ABOUT YOUR THERAPIST
John B Porter
D.PSc, Dipl. Ac, LMT, Kine.
After graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology in 1990, John began working with athletes from many different sports in order to evaluate and improve performance from a bio-mechanical approach. A few years later he added a degree in Oriental Medicine at a time when acupuncture and herbal studies were not as popular as they are today in the complimentary medical fields. Since that time, he has blended his education and decades of massage and bodywork experience, nutrition counseling, Oriental theory and Pastoral counseling (Natural Medicine) into a beneficial package for his clientele. By applying both conventional western and complimentary eastern medical principles and diagnostic skills to arrive at unique and sometimes surprisingly simple, tailored, programs, many are able to find relief from aches, pains and illness, even in acute circumstances . The therapeutic result of this mix of influences is a unique practice that serves to assist, enhance and potentially change people's lives. John pulls his bodywork techniques from such styles Swedish, Therapeutic, Deep Tissue, Tui Na, Sports and Medical Massage. Added layers of possible treatment parameters in the clinic may also include nutrition, dietary considerations (food as medicine), acupuncture/acupressure, moxibustion, cupping and other modalities. John sees a broad range of patients and clients, teaches and advises, lectures, and persistently strives to elevate and integrate therapeutic, hands-on healing to a new understanding in the public and private sectors.
Generally, no two sessions with John are the same. Just as our moods, stress levels, tension levels and demeanor may change from day to day, a client's mind, body and spirit at the time of treatment are evaluated and intentionally focused upon in order to produce outcomes that are not just physiological, but remind us that these three pillars are connected. For most sessions, this usually results in a more effective ‘whole body’ treatment for the client.
John B Porter
D.PSc, Dipl. Ac, LMT, Kine.
After graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology in 1990, John began working with athletes from many different sports in order to evaluate and improve performance from a bio-mechanical approach. A few years later he added a degree in Oriental Medicine at a time when acupuncture and herbal studies were not as popular as they are today in the complimentary medical fields. Since that time, he has blended his education and decades of massage and bodywork experience, nutrition counseling, Oriental theory and Pastoral counseling (Natural Medicine) into a beneficial package for his clientele. By applying both conventional western and complimentary eastern medical principles and diagnostic skills to arrive at unique and sometimes surprisingly simple, tailored, programs, many are able to find relief from aches, pains and illness, even in acute circumstances . The therapeutic result of this mix of influences is a unique practice that serves to assist, enhance and potentially change people's lives. John pulls his bodywork techniques from such styles Swedish, Therapeutic, Deep Tissue, Tui Na, Sports and Medical Massage. Added layers of possible treatment parameters in the clinic may also include nutrition, dietary considerations (food as medicine), acupuncture/acupressure, moxibustion, cupping and other modalities. John sees a broad range of patients and clients, teaches and advises, lectures, and persistently strives to elevate and integrate therapeutic, hands-on healing to a new understanding in the public and private sectors.
Generally, no two sessions with John are the same. Just as our moods, stress levels, tension levels and demeanor may change from day to day, a client's mind, body and spirit at the time of treatment are evaluated and intentionally focused upon in order to produce outcomes that are not just physiological, but remind us that these three pillars are connected. For most sessions, this usually results in a more effective ‘whole body’ treatment for the client.