Verve Lifestyle Center

I come bearing sad news - Verve Lifestyle Center is closing and our last day is April 26, 2024.

This decision was not made lightly and comes from a combination of factors.

I, Dr. Megan, will be taking an extended period of time away from the health care world. You can follow my adventures and keep up with my on my Instagram as I literally and figuratively wander around looking for joy.

Crista will continue serving the Portland area and I'll update you with her referral information in the coming weeks.

Serving you has been my greatest honor

September Sip & Stretch Join us for an evening of guided, light stretches and enjoy a fizzy mocktail!

TONIGHT! TWO spots left. Come learn some posture correcting stretches and enjoy this month's mocktail - a yummy Apple Ginger Fizz.

Click the link to secure your spot

September Sip & Stretch Join us for an evening of guided, light stretches and enjoy a fizzy mocktail!

It's Crista's birthday week so we thought we'd all celebrate with a FLASH SALE

The best gift you can give your body workers is a full schedule.

Book between now and 10/31 and pay only $79 for a 60 min massage. There's no limit on how many you can buy so get on it

(if I were you I'd just book out through the end of the year while the price is this good...)

See you soon!

BOOKING LINK IN BIO

It's Crista's birthday week so we thought we'd all celebrate with a FLASH SALE

The best gift you can give your body workers is a full schedule.

Book between now and 10/31 and pay only $79 for a 60 min massage. There's no limit on how many you can buy so get on it

(if I were you I'd just book out through the end of the year while the price is this good...)

See you soon!

BOOK HERE: vervelifepdx.janeapp.com

Our September Sip and Stretch is next week! Grab your ticket and come hang out with us as Crista guides us through light stretches to bring balance to the low back and pelvis
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copy-of-sip-stretch-tickets-718680922987

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Our massage therapist Crista is hosting an incredible workshop in a few weeks!

This is one you want to be at for sure ❤

Link to register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bring-balance-to-the-pelvic-girdle-tickets-648521915507

Space is limited and will most likely sell out quickly so grab your ticket and we'll see you there

Good news! The phones are BACK on.

We also got a cancellation for massage today at 4pm so if you've been thinking about getting on the calendar - today's the day!

SOS
Our phones are down!
Email [email protected] to reach us

Did you know we have online scheduling for BOTH chiropractic AND massage?

https://vervelifepdx.janeapp.com/

We haven’t posted on socials in FOREVER

TBH we’ve been in survival mode like everyone else for the last 3 years - I know you probably feel me on that.

You know what else is probably STILL in survival mode? Your body.

You feelin’ it? Tight muscles, stiff joints, achy breaky backs? Same same.

Hear me out though - spring is about ready to be sprung (is that a word? it is now) and I want you to be feeling your best.

So get on the calendar and let us work out all that post pandemi stress - you’ve got hikes to go on, brunches to attend, vacations to get to and a big ol’ life to live…you shouldn’t have to do it with body aches!

Schedule today : https://vervelifepdx.janeapp.com/

Verve Lifestyle Center updated their business hours.

The sweetest review just came in and we are so grateful

Having Halla in our space has been so wonderful.

Join us next week for a nourishing meal and healing circle.

This is the perfect time to come together for community wellness and to help ground yourself before the hustle and bustle of the holidays.

https://www.hallabyer.com/scheduling to sign up ✨

📣 2022 Price Increase📣

It’s no surprise that the panorama has really taken its toll on small businesses. Almost every aspect of running our office has increased so that means it’s time for a price raise.

You can still lock in 2021 prices by purchasing one of our packages though! We have our “buy 10, get 12” with 2021 pricing going through the end of the year.

Taking care of you is something we treasure and we are so grateful for your continued support ❤️

Happy Birthday to the woman behind all the magic here at Verve…Dr.Megan!

Come celebrate with us all day as she spends her birthday doing what she does best…helping all of us feel better in our bodies ❤️

New month, new moon!

New moons are all about starting fresh, setting intentions, manifesting what you want and cleansing things that are no longer serving you.

A major part of supporting our nervous system is cultivating inner stability not only with our physical body, but with our mind and emotional energy.

Take some time this week to create a space that feels comfortable and safe. If you’re new to meditation or this kind of work, find a little 5 minute YouTube video to guide you through a manifestation meditation.

If that feels uncomfortable, maybe take a few minutes to write a gratitude list for everything you are grateful for from last month.

Maybe you’re ready to receive something and want to write a list of things you’re manifesting instead.

There’s no hard and fast rules to rituals…they are all about what you need in this moment and using the energy of the universe to help create the best life for you in this present moment.

As always, we are here for you every step of the way in your healing journey ❤️

We love love! Check out Dr. Megan and her partner Andy in the Seattle Times today

How these 5 Seattle-area couples found true love in the great outdoors It's always important to have something in common with your partner. And for these couples, their love for the outdoors translated into love for one another as they hiked, climbed and bushwhacked their way from friends to partners.

The beginning of the month is such a magical time full of possibility. Same with the beginning of the week.

