Thanks to all who participated in Fluid’s July giveaway by “liking” Fluid’s facebook page!
Jann Toole is our July winner and she gets a free pass to tomorrow night’s “Healthy Feet” class at Sellwood Yoga!
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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…
*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:
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
Are your feet ready for spring training? As we transition from winter to spring footwear the muscles and tendons in our feet and ankles are work differently. You train the rest of your body, why not pay specific attention to your feet? If you suffer from bunions, hammer toes, or plantar fasciitis this is especially important. Treat your feet to a little TLC and you will be pain free this summer.
Here are the top three tools I use to keep my feet healthy and happy:
If you are in need of any of these tools let me know. I sell balls, bands, and Correct Toes and am happy to put together a foot care package and show you how to use all of these goodies.
Anne McCranie owner of Fluid Movement + Massage works with her clients one on one and in small groups using a combination of movement and massage to ease pain, build strength and relax tight muscles. The above information is intended to educate and inform. Please see your health care professional for specific medical advice.
Call Anne today for a free consultation. (503) 705-4762
Here Kate demonstrates the Pilates Bridge – one of the February Five exercises. This move strengthens and stretches your spine, lubricating your joints.
This is a little different than a yoga bridge in that your goal is stretching your spine, not hip height. Although you can’t tell this from a still photo she is exhaling to bridge up and inhaling to lower back down, moving continuously.
Try this at home. Start by activating your pelvic floor, feet, and hamstrings. How relaxed you can keep your neck and shoulders while moving your spine?
Ever have your low back go “out” or suffer from acute debilitating back pain? It’s no fun.
What is the very first thing you should do when your back goes into acute spasm? (*hint it’s not stretching) Should you apply ice or heat? Rest or move?
Bring your questions to Anne next Thursday January 24th for her Back Care Workshop. Learn the top five exercises to prevent and alleviate low back pain. Whether you suffer from the occasional twinge or chronic low back pain this class is for you.
There are only a few spots left so go to the Sellwood Yoga website and sign up today!
Want a preview? Check out this video featuring yours truly demonstrating a few moves on the foam roller.