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Contents The Starlight Project 6&7

January / February Calendar 26 & 27

Unique Therapies for Children with Special Needs 15

Engage Your Powerhouse 29

Health & Wellness Resources 8

Letting It Go 30

15 Fitness Fat Loss Ideas 18

Dr. Faull Audiology 24

Increase Your Happiness 16

Message from the Vet 28

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Starlight Project Dream Rooms Transform Lives

Imagine a football themed room with a giant television made to look

and found one in the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville. DSAJ Executive

like a Jumbotron or a bed shaped like a pirate ship or a wall mural depicting ocean

Director, Debbie Ruvels helped the Sussman’s navigate the non-profit world, which

life. These dream bedrooms that inspire a child’s imagination and transform their

can be tricky. A caveat of this partnership is that roughly 25 percent of the rooms

lives are the gift of The Starlight Project, a local non-profit organization that creates

are for children with Down Syndrome, while the remainder go to those with other

bedrooms for children with special needs in Jacksonville and St. Augustine. Starlight

special needs including Autism and Cerebral Palsy.

Project dream rooms are unique, with therapeutic benefits integrated throughout

the space creating both sanctuary and therapy room for recipients.

luck would have it, the perfect storm of creative and talented artists and design-

ers seemed to appear at exactly the right moment to become the Starlight Project

The Starlight Project was founded in 2011 by Craig, Cherie, Eden &

The next step was bringing together people to do the good work. As

Elle Sussman of Palencia. The idea came to Craig, a Neonatologist and Cheri, who

team.

worked in the non-profit world before becoming a stay-at-home Mom, when they

saw a program about a non-profit organization called Special Spaces that creates

also the owner of Spots-4-Tots Play Houses. Mural Artist, Christine Applewhite of

dream rooms for terminally ill children. “We always knew we wanted to give back

www.tiniart.com; Seamstress, Eileen Young & Interior Decorator Amy Schuman,

and we were looking for the right way”, said Cherie.

a local designer who has worked on numerous model homes, including some in

The Sussman’s decided to do something similar by creating dream

Palencia. The team members volunteer their time to The Starlight Project, including

bedrooms for children with special needs, as a group they seemed underserved

Dr. Craig Sussman, who can sometimes be found painting rooms and Cherie, who

but could benefit greatly. “We have a blessed life and this is the perfect way to

acts as Executive Director and also helps with decorating and brainstorming ideas.

honor the memory of Craig’s father, Jeffrey Sussman and my grandparents, Arnold

& Pauline Lederer. They loved children.” Also, Craig’s father used to flip houses so

what they do makes it fun. “When we get together we laugh a lot”.

Woodworker, Zach Strom, is a 5th grade elementary school teacher and

Cherie says they are all passionate about helping children and loving

that fit in their vision as well. The ‘S’ in Star and ‘L’ in light stand for their last names, respectively and honor their memories.

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Once the Sussman’s had the idea they needed a partner organization

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The Starlight Project has been chosen as the featured organization for the Palencia Street Festival coming March 29th.

They are currently working on a huge project for a local school, The Therapeutic Learning Center. Look for photos in our next issue. If you would like more information about the Starlight Project or would like to submit an application for your child, please visit their website at http://starlight-foundation.com/wp/.

There is an entire process that occurs before the team even begins working

on a dream room. First comes a review of applicants, switching it up so there are equal numbers of boys and girls with different ages and types of special needs. Once they have chosen a child, Cherie meets with the child’s teachers, therapists and parents and creates a list of the top things that the child loves, such as swimming or art or baseball.

They combine this with those areas that pose a challenge, such as needing a changing table for an older child or custom designed cubes with pictures for a non-verbal child.

They come up with a final list of the top 10 things they want to address in the room.

Next the team meets to brainstorm how they can translate this therapeutically within the bedroom to make it not just an imaginative room but one with a purpose that serves the child and his family. They install the room in a 2-3 day period and send the family on a dream weekend while they do it, another aspect of the Starlight Project that reflects their deep understanding of the stresses of raising a child with special needs.

