwood foot spa Feel Good Feet hosts Anne McCranie, owner of Fluid Movement + Massage for a night of TLC for your feet.

Indulge in a foot soak, and learn a simple home care routine for happy, pain free feet.

Along with the soaking tubs Feel Good Feet offers ionized water, intuitive readings and reflexology treatments. Reflexology is based on the idea that points on the soles of the feet correspond with specific organs. Stimulating these points by applying fingertip pressure supports the entire body and provides deep relaxation.

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The foot spa also hosts parties and events. We will provide snacks and tea tonight, you are welcome to bring your own treats or adult beverages with you as well.

  • Who: You (and someone you know who suffers from foot pain)
  • What: Thirty minute foot soak in one of the three communal tubs, followed by a short hands-on self care program, including massage, stretches and foot exercises
  • When: Friday August 2nd, 6:30 pm
  • Where: Feel Good Feet, 8015 S.E. 13th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97202 (Sellwood)
  • Why: It’s been a long week
  • How much: $10

Contact Tammy at Feel Good Feet to reserve your spot. (503) 505-4640 feelgoodfeet@portlandfootspa.com

For more info contact Anne (503) 705-4762

 

 

Healthy July 4th Recipes

Check out these lovely and gluten free July 4th recipes. My favorite is the star spangled cream tart.

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What are your plans today? I have friends coming over to BBQ. One of my buddies is following a paleo diet so I made sugar free ketchup for her burger. Also on the menu Laura’s Sour Slaw, vegan and paleo friendly.

Here is her recipe…

Sour Slaw

Ingredients:

  • 1 head green cabbage, 1/4 slices
  • 4 sprigs fresh oregano (or 2 tsp dried)
  • 1 Jalapeno, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Put all ingredients in a pot and cook over medium-low heat, no lid, for 20 minutes. Serve warm or cold. Delicious by itself or on a burger or baked potato.

Happy 4th of July!

 

Facebook Giveaway – Free “Healthy Feet” Class

Do you suffer from foot pain, plantar fasciitis, bunions, hammer toes, or balance issues? Join me July 11th, 2013 at Sellwood Yoga for a night of treats for your feet!

Learn about healthy shoe options, non-surgical solutions to foot pain, and tips for training your feet and ankles. Strength and flexibility work, myofascial release using a tennis ball, and self massage are all part of this easy to learn self care program.

Want to come to class for free? Keep reading…

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  • Healthy Feet Workshop
  • Sellwood Yoga
  • Thursday July 11th, 2013
  • 7:30 – 8:45 pm
  • $15 drop in (or preregister to ensure your spot)
  • All levels welcome, no experience necessary

*I have had several people ask me if they should come to this class while injured. Yes please come to class and do as much as you can. You may sit and rest or take notes as well. If you are under a physicians care defer to their advice on how much and what kinds of weight bearing activity, strength and flexibility work, and myofascial release is indicated for you at this time.

But what about the free stuff you ask? Fluid is looking for more Facebook activity and she needs your help.

Anne is giving away one free pass for the above class to a lucky winner who does the following:

  1. ‘Like’ Fluid Movement + Massage on facebook
  2. Comment on one post
  3. Share one post (or photo or video) on your wall

That’s it! Now get crackin – you only have until 10 am on July 10th to ‘like’, ‘comment’ and ‘share’ (the same post or different posts). Winner will be picked July 10th at 10 am and notified shortly thereafter. Good luck!

 

Anne McCranie is a Portland, Oregon based personal trainer, massage therapist and all around foot fan. She loves to share her knowledge of foot care with her clients. While she was gifted with monkey-like spreadable, articulate toes, wide feet and a lovely arch, she appreciates all of her clients foot shapes and sizes the bodies that go with them. Were you blessed with flat feet, crooked toes or other anatomical maladies? Call her today and find out how you can make your feet happy. (503) 705-4762

 

Healty Habits Trump Willpower When We Are Under Stress

According to a recent study during times of stress we tend to go with our established routines.

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Researchers at USC studying college students and found that:

We are just as likely to default to positive habits, such as eating a healthy breakfast, getting massage or going to the gym, as we are to self-sabotage. This research shows that lack of control doesn’t automatically mean indulging in unhealthy behaviors; it’s the underlying routine that matters, for better or worse.

Students who ate unhealthy breakfasts during the semester – such as pastries or doughnuts – ate even more of the junk food during exams. But the same was true of oatmeal eaters: those in the habit of eating a healthy breakfast were also more likely to stick to routine and ate especially well in the morning when under pressure…. And regular gym-goers were even more likely to go to the gym when stressed.

 

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Need help establishing your healthy habits? Contact Anne today. (503) 705-4762