Essential Physical Therapy, Inc.

Frozen Shoulder Treatment: Rehabilitation Techniques for Restoring Shoulder Mobility

Shoulder Treatment: Techniques for Restoring Shoulder Mobility Learn effective rehabilitation techniques for frozen shoulder treatment. Restore mobility and reclaim comfort with expert guidance and rehabilitation strategies.

Do You Play Sports? Therapeutic Massage Can Help You Perform Better

Do You Play Sports? Therapeutic Massage Can Help You Perform Better Therapeutic massage can assist. Massage therapy relieves discomfort and loosens tight areas, allowing you to recuperate faster and get back into the game.

So You Have Back Pain – Chances Are, It Could Be From a Herniated Disc

So You Have Back Pain - Chances Are, It Could Be From a Herniated Disc Common causes of a herniated disc include weak muscles, age, being overweight or leading a sedentary lifestyle.

More pictures of our sweet Sydney

It is with heavy hearts to share that our resident Therapy Dog, Sweet Sydney died peacefully in the laps of Keith and Carrie in her beautiful backyard.

To say that Syd was the best one is an understatement. She had an extraordinary life. When she came to us, she had puppies in her belly. Carrie and Cicely, delivered 9 beautiful babies. Syd was the best, most attentive Mama.

After all her children made it to their forever homes, Syd decided to pursue a career at the clinic. She greeted, loved, and said goodbye to every patient that entered our doors for over a decade. She retired last December. She continued her service, and took lots of naps in Carries home office.

Sydney’s favorite activities included camping, laying directly under the Slackline, paddle boarding, and enjoying meat snacks. She jumped for joy during dinner time for most of her life.

Sydney was the sweetest companion. She was full of love, and brought joy every day to everyone who encountered her. She will be missed, and remembered as the very best, most loving, good girl.

Physical Therapy Can Help You Solve Your Chronic Pain Problems

Physical Therapy Can Help You Solve Your Chronic Pain Problems If you're suffering from aches and pains, call our office right now to see how we can help! We'll help you reclaim your freedom to live life on your own terms.

Here’s What You Don’t Know About Finding Relief For Hip and Knee Pain

Here’s What You Don’t Know About Finding Relief For Hip and Knee Pain If you are looking to relieve your hip and knee pains the natural way, contact Essential Physical Therapy today

Thank You to everyone who left us Google Reviews! We have randomly picked our winner, and they have been notified of their free 1 hour massage, Congrats Lisa! Even though you did not win this time around, keep a look out for more upcoming chances to win an amazing massage with our very own Lenea

Put An End To Headache Pain With Physical Therapy

Put An End To Headache Pain With Physical Therapy Are your headaches causing limits to your daily life? If so, contact Essential Physical Therapy in as soon as possible.

Discover The True Culprit Behind Your Back Pain

Discover The True Culprit Behind Your Back Pain Look no further if you desire a natural, safe, and non-invasive way to treat your herniated discs.

We want to take a moment to thank all the Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Medical Assistants, Aides, and anyone else who is the glue that keeps our hospitals and clinics together🥰 We couldn't do what we do without your dedication and brilliance!
WE LOVE YOU!!

📢Announcing our special MOTHER's DAY Contest!!📣

If you leave us a Google Review between now and May 20th, then your name is automatically entered for a chance to win a FREE 1 HOUR MASSAGE with the amazingly talented Lenea Watson, LMT.

We ask that you write a little blurb about your experience with our clinic and our services. This really helps us get the word out to new potential patients, and it warms our hearts to hear your kind words. AND you can win a massage for a special MOM

Thank you Facebook Family! We appreciate you all🥰

Overcoming a Sedentary Lifestyle Doesn’t Have To Be Hard!

Overcoming a Sedentary Lifestyle Doesn’t Have To Be Hard! Physical therapy can help you enhance your physical activity and achieve your goals, whatever the situation may be.

Decrease Your Pain and Increase Your Energy with These 5 Easy Tips

Decrease Your Pain and Increase Your Energy with These 5 Easy Tips Physical therapy helps patients feel their best. If you’d like further assistance from the tips above, contact our office today!

Our office loves and supports Myra too. Beautiful food made by a beautiful person :)

Today is Burrito Day!
The oldest historical mention of a burrito appears in 1895. The name is “little donkey” in Spanish, with a likely connection to the rolled packs donkeys once carried. The definition explained that a burrito was a “rolled tortilla, with meat or other food within.” Burritos became popular in Guanajuato and Guerrero before its popularity moved northward to the United States.
Modern burritos (flour tortillas stuffed with beans, rice, and salsa) originated along the San Joaquin River in California’s Central Valley before appearing on restaurant menus in the 1930s.
Today on National Burrito Day in Eugene, Burrito Girl is our favorite local place for Burritos. Myra Dunkel, owner and chef, was born in El Salvador. She has been cooking and rolling burritos from her purple-trimmed food cart for about 10 years. When she started, she worked another job during the evenings and made burritos at lunch. Now she is full-time at Burrito Girl. The food is all made from scratch, and she uses Organic Beans and Rice from Hummingbird. Her Salvadoran-inspired salsas are super fresh and vibrant, and help set these burritos apart from others! She also makes pupusas and gyros with flair.
Myra’s cheerful presence is so refreshing. She is happy to take orders via text (541-337-3998) and you can pick them up at 150 Shelton McMurphey Blvd, between the Hummingbird warehouses. You get your food to go on rainy days, and she has a great spot to sit and eat outside on sunny spring days.
Celebrate National Burrito Day with Burrito Girl!

