Guiding Hand Manual Medicine

Specialties

Here at Guiding Hand it is my intention to provide manual medicine for the rehabilitation of structural disfunction and the improvement of overall health & well-​being. Utilizing a core combination of Jin Shou Tuina, CranioSacral and myofascial manipulation as well as elements of Thai Massage, Structural Integration and Exercise Therapy it is my goal to aid clients in their path to greater comfort, stability and function.

This approach integrates both Eastern and Western modalities — drawing on the framework of Traditional Chinese Medicine, acu-​point and meridian theory to engage with the client as an energetic whole — while also maintaining a strong foundation in the complex anatomy and structure of the body to provide a multi-​faceted and holistic method of assessment and treatment.

History

Established in 2014.

My private practice, Guiding Hand Manual Medicine, currently resides under the roof of Inspire Wellness clinic in St Johns, Portland, Oregon.

The clinic is devoted to holistic healthcare — specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Naturopathic Medicine and Clincally-​focused Massage and Manual Therapy. Drop in anytime during regular business hours to speak with one of us about how Inspire Wellness can work for you.

Meet the Business Owner

Jason K.

Business Owner

I began my formal training in manual medicine through my work with the North American Tang Shou Tao Association. My education began with the study of internal martial arts — or Neijia Gong Fu — which then brought me into the study and practice of Jin Shou Tuina, CranioSacral and Nuad Bo-​Rarn Thai Massage.

For years I have trained under my primary instructor, Sean Orlando, and practiced our medicine on fellow students, friends and family until I decided it was time to take the work further. I chose to branch off from my decade-​long profession of carpentry and building and go back to school. I enrolled in East West College in my home of Portland, Oregon and after a year and a half of formal education I graduated, was licensed and began my practice as an LMT.

I continue to practice Jin Shou Tuina, CranioSacral and elements of Thai Massage but have also incorporated exercise therapy as well as techniques inspired by Structural Integration and myofascial manipulation into my work.