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Why do you have a Dry Skin?

August 20th, 2018 by Joachim Creten

View this post on Instagram This facial blend has been formulated for a Dry skin condition. Over 40, the skin cells are producing less collagen leading to a dry skin condition. #dryskin #facial #acne #matureskin #oilyskin # combinationskin #essentialoils #aromatherapy #terredessence A post shared by Terre d'Essence (@terredessence) on Aug 8, 2018 at 6:37am PDT

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Tags: acne, dry skin, dry skin formula, essential oil, skincare, terre d'essence, visage

When a horse fails the flexion test

July 2nd, 2018 by Joachim Creten

This is the second time in a month that I am contacted by a person wanting to buy a horse and wants me to give my opinion on the horse. This time, the veterinary visit was made and the horse did not pass the flexion test at the anterior right. But not being sure, the … Read more

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Tags: certified Advanced Rolfer, dressage, equine rolfing, flexion test, horse, horse dressage, joachim creten, jumping, portland or, vetenarian

Reducing Cellulite

April 7th, 2018 by Joachim Creten

Grapefruit white essential oil improves digestion, reduces cellulite, decongest the liver.

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Tags: Aromatherapy, cellulite, digestion, essential oil, Grapefruit, healthy choice, liver, liver congestion, terre d'essence

It is Flea season again

April 5th, 2018 by Joachim Creten

Few drop on base of the dog tail and between shoulder blades. #nofrontline #naturalremedies #antiflea #essentialoil #aromoterapy

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Tags: Antiflea, Aromatherapy, dog, essential oil, natural remedies, Nofrontline, terre d'essence

Do you have Sciatic Pain?

February 6th, 2018 by Joachim Creten

The best way to understand my client’s pain is to live with it understanding its symptoms is to reduce it forever. It is very rare that I can not understand why my body is not optimal and what I must do to fix it. I do it myself. I have many clients who come to … Read more

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Tags: accupunture, certified Advanced Rolfer, chiropractor, joachim creten, numness, Rolfing, sciatic, sitting pain, sitting problem

When there is a will, there is a way.

January 25th, 2018 by Joachim Creten

A client came to see me because he has serious back problems with a pronounced asymmetrical body position. He explains that he travels a lot and that his physical situation is chronic. He was to see his doctor who told him he had a degenerate sacroiliac joint. He tried massage, acupuncture, chiropractic with some short … Read more

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Tags: avoiding surgery, joachim creten certified advanced rolfer, low back pain, Rolfing, Rolfing Institute, Rolfing structural integration

How old do you think you are ?

November 20th, 2017 by Joachim Creten

When you find that you are young in your head but your body tells you the opposite you have the feeling that you are becoming old. What you think happens, you become old so you are. I have good news that the brain controls the body and not the other way around. Excuses are always … Read more

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Tags: better balance, body, body balance, body control, body flexibility, Body Posture, certified Advanced Rolfer, Chronic Myofascial Pain, connective tissue, joachim creten, mind, old, portland

Do you enjoy walking on high heels?

November 16th, 2017 by Joachim Creten

How to wear high heel shoes and be confortable in your feet…

Checking what to eat during the Holiday’s Seasons….

November 14th, 2017 by Joachim Creten

….and keeping your digestive system running smoothly. Have you noticed that after the holiday meals, you feel heavy and bloated. Alcohol consumption is higher and water is falling. A body dehydrate creates a slowing down of the whole digestive system promoting internal blockages.This kit of 4 Essential Oils + 1 Blend will help you have … Read more

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Tags: basil, bloating, cinnamon, constipation, cramps, digestion, essential oi, Essential Oils, lemon

Sitting in the office hurts your back

November 10th, 2017 by Joachim Creten

“After a long time working on your computer, your back gives signs of weakness. The back’s tension settles for the rest of the day. I recommend to my clients to move every 30 minutes as for example walking, working standing or varying the height of your seat. But despite these little tips, your back or … Read more

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Tags: better balance, Body Posture, Chronic Myofascial Pain, connective tissue, dental, headache, joachim creten, low back pain, neck pain, office desk, oregon, portland, Proper Body Posture, Rolfing structural integration, shoulder pain, sitting, Stress

Testimonials

I have recently completed Joaquin‘s 10 Session Posture Rolfing Series. I’m a 70 year old man and was aware that my posture was in decline. I could see I was stuck in a neck forward position that was getting worse. I was aware of Rolfing from a previous experience years ago in the Bay Area. It was a good experience at the time. However, Joaquin far exceeded my expectation. He has a plan for each session but yet his work is very intuitive. He works incredibly hard during each session and no time is wasted. Each session ended with an improvement over the last. Happy to report that I’m standing straight and tall. Feels like my weight has shifted to it’s more natural position. I have maintained this for weeks since my last session. I highly recommend this business not only for its effectiveness , but for the efficiency with which it’s run. There is easy parking.
I did 10weeks with Joachim and found him to be an expert, and a big help managing muscle tightness and pain. I have been a chronic pain patient my entire adult life, and have sought out many, many therapies to manage an old, compound football injury and other autoimmune conditions. Joachim draws from years of hands-on experience. Like a Radiologist, he has an impeccable 3D understanding of human anatomy and how things work together. If you have musculoskeletal and alignment problems, he is your guy! His knowledge of human body dynamics and structural integration is leaps and bounds ahead of my pain doctor, who basically just advocates I do a multi-spinal fusion,-- which, having had the football injury at 14, spinal surgery is something I have tried to avoid at all costs ever since. So I am grateful to Joachim that he offers a non-invasive alternative. I am always looking for a non-pharmaceutical, non-surgical pain management solution-- I am happy I found Joachim, ROLFing can be that tool for you, too. Give it a try!
I signed up for Joachim’s 10 series to treat my lower back pain from too much sitting. Every session reduced my pain and increased my range of motion. But what I value the most is all that I learned from him about posture and breathing. I now have the ability to breathe deeper and easier.
Joachim did an amazing job at helping me feel better. I had a fall and had been in a lot of pain.....Joachim was so great with his technique knowing exactly what to do to release all the muscle strain and pain. I left the office feeling so much better and walking so much better. Thank you so much....
I would highly recommend Joachim. It was my first experience with Rolfing (structural integration therapy) and he was informative, respectful, and produced great results. I went to him to improve my posture and back/shoulder pains, which was consistent and I would foam roll 2-3 times a day. After my 1st session my shoulder pain was relieved, and through the next 10 sessions I would see positive changes in how I walked, sat, and even breathed. There were significant improvements to aspects of my day-to-day that I didn't realize were a struggle and that I just learned to live with. I now have a better mind/body connection, my posture is proper (without strain), and my breath is no longer labored. The people around me have noticed a difference in the way I present myself, too. Overall, my experience was positive. Thank you Joachim!
I'm an avid golfer and years of hitting golf balls has taken its toll on my body. I was suffering from very specific pain and had tried everything, Chiropractor, Acupuncture, Cupping, PT and deep tissue massage. All to no avail. I saw Joachim for an initial session where he immediately diagnosed the misalignment in my body from repeatedly hitting golf balls. That session he gave me some instant relief that I hadn't gotten from other specialists. But it was the subsequent series of 10 sessions that have had a greater effect in helping me on the road to recovery. I highly recommend Joachim to anyone dealing with pain or loss of mobility. Life is too short to put up with it.

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