Freedom to Move's 7th Birthday
This last year has been an exciting year for Freedom To Move. In that time I have completed a two year program in Spiritual Direction allowing me to provide sessions specific to deep listening and companioning your spiritual journey. I have completed three levels of study in Pranic Healing to accentuate deep energetic and physical shifts during each session. I have also been accepted onto the Complementary Healthcare Plans (CHP) panel, which allows me to work with those who have Kaiser Alternative Healthcare plan to receive massage for an affordable co-pay. Last but not least, I am moving into the second year of founding Numinosity LLC, A Center For Wellness with a group of truly extraordinary practitioners offering services from chiropractic, acupuncture, psychotherapy, astrological and business consultation for healers. Numinosity is quickly becoming your one stop center for alternative healthcare needs for all ages! Wow, what a gift!
I deeply appreciate each of you and your unique journeys of transformation. I look forward to continuing to partner with you on your path in freeing your most vibrant, centered, peaceful and joyful self to move through life with ease!
New Offerings
MVA Insurance Claims Processed
Have you or a loved one recently been involved in a motor vehicle accident (MVA)? If you are looking for extensive alternative care to bring you back to a state of ease, comfort and full rehabilitation - come visit us.
After an accident your muscles often take the brunt of the impact leaving you in pain and with a loss of range of motion. Massage alleviates shock to your muscles and can help restore them to their full capacity.
Freedom To Move works with your insurance adjusters to offer you quality care for your recovery and does the billing for you. We partner with chiropractors, naturopathic doctors, accupuncturists and therapists both at Numinosity and the greater Portland area in offering you comprehensive care to return you to your optimal state of health. Find out more...
Now accepting Kaiser Insurance!
Are you currently enrolled in a Kaiser Alternative Health Plan? You may be elligible to receive massage at a discounted fee or with a nominal co-pay. Some plans cover 1 massage per month (12 total per year). Don't miss out on this great benefit! Check in with Kaiser for your benefits and if approved call us and set up an appointment. You will need a copy of your Kaiser card at time of the first visit.
Pranic Healing
Freedom To Move is excited to offer this unique form of energy work as part of it's palette. This is what founder Master Choa Kok Sui has to say about this modality:
"PRANIC HEALING is a highly developed and tested system of energy based healing techniques that utilizes "prana" to balance, harmonize and transform the body's energy processes. "Prana" is a Sanskrit word that means "life-force". This invisible bio-energy or vital energy keeps the body alive and maintains a state of good health. In acupuncture, the Chinese refer to this subtle energy as "Chi". It is also called "Ruah" or the "Breath of Life" in the Old Testament.
Pranic Healing is a simple yet powerful and effective no-touch energy healing. It is based on the fundamental principle that the body is a "self-repairing" living entity that possesses the innate ability to heal itself. PRANIC HEALING works on the principle that the healing process is accelerated by increasing the life force or vital energy on the affected part of the physical body"
About The Founder of Freedom To Move
Gina C. James continues to engage with clients throughout their unique journeys of transformation. She meets each individual in his/her present state and assists in the process of shifting what has become out of balance into empowered awareness and life-enhanced wellness.
Experience
She has practiced her skills in a variety of environments including:
- Multilevel Bodywork at Numinosity Wellness Center
- Reiki Classes and Circles at the Oregon coast and Wellspring Retreat Center
- Nourishing The Spirit Sacred Retreats at Still Meadows Retreat Center
- Chair Massage and Shiatsu at Intel
- Spa therapies at Finlandia and Rejuvenation Day Spas
- Sports Massage for Hood To Coast and Pro Wake boarding Tour
Education and History
Gina moved from Denver, Colorado to Portland, Oregon in 1989 to begin studies at Lewis and Clark college. While there she completed her B.A. in Theater and Minors in Gender and Indian Cultural Studies. From her experience as a performance artist and studies abroad in southeast Asia, she has integrated an extensive background in honoring the body as a sacred instrument.
In April 2000 she completed her studies at Oregon School of Massage, and received her licensure through the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists. She graduated with over 750 hours of study focusing on an "East meets West" approach. Her primary studies included Deep Tissue Swedish massage, Chinese Shiatsu and Reiki. This unique combination has informed her holistic approach to treating mind, body, soul and spirit.
Since 2000 she has received continuing education in:
- Reiki (Mastery)
- Chair Massage
- Hot Stone Therapy
- Sports Massage
- Watsu (100 hours)
- Thai Massage (200 hours from ITM in Chiang Mai Thailand)
- Pranic Healing.
In 2006 she completed a two year program in Spiritual Direction through Namaste's Contemplative Listening program. New directees are invited for September 2006! Contact Gina at (503) 282-8600 for more information on Spiritual Direction and becoming a directee.
