Our next concerts on Dec. 11, 12, and 13 will be A Tapestry of Light that includes a wonderful variety of both ancient and modern Christmas themed music. The Northwest Trombone Collective will join ISing Choir for these concerts. Please check this page for details and...
Dr. Bella does a one and a half minute yoga warm up
Dr. Bella does a three minute yoga practice
Enjoy this relaxing five minute yoga practice.
Dr. Bella tells a story about a fire she and her family lived through when she was a child. This is a prelude to a Pranayama Practice to assist with people dealing with wild fires. The following is a video of that practice. This is a yoga practice to help with dealing...
I fell in love with Cat Stevens first album in 1971. Tea for the Tillerman
Here are some favorite quotes by Pema Chödrön that inspire and foster transformation.
From Dr. Bella: Eva Cassidy died from metastasis secondary to melanoma at the tender age of 33. This video is compelling. The performance at the Blues Alley nightclub in the historic Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC, wowed the crowd on January 2nd and 3rd,...
1-Minute Preview Video 25-Minute Yoga Class Video Dr. Bella Box teaches yoga to Sheena Miraftabi with a little help from Frankie and Tommy.
Bella Box's dad, Gene Box, also an accredited T'ai Chi Chih teacher, demonstrates all 19 TCC movements and one pose. Taped in May of 2004. Dr. Bella: When my father was gone, we all enjoyed singing together. The instant we could hear his car driving home…we scattered....
Dr. Bella: Mom loved The Wizard of Oz. We were surprised when we got a color TV that when Dorothy’s house landed in Oz…IT WAS IN COLOR! We joyfuly watched once a year when it was broadcasted on TV. I am warmed every time I hear IZ’s rendition of Somewhere Over The...
Melt Into the Bed Fast | Sleep Hypnosis for Full Body Release Video by Chibs Okereke Sleep Meditations Dr. Bella: I recommend listening to one of the many sleep hypnoses on YouTube to relax into slumber. I really like this one because it lasts throughout the night....
In this video Bella talks about her 5 week trip to Southern India to an Ayurvedic Healing Village called Vaidyagrama. Bella did an Ayurvedic treatment called a Panchakarma. Bella talks about what a Panchakarma is and how she felt at the end of the treatment.
Bella talks about her love of dogs and flower arranging, and reads a mindfulness meditation written by Thich Nhat Hanh from his book "Peace is Every Step".
In this video, taped at Whale Park in Cannon Beach, Oregon, the therapy team of Tommy the Schipperke and Bella the human celebrate their victorious re-certification as a dog therapy team by Pet Partners. Bella discusses the different types of therapy dogs and what...
Dr. Box talks about her Therapy Dog Tommy. She also talks about the importance of doing T'ai Chi Chih and Yoga, both of which she teaches, and she invites you to contact her to get private instruction. Finally, she reads a quote from Buddhist Monk Thich Nhat Hanh.
In this video Bella takes us on a Mindfulness Urban Forest Bathing Walk, during which she encourages you to engage your senses to experience the healing aspects of a walk in the woods.
Dr. Box talks about the form of T'ai Chi she teaches is called T'ai Chi Chih, originated by Justin Stone. She also demonstrates some movements and talks about Justin Stone. She discusses the time she met him in Albuquerque, New Mexico and the movement correction he...
Dr. Box talks about cultural differences when it comes to self esteem. She also shares some writings by the Dalai Lama intended to be read in the morning every day.
Bella announces she has become certified to teach yoga and talks about the typical things she does in a yoga session, such as breathing exercises (pranayama), poses (asanas) and shavasana at the end.
In this video Dr. Box talks about the type of Gratitude Practice that she does that is backed up by neuroscience to increase well being and happiness.
In this newsletter Bella discusses the deaths of her beloved 14.5 year old Corgi Grace and 10 days later her nearly 94 year old father, and her empowering decision to have her own memorial service for her father, as she is estranged from the rest of her family. Bella...
