Lynna Foster, LMT. Experiential coaching through nature, body and soul work

01/29/2024

Book a 90 minute bodywork session in the month of February and save $25.

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01/18/2024

I received the most heartfelt note from a client and friend yesterday. The greatest thing about the message was that I hadn’t seen this person for over a year+ and her kind greeting warmed my heart.

I am so grateful for the kind of work I get to give and for the lovely people in my life.

01/16/2024

I have a habit of over-explaining, talking too much when I’m uncomfortable, over analyzing or trying to put unintelligble words to life’s mystery’s and wonders.

I believe our attention spans aren’t what they used to be. We want things now. We are inpatient. We want instant gratification. We want to feel good. Blah blah blah.

Our souls on the other hand are patient. They want substance. They are looking for anything that will feed that deep part: Art, poetry, music, nature, stillness, and things that don’t waste their time.

The soul is looking for elegant simplicity. Enriching words that sink deep. The sound of silence. The soul doesn’t need to know how smart we are or how many degrees we hold, or our opinion on everything. The soul sniffs out arrogance and deceit. The soul yearns for anything that brings them home.

I long to know better how to do this. I want to learn to be silent when silence is needed. I want to remember that words are so important and the fewer, the better. I want to learn a new language of less is more.

01/03/2024

This is true about the dialogue I have with myself, as well as with others.

Is what I’m telling myself true?
Is what I’m telling others true?
Is what others are telling me, true?

How do you know it’s true? It feels different when you hear it and when it lands in your body. Truth always has a resounding yes and dishonesty makes you squirm a little. It lands more with a thud or it’s noisy or it sticks in your throat or gut.

01/03/2024

The soil moves as a dead leaf is pushed aside. I turn to look again and wonder if I was imagining things. There it was again! Another toss of the soil as if something of the underworld was emerging. I draw closer and put my face to the earth and there in the humus is a finger. And then another!

I see arms stretching and nails clawing the topsoil. I stumble backwards as a torso appears, and then a face with open mouth coughing and sputtering up dirt that had become lodged in the lungs. She was resurrecting and she was going to set the world afire.

This is the vision I got when I went back and read one of my journal entries from April of last year.

The Entry (April 2023):

When do you ever stop long enough to consider yourself? To look within to the wonders of your landscapes?

To see YOU? YOU are the reason you are here on this earth - to discover and uncover the original you before you were covered up.

You have been buried alive! You struggle to wiggle free and to breathe because of the dirt and stones others have piled on you. They didn’t see your value and with every shovelful, they continued to make you less and less visible until you forgot who you were.

Look closely! I see a daisy poking its head through the mound. And there’s another!

You know that you matter, right? You know who you are because despite the darkness, you continue to grow.

Break free from the grave, my Love. It’s time to return to the maiden ship - to take control of the helm and sail into the sunset with fresh air and freedom.

You are not dead. You were buried alive.

Reclaim your power and resurrect!

12/28/2023

12/28/2023

Isn’t nature wonderful! I love how this Spanish moss landed to the ground in such beautiful patterns.

May I learn to land in such elegance of twists and turns, spirals and sensual curves.

12/08/2023

Love notes from my clients make me so happy and so grateful for what I get to do.

Human connection makes the world go round.

Thank you, Kristine💫⭐️💛

12/04/2023

11/08/2023

He looks way too happy about this.

No shows and cancellations make me a little unpredictable.

10/31/2023

How’s your Nervous System? Mine’s a bit on edge.

Let’s breathe together.

10/25/2023

Bowen Therapy is an experience. The gentle hands-on manipulations of fascia, muscles, cells, nerves and other tissues create waves throughout the body. I like to think of it like dropping a stone into a pond and watching how it creates the ripple effect across the body of water.

The Bowen technique is working with the vibrations and frequencies of the body and meeting the body, mind and spirit exactly where it is on any given day.

The more open that a client is to receiving and allowing the feelings and sensations to come through, the more effective it is in returning the client back to a state of ease. And often, many clients sleep during these sessions…even the ones who state that they have a hard time sleeping.

Note: these are my words from my own experiences.

09/21/2023

09/18/2023

08/30/2023

I will be setting up my chair for members on Thursday, August 31st from 10-4!

I can’t wait to see you…as always🩷🌸 be on the lookout!

📷 Andie Petkus Photography

08/13/2023

Meditation is a daily practice for me and I love this cushion. It makes meditating so much more comfortable. And…it’s beautiful!

08/08/2023

I am learning the art of allowing life to bring me what it will and decide at any given moment how I will respond.

What will I choose?

Will I remain true to myself?

Will I do the right thing?

Will I speak with honesty and integrity?

Will I help someone in need?

Will it create more love?

There’s so little that I can control so I am trying to be present and allow life to come to me instead of forcing, pushing, or pulling.

07/23/2023

•••• ••• O N E. A. D A Y ••• •••

Today’s self-care is about really getting into my soul space. Journaling deep questions. Listening. Pouring.

