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Please enjoy the hundreds of articles that Dr. Borten has written over the past 20+ years. There’s something for everyone, including explorations of spirituality, learning from the natural world, exercise and stretching, nutrition, psychology, posture, breathing, pain management, Eastern medicine and philosophy, and much more.

This time of year they are everywhere. They are in patches, on porches, in huge piles at the grocery store, decorating tables, and so much more. We know that carving them is fun. We know that roasted pumpkin seeds are delicious. We know that pumpkin…

Now that we’re entering cold and flu season, many people also deal with headaches and sinus issues.  Recently I had my own encounter with a migraine.  Luckily I don’t get them often, but unfortunately many people have to deal with headache pain on a regular…

A couple of weeks ago I went to an all women’s silent at Breitenbush.  It was my birthday present to myself as my previous two birthdays reflected the trials I’ve been in and out of for the last few years.  It was time to take…

The NW Dragontree location has recently added a second Esthetics Room just in time for the holidays! It’s so nice to be able to accommodate more spa packages arranged at the same time for those coming in with friends. Located across from our Sangha Room it’s warm and…

According to a recent article by DaySpa Magazine (August 2009), titled “The ‘Most’ in Facials,” the traditional cleanse-exfoliate-extract facial is a thing of the past. Today’s spas focus on perfecting a truly personalized protocol for individualized treatments. The article highlights some of the most indulgent…

As a Northwest native, I spent most of my childhood growing up under the cloudy Oregon skies, right up the street from our NW location,  in fact.  I adored summertime,  the trips to Sauvie’s Island, Washington Park, a walk down the street to NW 23rd…

Hello wellness enthusiasts, I wanted to mention the study on tooth brushing and heart disease that came out in the May 27th, 2010 issue of the British Medical Journal (BMJ 2010;340:c2451) in case you didn’t hear about it. In short, it found that people who…

I’ve been thinking about smiles today. Our airport location opens fairly early, so oftentimes I am a bit groggy as I climb the stairs into the ticketing area. Today I was wide-eyed and bleary at nothing in particular when some movement caught my eye. It…

I have been a member of WEO for 5 years and have learned so much from the women that I have had met through this organization.  They are supportive and smart and fun – I feel totally blessed.  In an effort to give back to…

Our airport location, located on Concourse C between gate C-10 and C-12 at The Portland International Airport, is adding nail services to the menu. We’ve chosen to forgo the typical chemical laden and smelly nail polish of old in favor of a completely new and unique…

The modern Mother’s Day is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in May, as a day to honor mothers and motherhood. It was nationally recognized in the United States as a holiday in 1914 after a campaign by Anna…

We’ve gotten off to a great start at the new airport location! Passengers are very excited to have a beautiful oasis to take a break during their travels. We hear people exclaim every day as they walk by “Wow, a spa! What a great idea!”…

I recently had lunch with Heather, most recently the Marketing Director at The Dragontree, who will be taking on more of a part time role at The Dragontree in order to continue her scholastic studies. As we discussed passing the torch to me to handle…

Every month seems to have its theme, and in this case, September is National Yoga Month. It’s also National Coupon Month and Mold Awareness Month, among such other notable events as Labor Day and Patriot Day. But Yoga is likely the only one recognized as…

The sun – that bright, glowing orb that many of us Portlanders are soaking up as we prepare to not see it for the next several months – provides our bodies with an essential dose of vitamin D. The vitamin is naturally produced by our…

Summer is here! During this season it is so important to keep our skin moisturized and protected while we play in the sun, so a few of our lovely estheticians got inspired by all this amazing weather we are having, and decided to create a…

As an Esthetician, I have been getting quite a few questions about toners and why they are a necessary part of a skin care regime. There seems to be a rumor floating around that toners are an unessential step in day to day skin care.  Toners are amazing…

The Dragontree’s mission is to create a more peaceful, healthy, and centered world. While we know we can’t massage every person into bliss, we do know that we can contribute to every person that we meet and give them some love that they can bring…

The Dragontree along with other Nobhill business joined together this May to raise money and gather food for the NW Ministries (link to nwpm.org) food program. On Tuesday May 12th we were thrilled to donated 10% of our proceeds to NW Ministries. This organization is such a…

I find that everyday around 3:30 I feel a lull, and with that a desire for coffee, tea, or sugar to pick me up. And while I have given into this desire once or twice 😉 it didn’t actually make me feel “better”. So the…

One of my favorite summertime drinks is Rosemary Lemonade – it is easy to make. Rosemary is plentiful in Portland and easy and fun to pick with kids! Take 2 tablespoons of rosemary and steep it in 24 oz of almost boiling water for 5…