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Issue: #12
Transition of Winter into Spring
Steve Davis Posture Clinic
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POSTURE
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Greetings!
Trust your Winter has gone well, and now we are transitioning into Spring here in the Pacific NW!
I want to talk to you about POSTURE, and why is it vitally important to develop and keep great posture.
What I see around me today are many people who have postural misalignments. It is evident to me that habits developed over time have driven this fundamental change in how people are holding their bodies above the Earth, especially since the worldwide development of our modern computer age.
One common problem people have today is tension in their neck, shoulders, and upper back. This is usually accompanied by a 'head-forward', and often 'shoulders-forward' postural misalignment. This can result in pain, tension, inability to sleep, concentrate, breathe properly, and other problems.
If you are experiencing tension in your neck, shoulders, and upper back, it is very likely that you have a postural misalignment.
This is certainly not the only postural problem, but it is very common today. And there is no reason to put up with it.
Another common complaint is low back pain. Another one is scoliosis. I have been successful in addressing these conditions and others, through correcting postural misalignment to neutral posture.
You can take care of these major malfunctions, and improve your life!
Once you achieve neutral posture, you will have much more energy, speed and power in how you move, your endurance will improve, and you will realize many more benefits. You will see improvement in your very first appointment with me.
Read the details of this program in the article about the Steve Davis Posture Clinic, below.
I have been successful in helping many people to advance from this state of pain and dysfunction to a better life filled with more energy, time, relaxation, focus, and purpose.
A structured program with me can help you to overcome this and many other postural problems. I have called this program the Steve Davis Posture Clinic.
Yoga and Massage Therapy are integrated to help you stand upright again, which will increase your energy, relax and tone your nervous system, and help you to think more clearly, among many other benefits.
Make an appointment with me for a free posture assessment.
Call me at 503-724-2755 today, and let's get started on the right path to Supreme Wellness, and Power of Performance!
Best regards,
Steve
P.S. Don't forget about my referral program. For every referral to me, you will receive a $10 credit on your next appointment with me.
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Posture Clinic
with Steve Davis, RYT, LMT, NCTMB
A proven method of structural alignment for excellent health, wellness and performance in every aspect of your life.
Frequently asked questions
What are the benefits to improving my posture?
The benefits to improving your posture to what is commonly known as 'neutral posture' are profound, and it will literally transform your life for the best. You will experience more energy, be able to focus and concentrate better, including thinking more clearly, which will improve your memory and perception skills. Your sleep will be more relaxed, and many problems will simply disappear. You will look and feel better!
What are some of the problems caused by or associated with posture imbalance?
There are many problems caused by or associated with incorrect posture, defined as any posture out of balance from classic 'neutral posture'. They range from various spinal problems, including disc compression, rupture, scoliosis, excessive spinal curvature, 'upper thoracic hump' from the common 'head-forward' and 'shoulders-forward' postural imbalance, accompanied by neck stiffness, compression of the neck vertebrae and discs, loss of range of motion, including rotation of the head, to trouble breathing and sleeping, as in sleep apnea, contribute to such problems as thoracic outlet syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, nerve impingements, severe headaches, trouble focusing, concentrating, memory problems, TMJ, trouble with balance, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, myofascial adhesions, hypertonic, facilitated muscles, joint problems, general weakness, low energy, depression. The list goes on and on. Many problems are diagnosed and well-researched. Other problems are not as well-known. My scope of practice as a LMT does not include diagnosis. My scope of practice as a RYT is not legally defined or limited. I am not diagnosing medical problems. I am addressing postural imbalances.
Remember that without the muscles, tendons, and ligaments, your body would be a pile of bones.
The muscles keep the skeleton aligned. Posture is all about the proper muscle balance of tension, defined as the resting length of the muscles. When action is called for, there is much more power when balance is achieved. All functions of the body will be more efficient, including the delivery of oxygen, blood, and fluids to all organs, glands, and muscles. The nervous system will be more efficient.
What happens during the first appointment?
