https://www.centeredhealthpdx.com/home daily 1.0 2026-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/dab64df8-de99-4d0f-bd70-4fade9d72c84/centered-health-logo-icon-homepage-white.png Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/7a8afe77-ad37-4a4a-a723-aec60d098b0b/IMG_8076.JPG Home - About Dr. Alix Sklarew, DPT Stott Pilates Certified Matwork and Reformer Instructor and Rehab Specialist Women’s Pelvic Health Certified Visceral Manipulation CranioSacral Therapy Alix is a specialist in STOTT Pilates–based rehabilitation and holds certifications in STOTT Pilates Mat and Reformer. As an orthopedic generalist, she enjoys working with a wide range of both acute and chronic conditions. She is also certified in women’s pelvic health and vestibular rehabilitation, and earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from California State University, Northridge. Alix integrates these certifications with additional training in CranioSacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation to help uncover the root cause of each patient’s concerns. Her approach is gentle, thoughtful, and centered on restoring pain-free movement and function. By blending hands-on care with movement-based rehabilitation, she often helps patients navigate complex or persistent issues that have not responded well to conventional treatments. While Alix enjoys treating a wide range of orthopedic conditions, she has developed a special interest in working with individuals with Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). At the heart of Alix’s work is the belief that each patient is the true expert on their own body. She prioritizes listening closely during every session, allowing treatment to evolve in response to each person’s experience and goals. Alix also values collaboration with other healthcare practitioners to ensure patients feel supported and have the resources they need to move toward their fullest potential. https://www.centeredhealthpdx.com/services daily 0.75 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/07da4247-3458-4519-aa07-9bee77768334/pexels-gustavo-fring-8769162.jpg Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/a19da71c-eba1-44c1-a4f9-c3fd32f0e623/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6568102.jpg Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/f75c401d-c95a-4511-b2c0-7532e505612a/pexels-cottonbro-studio-3997989.jpg Services https://www.centeredhealthpdx.com/pilates-rehab daily 0.75 2024-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/07da4247-3458-4519-aa07-9bee77768334/pexels-gustavo-fring-8769162.jpg Pilates-Based Rehabilitation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/a19da71c-eba1-44c1-a4f9-c3fd32f0e623/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6568102.jpg Pilates-Based Rehabilitation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/f75c401d-c95a-4511-b2c0-7532e505612a/pexels-cottonbro-studio-3997989.jpg Pilates-Based Rehabilitation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/07da4247-3458-4519-aa07-9bee77768334/pexels-gustavo-fring-8769162.jpg Pilates-Based Rehabilitation - Pilates-Based Rehabilitation Pilates is a series of exercises that can be performed with and without equipment. These exercises are very specific and designed to integrate the whole body in order to improve strength, flexibility, control, precision, agility and power. It focuses on establishing the true meaning of core muscles. Not just a strong core, but a dynamic, efficient, and controlled spine. With a precise understanding of how to control the center of your body, the true potential of the rest of the body can be achieved without strain and discomfort. Pilates celebrates the uniqueness of every body, and does not try to fit it into one perfect posture. It offers greater flexibility and modifications than most forms of physical therapy and finds ways to allow each body to progress through strength despite perceived barriers or limitations. https://www.centeredhealthpdx.com/cranio-sacral-therapy daily 0.75 2024-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/07da4247-3458-4519-aa07-9bee77768334/pexels-gustavo-fring-8769162.jpg Cranio-Sacral Therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/a19da71c-eba1-44c1-a4f9-c3fd32f0e623/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6568102.jpg Cranio-Sacral Therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/f75c401d-c95a-4511-b2c0-7532e505612a/pexels-cottonbro-studio-3997989.jpg Cranio-Sacral Therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/f75c401d-c95a-4511-b2c0-7532e505612a/pexels-cottonbro-studio-3997989.jpg Cranio-Sacral Therapy - CranioSacral Therapy CranioSacral therapy is a technique that uses a light touch approach designed to give space and gentle direction for the body to restore correct function and homeostasis. It is used to alleviate pain, stress, and asymmetries by improving the physical connection of the skull bones, brain, spinal cord, and sacrum to allow spinal fluid to flow more freely. In improving the natural function of the central nervous system, the peripheral nervous system and the rest of the body will have a better chance of healing and recovery. It works through the body’s connective tissue network (fascia), which is highly innervated, to release pain and tension through the whole body. https://www.centeredhealthpdx.com/visceral-manipulation daily 0.75 2024-12-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/07da4247-3458-4519-aa07-9bee77768334/pexels-gustavo-fring-8769162.jpg Visceral Manipulation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/a19da71c-eba1-44c1-a4f9-c3fd32f0e623/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6568102.jpg Visceral Manipulation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/f75c401d-c95a-4511-b2c0-7532e505612a/pexels-cottonbro-studio-3997989.jpg Visceral Manipulation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/a19da71c-eba1-44c1-a4f9-c3fd32f0e623/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6568102.jpg Visceral Manipulation - Visceral Manipulation The Barral visceral manipulation technique is a gentle hands-on approach used to help unwind fascial tension around organs (viscera) and organ ligaments. It’s goal is to promote normal tone and movements of the viscera in order to improve the function of the organ and organ systems together. The connections of the fascia and ligaments to other structures of the body may also effect the function and mobility of the musculoskeletal system. These treatments can reduce chronic pain and restore dysfunctional movement patterns that have not improved with other forms of treatment. https://www.centeredhealthpdx.com/womens-pelvic-health daily 0.75 2024-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/75c12352-6fa8-4497-88be-a46cabb6c1a2/pexels-rocketmann-team-9486651.jpg Women's Pelvic Health https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/a5ffe140-f8c2-4ddc-8984-ab15da5cf216/pexels-angela-roma-7480038.jpg Women's Pelvic Health https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/d3177749-9258-410e-95e3-ccbf7a5feb0f/pexels-elina-fairytale-3822582.jpg Women's Pelvic Health https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/a121833e-8e8b-464c-bd24-f6deced32379/pexels-cottonbro-studio-5702170.jpg Women's Pelvic Health https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/d3a2aab5-f6c3-4853-bc3f-54c837698b59/pexels-elina-fairytale-3822716.jpg Women's Pelvic Health https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/a121833e-8e8b-464c-bd24-f6deced32379/pexels-cottonbro-studio-5702170.jpg Women's Pelvic Health - Women’s Pelvic Health Pelvic floor physical therapy is designed to diagnose and treat issues related to the pelvic floor. Weakness or tension of the pelvic floor muscles can lead to sexual dysfunction and pain and/or issues with bowel and bladder control. https://www.centeredhealthpdx.com/hypermobility daily 0.75 2024-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/75c12352-6fa8-4497-88be-a46cabb6c1a2/pexels-rocketmann-team-9486651.jpg Hypermobility https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/a5ffe140-f8c2-4ddc-8984-ab15da5cf216/pexels-angela-roma-7480038.jpg Hypermobility https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/d3177749-9258-410e-95e3-ccbf7a5feb0f/pexels-elina-fairytale-3822582.jpg Hypermobility https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/a121833e-8e8b-464c-bd24-f6deced32379/pexels-cottonbro-studio-5702170.jpg Hypermobility https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/d3a2aab5-f6c3-4853-bc3f-54c837698b59/pexels-elina-fairytale-3822716.jpg Hypermobility https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/d3177749-9258-410e-95e3-ccbf7a5feb0f/pexels-elina-fairytale-3822582.jpg Hypermobility - Hypermobility The treatment of Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder and Ehlers Danlos syndrome requires specific understanding and training to fully understand