To fix implies something is broken. You solve and move on. But what about MAINTENANCE? This is an ongoing relationship - what to look for and what to do so the point of overwhelmed does not return.
As a competitive athlete for twenty years, my sole focus was working to be better than other people. Then my body broke down and my mind and identity soon followed. Lost in the abyss of post-competitve depression and unable to find the help I needed, I set out to fix myself, both physically and mentally. The start was a mindshift to cooperation, and a mission to share what I once would have greedily hoarded for myself. This site is a living document to what I’ve figured out, with hopes that it makes for a little less hurt in the world.
- Christine Ruffolo
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Recent Occupations
Health and Physical Education teacher, Woodburn Arts and Communications, 2004 – present
Movement Instigator, Options & Ability, 2019 – present
Idea Whisperer, Thinkmovement, 2017 - present
Movement Therapist, Healing Hands Clinic of Natural Therapies, 2011 – 2018
Educational Background
B.S. Kinesiology, University of Illinois, 2001
M.A.Teaching, Western Oregon University, 2004
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@ruffolous
contact
I am based out of Salem, Oregon. My training work space is Options & Ability, though I am available for online consults and in-home sessions. For questions or conversation regarding pain, play, or problem solving, contact me at ruffolous@gmail.com.