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Jin
Shin Do Acupressure, 1981, Marie Riley,
Acupressure Center of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii
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First
Level Reiki, 1989, Helen Haberly, Reiki Master, Honolulu, Hawaii
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Second
Level Reiki, 1992, Helen Haberly, Reiki Master, Honolulu, Hawaii
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Reiki
Master Training, 1995, William Rand, Reiki Master Teacher, Springfield,
Oregon
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Advanced
Reiki Training, 1995, William Rand, Reiki Master Teacher, Springfield,
Oregon
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Licensed
Massage Therapy Program, 1995, Cascade Institute of Massage &
Body Therapies, 565 hour program, Straight "A" Student,
Eugene, Oregon
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State
of Oregon, Licensed Massage Therapist #5473, 1995 - present
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President,
Oregon Massage Therapists Association, 2008-2010 & 2012-2013
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Secretary,
Oregon Massage Therapists Association, 1997 - 2000
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Directory
Editor, Oregon Massage Therapists Association, 2001 - 2002
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Webmaster,
Oregon Massage Therapists Association, 2001 - 2011
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Member,
Oregon Massage Therapists Association, 1996 - present
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Member,
International Massage Association, 1996 - 2000
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Member,
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals, 2001 - present
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Aromatherapy,
Independent Studies, 1997 - present
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Biblical
Aromatherapy, Author, Published, 1999
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Hypnotherapy,
Knightsbridge Institute of Hypnotherapy & NLP, 2001 - 2002
- Emotional Freedom
Techniques (EFT), EFT-CC, EFT-1, 2005; EFT-2, EFT-ADV, 2006
The Top Ten Reasons
to Get a Massage
- Massage heals by assisting
the body regain normal functioning.
- Massage moves blood and
lymph fluid for better circulation.
- Massage breaks up scar tissue,
giving tissue and bones better movement.
- Massage promotes the flow
of metabolic waste from muscles, organs, tissues for better elimination.
- Massage stimulates digestion
in the stomach and intestines.
- Massage reduces inflammation
and relieves pain.
- Massage calms irritated
nerves.
- Massage stimulates tired
muscles and relaxes tight muscles.
- Massage eases stiff joints.
- Massage feels good.
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Did you know that
Hippocrates was a massage therapist? Hippocrates, the founding father
of medicine, lived from 460 BCE to 377 BCE. He used friction to treat
sprains and dislocations and kneading to treat constipation. Hippocrates
wrote: "A physician must be experienced in many things but assuredly
also in rubbing." He believed that disease results from natural causes
and should be treated using natural methods—rest, exercise, proper
diet, fresh air, massage, baths, music and visits to friends—to restore
the body to a healthy state, and that the body has the power to heal itself.
Whether you are seeking
relief for a medical condition, looking for a method to help deal with
stress or just want to maintain good health, look to therapeutic massage.
Massage feels good.
Research shows that massage relaxes muscles, reduces the heart rate, lowers
blood pressure, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, improves range
of motion, and increases endorphins, the body's natural painkillers. Therapeutic
massage enhances most kinds of medical treatment and helps people feel
less anxious, less stressed, more relaxed and more alert.
Massage is to the
human body what a tune-up is to a car. Research reveals that people are
getting more massages and that therapeutic massage has become mainstream,
appealing to everyone from premature infants to seniors.
There is a growing
trend of offering therapeutic massage in the workplace. Massage therapy
isn’t just a perk, but actually increases employee productivity and
morale, and reduces absenteeism.
According to a recent
survey of employees who regularly receive therapeutic massage at their
workplace, 98 percent said it helped them reduce work-related stress;
92 percent said it increased alertness, motivation and productivity; 83
percent said it had sufficiently addressed a problem so medical attention
was not necessary; and 66 percent said it had enabled them to stay at
work when they would have otherwise gone home sick.
Therapeutic massage
is the manipulation of soft tissue to prevent and ease pain, discomfort,
muscle spasm, and stress; and to promote health and wellness. Therapeutic
massage improves functioning of all the body's systems and improves the
rate at which the body recovers from injury and illness. Massage involves
gentle strokes, friction, circular movements, applying lotions or oils,
movement of soft tissue, and applying pressure to the body.
Massage is a therapy
in and of itself. It is not alternative anymore. Research on touch has
found that:
- Massage increases
activity level of the body's natural "killer cells", boosting
the immune system.
- Office workers
massaged regularly were more alert, performed better and were less stressed
than those who were not massaged.
- Massage therapy
decreased the effects of anxiety, tension, depression, pain, and itching
in burn patients.
- Abdominal surgery
patients recovered more quickly after massage.
- Premature infants
who were massaged gained more weight and fared better than those who
were not massaged.
- Autistic children
showed less erratic behavior after massage therapy.
During your first
appointment, I ask your current physical condition, medical history, lifestyle,
stress level, painful areas, your health goals and what you hope the massage
will do to help you achieve those goals.
For a full-body massage,
you will be asked to remove clothing to your level of comfort. Undressing
takes place in private, and a sheet is provided for draping. Your modesty
is respected at all times. Your massage will take place in a comfortable
atmosphere on a cushioned table. Your massage will be a peaceful, relaxing
experience.
Some massages, such
as those at your place of business or at events & fairs, are done
while you are fully clothed. On-Site massages may happen in a massage
chair or on a portable massage table.
Put more life in
your years!
Robert Bike, LMT, Teaching Reiki Master, EFT-CC, EFT-ADV
541-465-9486
Member OMTA & ABMT
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