Bella guides us through a Mindfulness Meditation activating the 2nd Chakra, our creativity center.
Bella does a "Loving Kindness" mindfulness meditation. May you be HappyMay you be HealthyMay you be SafeMay you be at ease
Image by Pexels By Emma Grace Brown Oftentimes, personal growth can feel as if it's taking too long to get to where you want to be. However, it's important to remember that the best things come to those who exercise patience. The same could be said to be true for you...
To celebrate the new year, Dr. Box guides us through a short and simple mindfulness meditation about sound and space.
Image by Pexels By Emma Grace Brown As women, we are masters of multitasking all the things we’re responsible for in our lives, like our jobs, families, social obligations, and the myriad number of things that fill our days. But that much multitasking can take its...
Image source: Pexels By Emma Grace Brown As adults, we often get caught up in the idea that we are who we are and that there is nothing more in the future. This is wrong! There is always an opportunity to improve yourself, whether this means starting an exercise...
Image source: Unsplash By Emma Grace Brown Even the most optimistic person will occasionally worry about their financial situation. There really is no way around it. We all need money to live and if we don’t have enough of it then it is only natural to be concerned....
Bella talks about long time friend and singing partner Mary Rose, and sings part of a Naomi Littlebear Morena song called "Sisters Take Care of Sisters".
Dr. Box discusses the health benefits of Finnish Sauna and prolonged cold plunge.
By Emma Grace Brown It's not strange to find a lack of confidence in oneself after a period of isolation. Humans are social creatures, and so a decrease in interpersonal interactions can affect people in unexpected ways. It can be daunting to re-enter the world...
Bella talks about chakras in general, the 4th chakra specifically and talks about giving and receiving and keeping it all in balance.
Jim Shorr, T'ai Chi Chih Instructor at Creekside Village leads his class with guest teachers Bella Box and Barb Thurber, August 27, 2022. Check out another video of Dr. Bella Box interviewing Jim Shorr, Distinguished T’ai Chi Chih Instructor and Long Time Financial...
Bella interviews Jim Shorr after being a guest at Jim's Saturday T'ai Chi Chih class/practice at the Creekside Village Retirement Residence, where Jim has lived for the past four years. Check out another video of a T'ai Chi Chih class with Jim Shorr and guest teachers...
Dr. Box presents FROM HELL TO HEALTH, the story of her personal journey back from a mild traumatic brain injury. Presented to the 20th Annual Pacific Northwest & 39th Annual Medical Legal 2022 Brain Injury Conference. Dr. Box talks about the cumulative effects of her...
Dr. Box revels in the glories of August and invites all who are interested to become a student of her's to learn the beautiful form of T'ai Chi called T'ai Chi Chih.
Dr. Box shares some time with her dogs and talks about a very helpful tool she has found that maximizes success with growing greens and other vegetables in her garden, the Row Shelter Accelerator from Gardner's Supply.
Dr. Box talks about her experiences one day as a Dog Therapy Team with Tommy, her 6 year old Schipperke, at Kaiser Hospital in Hillsboro, OR. She also talks about why she does the Dog Therapy.
Women meditating– photo by Elina from Pexels By Emma Grace Brown Our health is something that we can’t put a price on. Our wallets often dictate the lifestyle we live. That’s okay because living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to spend everything you make....
Dr. Box welcomes Frankie, 10 week old Corgi puppy, to the family. She talks about the science behind our response to cuteness, and how it elicits happiness and pleasure, which is why it is therapeutic.
To find yourself, lose yourself in others. — Mahatma Gandhi
Bella and Tommy after their first visit to Kaiser Hospital in Hillsboro, Oregon as a Therapy Team. The most memorable event from the first visit was a nurse who found out the dog's name was Tommy. When she saw Tommy, she went running down the hall loudly saying,...
Dr. Box talks about the importance of Sleep and how to gain control of your sleep using the basic tenets of Sleep Hygiene.