The Starlight Project completes a few rooms each year and currently has a 3 year waiting list. According to Cherie Sussman, keeping it small allows the team to be part of the development of each room. It also creates a non-profit organization with heart.

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New Florida Home Store Revolutionizes Home Remodeling

A true one-stop-shop for home remodeling needs has opened in St. Johns County. Florida Home Store (FHS), a new business venture for local homebuilding experts Andy Chambers, Chris Shee and Neill Singleton, is a turnkey design resource center that will serve the construction and remodel trade, aid Realtors in refreshing listings before or after the sale, as well as serve the remodeling needs of the general public.

“The selection of quality products available is unmatched—encompassing everything from shingles and siding, to flooring and fixtures, to custom kitchens and outdoor living areas,” said Florida Home Store Managing Partner Andy Chambers

Florida Home Store opened the doors with a Holiday Party and Sneak Peek event on December 16, where more than 100 people toured the beautiful 6,000+ sq. ft. showroom full of products, samples, vignettes, full kitchens, bathrooms, summer kitchens, outdoor fireplaces, and more.

The FHS staff will work with clients to select products and colors for their

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FHS encourages those in the new construction, design or remodel industries to use the showroom as a base for meeting with clients, planning projects as well as taking advantage of the turnkey solutions offered for cabinets, flooring and custom closets.

Florida Home Store is the go-to resource for any home design and remodel projects as well as serving the construction, remodel trades and Realtors. The impressive product offering displayed in the showroom brings together a variety of styles from the nation’s leading manufacturers. FHS has partnered with the most reputable local suppliers who share the common belief of honesty, integrity, accountability, quality and community. (The Florida Home Store is will be located at 108 Julington Plaza Drive in the heart of Northern St. Johns)

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Unique Therapies for Children with Special Needs

by Stephanie Vavilala November 14, 2014 is a date that changed the direction of my life forever. This was the date I received the autism diagnosis for my 2-yearold daughter. Due to mother’s intuition, I knew for some time this day would come despite others (like her primary care physician, speech therapist, etc.) telling me I was “overanalyzing” her due to my profession as a mental health counselor. As I dove in head first, I spent the entire day researching what to do and as equally important, what NOT to do. As a mother I wanted to do everything humanly possible for my daughter to provide her with the best chance for success. Doing the research, I quickly became overwhelmed as I found out there are a myriad of options available in many different areas: Mental Health such as play therapy, parent-child interactional therapy, animal–assisted therapy (canine and equine), and social skills training; Behavioral such as applied behavioral analysis (ABA) and Floortime; Medical such as gluten and casein free diets, pharmaceutical medications, and vitamins; Alternative and sometimes controversial such as hypobaric chamber and chelation; and Applied such as speech, occupational, and physical therapy.

The unique treatments I will discuss in more detail are play therapy, animal-assisted therapy, and combination therapy. I believe these treatments are very effective as I’ve seen the power of them from the standpoint of being a professional who has provided them as well as a mother who’s daughter has received them. Play therapy utilizes a child’s natural language (play) through their words (toys). It helps children learn more adaptive behaviors when there are emotional or social skills deficits. It is natural and enjoyable! Animalassisted therapy uses a dog or horse as a co-therapist. Children are naturally drawn to animals and are typically more relaxed and comfortable around them.

Lastly, a combination therapy is using play therapy with animal-assisted therapy or applied behavioral analysis with play therapy to incorporate the best of two approaches into one. These approaches can also be used with other special needs and/or behavioral and emotional problems.

Choosing a treatment path may feel overwhelming. Treatment for each child is as unique as the disorder itself. One of the logos for autism is a puzzle piece, due to the complexity of the disorder. I like to use this same analogy for the treatment of autism. I believe to adequately treat autism, many of the treatments above are necessary to complete the full picture. It is so difficult to find the time to travel to all the providers necessary as well as for those providers to collaborate. This was one of the most frustrating things for me as a mother as I

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Top 10 Ways to Lead a Happy Life

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Have you ever thought about the things that make you feel happy in life? Make 2015 your year to live the happy life with these easy tips:

Be Hopeful:

Believing that something good is going to happen is an attitude that leaves you feeling light and eager

for the good things in life that are coming your way.

