Author Archives: Sue Vittner: Massage - Art - Coaching
Massage and Golf
What if Massage could take some strokes off of your Golf Game!!?? My dad is a huge golfer. He has a golf newspaper and radio show in Rhode Island. I love golf too. Although it doesn’t happen that often, there’s nothing like hitting that ball so perfectly that it didn’t even feel like I hit […]
Golfer’s Elbow Exercises
I found this great video to help people with golfer’s elbow and tennis elbow. Pain at the inside of your elbow is a common injury seen in golfers, but it can occur to anyone. Pain at the outside of your elbow is a common injury seen in Tennis players. In this video he goes over […]
Ho’oponopono
I’ve recently been using this healing practice called Ho’oponopono (ho-o-pono-pono) which is an ancient Hawaiian practice of reconciliation and forgiveness. It is very simple and so powerful. In any order, you say the following statements over and over… “I love you, I’m sorry, Please forgive me, Thank you.” A shaman and therapist in his 70s, […]
Ashtanga Yoga is a Growing Trend in Portland
There are hundreds of different yoga styles, each with a different focus and set of characteristics. Ashtanga yoga, a style that originated in India and is gaining popularity all over the world, is a practice that aims to synchronize the breath with a progressive series of postures, or asanas. The practice follows a set progression of […]
First Time Getting a Massage? Here’s What to Expect
As a massage therapist, I am so used to physical touch that I often forget that it can be intimidating for people who have never before had a massage. Some people are so nervous or unsure that they never even try – imagine all that relaxation they are missing out on! I have put together […]