Please read 'Intro to Massage Therapy' and 'Intro to Yoga' for guidelines and benefits before your first appointment.
Intake interview: The intake interview will include a thorough medical history. There is no charge for this intake process. It will take approximately 15 minutes after your form is filled out.
Photos (optional): Four photographs will be taken with a plumb line, to visually measure your posture. It is best to wear form-fitting yoga clothes or workout clothes for these photos, so the outlines of the body can be seen. These photos are for your benefit, and they will remain private.
The four photos will be repeated at intervals to measure progress.
Massage Therapy Session: We will start a massage therapy session, based on the treatment plan agreed to in the intake form and interview. This session will be a process of discovery. The session will take about 90 minutes. It will involve relaxation, and deep work. There will be little to no pain.
After this, an evaluation and plan will be made. You will be given some homework, and a password to your private wordpress blog on my website.
Time: The entire appointment will take about two hours.
Schedule next appointment, and make a plan. We will schedule your next appointment. You may prepay for at least four sessions to benefit from a substantial discount. You are also welcome to pay as you go, but by prepaying, you will save money, and it will commit both of us to work on improving your posture.
After this first appointment, I will write a thorough evaluation of your posture, including the findings from our massage therapy session, which may include precise descriptions of structural imbalances, and which muscles may be causing the imbalance. A plan of action will be written. The photos will be uploaded to the private and secure wordpress blog, along with this detailed report. There is no charge for this work.
Then what happens?
Your future sessions will vary, depending on how much work needs to be done, and your budget. For example, a person may have a minor structural misalignment requiring only four sessions of one hour each to correct it. Another person may have significant structural misalignments, facilitated, hypertonic muscles, with myofascial adhesions that require much more extensive work, requiring longer sessions of two hours each time.
In both cases, yoga asanas will likely be required, as well as other exercises fitting to your specific situation. Yoga is integrated with massage therapy to reshape your body into correct posture. For this to work, you must be pro-active.
Private Yoga Sessions are highly recommended, along with Massage Therapy Sessions. Both of these disciplines are integrated for a highly effective, permanent result.
If you apply yourself, you will make faster progress. For example, I can release the adhesions and hypertonic muscles, but if you do not correct the postural habits that caused these problems, they will reappear. This program will give you the opportunity to make a permanent, positive change in your life. You will feel better, look better, and perform better in every aspect of your life once you complete the program.
How long will it take?
This will vary from person to person, depending on the condition they are starting in, their commitment to doing the work, and how often they can come in for appointments. I recommend appointments at least once per week. If you can do it, come in every other day and make rapid progress. Let me know if you have further questions about this program.
Namaste,
Steve J Davis, RYT, LMT, NCTMB
(503) 724-2755 mobile
website: http://www.healinglight.info
email: steve.yoga@yahoo.com
Studio inside Bally Total Fitness, 15353 SW Sequoia Parkway, Portland, OR 97224
Member: Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce
YA #29243, OBMT #13099, NCTMB #32321
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Yoga = Power, Form, Fitness, Flexibility, Health,
High Awareness. Integrate Yoga with Massage!
Massage = Medicine = Results.
Healing, Structural Alignment, Relaxation.
30+ years experience as a Yoga Instructor
5 years experience as a Massage Therapist
Call today (503) 724-2755
For new clients, the first appointment is FREE. Posture assessment, meet in person, make a plan.
Hours: 9am to 9pm, Monday through Friday, by appointment,
some weekends by appointment.
Steve Davis, RYT, LMT, NCTMB
Studio inside Bally Total Fitness
15353 SW Sequoia Parkway, Portland, OR 97224
healinglight.info. YA #29243, OBMT #13099, NCTMB #32321
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Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What are the benefits to practicing yoga?
My answer: Yoga will help to tone your nervous system, regulate your blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, blood sugar levels, muscle tonus, increased strength, increased flexibility, increased performance in sports, arts, academics, business, high performance in thinking, action, perception, gives you increased energy, better sleep, keeps you safe from many disorders and diseases, helps you to live an abundant, fulfilled, long life of purpose, to identify and meet your goals.