Cultivate Friendship: Having someone to talk to about triumphs and struggles helps keep you emotionally balanced in ways beyond the moment.

Blessings:

Being aware of the big and little things and feeling grateful by keeping a journal is a sure way to realize that

while there may still be things you want – what you have is pretty good.

Prayer:

Sometimes when life challenges us, the best way to find your inner compass is to ask for guidance from a higher

power. Usually the answer presents itself.

Set Goals: Setting goals and reaching them gives you a feeling of accomplishment and this feels really good. It can be a small daily goal like organizing the pantry or a big goal like starting a business. Goals give life purpose and meaning and keep you going in the right direction.

Have Fun:

When you are having a day where you feel like life is against you, stop doing what you are doing and find

something that brings you joy instead. Go shopping, paint a picture, take some photographs of a beautiful sunset. After a few minutes of doing something you love your attitude shifts into positive mode creating a ripple effect in all areas of your life.

Look Forward: A vacation to the Bahamas, a night at home with the family; dinner out with your husband. Whatever it is - having something to look forward to is a great feeling.

Exercise: It doesn’t have to be hardcore. Take a walk, ride your bike, do yoga in your living room. A little exercise increases your happiness quotient on a chemical level.

Practice Non-attachment: Sometimes we are so fixated on the outcome it brings us down. Letting go of control allows little miracles to happen in your life.

Forgive: Release anger as soon as possible and forgive. It only hurts you to hold on. I am always amazed when my children forgive so easily and wish I could do the same.

Acts of Kindness: Little acts of anonymous kindness for others make them feel good and in the process it makes you feel good too. It could be kinds words, a smile, or something grander. Try it at least once each day and see the magic.

Allow Yourself to have a Down Day:

We can’t be happy every minute. Allow yourself to have

those days when you are sad or angry. On those days pamper yourself. Have a cup of tea with a friend or take a long hot bath with some essential oils. Just do not wallow too long or review negative thoughts repetitively. As my mother always told me, tomorrow is another day.

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15 Fitness Tips for Fat Loss

by Isaiah White, Owner & Personal Trainer at Every Body Fitness

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Chew gum while preparing meals. It will keep you from sampling, which adds calories.

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Have dressings & sauces on the side instead of pouring it all over your food. It will save calories while still allowing you to flavor your food.

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Track your food intake. If you are losing or gaining weight, you will be able to see what you’ve eaten so that you can either make changes or keep doing the same thing. And, you’re less likely to eat 12 cookies if you know you have to write it down!

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Switch to diet or sugar free sodas & energy drinks. Yes, those things aren’t good for you, but if you drink them, you’re going to continue to drink them.

Switching to the sugar free versions saves a ton of calories on your total daily caloric intake.

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Eat meal replacements. Whether a protein shake, bar, or your own homemade pre-made snack, eating a meal replacement as a snack between meals will help you control your calorie intake.

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Eat frequently throughout the day. Your metabolism is like a fire, if you’re adding small logs to it regularly, it will continue to burn hot! Stop eating and it slows down.

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Do something active every day. It doesn’t have to be a workout, run or a class, but do something that gets you up and moving, like walking the dog, mowing the lawn, taking a bike ride, or going for a swim.

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Drink water. It sounds simple, but most of us are chronically dehydrated. Staying hydrated can help ensure proper digestion, increase energy, & allow for fat loss.

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Take a daily multi-vitamin. We don’t have the time to prepare & eat the variety of foods every day that we would need to meet our vitamin, mineral & nutrient requirements. You want your body to have everything it needs if you are trying to lose weight, increase performance or gain muscle.

