Medical Qigong can be customized for complex, chronic conditions, including insomnia, anxiety, muscle rigidity and pain, depression, anger, back or neck pain, headaches and more. Sessions include intake, discussion of your unique concerns and a customized qigong protocol that you can practice at home. Bring your questions and concerns and we will work together to empower your healing through movement, breathing, intention, and self-massage.
Derived from ancient shamanistic and martial arts, qigong is a meditation enriched mindfully with movement, breath and imagery. It leads to deep healing and renewed vitality. Regular practitioners learn to expand the breath, heal the organs, and develop a keen sense of one's self in nature. Beginners and drop ins are welcome anytime, however, know that a powerful body of knowledge builds as you build the discipline of a regular practice.
Drop in qigong practices are led on ZOOM on Mondays at 10:30. To get link, send prepayment to paypal.me/marianwolfedixon ($10-15 sliding scale) per Zoom session
Special Medical Qigong, 5 element Qigong, Qigong for Better Digestion and Tai Chi for Better Balance half-day retreats offered upon sufficient group interest. Contact me to schedule. And check my new website at http://www.marianwolfedixon.com for more new classes!
Hypnosis (hypnotherapy) is an effective tool for easing life and lifestyle change, recognized by the American Medical Association. It is a natural form of relaxation where you focus your awareness and enter an altered (trance) state of consciousness. Contrary to popular myth, patients can remember everything that happens in hypnotic trance and are in control at all times. Hypnosis can accelerate healing, improve relationships, reduce anxieties and boost confidence and self esteem. You may be able to obtain IRS tax credit for some weight loss and smoking cessation hypnosis. Call for free consultation to see if hypnosis is right for you.
Remote online hypnotherapy (via Zoom) also offered at a deeply discounted rate of $75 per session. Contact me and Prepay at paypal.me/marianwolfedixon to get your private Zoom link.
Marian developed massage guidelines for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Oregon. She believes medically complex patients need to be treated individually as symptomatology and sensitivities vary widely. Her massage sessions for MS patients combine myofascial, craniosacral, and lymphatic techniques to increase function, reduce tension and alleviate pain, spasticity and limited range of movement.
Swedish Massage is relaxing and therapeutic. It makes use of an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve circulation. The relaxation from this type of bodywork leads to relief from aches and pains, decreased stress, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.
Craniosacral Massage is a gentle yet powerful technique that is effective in releasing neck pain, back pain, and mental stress. It does this by optimizing the movement of cerebrospinal fluid through the spine and around the skull. Developed by physician William Sutherland, CS therapy provides a very soothing and relaxing healing experience. Marian teaches this modality at basic and advanced levels and has developed Trauma-Informed Craniosacral.
Marian literally wrote the book on Myofascial Massage (see www.amazon.com) Myofascial massage is used to treat injuries and discomfort, reduce pain and increase range of motion. Myofascial work targets the fascial membrane protecting muscles. Since fascia surrounds every muscle, nerve and vessel in the body, imbalances here can have serious effects on range of motion and pain. Chronic inflammation, habitual postures and old traumas that have not resolved with Swedish or deep tissue treatments can be alleviated with myofascial massage. Direct myofascial (for chronic symptoms) feels like rolfing with out the pain, indirect myofascial (for acute injuries) feels like gently rocking your muscles into ease.
Lymphatic Facilitation/Detox Therapy gently and rhythmically moves lymph through the body relieving pressure on swollen areas and enhancing the functioning of the immune system, thereby speeding healing. As both a preventative and remedial technique, Lymphatic massage promotes faster recovery from surgeries, speeds injury rehabilitation, reduces swelling and discomfort from pregnancy, and strengthens resistance to illness.
Infant Massage is bodywork designed specifically to promote the healthy development of your baby. Caring touch is crucial for a healthy thriving child, and the benefits of getting professional bodywork for your infant are potent and numerous. Recommended for all newborns, many infants show improved growth and development of the brain and nervous system with Pediatric Craniosacral massage. Lymphatic drainage and pediatric abdominal massage can soothe colic, strengthen the immune system and improve the quality of baby's sleep.
Children benefit from craniosacral massage and indirect myofascial to focus attention, soothe, and calm growing pains. Marian can also inspire confidence in your own healing touch for your child.
Pregnancy is a time when a woman's body endures tremendous stress due to dramatic physical and emotional changes. Using various techniques specially developed for the expecting mother, Pregnancy Massage helps release the pain and discomfort experienced throughout pregnancy. The benefits are profound, including emotional support, relief of joint pain due to extra weight and postural imbalance, and improved breathing and relaxation.
Geriatric massage helps to improve blood circulation, relieve pain, and also increase range of motion. Geriatric massage can help maintain and improve overall health, as well as regain certain physical functions that have been reduced due to aging. The emotional benefits include alleviating symptoms of loneliness or depression.
Oncology Massage is a special type of massage developed specifically for cancer patients. Cancer patients have medically complex needs which must be addressed to make sure that a massage is safe and beneficial to health. When you can deeply relax in a safe place, you can profoundly influence the healing process. Cancer massage can also improve related issues such as nausea, sleeplessness, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain.
Marian developed the TMD (massage for temporomandibular joint disorders) protocol for research trials by Kaiser Permanente and the Oregon Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Craniofacial Disorders. Her TMD protocol intertwines Swedish massage with focused Myofascial and Craniosacral (and Intraoral, if desired) techniques to specifically address the temporomandibular joint while deeply relaxing and honoring the whole person.