the spectrum of the condition. It is a complex syndrome that involves many different body systems and therefore requires many different techniques to address them. Learning to accommodate for these differences is hard to navigate on one’s own and takes a therapist with compassion, a keen eye, and sensitive hands to effectively evaluate and treat the whole person. https://www.centeredhealthpdx.com/for-patients daily 0.75 2025-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/d7d92e5d-9c9c-4bcc-8f57-b771cdb78d46/IMG_8205.JPG For Patients - What to Expect at Your First Appointment On the day of your first appointment, you will start in a private room with Alix, where she will listen and ask questions to better understand your medical history and story of why you are here. After that she will do a comprehensive evaluation of all body parts that may play a role in your symptoms. Depending on why you are here, she will go more in-depth with different types of assessments that can help her find the root cause and best treatments for you. It is always important to communicate if anything is painful, uncomfortable, or you are feeling confused about the course of the evaluation. After this, she will discuss findings and create a treatment plan that will best suit your needs and lifestyle. It is best to wear comfortable and loose fitting clothing. https://www.centeredhealthpdx.com/insurance-rates daily 0.75 2025-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/f75a2c69-53a4-4c91-ae99-ba168766ace1/pexels-elina-fairytale-3822220.jpg Insurance & Rates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/036b6bf8-2605-4688-ac1b-23e9aacb8bb3/pexels-marcus-aurelius-6787442.jpg Insurance & Rates https://www.centeredhealthpdx.com/contact daily 0.75 2026-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/efc567ee-dfaa-4d61-984a-bbb5abc097fc/Treatment+Room+%28door+view%29.jpg Contact - The Clinic Address: 819 SE Morrison Street, Suite 130, Portland OR 97214 Email: centeredhealthpt@gmail.com Phone Number: 971-446-6903 Fax Number: 888-548-6740 https://www.centeredhealthpdx.com/about-alix daily 0.75 2024-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/da97f730-e4f5-4b78-85c0-22a0a5ea34e2/IMG_9592.jpg About Alix - About Alix Alix is a specialist in Stott Pilates-based rehabilitation. She holds certification in Stott Pilates Mat and Reformer. She is an orthopedic generalist and loves to work with both chronic and acute issues. She is certified in women’s pelvic health and vestibular rehab. She received her doctorate in physical therapy from California State University, Northridge. Alix uses these certifications as well as CranioSacral therapy and Visceral Manipulation to find the root cause of an issue. Her approach is gentle and rooted in the understanding that any hands on skills are used with the goal of restoring pain free movement and function. This approach has shown to help navigate through complex issues that have not responded well to conventional treatments. Alix loves to treat all orthopedic conditions, but has taken a special interest in the treatment of Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Alix knows the patient is the true expert of their body. Therefore it is invaluable to truly listen to the patient every single session, in order to help navigate through their best treatment options. She loves to collaborate with other practitioners to find the best outcomes and ensure the patient has what they need to reach their fullest potential. https://www.centeredhealthpdx.com/what-i-treat daily 0.75 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/c67ab3eb-7bde-4092-844c-f0ab3b8971f3/IMG_8120.JPG What I Treat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/aa8c8c63-75ec-44fb-9c3e-79f117d0c2a9/IMG_8403.JPG What I Treat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/f5489270-2762-413b-8d46-d7fbe375150b/IMG_8259.JPG What I Treat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/30ab5990-38a3-46e3-9f2c-6ff76dff88e6/IMG_8335+%281%29.JPG What I Treat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/12f59156-5e3b-4407-8b6e-479d1ec184af/IMG_8230+%281%29.JPG What I Treat https://www.centeredhealthpdx.com/complex-orthopedics daily 0.75 2024-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/75c12352-6fa8-4497-88be-a46cabb6c1a2/pexels-rocketmann-team-9486651.jpg Complex Orthopedics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/a5ffe140-f8c2-4ddc-8984-ab15da5cf216/pexels-angela-roma-7480038.jpg Complex