What is Equilibrium?
Simply defined, Equilibrium is “an equal balance between any powers, influences, etc...” Equilibrium for me is the result of efforts that began after a traumatic event in 1993 acquainted me with massage therapy as a means of healing. From there, I attended PCC/PSU and East West College of the Healing Arts in Portland, Oregon for training and became licensed to practice in 1998. By early 2000 I was ready to open a small in-home practice on a foundation of Swedish (5 stroke massage), Shiatsu (acupressure), Russian (deep tissue technique), Polarity (energy technique), and the soothing heat of hot stones.
In 2002 my love for snow and mountain related activities moved me to Whitefish, Montana where I was extremely blessed to work in several different environments alongside a wide variety of extraordinary clients and practitioners. My experiences in Montana greatly influenced my practice, especially in the use of Sound, Essential Oils, Reiki, and Positional Release. Subtle yet profound, Sound, Essential Oils, and Reiki (energy technique) have the ability to go where my hands cannot, while Positional Release gently addresses the brain/soft tissue connection which is often disoriented by surgery and/or other injurious or traumatic events.
By 2007, I had honed my skill with everything from spa pampering to stress management massage, and deep tissue massage to post-op, injury, and traumatic event recovery. Needing a change of pace, I returned to my home town of Astoria, Oregon to attend the 2008-09 yoga teacher training at Amrita in Portland, Oregon, refreshing and furthering my education; and upon completion, reopened practice in January of 2010 in Astoria until closing again in November, 2011 to pursue other interests, of which I am currently enjoying a leave of absence until further notice.
Beyond the office, I'm an active outdoor enthusiast, indoor culinary enthusiast, artist, and perpetual student of what I've found are the deeply related interests of Eastern Medicine, Psychology, Quantum Physics, and Nutrition (including the use of herbs and fasting). Combined, these pursuits have helped me become ever more aware of the connected needs of body, mind, and spirit, and the delicate nature of the balance therein. I founded Equilibrium as a celebration of that balance and it is with great gratitude that I offer you my collected experience to better your own.
Paige Pahl, LMT (OR #7185), CYI, Reiki Master/Teacher
I am in currently enjoying a leave of absence to pursue other interests.
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