10. Include lifting weight in your workouts. If you are hoping to ride the elliptical into a perfect beach body, it isn’t going to happen. You need to maintain lean muscle tissue in order to burn more calories throughout the day. One pound of lean muscle tissue burns 50 calories per day at complete rest.

11. Vary your cardio programs. Forty-five minutes, three times per week at the same pace & resistance is only going to get your body used to doing that more efficiently, which means you will burn fewer calories each time you do it. Include intervals in your cardio programs to change it up & torch calories.

12. Work with a nationally certified fitness professional. If you are serious about losing weight or achieving your fitness goal, you need personal assistance to get there, everyone does. How many professional golfers, Olympic athletes, or people on weight loss shows don’t have certified personal trainers?

None. Regardless of your fitness pursuit, you need some assistance to get where you need to go! It will be more than worth whatever you pay for it.

13. Find a workout partner. You are more likely to show up to work out or run if you have someone waiting for you. Plus it makes the time pass faster when you’re working with someone!

14. Weigh yourself weekly. If you know if you’re losing, gaining or maintaining your weight, you will know if you need to keep up the good work or make a change to your nutrition or workout programs.

15. Keep going, you can do it! If you’re trying to lose weight & keep it off, not crash dieting, it will take time, but it will be worth it when you can finally throw away those “fat jeans” for good!

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Hearing Loss & Dimentia Are They Linked?

by Rosann W. Faull, Au.D, CCC-A, Board Certified Doctor of Audiology

The Loss of Memory and the Fear of Dementia are not only ‘hot’ topics, but a concern we have as we age. We all know someone - family member, famous people, Ronald Reagan and Dear Abby (Abigail Van Buren), who have developed dementia. Research is on-going and watching the evening news advertizes more than one medication to ‘slow’ or ‘lessen’ the effects of dementia. There are computer games, such as ‘Lumosity Brain Games’ to exercise memory and attention.

Seniors with hearing loss are significantly more likely to develop dementia over time than those who retain their hearing, a study by John Hopkins University and National Institute on Aging researchers suggests. Although the reason for the link between the two conditions is unknown, the investigators suggest that a common pathology may underlie both and/or the strain of decoding sounds over the years may overwhelm the brains of people with hearing loss, leaving them more vulnerable to dementia. Also hearing loss can lead to social isolation, which is a

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known risk factor for dementia and cognitive disorders.

The John Hopkins University study looked at research from the Baltimore Longitudinal Study on Aging (BLSA) starting in 1990 -1994. Hundreds of volunteers were closely followed with repeat examinations every one to two years. Twenty-five percent of initial 639 had some hearing loss but no dementia. By 2008, 58 of those had developed dementia. The researchers found that study participants with hearing loss at the beginning of the study were significantly more likely to develop dementia by the end. The more severe the hearing loss they had, the more likelihood of developing the memory-robbing disease.

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process as we age. Even if people feel as if they are not affected, we’re showing that it may well be a more serious problem.” Whatever the cause, the scientists report, their finding may offer a starting point for intervention – even as simple as hearing aids – that could delay or prevent dementia by improving patients’ hearing.

Start your new year with a healthy resolution: Get your hearing evaluated. This medical hearing evaluation is paid by insurance, even Medicare, when it is done by a Doctor of Audiology with a medical referral. Learn if you have a hearing deficit and if so, what may help you hear better. Stay involved with your family and friends and keep your brain stimulated with clear, loud speech and sounds.