Something about the 1st day of the month falling on a Monday just feels so right.

Today we’ve got the coffee flowing, planners planning and ready to celebrate the month to come.

What’s your beginning of the month ritual?

We are so excited to welcome a new practitioner in our space!

Halla () is an incredible Ayurvedic nutritionist, Reiki master and intuitive channel that is here to help guide you on your life journey.

She will be hosting bi-monthly Reiki circles at the office which are a great way to dip your toe into energy healing without a huge time or financial commitment.

She is a HAES provider and loves to assist people with healing their relationship to food in a supportive, safe, body affirming space.

She’s the perfect addition to the office and we are lucky to have her!

We’ve got a special code for you if you want to dive in and get started with any of Halla’s offerings. Send us a DM and we’ll give you the deets for some savings.

Check out more with the link in our bio ❤️

It's international coffee day! We absolutely love coffee here at Verve and are all avid coffee drinkers. Today we're celebrating our most-used appliance in our greeting area, the Keurig!

What is your go-to coffee bev? Don't forget to treat yourself today (and every day if you love coffee as much as us!)

"I know my back hurts because I gained weight" is something we hear all the time or "my doctor said if I lost weight all my health issues would go away"

We choose to believe a different narrative. We choose to focus on reducing mental, emotional and physical stress, joyful movement, intuitive nutritional practices and of course, making sure the structures of your spine are supporting the health of your nervous system.

Verve Lifestyle Center We provide chiropractic, massage and wellness services in beautiful Portland, OR! We stand for inspiring our community to make empowered choices relative to their wellbeing.

Fall is HERE! Did you know Verve has a blog? Dr. Megan has written about the transition into the season and how it can effect your body. Curious? Click the link to read more about the three ways your body changes with the transition to fall!

What's your favorite thing about the fall?

3 Ways Your Body Changes with The Transition to Fall – Verve Lifestyle Center It’s the first day of FALL! This season is 100% my jam. I love the cold, dreary, foggy days. Most of my patients think I’m a total weirdo because I just feel so energetic during this season. Not everyone feels me on this though, and there is definitely some science as to why. Transitional period...

We are welcoming in the fall with open arms!

Did you know all the staff at Verve have fall birthdays?

Fall is the perfect time to get cozy, rest up, and treat yourself to the care you deserve.

It’s a period of reflection, processing, and rest. We’ve always thought there’s a little magic in the air too ✨ 🍂

We can’t wait to see what this fall brings and help you stay happy, healthy and restful this season.

One of the best things about chiropractic is we have the potential to journey with our community for their lifetime.

You only get one spine and it is our privilege to help you keep it functioning for your whole life.

When you start care with us, you are not just a number. You become part of our family. We want to be with you every step of the way on your journey of self-love, health and wellness.

We genuinely care about each one of the patients we are honored to serve.

Are you ready to see what we can do together? Send us a DM 📥

Dr Megan is heading out of the office Friday for a much needed vacation.

Crista will be in the office for massage but will have limited access to email and phone so all massage visits will need to be booked online for next week (or call us this week to schedule).

Be sure to get in this week to see Dr Megan before she’s out for the week.

Schedule here for massage: https://vervelifepdx.janeapp.com/

The first cervical vertebra.

C1.

The Atlas.

Together with it’s partner in crime, C2 or the axis, they form the upper cervical complex. These bones are the very top of your spinal column and enable the “yes” and “no” motion of your head on your spine.

The importance of cells at this level is pretty expansive and includes areas like the brain stem and structures associated with the autonomic and stress responses. There is a lot of neuroscience here…but in the simplest terms, this area of your spine is basically a command center for your nervous system. The connections here can synchronize, amplify or restrain signals coming to and from the brain and the rest of your body.

How freakin’ cool is that?

This area of the spine is also more mobile than the rest and we know there is a connection between structure and function. If things aren’t moving right, the signals aren’t being transmitted properly.

As a chiropractor, it’s my job to make sure your structures are positioned correctly and functioning at their best.

We use tools in our office to measure the function of the spine and nervous system so we can make sure the connections between your brain and body are clear. When we clear that communication up…pesky symptoms go away, pain eases and you feel better.

It’s nerdy, it’s awesome and we couldn’t be happier to take care of you ❤️

It's almost the day to chill with us! We're having our third "Chill" event on August 25th at Wallace Park from 6:30pm-8:30pm.

August really has gone quick - slow down and get some fresh air with us. Take a breather and come relax and unwind with us with low-stress connection. We will have wine, non alcoholic bevs, snacks, and our super awesome Verve Co****le (and some other fun stuff too!) We are being extra safe with covid precautions - all snacks are single serve and individually wrapped, and there's plenty of social distance room at this fun outside event.

We'd love to connect with you, hang out, and meet some new friends! Register now for FREE on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/166866685749

Hope to see you there to chill!

Getting reviews like this fill our hearts with so much joy. We are so grateful for the opportunity to help your body feel good.