FAQ
Are you making in-person appointments?
Where is your office?
My office is located in the Baxter Building, at the following address:
NeuroBodyWorks2301 NW Thurman StreetSuite DPortland, OR 97210
(Fair warning; My building is next door to the French bakery St. Honore.)
That's a busy neighborhood, where do I park?
During your session, park in any spot labeled “Baxter Visitor.”
What are your hours?
10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Wednesday through Friday.
How do I schedule?
Do you take insurance?
No. I am an out-of-network provider, which means you will pay at the time of the session. I will provide you with a Superbill (fancy word for a receipt with all the necessary codes your insurance company will need when requesting reimbursement).
If you are interested in reimbursement, I suggest you call your insurance company first to determine whether out-of-network massage therapy is reimbursed. Here are some questions to ask when you call:
Do I have out-of-network benefits for massage therapy?
What percentage of my bill will be reimbursed for services from an out-of-network provider?
What is my deductible and has it been met?
How do I get reimbursed?
What’s your cancellation policy?
If you cannot attend your scheduled appointment for any reason, you must give me at least 24 hours notice so that you are not billed.
I don’t want to miss my appointment. May I come in even if I’m sick?
Due to this work’s proximity, we’ll need to reschedule your appointment if you’re sick.
You focus on getting better, and I’ll see you then.
Do the benefits last?
How does this process differ from other therapies?
Most methods start by trying to “fix” the painful area. That sounds good, right?
However, when you’re considering the brain, the way “in” to the system is NOT through the painful area.
The big shift in this approach is from trying to fix one part to improving the relationships between all parts.
What are Feldenkrais and ABM?
Feldenkrais is the method developed by Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais to improve movement by improving the brain’s coordination.
He understood that the brain could change long before the popularization of the concept of brain plasticity. Today, scientific research validates his understanding from the 1940s of the brain as a dynamic, self-organizing system.
The Feldenkrais Guild is the national organization that inherited his name and method. A great place to learn more about Dr. Feldenkrais is here.
Anat Baniel was a student and colleague of Dr. Feldenkrais, and the Anat Baniel Method (ABM) is her evolution of Dr. Feldenkrais’s work. You can find more here.
What should I do to make this successful?
Yay! If you’ve here, you’re serious about improving.
To make this successful, you’ll want to prioritize the process.
Each session is gentle in terms of muscular effort – but potent in terms of brain learning. After the session, it’s helpful to create space before jumping to the next activity.
I’ll suggest homework to help you take the session into your daily life. And I find it helpful to jot down my thoughts after a session, including the new sensations. I’ll send you home with a notebook to jot down everything you notice. After that, the best thing you can do is use the new awareness in your daily life.
What results should I expect?
If this is so great, why haven't I heard of it before?
Applying brain plasticity principles is counter-intuitive. It goes against how most people expect to achieve improvement, and that can be uncomfortable.
But if you desire profound, lasting change, and you’re ready to take advantage of the brain’s incredible potential even if it feels unfamiliar, then this is the right place for you!
Do you get sessions?
Yes, absolutely! I take sessions with colleagues and I do movement lessons online regularly.
What is your professional experience?
I graduated from the Feldenkrais Resources Professional Training Program in 2008 and from the Anat Baniel Method Professional Training Program in 2013. In 2016 I became a Licensed Massage Therapist in Oregon. In 2017 I became an Assistant on the teaching staff of the ABM Professional Training Program.
Before all this, I worked as a Media Planner in advertising agencies in the Bay Area.
Where can I find the best food in your neighborhood?
NW 23rd and the surrounding blocks have a plethora of delicious restaurants, cafes and food carts.
My favorite is the chicken mole burrito at Santa Fe. It’s so flavorful and not too spicy!