Portland Wellness Giveaway

Massages, soaking pools, a facial, lagree classes and food of course ;)

Dec 02, 2024

Hi welcome to my Substack! If you’re new here, welcome. If you’ve been here, thank you!

It’s been a few months since I started pouring into this platform and I wanted to organize a giveaway to thank all who read and subscribe. If you win, enjoy all these for yourself, or share as a gift to someone else.

Giveaway runs 12/2/24- 12/23/24 *must be in Portland, OR to redeem within 1 year

Once you subscribe, you can expect weekly articles from me exploring food, travel and lifestyle in Oregon and beyond. We also just bought our first home, so I’ll be diving into what that has been like. Paid subscriptions are $5 a month, think of it like buying me a latte and I tell you the best recommendations in the PNW!

One Subscriber will win…

Knot Springs: 2-person Group Massage and Springs Visits ($438)
Vero Skin Wellness: First time client facial ($275)
Core Collective: 5 classes pack ($165)
The Celery: $100 gift card

To enter, subscribe to this Substack newsletter, The Snitch List.

Free subscribers get 1 entry, Paid Subscribers get 5!

Wellness & The Winter Arc

This fall I was introduced to the term “winter arc”. It’s a new trend on social media that I’ve often seen on TikTok or Instagram Stories. Typically you’ll see “Winter Arc loading” or “Winter Arc day four ” to caption someone cooking healthy or working out.

This trend emerged with 3 months of the year left as a way to kick start their goals. With the holidays right in front of us, people often find themselves reverting back to habits they’re less than thrilled with. Instead of falling into this trap, the Winter Arc has been a way to get ahead of New Years resolutions.

I will say New Years has a way of capitalizing on our worst insecurities. That isn’t what I am promoting here.

People will vow “to make a change” after reeling from the chaos (and joy) of December and often this comes from a place of guilt, exhaustion or want for a fresh start.

The Winter Arc is about setting goals for yourself (much like resolutions), and sticking to them without outside eyes watching you or cheering you on. It means bettering yourself (for yourself) without relying on external validation that anyone will take notice.

What is my Winter Arc going to consist of?

I have been good about working out, but I am wanting to be more consistent especially as the weather turns dark and cold. I work from home/ remotely so I also am planning on getting dressed and working in my home office, vs. rotting in my robe on the couch. I am aiming to read more, and scroll less. In terms of eating, I will focus more on high protein meals, with fresh ingredients when I am not dining out for work. I also know that heat really helps me combat seasonal depression so I am prioritizing sauna, steam, and soaking in hot water (contrasted with a cold plunge too!).

All in all, the Winter Arc consists of showing up for the promises you make to yourself.

All my giveaway items are local businesses in Portland that I turn to when I am wanting to feel like my best self and help me with my very own Winter Arc. I am beyond thrilled to partner with them for this giveaway!

Knot Springs

This is one of my favorite spots in Portland, I absolutely adore this place. I have been coming since 2016 to utilize the spa and have been a member since 2021. I personally have found that the hot waters and sauna help me combat the seasonal depression that creeps in during the cold months.

They have 2 hot pools (medium heat, hot heat), a sauna, steam room, cold plunge, unlimited tea and a balcony that overlooks downtown Portland. Visits here are a gift I give to loved ones and it’s always a hit!

Vero Skin Wellness

I’ve been seeing Vero quarterly since 2020 and she has made the biggest difference in my skin health!

She specializes in holistic facials, meaning she doesn’t use chemicals or extraction methods. Her facials consists of natural products, steam, lymphatic drainage, buccal massage and release and gua sha. Her technique really lifts the face and releases any tension in the eyebrows, forehead, and jaw!

She is truly an angel put on this earth and I always leave our sessions feeling so much lighter and my skin is glowing.

Core Collective

Doing my workouts here has been a new development since the summer and I have been loving it. I was looking for something strengthening yet low impact to combine when I was training for my race. The classes will whoop your ass, yet it’s so fulfilling at the same time.

How does it work? The reformer machine is on a slider and you move the machine with your legs, arms and core. The springs on the machine also control the amount of resistance, directly correlating to the level of difficulty. If this all sounds scary, don’t let it. The instructors are super helpful in queuing you on the machine as you go!

I plan to keep up on this routine 2-3x a week throughout the winter in combination to my daily walks and time lifting in the gym.

They do offer beginner classes a few times a week, if you’re thinking of trying Lagree for the first time, this would be a great starting place.

The Celery

Located on N Williams, this spot is known for serving smoothies, juices, and acai & grain bowls. Everything they serve is organic and SO fresh.

When I am trying to opt for something healthy on the go, I love stopping in here. My favorite things to order are:

The harvest bowl (add chicken thigh)
Blue magik smoothie
Fresh juices

I hope this article excites you for your very own Winter Arc, whatever that looks like. Don’t forget to subscribe for the amazing giveaway.