Kristin Jackson
I believe to truly care for our bodies, minds and spirits we should enjoy time outside, away from the electronic grind, connect our brains with our bodies, and have some FUN!
I started Take It Outside! Fitness offering classes and training sessions using the outdoors as our gym... But not all my knowledge and tools transfer easily to the outdoors--my pilates machines, free weights, BOSUs, medicine and fitness balls, etc. So I host classes and small group trainings at my Functional Fitness Studio as well. Regardless of where we meet, people train with me because they seek accountability to stay on track, help setting realistic goals, a supportive environment, and FUNctional fitness programs that they can do anywhere!
My top fitness interests these days include hula hooping, long walks, short runs, jumping rope, suspension training, pilates, balance work and foam roller massage (definitely the foam roller!). When I'm off duty you'll find me at the library, hanging with my husband and doggie (probably outside), or crafting some sew-it-up-from-recycled-materials-cute-but-functional doodads.
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Taya Gunsul
My dedication to health guides my personal and professional life. I started my career as a Registered Nurse in 1992, continued studying the body and became a Licensed Massage Therapist in 2000. After discovering a passion for Yoga, I began teaching in 2003. I now integrate this knowledge with my skills as a Certified Personal Trainer, resulting in a program specific to your body's needs.
I am pleased to be a part of the TIOF community. I base my practice in the peaceful Mt. Tabor neighborhood teaching classes and training at multiple locations. My massage style includes traditional Swedish and Deep Tissue, although my specialty is Thai Massage (passive yoga style). I enjoy teaching clients self care techniques--stretches or strengthening exercises as well as how to use the foam roll or other tools to release tension. When I'm not with clients you might find me training for a fitness event, volunteering in my community, traveling with my husband or relaxing outdoors with my dogs.
Additional certifications and trainings:
- American Council on Exercise-CPT
- Yoga Alliance-Registered Yoga Teacher (500 hr.)
- Facilitated Stretching
- Somatic Patterning
- Thai Massage
- Fighting Fat over 30
- Midlife and Senior Training
- TRX Suspension Training
Taya Gunsul
taya@livelimber.com
www.livelimber.com
503-256-1334
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Group Acupuncture Gals
Heather, Kristin and Ruthie
Heather Hulbert has been a lifelong enthusiast of natural medicine. She graduated from the University of Montana with a degree in Biology with a Botany emphasis. She went on to study western Herbalism with Michael Moore at the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine and became a Certified Clinical Herbalist. In 2009 she graduated from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine with a masters degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, she is also a Board certified Chinese herbalist. She is especially interested in treating women's health and musculoskeletal complaints. Heather has been teaching dance for six years and brings her understanding of movement and body mechanics to her treatment of musculoskeletal complaints. She lives in SE Portland with her fiance and her cat. In her free time she loves collecting and growing plant medicines and dancing.
heatherhulbert.wordpress.com
Kristin Swann has been a practicing massage therapist for 10 years and recently started her practice as a licensed acupuncturist, certified herbalist and Qigong instructor. Her training began at the World School of Massage in San Francisco and she recently received her masters degree at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. Her passion is to bring quality health care and a sense of well being to her patients. In practice she focuses on treating emotional stress, anxiety, physical pain, and internal medicine. Kristin loves group acupuncture because it brings a sense of community to health care and allows treatments to be affordable to most people. In her personal life, she is a fan of the outdoors and enjoys hiking/backpacking, skiing, swimming and practicing meditation near waterfalls. What brought her to Take It Out Fitness was the community based exercise outside in nature.
For more information see her website: www.innerbalancehealth.net or find her on facebook.
Ruthie Moss graduated from the Oregon College of Oriental medicine in 2009 with a Masters degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She is a licensed acupuncturist and is also board certified in Chinese Herbal Medicine. In addition to treating musculoskeletal conditions, Ruthie mainly focuses on dermatology and gastrointestinal health. Ruthie has been managing a Chinese herbal dispensary in SE Portland for the last two years, and is an enthusiastic herbalist herself. She earned her bachelor degree from Tel-Aviv University in Biology and science, with an emphasis on molecular biology and physics. After traveling in India and Australia, Ruthie and her husband settled in Portland. They are expecting their first child in the spring. When not reading a dermatology book, Ruthie enjoys fire twirling, yoga, good meals and spending time with her friends and family.