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February 2015 Calendar Happy Valentine’s Day

St. Augustine Film Festival January 23, 2015 to January 25 This popular film festival returns with an exciting lineup of cinematic classics. The festival opens on Friday night at 7:15 p.m. with a showing of The Volcano at the Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College followed by an opening night party.2015; 14 Granada Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084 www.staugfilmfest.com/ GTM Nature Hike January 27, Join GTM Research Reserve and National Park guides for a free hiking tour along the inlet's shore to learn about seashells, coquina rock, dune vegetation, heavy minerals, mollusks, dune vegetation, and the history of beach and Matanzas Inlet Bridge, St. Augustine, FL 32080; 904-823-4500; www.gtmnerr.org Flagler College Lecture: St. Augustine’s 450th January 28, As part of the Ideas and Images lecture series, Dr. J. Michael Francis, professor of history and Hough Family chair of Florida Studies, University of South Florida-St. Petersburg, discusses "St. Augustine's 450th: 904-819-6400 Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, St. Augustine, FL 32084 www.flagler.edu/news-events/community-events/lectures January 29, 2015 Author Laura McCullough at Flagler College As part of Flagler College's Writers-in-Residence Program, Laura McCullough discusses her award-winning poetry and fiction. Her lecture begins at 7 p.m. in the Flagler Room. Admission is free. 74 King St., St. Augustine. 904-819-6282; Flagler College, St. Augustine, FL 32084; 904-819-6282; www.flagler.edu/news-events/community-events/lectures

SAFETY FIRST CPR & BABYSITTING COURSES • Community CPR/AED - Sat, Jan 31, 9a-12p at The Performer’s Academy, 3675 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, $40, Register at www.jan31cpr.eventbrite.com • Community CPR/AED - Tues, Feb 10, 6-9p at Babies R Us, 6001 Argyle Forest Blvd, Orange Park, 26 $40, Register at www.feb10cpr.eventbrite.com St. Johns Magazine • Child & Babysitting Safety for youth - Mon, Feb 16, 10a-3p (School Holiday) at The Performer’s

Uptown Saturday Night January 31 From 5 – 9 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month, experience live music, refreshments, new exhibits, book signings and much more at the galleries, antique stores and unique shop on St. Augustine's San Marco Avenue. San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084; 904-8239263 St. Augustine Art Association’s Figures and Faces February 6, 2015 to March 1 First Friday Art Walk grand opening reception for the St. Augustine Art Association's Figures and Faces Exhibit. The show runs through March 1st and features expressions of the human face and form in a variety of styles and media. 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, FL 32084; Local Phone: 904-824-2310; http://www.staaa.org First Friday Art Walk February 6 From 5 - 9 p.m. on the first Friday of every month, the Art Galleries of St. Augustine feature new exhibits, refreshments and live music at more than 20 galleries. The event is held rain or shine inside the member galleries and is a free. Historic Area, St. Augustine, FL 32084; 832779-2781 www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.org School of the 16th Century February 7 From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park steps back to the 16th century with related displays, demonstrations, training drills and interpretations. See weapons and cooking demonstrations and camp life. Paid admission required. Ponce de Leon Archaeological Park, 11 Magnolia Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084; 904829-3168 www.fountainofyouthflorida.com The Year of Magical Thinking February 8 The St. Augustine Art Association presents “The Year of Magical Thinking” featuring local actress Anne Kraft. Written by Joan Didion, the acclaimed one-woman play is an evocative monologue exploring the universal emotions the author experienced. St. Augustine Art Association, St. Augustine, FL 32084 904-824-2310 www.staaa.org Top Secret Bridal Expo February 15th 1-4pm topsecretbridalshow.com (see info right)

Academy, 3674 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, $45, www.february16cabs.eventbrite.com • Pediatric Community CPR/AED - Wed, Feb 18, 6-9p at Bay & Bee, 13475 Atlantic Blvd, Suite 4&5, Jacksonville, $30, Register at www.feb18cpr.eventbrite.com • Women & Teen Girls Safety and Self-Defense - Sat, Feb 21, 10a-1:30p at Florida Yacht Club, 5210 Yacht Club Rd, Jacksonville, $55, www.selfdefensefeb21.eventbrite.com • Community CPR/AED - Thurs, Feb 26, 6-9p at Babies R Us, 4875 Town Center Pkwy, Jacksonville, 904-687-8538 $40, Register at www.feb26cpr.eventbrite.com