Salad really can be the perfect meal!
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What….a salad for a meal ?
Salad can be incredibly satisfying, keep blood sugar steady, and taste scrumptious!

Balancing the perfect salad can be so creative. As we launch into spring , and keeping true to eating with the season, salad is a solid option.

Lettuce is already becoming abundant in the garden, the building block of our delicious meal. Variety is the key, as all those beautifully colored leaves all have a different nutrient profile, while fiber being the common macro. The average American eats only 10 grams of fiber a day. This is certainly not even close to enough, as fiber is the main dish for our gut microbes. Shooting for 40 grams is a little more like it. Our microbiome thrives on all fiber. For instance, lettuce, artichoke, and beets all feed different species of microbes in our gut, sending essential messages to neurotransmitters, breaking down and absorbing nutrients, and supporting motility, so you have a positive bathroom experience.

Let’s get in the kitchen!

Lettuce of choice 🥬

Romaine, red leaf, frisée, and fresh bagged mix are the building blocks of our delicious meal!

Protein:
this time of year I especially like salmon, crab, and roasted meat, like lamb, steak, or seasoned tofu to name a few.

Veggies:
I commonly use shredded beets, or carrots, chopped celery, fennel bulb, red onion, either raw or pickled, green apple, or pear. Also roasted veggies like brussel sprouts, and sweet potatoes can be a tasty addition.

Crunchy:
Roasted pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, pecans, any nut or seed works great, adds fiber and makes our microbes party! They are also a good source of fat, and protein.

Fat:
Olive oil is my personal go-to, some like avocado oil, but I also add feta, or cheese of choice, full fat yogurt dressing… you get the idea. The fat lubricates the digestive tract, moving fiber easily thru the system.

Ferment:
I always add some sort of ferment. It’s great for the gut, and adds the acidity balance every great salad needs. I like beet kraut, kimchee, sauerkraut, fermented pickles chopped, or olives. It adds a nice salty taste, and pairs perfectly with all other ingredients.

Then the glitter….
The magic is the addition of sprouts, either sunflower, broccoli, or spicy radish. And don’t forget flowers! They add a delicious taste, as well as beauty to your meal! Nasturtium, pansy, any flowering veggies from the garden, chive, mustard, they all add a little beauty, and flavor to the meal.

I like to pair my meal with a delicious mocktail made with a splash of apple cider vinegar, rose water and citrus of choice topped with sparkling water, and maybe a seeded cracker and a cheese slice, or sourdough bread with lots of butter.

Happy spring meals to all!💐 Sending good vibes, and all my love to each and every one of you! 💕

I’m so excited to announce my next offering in the Living In Harmony Series, The Art Of Playfulness & Enjoyment!

Why is it that these important qualities seem to get lost to the everyday tasks, responsibilities, and challenges of daily life? Let’s shift our perspective and call in joy and fun!

During this retreat, you can expect lots of laughter, delicious food, and stimulating discussion.

Special treats include gentle yoga with Amber, and Lenea will be on site with her massage chair. We even have Jeanine, our very own Fairy Godmother.

For those of you who participated in Nourish & Nurture, with a grateful heart please accept a $25 discount on The Art Of Playfulness & Enjoyment.

All my love to you!

Carrie

Relieving Your Pain the Natural Way – Physical Therapy as the Safer Relief Alternative

Relieving Your Pain the Natural Way - PT as the Safer Relief Alternative Try physical therapy for a safer and natural approach, which will provide you with the relief you need! Confirm your appointment today.

Did you have a tumble or slip when braving ICEMAGEDON 2024? Did your car have a little fender bender, leaving you sore and kinked. If this sounds like you, then you should come see the Motor Vehicle Specialists at Essential Healthcare!!

If you had to seek medical attention for an injury caused by the ice storm, then we'd like to see you! Come visit one of our Physical Therapists for the help you need.

Did you know your Personal Injury Protection will cover Physical Therapy, AND Massage Therapy!? Our practice is a huge supporter of combining the two, so you can recover quicker and stronger!

Call our office today to ask about how we can get you the treatment you so rightly deserve! Phone: 458-210-2940 or check us out online at www.eugenephysicaltherapy.com

Please check out our upcoming One-Day Wellness Retreat!!