Orthopedics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/d3177749-9258-410e-95e3-ccbf7a5feb0f/pexels-elina-fairytale-3822582.jpg Complex Orthopedics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/a121833e-8e8b-464c-bd24-f6deced32379/pexels-cottonbro-studio-5702170.jpg Complex Orthopedics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/d3a2aab5-f6c3-4853-bc3f-54c837698b59/pexels-elina-fairytale-3822716.jpg Complex Orthopedics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/75c12352-6fa8-4497-88be-a46cabb6c1a2/pexels-rocketmann-team-9486651.jpg Complex Orthopedics - Complex Orthopedic Injuries Orthopedic physical therapy focuses on the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. Some injuries have layers of issues and injuries from the past, that may play into the current problem. Alix has a special interest in working with people on the intention behind movements. She teaches more than just strength and flexibility. She takes into account each person’s resting muscle and fascial tone. She looks for how someone isolates and integrates multiple joints, how they grade muscle activation patterns and their ability to coordinate multiple joints into one movement pattern. Alix is able to take all of these factors into account to restore functional and pain free movements. https://www.centeredhealthpdx.com/spine daily 0.75 2024-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/75c12352-6fa8-4497-88be-a46cabb6c1a2/pexels-rocketmann-team-9486651.jpg Spine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/a5ffe140-f8c2-4ddc-8984-ab15da5cf216/pexels-angela-roma-7480038.jpg Spine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/d3177749-9258-410e-95e3-ccbf7a5feb0f/pexels-elina-fairytale-3822582.jpg Spine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/a121833e-8e8b-464c-bd24-f6deced32379/pexels-cottonbro-studio-5702170.jpg Spine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/d3a2aab5-f6c3-4853-bc3f-54c837698b59/pexels-elina-fairytale-3822716.jpg Spine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/a5ffe140-f8c2-4ddc-8984-ab15da5cf216/pexels-angela-roma-7480038.jpg Spine - Spine Whether it is the neck, upper back, or lower back, spine pain and dysfunction is the leading musculoskeletal complaint. The spine itself consists of 364 joints, ligaments, fibrous connective tissue, cartilage, tendon, muscles, discs, and nerves. All of these could contribute to the pain that you have. Differentially diagnosing the root cause may be difficult and frustrating at times but can be addressed with the right strategies. https://www.centeredhealthpdx.com/chronic-pain daily 0.75 2024-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/75c12352-6fa8-4497-88be-a46cabb6c1a2/pexels-rocketmann-team-9486651.jpg Chronic Pain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/a5ffe140-f8c2-4ddc-8984-ab15da5cf216/pexels-angela-roma-7480038.jpg Chronic Pain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/d3177749-9258-410e-95e3-ccbf7a5feb0f/pexels-elina-fairytale-3822582.jpg Chronic Pain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/a121833e-8e8b-464c-bd24-f6deced32379/pexels-cottonbro-studio-5702170.jpg Chronic Pain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/d3a2aab5-f6c3-4853-bc3f-54c837698b59/pexels-elina-fairytale-3822716.jpg Chronic Pain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/d3a2aab5-f6c3-4853-bc3f-54c837698b59/pexels-elina-fairytale-3822716.jpg Chronic Pain - Chronic Pain Pain is considered chronic when it lasts for greater than 3 months and usually affects someone's physical and mental well-being. There may have been an initial trauma or mechanism of injury but the continuation of pain is an abnormal pain signal that travels through specific nerve fibers to the brain, despite appropriate tissue healing. Treatment of chronic pain can be layered and complex and often requires a patient and understanding team that can unfold the many systems involved in this cycle. https://www.centeredhealthpdx.com/newsletter daily 0.75 2024-09-22 https://www.centeredhealthpdx.com/book-an-appointment daily 0.75 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66083e1c81674e1082e6b7bc/76b7e485-953b-4f62-83d9-e17027ec598e/pexels-roman-odintsov-6493542.jpg https://www.centeredhealthpdx.com/blog daily 0.75 2024-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1589847921926-YXCEN2JVL6T6OEYSBTQG/image-asset.jpeg https://www.centeredhealthpdx.com/why-chose-pilates daily 0.75 2024-12-30