Bringing massage to cancer survivorship
“You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” – Richard Buckminster Fuller Before I met Tracy … Continue reading
The proprioceptive run
“Get a hair cut, stupid hippy!” I didn’t have the heart to bother with the young hoodlum of admirably limited cognition hanging outside the AM/PM mini-mart. Just kept running. Breath … Continue reading
First contact… and, sound therapy for cancer survivorship
Hold back, dear one Hold fast For just a moment more And a moment beyond that. Etched in Zazen A beauty of mind Unencountered First contact I am light… A … Continue reading
To the moon… Robots, bodywork and proprioception
For but a moment, I faced the eyes Of a fox Running down a tree lined avenue Under a super moon. The coyote She trotted 20 yards behind And on … Continue reading
A Stumptown massage day
“Consciousness is about three pounds and looks a little bit like a gray cauliflower.” -Andrew Newberg, MD It’s not every day that a dame pulls up next to ya; tells … Continue reading
Son of a Mustang Ford
Miss ya, pops…ya taught me so much about patience and silence. About acceptance and where to draw the line. Ya taught me to flirt with the ladies and never hold … Continue reading
Massage, music and nutrition: Thoughts on Taking Care
Awareness of oneself. Therapeutic transformation over the long term originates from an observation, sans-judgement, of oneself. Right perspective goes a long ways. The mindful step. Explore your proprioception in minimalist … Continue reading
Taking Care: Community Support for Cancer Care, June 2nd
First of Nine is quite proud to be working in collaborative, community effort with some amazing folks in our Stumptown community. I have been working closely with Daniel Miller, the … Continue reading
Self-care and massage therapy
It’s never been about learning a certain bodywork technique. It’s never even been about making a glut of money. Though a good, honest, sustainable living is part of the business … Continue reading
The real Portlandia: Farmer Dave, episode 2
Welcome to episode 2 of First of Nine’s video series, The Real Portlandia! This episode gets us thinking about our sources of nutrition. Back in 2009, the Community Health Project … Continue reading