My Bella Health Supplements Online Store My Bella Health offers effective, natural medicine solutions for a broad spectrum of health conditions. These health supplements are hand picked by Dr. Marcella Box and are available for purchase online through Wellevate by...
Dr. Box talks about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, its many benefits and how it gave her relief from chronic headaches after her brain concussion four and a half years ago.
Dr. Box reads a short passage from Thich Nhat Hanh's book Peace is Every Step, and demonstrates a mindfulness breathing technique.
Your Soul Family are those that are tuned into your frequency. You sense a strong connection beyond blood or race; you're connected by energy and vibration. Through quantum communication, they intuitively answer your silent call and show up bringing unconditional love...
Dr. Box demonstrates the T'ai Chi Chih movement called Pulling Taffy, or Basic Taffy.
Women stretching - photo by Pixabay By Emma Grace Brown While most people like the idea of embarking on a health and fitness regimen, many still shy away, thinking that the process will be too overwhelming or that they'll have to make too many changes at one time....
https://youtu.be/o57O40WFHfw Dr. Box outlines the ingredients in Vital Immunity by Progressive Labs. Vital Immunity by Progressive Labs Vital Immunity combines the long-lasting indirect antioxidant effects of BroccoRaphanin Broccoli seed extract with indole-3-carbinol...
https://youtu.be/3aOY4UrdW1A Dr. Box outlines the ingredients in Hydrolyzyme by Designs for Health. Hydrolyzyme by Designs for Health Hydrolyzyme™ is a proprietary blend of protease enzymes that helps support efficient digestion and absorption of protein supplements...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9BeVjGwkqQ Dr. Box outlines the ingredients in the Allergy supplement Aller-All by Protocol for Life Balance. Aller-All by Protocol For Life Balance Aller-All™ is a well-balanced blend of vitamins, minerals and botanicals. These...
https://youtu.be/MX3So4LiWlg Dr. Box outlines the ingredients in BCQ by Vital Nutrients. BCQ by Vital Nutrients • Supports the digestive system*• Promotes healthy connective tissue*• Helps reduce substance P levels* BCQ® combines Boswellia and Curcumin extracts with...
https://youtu.be/RhB3M0fjkE0 Dr. Box outlines the ingredients in Immunitone Plus by Designs for Health. Immunitone Plus by Designs for Health Immunitone Plus™ is an herbal formula that is designed to support healthy immune system function.* It contains herbs that...
https://youtu.be/r2SID7PUsH8 Dr. Box outlines the ingredients in Flora 20 14 Ultra Strength. Flora 20-14 Ultra Strength by Innate Response Supports intestinal health and immunity* 14 unique probiotic strains, including acid-resistant 20 billion CFUs of active...
https://youtu.be/hvytxwZmt8w Dr. Box outlines the ingredients in Berberine Complex by Integrative Therapeutics. Berberine Complex by Integrative Therapeutics Berberine helps maintain healthy digestive and immune systems.* Berberine Complex contains extracts of...
https://youtu.be/9_QMB449wIc Dr. Box outlines the ingredients in Theracurmin HP by Integrative Therapeutics. Theracurmin HP by Integrative Therapeutics Bioavailable Curcumin Theracurmin is a novel preparation of turmeric that utilizes patented, colloidal dispersion...
https://youtu.be/Xm0h7AZlI8I Dr. Box outlines the ingredients in Basic B Complex by Thorne. Basic B Complex by Thorne Basic B Complex contains active forms of the vitamins for enhanced availability to the tissues.* B vitamins are essential for healthy neurological...
https://youtu.be/3TAhT0bVovY Dr. Box discusses the benefits of EPA-DHA products and which products she recommends. OmegaGenics® EPA-DHA 2400 by Metagenics Triglyceride Form Helps Support Cardiovascular, Musculoskeletal, & Immune System Health OmegaGenics® EPA-DHA...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TAhT0bVovY Dr. Box discusses the benefits of EPA-DHA products and which products she recommends. OmegaGenics® EPA-DHA 1000 by Metagenics Helps Support Cardiovascular, Musculoskeletal, & Immune System Health OmegaGenics® EPA-DHA...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TAhT0bVovY Dr. Box discusses the benefits of EPA-DHA products and which products she recommends. OmegaGenics® EPA-DHA 720 Lemon by Metagenics Helps Support Cardiovascular, Musculoskeletal, and Immune System Health OmegaGenics® EPA-DHA...