It's a NEW YEAR! Why don't you Treat Yo'Self with a gift of self care and relaxation by booking a massage with the amazing Lenea Watson, LMT!

She now accepts PacificSource Commercial, Samaritan, and Kaiser Insurances. Out of pocket pricing is $90 for a full hour massage, $145 for 90 minutes. She has opening for new patients on Monday, Thursday and Fridays. Weekend time slots available for established patients. Call the office today to book your massage!

"Let's celebrate what we eat! I absolutely love food, and look forward to helping you discover what works best in your unique body. What we eat literally becomes part of us. That's why what we eat everyday can be an intentional, informed choice. Food is medicine!"~Carrie

Get help starting your year off on the right path. Our Nutritional Therapist, Carrie Blackwell, can help guide you on rebuilding your health and wellness through food and movement. She is a wealth of knowledge, and it's so much fun learning from her. Contact her today to see how she can help you!

Thank you so much to all our friends and patients for a wonderful 2023 year! We look forward to a new and brilliant year in 2024.

Our "write-a-review" Massage contest winner is Jonah B. Your massage gift certificate is at the front office ready for you.

We wanted to thank Jonah, and ALL our reviewers for leaving your honest and heartfelt reviews which we hope will help others find the quality PT care they need!!

Why a MASSAGE makes the Perfect Gift!

Are you looking for a gift for someone who seems to have it all, or even just someone close to you that needs a little spoiling? Here are some reasons why a restorative massage is the best choice for a gift!

It shows that you’ve put a little thought into the gift!
Anyone can buy chocolates or flowers online, or even wade through seas of people and craziness at a department store. But when you give the gift of self-care, it shows that you care for their health and well-being.

It’s a gift of stress relief!
The holidays can be filled with family, friends, fun, food…and festive frantic frivolity. Gift-buying, overeating and travel can leave any merrymaker feeling tired and stressed. Massage help calm the nervous system and provides a mini respite from the holiday frenzy.

It’s the ultimate gift of pain removal!
From hanging lights, to digging the Hanukkah candles out of the basement, the holidays’ decorating activities can create unwanted pain and soreness. Massage can help by increasing circulation, improving flexibility, and releasing those tight spots from your muscles.

Stop on by today to get your Essential Massage GIFT CERTIFICATE, the Perfect Stocking Stuffer!

📢Announcing our special End-of-the-Year Contest!!📣

If you leave us a online review (Google, Yelp or Facebook) during the month of December, then your name is automatically entered for a chance to win a FREE 1 HOUR MASSAGE with the amazingly talented Lenea Watson, LMT.

If you have already left a Google review earlier this year, then you must write one on either Yelp or here on Facebook! We ask that you write a little blurb about your experience with our clinic and our services. This really helps us get the word out to new potential patients, and it warms our hearts to hear your kind words.

Thank you Facebook Family! We appreciate you all🥰Thanks for another great year!!

WE WANT YOU... to join us for our Holiday Bazaar and Open House. Thursday, December 7th, from 7pm-9pm. Celebrate with us and a handful of local vendors for a festive gathering at our clinic, Essential Physical Therapy, Inc. located in the beautiful Mahonia Building, 120 Shelton McMurphey Blvd, suite 300, Eugene, Oregon.

We are having a PARTY!! Looking for vendors, if you know anyone who is crafty :)

Come meet our new providers! Have some popcorn! Buy some holiday gifts!

BIG NEWS…Our Massage Therapist, Lenea Watson, is now accepting patients with Kaiser, Samaritan Health and PacificSource Commercial insurance plans. And she expects to accept more insurance companies down the road, so keep checking out our Website, FaceBook and Google posts!

We are now open on Mondays between 10am-4pm! Both Keith Blackwell, PT and Zach Kiyuna, PTA have opened up their Monday schedules to accommodate more patient availability.
Call today to ask us how we can help you get back to enjoying the activities that are important to you. You can reach our office during business hours at 458-210-2940. Or check out our website at www.pysicaltherapyeugene.com

You might be thinking, “Can I start PT right away, or should I see my Doctor first?”

For Medicare patients and most folks with private insurance, you do NOT need a referral to see a qualified PT. For those with federal or state-funded insurance plans, like OHP, a referral from a physician will be required. However for those of you who have already seen your doctor about your injury, a phone call is usually sufficient to get a referral sent over to us! Just tell them you want to see the guys at Essential Physical Therapy!

Call our office today, and let us help you get set up for your Initial Exam. You can reach our office during business hours at 458-210-2940. Or check out our website at www.pysicaltherapyeugene.com

What's keeping you from being your healthiest self? What foods should you avoid? What are your personal superfoods?
This is the first test to give you personalized dietary guidelines based on what your digestive system needs.
We've had excellent results using this test as a guide for our patients. Join us on the journey.

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Compare Tests These scores describe both beneficial and harmful biological functions. They are made by combining pathway activities and are used to form your Health Scores.