Confluence Clinic, Alternative Holistic Medicine

Kjell's "Essential Meditation" course begins Wednesday evening at 7:30. Click here to find out more and sign up.

Workshops & Classes Are you looking for a calmer state of mind? Are you having difficulty dealing with your mental state during these stressful times? Have you always wondered about whether meditation is right for...

Kjell's Essential Meditation course starts in just over a week! Let's cozy up and dig in!
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Workshops & Classes Are you looking for a calmer state of mind? Are you having difficulty dealing with your mental state during these stressful times? Have you always wondered about whether meditation is right for...

We are excited to announce that Kjell will be teaching an online Meditation course, beginning at the end of this month! 7 Wednesdays, beginning 10/27, 7:30-8:30 pm on Zoom. Recordings will be made available. Hope you'll join us.

Workshops & Classes Are you looking for a calmer state of mind? Are you having difficulty dealing with your mental state during these stressful times? Have you always wondered about whether meditation is right for...

May we see the light that shines unexpectedly in the dark places. May we follow and nurture and trust it. May we question our allegiances and trust our hearts. May we resurrect and worship the true lights of this world. May we trust and love and caretake our vulnerability like the first leaves of Spring. May we see what no longer serves like the leaves of winter, becoming Earth. Life renews, life becomes, life continues.

Sailing the Lookfar — Erin Carney Moline The other day I had the urge reread a small book I read for the first time 6 or 7 years ago, Ursula K. LeGuin’s The Tombs of Atuan , the second book in the Earthsea trilogy. Arha is “The Eaten One,” a girl priestess taken from her family at the age of 5 to serve the “Dark Ones”, a great po...

Here's something from Erin's blog. We'll be in touch soon about ongoing developments around Confluence during this time. Hope everyone is staying safe and keeping their community safe by staying home as much as possible.

I’m Pointing to my heart — Erin Carney Moline I read a Rilke poem this morning, and was struck by the phrase “Heart of the World.” It inspired the piece of writing that follows. I hope it can be of benefit to you during this time. Like you, all of my emotional and personal resources are being called upon to process what we are going through...

If you have children, one of the biggest challenges of this moment might be how to talk with about what is happening. We found this resource online and hope it will be helpful. The most important thing you can do is to do your own work about how you feel, and then to be present with them as they deal with what is to us adults a terrifying situation.

The PDF is multiple pages and includes a chart about how children might be feeling depending on age, with suggestions of how to work with that.

Much love to everyone out there! ❤️

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Although the presence of the coronavirus has ushered in a moment of great uncertainty and distress, there is also of coming together as a collective for the greater good. We are striving to be part of the solution.

Towards that end, we are closing our physical space for the next two weeks. We are not "closed" but simply shifting our work to virtual spaces. Counseling sessions will be available via telephone and online, and Kjell will be available for 20-minute phone consultations. You will find a special option on Jane for those consultations.

Arielle will be available during business hours via email for questions about appointments and insurance. And we are here if you are looking for support around the events that are unfolding around us.

A large part of what we are dealing with right now is the lack of testing available in the United States. That is why, with the information we have, self-quarantining, both personally and as a clinical space, feels like the most responsible thing to do. Once testing becomes widespread, the situation will be more clear.

Again, we are not going anywhere. We are at home, just like you, trying to understand what is happening and act accordingly. Please remember that regardless of your own fears about getting sick, self-quarantine is an act of love and solidarity for your community.

Thank you for your support of our clinic as we move through this time together.

Take good care,
Kjell & Erin

If you are concerned about the Coronavirus, the best thing you can do is take care of your immune system. This is a time of year when people tend to get colds because it is warming but not warm yet. Some ideas:

* Get lots of good sleep and rest
* Drink lots of water
* Dress more warmly than you think you need
* Avoid drafts
* Keep your core and neck warm
* Do things that lower your stress level
* Escape from the stress of the current events climate by spending time with friends, watching funny movies, or whatever else helps you relax

And if you do feel a cold coming on, come on in to Confluence to get some herbs!

Happy Sunny Springy Friday afternoon. We hope this weekend is nourishing and revitalizing for you. Take care of yourself and the rest will follow.

These sunny days make us want to run and jump! But wait! Before you frolick, be sure to warm up, cover up, and stretch well. Injuries are common this time of year, as folks jump into activities they haven't done all winter. Give your body proper preparation to keep yourself limber. And if you do feel a little sore, come in for a massage or acupuncture to smooth out the seasonal transition back into your favorite outdoor activies.

Today’s sunshine feels like a good omen for letting go of a few things that are no longer serving us. ⛅️
Sometimes the natural shedding of winter coats and scarves makes it that much easier to shed those other things we’ve been hanging onto.✨

HEALING TOGETHER PDX

A great opportunity for support and healing during and beyond this moment. Valenka Speer is crafting groups specifically for healing and creating community for survivors of sexual trauma. Highly recommended if the idea of a "beyond " group rings true for you. ❤️

healingtogetherpdx.com A Holistic Healing Community for the Mind, Body, & Soul

Book Appointment with Confluence Clinic

Confluence Clinic will be closed starting Thursday, August 17th, through the morning of Tuesday, August 22nd. If you would like to book an appointment, you can do so through the link below!

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Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) job - Confluence Clinic - Portland, OR

Confluence Clinic is looking for a part time Licensed Massage Therapist! Click the link below for more details about the position. You can apply by sending a resume and cover letter to [email protected]

indeed.com July 17, 2017 - Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) - p Confluence Clinic is a holistic, multi-disciplinary alternative health clinic in downtown Portland. We are seeking Licensed Massage Therapists