Meet your massage therapist: Molly Rea, LMT

Meet your massage therapist: Molly Rea, LMT

Noticing some aches and pains, joint creakiness, and muscle stiffness as you unfurl from the cold season? Here at Turning Pointe we’re very familiar with one thing that can support our bodies and minds in this scenario — massage therapy! So, let’s take a moment to share a little more about one of our diversely skilled practitioners: Molly-Grace Rea, LMT. Read on to learn about Molly’s approach, style, and where you’re likely to find her this spring.

Dynamic Qigong back stretches for Spring

Dynamic Qigong back stretches for Spring

Remember when the spring equinox happened, and we were all ready for spring to come? Then, you saw more snow in the forecast? Although spring is around the corner, you may still need help with warming up your muscles, and in particular, your back and back body to prepare for spring activities. Before you go for a hike up to Mt. Tabor, cycle along the Willamette, create the most epic garden, I highly recommend a dynamic back stretch to warm up your muscles before your spring ahead.

Acupuncture + Massage therapy to help recover from a motor vehicle accident

Acupuncture + Massage therapy to help recover from a motor vehicle accident

Being in a car accident can be scary and leave you with lingering pain. The force of an accident can cause injuries that are important to address as soon as possible to ensure proper healing. Common conditions we treat in the clinic after a motor vehicle accident include whiplash, headache, post-concussive syndrome, nausea, dizziness, numbness in hands and feet, and low back and hip pain.

Acupuncture and massage therapy can be extremely helpful complementary therapies for those who have been in a motor vehicle accident and are looking to manage pain, reduce stress, and promote healing.

5 benefits of regular acupuncture during pregnancy

5 benefits of regular acupuncture during pregnancy

Acupuncture is a wonderful tool to use throughout pregnancy, from pre-conception through labor preparation and the postpartum period. Read on for 5 benefits of regular acupuncture treatments.At Turning Pointe Acupuncture, located in Southeast Portland, Oregon, we specialize in treating all aspects of women’s health - from hormonal balance and fertility, to pre-natal and postpartum care, to menopausal symptom relief. Acupuncture, massage and herbal medicine, along with dietary and lifestyle advice from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, help to regulate hormones, restore a balanced cycle and improve quality of life.

Set up an appointment to get started on a tailored treatment plan to address symptoms such as irregular and/or painful periods, PMS and PMDD, infertility, pre-natal or postpartum depression, hot flashes and night sweats, unexplained weight gain or pelvic pain. We also provide complementary care for those going through all forms of fertility treatments, from IUI to IVF and embryo transfer.

Meet your acupuncturist: Winslett Carr, LAc, MAcOM

Meet your acupuncturist: Winslett Carr, LAc, MAcOM

As the sun spends more time with us each day and the season’s first flowers start to peak through, we are excited to announce our newest member of Team Turning Pointe: Winslett Carr, LAc, MSAOM! Winslett shares about her approach, favorite practices, spring-specific tips, and more.