Dr. Box interviews Deobrat Mishra — an Indian Sitar, Surbahar, and music composer. He is an exponent of the Benares Gharana school of Hindustani classical music. In this interview Deobrat talks about the seven chakras, how they correlate to the seven notes of the...
Our good friend, Ron, recently moved Madeleine, his mom, up from California. The transition from a house to an apartment has been understandably difficult for her. I put this arrangement together for her to warm up her new digs. — Bella
I made this flower arrangement for Judy for her 81st birthday. She has been our next-door neighbor since the late 80s. We feel fortunate that we have such a sweet friendship with her. — Bella
I made this flower arrangement for Gry, our neighbor, who lovingly cared for Patty the last month of her life. Gry is a retired RN who worked at OHSU and St. Vincent’s Hospital. Patty was a master gardener, adding beauty to our lane for fifty years. She took care of...
The World Renowned Mishra Family will perform a New Year's Eve Concert live on ZOOM at 8 pm Pacific Time, December 31, 2021 — Presented by DAYA Foundation. Performers will include students from the Academy of Indian Classical Music, Sitars by Pandit and Deobrat Mishra...
Dr. Box introduces Brice Blatz, M.D., Regenerative Medicine and Sports Medicine specialist working at RestorePDX. Bella Box, D.C. recently underwent PRP and stem cell therapy to her left knee. Dr. Blatz performed the procedure. Dr. Box and Dr. Blatz discuss how they...
Dr. Box enjoys teaching an in person private lesson with Patsy. Learn more about taking private lessons with Dr. Box!
Marcella (Bella) Box, DC doing T'ai Chi Chih
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash By Emma Grace Brown People of all age groups suffer from sleep issues, but the unfortunate fact for seniors is that the aging process can exacerbate these issues. If you are having trouble falling or staying asleep, or you are waking...
Thanksgiving flower arrangement by Bella Messenger by Mary Oliver My work is loving the world.Here the sunflowers, there the hummingbird—equal seekers of sweetness.Here the quickening yeast; there the blue plums.Here the clam deep in the speckled sand. Are my boots...
Bella talks about the founder of T'ai Chi Chih, Justin Stone, and the birthday party that will be happening for him via ZOOM at 3:00 PM Mountain Time, November 20th. Bella demonstrates three movements from T'ai Chi Chih.
Image via Pexels By Emma Grace Brown In trying times like the COVID-19 pandemic, it's essential to look for the silver lining. While living through the pandemic has been difficult, a few shifts in what people prioritize have made day-to-day life better. Continuing to...
Bella talks about being accepted as a volunteer at the OHSU Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, the possibility of teaching T'ai Chi Chih to the nurses on the Pediatric Wing, as well as being a therapy team with her Schipperke Tommy at the Kaiser Hospital.
Bella talks about the similarity of taking care of your home and taking care of your health, as she paints her deck and fence. She also shows you her bumper crop of tomatoes just before the rains begin.
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https://youtu.be/EmmHu33zTQc Bella takes Tommy for Pet Partners Team Evaluation to see if they can be certified as a Therapy Team.
Bella demonstrates how she is using Neurofeedback to improve pain, memory, anxiety and depression. She also shows some other issues that Neurofeedback is good for treating.
T’ai Chi Chih practice improves physical and mental health. To date researchers have published 12 studies using control groups that show TCC’s efficacy; all except two (Shaller, 1996, Zacharia, 2015) are RCT’s. One additional study used pre and post tests but no...
