Regina Chante, Licensed Massage Therapist
Portland Oregon Licensed Massage Therapist, Regina Chanté.
I remember my midwife advising me to eat plenty of kale during my pregnancies (many lovely moons ago) mostly for it's mineral-rich content. Little did I know back then how very powerful this beautiful, leafy green food is, and how easily it grows in our cold NWern climate. Hope you enjoy the following report on the health benefits of kale I recently came across, and don't be shy to cook some … [Read more...]
When I mention to prospective clients that I do sound healing in my practice they often respond with a mystified, quizzical look in their eyes, followed by the question "What's that?!" My words exactly, about 20 years ago when I attended my first lecture on the sound healing work of musician and licensed acupuncturist Fabien Maman, the founder of this modern (ancient) therapy. He was the first … [Read more...]
As the media regularly bombards the public with stories of harmful germs, bacteria and the ever dreaded “Superbug”, also known as M.R.S.A. more and more people are becoming ‘germaphobes’, excessively using anti-bacterial soap to the point of creating dry, cracked skin, which allows bacteria even more access to the internal body. People are lining up for the latest and greatest vaccine to … [Read more...]
If you have been exposed to any form of radiation, either for medical diagnostic purposes (fluoroscopy/mammography/other medical x-ray exams) or in the course of radiotherapy treatment, or if you are otherwise concerned by excessive radiation exposure, overload or poisoning (such as living near a nuclear reactor facility, working with diagnostic radiological equipment/in the nuclear processing … [Read more...]
With sunny days of summer just around the corner many folks have weight loss on the mind. Shedding winter's extra pounds doesn't have to be difficult or stressful, but does require consistency of habit. Two major factors that play a role in weight gain are: lack of movement and dehydration, both of which can be easily addressed. If work requires that you sit at a computer for many hours … [Read more...]
Nothing like a relaxing, detoxifying, energizing experience in the Aqua Chi ionizing footbath! Bring your favorite book or music and relax your feet in cozy warm salt water for about 40 minutes while helpful negatively-charged ions absorb through the pores of your feet and into your body. This therapy helps to improve your overall circulation and improve the cells' ability to clear … [Read more...]
... and what a loving gift to give yourself or that special person in your life! Massage has been clinically proven to improve the health of the heart, lower blood pressure, reduce stress, reduce pain, improve sleep, improve immunity and so much more. Massage IS healthcare in its most compassionate, rejuvenating form. … [Read more...]
We have definitely entered the most crucial time of year – winter. Whether you live in tropical Hawaii or frosty Minnesota, the energy of winter is the same: storage. Conserve and preserve your resources and essence in winter; it is not a time for extravagance. At this time winter’s cold drives your life fire deeply inward, collecting itself like a hibernating bear for the coming spring. … [Read more...]
In plant spirit medicine we are taught that so called 'invasive' plants move in to territories where their medicine is needed. For example, on the east coast Japanese Knotweed appeared in areas where Lyme disease runs rampant, and Knotweed IS the antidote! What grows in your yard? … [Read more...]
The power to heal yourself truly lies in the hands! Performing what the ancient vedics of India call hand Mudras, which means "seal or posture" can help generate peace of mind and body, increased immunity, and strengthen one's mental focus. Thousands of mudras exist but a select few are shared in the following youtube video link to help you get started. Begin by spending a few moments of … [Read more...]