Author Steve Berry at Book Talk Cafe February 12, Meet New York Times best-selling author Steve Berry at the Ponte Vedra Library’s Book Talk Cafe. Berry discusses his latest thriller “The Lincoln Myth” and his next Cotton Malone adventure “The Patriot Threat.” due out in May. Admission is free. Ponte Vedra Library, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082; 904-827-6950

Noche de Gala (Night of the Ball) February 28 This special evening celebrates the 496th birthday of Don Pedro Menéndez de Avilés - the founder of the City of St. Augustine. The sixteenth century masked ball, Noche de Gala, features a cocktail reception and dinner followed by dancing; Lightner Museum,75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084; 904-819-6004 joni.barkley@KesslerCollection.com

The Doobie Brothers and Special Guest The Marshall Tucker Band February 27 Four-time Grammy winning band The Doobie Brothers with special guest The Marshall Tucker Band open the St. Augustine Amphitheatre 2015 concert season at 7:30 p.m. (gates open at 6:30 p.m.). St. Augustine Amphitheatre , 1340 A A1A South, St. Augustine, FL 904-209-0399 www. staugamphitheatre.com

34th St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival March 6, to March 8, This northeast Florida favorite features delicious seafood, affordable arts & crafts, a kids’ zone and outstanding live music, including jazz on Friday night. The festival is open Friday 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sunday 11 am Francis Field, 25 W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084; 904-829-1753 admin@lionsfestival.com www.lionsfestival.com

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A Message from The Vet ~ Dr. Veling, DVM Palencia Pet Clinic

DOBIE It was the Monday after Thanksgiving. Every veterinarian

ous where the bedding had stopped moving through his small intestine.

worth his or her salt knows that there is a price to pay for the time off at

Nick, my dedicated technician, came in on his day off to help. We both

any holiday. We open at 8:00 AM. By 8:03 I saw that price come through

knew he needed surgery. I called the owners. They gave permission. We

the door. Devil is a 6 year old, very handsome, very sweet, red Dober-

opened Devil up. I found the obstruction quickly, made an incision to

man Pinscher. Contrary to popular wisdom, Dobies are not at all vicious,

remove it from 14 inches of jejunum. This normally 1 and ½ inch wide

some are a bit neurotic. Devil was no exception to either characteristic.

organ was dilated to 4 inches by packed, now solid holofil bedding and it

He is also wild about Lean Treats.

stank. After a total of two hours of surgery he was unobstructed, thanks

It turned out Devil had decided to eat his bed. He began vomiting and

to a good friend in Indiana and Nick’s help. Devil went home the next

have diarrhea the next day, over the holiday weekend. He was dehy-

day never to have a dog bed again.

drated. We took x-rays and gave an estimate for surgery. X-rays were inconclusive but suspicious. There was a great deal of gas obscuring the abdomen. We started IV fluids. He did not vomit for the rest of the day and night. He was feeling better when he went home.

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does not have diarrhea about 99% of the time. Devil’s owners, as most owners will, were reaching the point of financial concern. The owner left for work. We started fluids and did an exam. I left him getting fluids to see other pets but Devil was never totally off my mind. Working as a solo veterinarian has its drawbacks. Experience is the best teacher but picking other people’s brains works too. I wanted to ask my non-existent associate veterinarian to look at the x-rays and give me the diagnosis. I called an old veterinary friend from Indiana. Even though we were closing for the day, we decided to give him barium, wait four hours and then re-x-ray to keep cost down for Devil’s owners. When we did it was obvi-

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ENGAGE YOUR POWERHOUSE! How to Engage your most important muscles

by Dottie Smith

SIT OR STAND WITH YOUR THUMBS ON YOUR BOTTOM RIBS

ALL of these deeper abdominals respond well to our breathing, enabling

AND YOUR INDEX FINGERS ON YOUR HIP AND BREATH OUT. You feel

us to tighten our defense against injury while we move our arms and legs

your ribs move slightly toward your hips and each other. Your back

freely. STABILITY of our CENTER, starts in the POWERHOUSE!

tightens. All because you are engaging the DEEPEST levels of your abdominal muscles, what Joseph Pilates called your “Powerhouse.”