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Question: I am not very flexible. I don't think I can do the yoga poses.
My answer: That is not a problem. You will make steady progress every day. The goal is to improve. It is not a competition. I teach Royal Yoga, also called Raja Yoga, the full eight-limbed path of yoga. Asana or Pose is only one limb of the eight limbs. All eight limbs are equally important. Yoga is much more than doing yoga poses.
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Question: Can I get a discount for purchasing a package of private yoga sessions?
My answer: Yes, you can! See this link for volume pricing.
The package pricing is available in 4, 8, 16, 24, and 48 sessions, with ascending discounts per level of commitment.
Purchasing as few as four sessions in advance will result in about a 22% discount, and purchasing as many as 48 sessions in advance will result in about a 28% discount.
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Question: What have others said about your yoga instruction?
My answer:
See the client testimonials written by my yoga students.
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Question: What is the ideal length of time for a private yoga lesson?
My answer: Whatever length of time you can devote to yoga is fine. I prefer to have 1.5 hours to 2 hours, but we can work with one hour, even 1/2 hour sessions.
If your time and budget allows it, we can schedule up to 3 hours per session. I love yoga so much I can do it all day.
It is energizing, powerful, healing, and enlightening.
If your budget and schedule only allows 1/2 hour sessions, then let's do that. Yoga will meet you wherever you are at. This is true in terms of how much time you can devote to the practice, your attitude towards yoga, yourself, others, and the world around you, your physical condition, age, all factors in your life.
Meeting at least once per week is necessary to make progress, but if you have to leave town for a few weeks, we can catch up when you return.
Meeting three days per week is better, and five days per week is better still.
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Question: What about age?
My answer: I have had people from age 3 (accompanied by parent) to seniors well into their 90s in yoga class.
With children under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must be present with them at all times in my studio.
Please read the Intro to Yoga flyer, for further info about private yoga sessions.
Namaste,
Steve
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Come in and see me for a free posture assessment, and get a massage. My hours are 9am to 9pm Monday through Friday, by appointment. I am available sometimes on weekends, by appointment. Call 503-724-2755 and take charge of your health. Massage = Medicine = Results.
Healing, Structural Alignment, Relaxation.Relax with a great massage! Read the testimonials from many grateful clients! Benefits include: Lower stress, regulate blood pressure, heart rate, tone nervous system, tone muscles, increase energy, improve posture, increase circulation, improve sleep, improve all organs and systems of the body/mind/spirit, increase range of motion, recover faster from workouts, increase strength, flush toxins! Integrative massage modalities include: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, Structural Alignment, Zen Shiatsu, Thai, Chinese - TCM, Medical, Hot and Cold Stone, plus the root of Tai Chi Chuan and Yoga. Zen Shiatsu is the primary therapy in my practice. Zen Shiatsu follows TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) in full, and it is more than TCM, as hara diagnosis and therapy are employed. Massage Therapy/Private Yoga: $70 per hour, ½ hr to 3 hr sessions. 1/2 hour session is $45. Purchase a package of sessions to save money. The package pricing is available in 4, 8, 16, 24, and 48 sessions, with ascending discounts per level of commitment. Purchasing as few as four sessions in advance will result in about a 22% discount, and purchasing as many as 48 sessions in advance will result in about a 28% discount. Here is a link to volume pricing. Your health is the most important investment of your time, money, and energy. There is no question about this fact! Make an appointment so we can meet in person and discuss your health and fitness goals. Read the Intro to Massage flyer for more information, and see my website. No matter what your age or condition, it is not too late to make improvement in your state of health and well-being. Start now, and you will count your blessings every day since you made this decision to invest in yourself. Mahalo, Namaste! Steve J Davis, RYT, LMT, NCTMB, 15353 SW Sequoia Parkway, Portland, OR 97224 (503) 724-2755YA #29243, OBMT #13099, NCTMB #32321 www.healinglight.infosteve.yoga@yahoo.comCopyright 2011 by Steve J Davis. All rights reserved |
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