I don’t leave this space until my heart feels “something.” This “something” that I wait for is peace, understanding; a “knowing” that only comes by being completely honest with myself.

The answers are always unexpected because most often they are not about what I should be “doing” rather how I can be living. Am I living in love? How am I showing up? What am doing to live soul first? How can my heart remain open and soft?

I can breathe more deeply. Thank you🩷

07/22/2023

07/21/2023

••• D A I L Y. S E L F. C A R E •••

Today’s self-care had me on this table. So many of my clients ask me, “Do you get massage?” And I feebly reply, “Ummm…well…” I have had various forms of bodywork but I haven’t had a good old fashioned massage for over several years. I have to say…it was very enjoyable and just what I needed.

It really matters who your therapist is: The intention behind their touch, the atmosphere, the energy, the love and care…all are very important.

I hope that you are giving yourself some care today.

07/20/2023

••• D A I L Y. S E L F. C A R E •••

I have been working with Oregon Community Health Workers Association (ORCHWA) to come up with a couple of self-care stations at their annual conference in August. Anything that will engage the senses and feed the souls. Of course I will be providing chair massage!

As I was thinking about self care, I feel that as a health care provider myself, I am one of the worst for providing enough care for me on a daily basis.

Giving ourselves time, care, and attention is vital to our overall wellbeing. And it doesn’t have to be big, expensive spa days!

I am going to start posting one self-care idea daily. It’s mostly for me to help me remember to be kind to myself. To put good things into my body; to stretch; to be still; to dance; to have chocolate…and anything and everything that will help me feel more alive so that I can be a better and more creative, productive, life living and life giving human.

TODAY’s SELF-CARE:
🥑 Toast
Fresh avocado, Ezekiel sprouted grain bread, spring salad, tomatoes and an egg. Yum.

05/31/2023

For all of you who are having to face some really difficult things and you’re wondering if you can do it.

Yes you can. Yes you will. You are stronger than your fear.

We are made to not only endure but to come through the fire as pure gold.

I’m cheering you on. I’m cheering me on. I’m as much afraid of my fear as you are afraid of yours. Let’s love one another through our challenges. That’s the only way through.

05/23/2023

••• B O W E N T H E R A P Y •••

I am passionate about this therapy. It’s not just bodywork; it’s soul work, mind work, emotional work, trauma work. It can be profoundly energizing yet calming to the nervous system.

If you’re seeking some bougie, spa like experience, I’m not your person. If you’re looking to delve more deeply into the deeper layers of fascia and the internal systems of your being…I can help you.

More questions? Ask me💛

Also…if you’re wondering about this beautiful piece of artwork behind me, it is from the amazing and talented .














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05/18/2023

Only ONE week from TODAY.

I’m getting so excited for you to come celebrate my new space with me.

Kim Alder of “Drumming in Oneness” will be leading our drum circle. I will bring my drum. If you have a drum, bring it with you. Otherwise, there will be instruments for you to play. No skill required ☺️

Please reach out with any questions. Come set your inner child loose!

05/11/2023

We’re only two weeks away from the meet and greet that I am hosting at my new studio space!

This time is really just about getting together and having fun! We all work so hard and sometimes it’s easy to forget that we also need to feed our inner child ice-cream and beat on some drums!

I hope you can join us🍄❤️

04/20/2023

🌷 D A T E. C H A N G E 🌷

It was brought to my attention that the date I had originally scheduled my meet and greet was the Friday before Memorial Day weekend. I changed it to the Thursday prior. Hope that works better for you!

04/17/2023

I am hosting a meet & greet/open house for my new studio space on May 26th.

I would love to see your face! Pop in for a few minutes or stay for the whole thing.

Here are a few things to look forward to:
• make a piece of art
• food & beverage
• enter to win a 90 min massage (must attend to enter your name)
• I’m hoping to have live music. Looking for a singer/songwriter who could sing and play for a couple of hours. Please let me know if you know of anyone.
• connect and have fun!

I hope to see you there!

Urban Office CoWorking
4949 South. S. Macadam Ave.
Portland

04/06/2023

I love what I do.
And I love WHERE I do it!

A space with good energy is crucial for creating and working, as well as giving people a safe space for the best treatments for their bodies, minds, and souls.

Come check out for your own working needs and also book a session with me!

Thanks for the capture .hewittt

04/04/2023

Thank you arms:
For our arms were the first to hold us in the womb.
They have been our strength.
They have soothed us when we have been hurt.
They have wrapped themselves around those we love.
They have carried heavy loads and lifted our children.
They have planted and labored.
They have created and brought forth new and inspirational masterpieces.
They put food into our hungry mouths and write notes to our loved ones.
They are helpers to our body and helpers to others.
Thank you, arms.

Have you ever had your arms massaged? Our arms and hands carry so much tension. One of the hardest body parts for people to relax, are the arms.

Come lay down your heavy loads and receive a little rest for your weary limbs. Book a session in bio.