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Live Interview with McCartney Goff of Inspire Life Chiropractic

November 10, 2021November 16, 2021Anne

Dr. McCartney loves helping mammas, babies, and families live life to the fullest!

Her gentle approach, and her belief in our body’s innate ability to heal itself is what makes her special.

I’ve gotten to know her at our North Clackamas Chamber meetings and she is such a sweet, loving, positive gem, that want to introduce her to YOU!

Below you will find the recording of our recent live interview with Dr. McCartney (and Milo).

Learn how she got her start, who she loves working with, and what role Milo plays at the clinic.

About Dr. McCartney: She hails from Baraboo, Wisconsin and knew she wanted to become a chiropractor after the profound impact it had on her health in high school. She quickly learned this profession would allow her to inspire and empower others to live a higher quality of life like she experienced! She received her Doctorate of Chiropractic at the founding school of the profession, Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. Her goal is to help kids grow into healthy adults and help families live life to the fullest. To best equip her to serve children, pregnancy and families she pursued further certification courses through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. Her family has loved settling into Portland as their new home appreciating the vegetarian eats and less snow.

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I’m Engaged!

November 6, 2021November 6, 2021Anne

This seems kinda weird to announce in a blog post, and also appropriate since so much of our lives are online these days, so… I’m officially engaged!!!

Since my sweetie is very much the opposite of me – he has zero online presence – I like to post about him every once in a while so that y’all believe that he is a real person, not a figment of my imagination. Like Sasquatch, he likes to hang out in the woods, he’s fuzzy, and he’s quiet.

We have been talking about getting married for some time now, so while this was not a surprise, he did want to make this a special experience that we would remember. He put a lot of thought into where he wanted to propose. We were wrapping up a relaxing week in the Bend area, in Eastern Oregon. The smell of juniper was in the air, and we could hear chirping birdies, and the relaxing sounds of the Deschutes from our condo.

We did several hikes along the river. We had mostly sunny and cool weather, one day it was downright balmy! The day of his proposal we had lunch in Sisters then drove west towards the Mackenzie river.

He remembered the observatory at the lava fields just west of Sisters as a lush, green mountain top with views for miles.

Due to recent forest fires this was our view.

It was freezing cold, windy and overcast; so much for our beautiful mountain views. It was memorable for sure!

He chose this weekend as it was our 5 year dateaversary, and I am also a big fan of Halloween. When we drove back thru Sisters, all the local kids were doing a daytime trick or treat down main street.

There could not have been a better end to this day! Good food, nature, trick or treaters, and spending time with my sweetie.

We did go back to the warmer, prettier riverfront condo to snap a few more photos.

And we had a lovely drive back home over Mt Hood. Look close and you can see these bungee jumpers we stumbled across at the Crooked River (we did not jump btw).

The November Five Exercises

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021Anne

What are The Five? Each month I offer five new exercises that we incorporate into most classes and training sessions, when appropriate.

Why do these exercises? Improve your strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility.

How do I do them? Watch this video to see me demonstrating your November Five. You may go through these on your own, or do with me in a live zoom class or one on one training session.

If you are following along with me in this month’s video, please use your best judgment as to how suitable these are for you right now.

The November Five:

Dead Bug
Thoracic Rotation
Leg Pull
Half Roll Back with Twist
Band Rows

These photos are meant to remind you of work we have done together. Please see your medical professional prior to beginning a new exercise program.

If you’d like more detailed information on these exercises, click one of the links below:

Join Fluid’s Fit Club!

Join a class

Schedule a 1:1 with Anne

Gratitude Experience begins November 21st!

November Gratitude Experience Starts Soon!

November 1, 2021November 14, 2021Anne

Join us as we practice expressing gratitude!

Would you like improved sleep, healthier skin, lowered blood pressure, and stronger relationships? All these are proven benefits of a consistent gratitude practice!

When times are tough, it’s easy to get stuck in a loop of self pity. When you fill your brain and your heart with gratitude, when you truly appreciate all the things, small and large, that you have to be thankful for, something magical happens!

Don’t believe me? Try this experiment with us for 5 days, then let me know how you feel.

What: Gratitude Experience
When: Five days – Sunday November 21st through Thursday November 25th (that’s Thanksgiving)
Where: Online
Why: Improve your outlook to improve your experience
Who: YOU!
How: Email me at Anne@FluidPortland.com and I will add you to our list. You receive one video prompt from me each day (like this short video below).

We kick off our challenge with a guided meditation Saturday November 20th at 11:30 am Portland Oregon time.

Here’s the zoom link:

Topic: LIVE Gratitude Meditation
Time: Nov 20, 2021 11:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88132230829?pwd=cTNBUWMwSnJwTENpWVpFTVZGd0ZUUT09

Meeting ID: 881 3223 0829
Passcode: 202070

On Saturday we will outline what you can expect over the next five days. Each day, Sunday through Thursday, you will receive an email with a short guided meditation video from me with a theme (people, pets, nature…).

You decide how you want to express your gratitude. You may sit and meditate, journal privately, write actual paper thank you notes and mail them (yes – like in an envelope with a stamp), send a text or email, or call your special people on the phone. You get to decide what is best for you.

My hope is that on turkey day you will express gratitude to some of your favorite people in person (and if you’re not doing in person Thanksgiving this year, you can always call me and tell me how much you appreciate me!).

That’s it!

Watch a short video
Sit with me for 5 minutes each day
Express your gratitude in the way you chose

Money back guarantee if you don’t feel better by the end of this! (I’m kidding, the challenge is free).

Fill out the form below and I’ll add you to our gratitude list!

Gratitude Experience

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Anne@FluidPortland.com

The October Five Exercises

October 1, 2021October 2, 2021Anne

About the Five: Each month I offer five exercises to improve your strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility. My hope is that you will go through these on your own or with me three times a week. Some moves (like this month’s puppet arms) you could do every day.