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Spring Cleanse 2013 at Blossom Clinic of Portland, OR

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It’s that time of year…. Spring Cleanse 2013!

Dr. Elise’s two-week program is simple and easy to follow.  It is not a fast, but an elimination diet, which includes 3 meals a day and is appropriate for omnivores and vegetarians alike.  Participants are fully supported by Dr. Elise with an introductory class* and individual appointments to personalize the experience.

 

The benefits of the cleanse are many.  There is no better way to shed those extra winter pounds, banish the afternoon energy slump or reduce your susceptibility to spring allergies.

Here ‘s what one person had to say about our fall cleanse: Continue reading →

HypnoBirthing®: 5-week course at Blossom Clinic

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Classes include textbook, rainbow relaxation CD and a rewarding experience for you, your partner and your baby. Cost is $325 for 5 weeks.  The next series start date will be in June 2013.

The next HypnoBirthing® series will begin in June, 2013 at Blossom Clinic in Portland, Oregon. Contact us and we will coordinate a start date based on participants' schedules.

HypnoBirthing® is a rewarding, relaxing, stress-free method of birthing that is based on the belief that all babies should come into the world in an atmosphere of gentility, calm and joy.  When a mother is properly prepared for birthing physically, mentally, and spiritually, she can experience that sort of joy, birthing her baby is an easier, more comfortable and often, even pain-free manner.  Through a well-thought-out program of deep relaxation, self-hypnosis, and education, HypnoBirthing® returns to a woman the art of birthing in a way that allows her to summon her natural birthing instincts and to birth her baby in safety and with ease. In HypnoBirthing® the birth companion is an integral part of the birthing process, enhancing the entire bonding experience.

This class is taught by Lori Reising, CHT, LMT. Continue reading →

Enter to Win One of Three Healthy Prizes!

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Click Here to Enter by 2/13/13

Click HERE to enter!

Here’s what you could win!

Grand Prize - Gift certificates for a 90 minute  Massage, 90 minute Acupuncture session,a 90 minute Naturopathic Medicine visit and dinner for two at Abby’s Table! Plus a $20 iTunes gift card and a lavender eye pillow. Valued at $525.

First Prize - 60 Minute Massage and a lavender eye pillow.

Second Prize - 30 Minute Cranio-Sacral session.

January 2013 Special: Buy 4 Get 1 Free MASSAGE!

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Here is an invitation to take advantage of our Buy 4 get 1 FREE Massage special. This package is good to use with both of our massage therapists, Lori or Kelcy.

Simply click here and follow the steps below to purchase the package.  Or schedule your first massage and pay for it when you come in.  

* Click on the “Store: Packages and Discounts” in the upper left tab
* Click on “Packages” on the upper right located under the tabs
* In the drop down menu, click on the “Buy 4 get 1 Free Massage”
* Then simply click “Make Purchase” which will bring you to the “Check out”

Don’t miss out on this great offer! Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Dr. Elise’s Naturopathic Fertility Program

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Dr. Elise has started a new fertility program which takes a naturopathic approach to achieving conception by personalizing each program to the patient’s particular health needs.

Recent pregnancy research has seen success rates for previously failed IVF couples increase from 17% to 81% after proper nutrition counseling. Another compelling survey, Continue reading →

Enter to Win a 90 Minute Pregnancy Massage

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We have these amazing body pillows that support pregnant women so that they can fully relax during their prenatal massage.  Here is a chance to win a 90 minute prenatal massage for you or a friend at Blossom Clinic in NE Portland.  Simply visit our facebook page, like our post and then share the post on facebook OR twitter.

Contest is for a 90 minute prenatal massage with Dalia, valued at $115.  Contest ends Nov 12th and midnight.  One entry per person.  Good luck!

Autumn Cleanse Q & A

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Q & A on our Autumn Cleanse

How long is the cleanse and what does it entail? 

My two week cleanse is not a fast, but an elimination diet focused on supporting all the organs of detox: liver, digestion, skin and lungs. It involves using a protein powder/smoothie mix which is power packed with nutrients to help your body detox. I also recommend a specific diet that eliminates all the big possible food allergens and a few important daily activities to help your body along- things like sauna, castor oil pack, herbal tea drinking, etc.

Is it safe to do while trying to get pregnant? 

Some of you wondered if this would be safe to do while trying to conceive and the answer is yes. Its is not only safe, but actually a great way to prepare the body for healthy pregnancy.

How is it going to effect my energy level? 

Others have wondered if they could do the cleanse and still work – worrying about energy.  Except for the first 2-3 days while the body is eliminating the excesses of our usual diets, many people find they have more balanced energy throughout the day.  Unlike some fasts, this cleanse includes three meals a day and helps to balance blood sugar, which is one of the ways that energy is increased.

What is the cost? 

Here is how it breaks down:

  • Introductory class Saturday Sept 29th- FREE
  • Initial appointment with Dr Elise to personalize your cleanse to your specific health goals- $95
  • Two 60 minute acupuncture appointments- optional but highly recommended- $55 (normally $85 each)
  • Final end-of-cleanse appointment to review your experience and set a maintenance plan- $55 (normally $85)
  • One container of Detox Smoothie Powder- $50
  • One bag of Herbal Detox Tea- Free

I hope you will join us!  The start date for your cleanse can be anytime after the class on Saturday, Sept 29th.  I recommend that you have your first appointment with me sometime the week before or after the class.  And if you can’t make the class, we can extend your first appointment to 90 minutes to review the program.
Contact us at 503-287-0886 or theblossomclinic@gmail.com to sign up today! We are stocking our shelves this week with supplies and we want to make sure we have enough for you!

 

Cleanse Friendly Restaurants in Portland, OR

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Portland, OR is filled with restaurants that successfully supply the needs of people with special diets.  Whereas in other cities you would be hard pressed to find a gluten-free meal, here in Portland, you can find one in every part of town.  Here is a list of cleanse friendly eateries for our friends doing our Annual Autumn Cleanse or Spring Cleanse.

Of course, your kitchen is the best place to eat but here are some great options for dining out.  See you at our free class on March 30th! 

Abby’s Table  (reserve online for amazing dinners)

Andina (for that special night out)

Blossoming Lotus  (vegan, gluten free options)

Dick’s Kitchen (air baked sweet potato “fries”)

Isabel (healthy food in the Pearl)

Jam on Hawthorne (great breakfast substitutions)

Laughing Planet  (great bowls)

New Seasons  (they label their counter food)

Prasad  (my personal fave! delicious and hearty!)

Salt Fire and Time  (medicinal foods grocer)

Sip Juice Cart (juice cart!)

The Cultured Caveman Food Cart (paleo food)

Whole Foods  (prepared foods are labeled)

And just so we can laugh at ourselves, check out this Portlandia YouTube video.