Some of his patients had 'cures'. That doesn't mean his method is what caused it.

Nope. If he did, it'd be replicated in universities. Quacks be quacks.

Crackpot. His treatments don't work. If they did other people would be able to reproduce his results, but they can't. No one has any incentive to suppress a cure for cancer; no one would be able to do such a thing. That's moon-landing stuff. It is properly speaking not a hoax but a con.

Every massage school offers discounted rates (usually $15-$25 at the most) so the students have people to practice on throughout the program. lt's important you show up for the massage, because then the opportunity for people to practice has to be broken up into larger groups, with less practice time per student as a result - but when l was in school, rarely did someone NOT show up for a massage for obvious reasons. :)

lf you have a specific injury, inquire about when they will be working on that area of the body in practice sessions - it may be a few months further into the program, however, so you may want to look into more immediate options. Otherwise, expect the relaxation that will come from the massage, as well as some specific work that may relate to the phase of the education they're in. Either way, it's worth it, and they'll do their best to address any specific issues you have. ln town, Cortiva lnstitute is your closest and best bet.

Yes, to alleviate pain.

Join Dibspace- it's an online bartering service- offer a service and you start off with enough "dibits" to get a massage! I've had several this way and they were all great!

There is no limit to the number of dispensaries you can use to get your medicine. You can read up on the law here: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=69.51A&full=true

If you don't mind being treated with others in the room, I recommend Grassroots Community Acupuncture in Fremont, not far from the Theo's Chocolate Factory. I had a terrific experience there -very welcoming,nurturing,and relaxing, and they work on a sliding scale, so it's super affordable too. The decor and ambiance can't be beat -and those comfy chairs with the fleece blankets were super plush!

http://grassrootswellness.com/

I tried it many years ago for chronic shoulder and neck pain and structural issues, like one hip being unnaturally higher than the other sending the whole body off-kilter and compensating; flat feet; blah, blah, blah.

Bottom line: I didn't find it more helpful than regular massage. Possibly less? I just remember feeling robbed. Not by the practitioner, but the hype around it and the HUGE expense. I was pretty poor at the time and went into more debt to do it.

The best thing I've experienced is a physical therapist that happens to practice a hybrid of PT and Laban. I'd never heard of Laban being used outside of dancing/acting (been in that field). I'd give you her name but she has l-o-on-g waiting list of people who want to see her, so I think it would be frustrating to be told about how great someone is and then not be able to see them. What I haven't done is dig to see if there are other Laban practitioners who don't just do Laban but have more background in physiology or at least other training, like being a massage therapist too.

Good luck to you!

(p.s. because she is a PT, my insurance covered her with a referral from my GP. I need someone more than once every blue moon though when she would contact me about a cancellation. wah.)

Wikipedia has some very specific things to say about this "technique".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolfing

"A 2004 review of Rolfing found that "there is no evidence-based literature to support Rolfing in any specific disease group".[3]"

But frankly, I'm not sure how this is any different than a deep tissue massage...(which I am all in favor of pursuing!)

This is really a thing?

Really?

I have tried it at the advice of a physiatrist as part of dealing with a long running hand issue. It didn't help the hands at all, but my back and hips (I have sciatica because I'm lucky) felt much better after doing a basic course of Rolfing. It wasn't painful, if that's what your asking.

It wasn't a bad experience, but it was expensive (my Rolfer was at the highest qualification level and had like 20 years of experience) and insurance generally won't cover it. I would ask your massage therapist to outline exactly what benefits she thinks that Rolfing would have for you over whatever treatments you're already doing, and also figure out how much you'd have to pay for the privilege.

I've had problems with my cycle for a few years now and after finding no assistance from western medicine have started treatment with a traditional chinese medicine practitioner. This has worked out very well for me, and I recommend it, but it may take a month or two to take effect.

I think it a good idea to feel that you understand what the TCM is trying to do, not just take the herbs, and so I encourage you to find someone who talks over the treatment with you.

You had a really long cycle to begin with, and you're still at an above-average cycle length. Nothing particularly wrong with that, just pointing it out.

As women age, their cycles start to do odd things as the hormone levels change. Women in their mid 30s and older are more likely to conceive twins for the same reasons (we release more follicle stimulating hormone as our ovaries begin to respond less to the hormone--if it works, more twins are conceived). If you're in this age group, there's probably not much to be done.

Have you run your cycle lengths past your GYN? While uncommon, extra-long cycles are associated with some treatable medical conditions. Also, have you recently lost weight? If you have PCOS (which definitely screws up the menstrual cycle) and managed to lose a lot of weight, you could just be putting yourself closer to a hormonal "normal."

After talking to your GYN and getting a clean bill of health, you might look here for herbal ideas.

Aviaticsquad: I like to buy bulk herbs at

The Herbalist on 65th in Ravenna http://www.theherbalist.com/

OR  at Dandelion Botanicals http://www.dandelionbotanical.com/ on Ballard Ave.

I'm not a ginseng tea drinker, so can't make a good recommendation re: prep, but I think the folks at these two places are quite knowledgeable. Enjoy~

No, but I've had a nutritionist tell me that. There was a whole session of cutting out everything, one at a time, to isolate troublesome foods.

Turned out wheat wasn't to blame. But interesting fasting process nonetheless.

Go to a real doctor.

It is more likely that they meant to cut out gluten (the protein in wheat products) than wheat, per se. However, before you decide to do so, I would examine what symptoms you are experiencing and cross reference those to common food allergies. Often, reactions to dairy and mild reactions to gluten produce similar symptoms -- such as sinus congestion and headaches.

If you are experiencing more severe symptoms, such as lung congestion, nausea/vomiting, difficulty breathing, you may be experiencing a wheat allergy, which is more severe than a simple intolerance. A wheat allergy can manifest in adulthood, even if you were wheat tolerant as a child.

Depending on your symptoms, you may want to take the plunge into a gluten free lifestyle and there are plenty of products now that offer gluten-free alternatives to foods that traditionally contain gluten. I recommend giving the gluten free lifestyle a chance for at least 30 days and judging for yourself whether it improves whatever symptoms you are experiencing.

Since everyone's body is different, what works for one person may or may not work for another. Only your body can tell you what will make you feel better.

I cut out wheat a while back. I did find a lessening of bloat almost immediately but now suspect it was b/c I was more careful about what I ate and how much, at that time. I lost some weight for a while because it took me some time to find all the yummy wheat substitutes. Then I had a propert coeliac test done and found no problem. I'm eating wheat products now with no ill effect.