Floating Through Life

At The Float Shoppe, floatation therapy in a spa of epsom salts eases sore muscles and joints. The floating sensation also frees your mind to wander in new, unexpected places. A 90 minute session in the float tank costs $60, or $90 for a couple. The Float Shopppe opened in early 2012, and has since added acupuncture treatments and massage therapy. Stop by the newly remodeled space at 1515 NW 23rd Ave or call 503-719-4743. Online at www.floatshoppe.com.

An Amazing Selection of Salves

The Apothecary Shoppe offers a dazzling assortment of therapeutic oils, salts, lotions and other preparations in a nicely organized store in Southwest Portland. The essential oils collection alone is impressive, with many hard-to-find oils such as New Zealand Tea Tree oil, a special variety with a distinctive aroma that attacks infections that regular Australian Tea Tree oil cannot. Also featured is an extensive therapeutic book selection. The Shoppe is a division of the American College of Healthcare Sciences, which offers accredited degree programs in Aromatherapy, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine and other fields.  The Apothecary Shoppe and the College are located at 5940 SW Hood Ave in Portland Oregon.

Visit the College online at www.achs.edu.

Visit the Apothecary Shoppe and shop online at www.apothecary-shoppe.com.