By DAVID CUSHING FUESS Hidden away in a small house in Carmel is a rather remarkable man named Justin Stone. He has developed a form of moving meditation which he calls T'ai Chi Chih (TCC) as opposed to the better known form T'ai Chi Ch'uan which Justin has practiced...
True Taoists often spent time in the forests or on mountaintops in deep and solitary meditation. Living this natural life in the wilderness, these wise men were, of course, exposed to hardships and disease. According to legend, they evolved a method of repeating...
I invite you to learn T’ai Chi Chih, a mindfulness moving meditation. A notable feature of this yin form of T’ai Chi is that it is easy to learn. T’ai Chi Chih is a series of 19 movements and 1 pose that together make up a meditative form of movement. Practitioners...
This spectacular 6-year old clearly demonstrates that T'ai Chi Chih is a friendly practice and available to anyone at any age.
My arrangement with Dinah’s Dahlias and Sunflowers https://youtu.be/f7GL0Tv9-2I Dr. Bella Box tells a wonderful Christmas story and invites you to help with a neighborly project. Hi! We are planting greens right into the soil. We have a number of wonderful...
❀ Retired Chiropractic Physician❀ Founder and Clinic Director 1987 – 2019Holistic Health Clinic – Beaverton, Oregon❀ T’ai Chi Chih Teacher, Accredited in 2009 My Story I grew up in Healdsburg, California when our population was 4,000 peeps. I have been an...
Marcella (Bella) Box, DC doing T'ai Chi Chih Practices for Advanced Students Only, Currently Online Via Zoom Monday – Friday with Dr. Marcella (Bella) Box: 10:00 – 10:45 AM Pacific Time Sundays with Banks Upshaw: 9:00 – 9:45 AM Pacific Time Free, Easy Registration...
Mary Rose Sings original songs from the late 1970's on her front porch in Portland, Oregon, May 31, 2020, with Bella Box.
Marcella Box, DC, founder of Holistic Health Clinic in Beaverton, Oregon, arranged to have her Hot Yoga in the Street Teacher lead a yoga class in front of their newly remodeled clinic.
https://youtu.be/i_8PCMmuld0 Mary Rose performed with Dr. Bella Box and friends via Zoom on Sunday afternoon May 24, 2020. Mary Rose Sings Original Songs Mary Rose MARY ROSEFREE MUSICAL PERFORMANCESUNDAY MAY 31 at 2-2:30 PM Mary Rose has written many songs over the...
Dad gave Barb and me our first Tai Chi Chih lesson. He’s 74 in this video. — Dr. Bella Box Join us in our free morning T'ai Chi Chih practices!
Check Out Soul Motion, A Conscious Dance Practice I feel nourished by enjoying Conscious Dancing with Vinn Martinez, Founder of Soul Motion. Vinn Martinez inspires us with the conscious dance. Soul Motion holds weekly Zoom events. — Dr. Bella Box
How many people do ya know who have been married three times to the same personandnever divorced from that person? Wedding #1 Our Spiritual Wedding (Not Legal Yet) Wedding #1 Our Spiritual Wedding (Not Legal Yet) March 16, 1991Beaverton Unitarian...
We are in the backseat of our car. I am laying down and have my head in your lap. We are moving down I5 to Eugene. There is a death. It's another family member. 1. Louise left 2. Lisa left next 3. Then Mom 4. And next Ann That's the current tally This drive down I5...
Bliss, Warmth, Love, Only Love I was a passenger in a car accident in 1972. While in intensive care, I experienced leaving this beautiful temple I am living in. After the accident I was healed with all the LOVE from my classmates at Healdsburg High School.
Our Sister, Mary Frazel, ND gave Barb and me the idea to Mother ourselves this Mother’s Day.
This is a poem I wrote this morning for our beautiful friend, Claudia. She shared her sorrow and I shared my heart. Abundant Blessings Dear Beautiful Sister. Feel my compassion for you and all your loved ones — we are all family. Smell, see, feel,...