THEN—our mobility can increase and we can achieve great flexibility and

range of motion.

Everybody thinks a ripped “six-pack”is the epitome of a fit body.

Truth is, EVERYBODY has a six-pack whether you can SEE it or not, and it is

Most importantly, the abdominals protect our SPINE which gives us our

already very strong. It bends our bodies forward and upward. But what lies

very STATURE!

behind the six-pack is everyone’s TRUE GIRDLE OF STRENGTH.

Stand tall! Stretch out! ENGAGE YOUR POWERHOUSE! Stop for Pilates!

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Obliques.

Transversus Abdominus

is the deepest

and it lies HORIZONTALLY across your belly. It protects your organs in the front and your back in the back! It especially protects you when you do strenuous work, IF you recruit it. In Pilates, we KNOW HOW. Pilates builds strength and endurance in this critical muscle.

The Internal Obliques come UP from your hips to your center front and your External Obliques come DOWN from beneath your arms and across your bottom rib, toward your center. TOGETHER, they keep your back from arching and your ribs from flaring outward. They secure your CORE or your pelvis to your torso!

Dottie Smith, Owner & Pilates Instructor at Stop for Pilates

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Letting It Go Let go of your fear Let go of the past

by Heather Quick, Esq.

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It is inevitable for us to view the New Year as a time to start

brought into the lives of our clients and watch the transformations

over, accomplish new goals and in general, improve ourselves. That

they undergo during a divorce

would explain the increase in gym and church attendance during ev-

ery January. The New Year brings a sense of hope to most of us with

cues, so that even the mention of a song title can bring back clear

a renewed sense of what we can accomplish. Something about the

memories of the album cover and recollections of time and place sur-

Research shows that familiar songs act as strong memory

first of the year, with 365

rounded by the songs. One

days to complete, inspires

of my favorite songs of 2014

us to set new goals.

was “Let it Go” from Disney’s

In the practice

Frozen©. The words are so

of divorce and family law,

powerful and represent to

we impart this “new year”

me exactly what clients go-

feeling to our clients with

ing through a divorce need,

the finality of a divorce.

which is break out of what

Once the final paperwork

they were “pretending” to

is received, there is a sense

be, let go of their fear, let

of closure and the begin-

go of the past and become

ning of a new life, whether

the person they are meant

it is January 1st or not.

to be, recognizing their true

For the newly divorced, it

authentic selves. That is

is crucial to take this dif-

easier said than done, but

ficult and painful time and use that energy to accomplish your full

at our office, that is our goal for our clients. Our role in our client’s

potential. When we can take negative experiences and use them to

lives is one that we hope will last for years to come; not in repeat

help others as well as ourselves, then the pain and difficulty does

divorce work, but as support for our clients as they start their new

not feel useless or unnecessary. If we can take our pain and use it

lives and break free from their past.

to understand ourselves better or help someone else going through

a similar experience, we are then becoming something bigger than

going through these milestones to help them find their power and

ourselves and our circumstances. Through the work of our firm, I get

become the person they were meant to be. I will be conducting

the opportunity to watch women rise above their circumstances and

workshops and retreats that will facilitate healing and help for over-

persevere in ways they never thought possible. I am continually in-

coming obstacles in life and work that allow women to achieve their

spired by our clients who, in the midst of pain and anger, maintain

goals. As we begin 2015, I look forward to the exciting events at The

their resolve and refuse to give up on themselves and their children.

Quick Law Group for women with much to overcome and much to

In times of difficulty, we have the opportunity to discover our true

achieve. If you are interested in attending a seminar, workshop or

selves and realize we can handle more than we thought and not only

retreat, please visit www.thequicklawgroup.com for a list of upcom-

survive the hard times, but prosper! I am blessed and honored to be

ing events.

This year, one of my goals is to create programs for women

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