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Roosevelt: ‘Comparison Is the Thief of Joy’ Theodore Roosevelt asserted that “com- tions such as anxiety, shame, self-doubt and parison is the thief of joy.” sadness. Each year, in preparation for the coming The ‘January Gym Spike’ phenomenon year, we set New Year’s resolutions for our- represents the increase in individuals dieting selves, with the hope that this will hold us and exercising in January, in an effort to fulfill accountable to help us achieve our goals. their New Year’s resolutions. Imagine yourWhile for some, setting a resolution for self as young female with a trauma history, the New Year can be an opporwho struggles with self-esteem tunity to set themselves up for and body image issues and you’re success in the coming year, and scrolling through social media … to help themselves stay accountevery other post you see is about able toward their goals, for othdieting, exercise, weight loss and ers, New Year’s resolutions can side by side images of “before” trigger feelings of pressure and and “after” pictures. How would comparison. that impact you? Would it make In the age of social media, you feel more self-assured or less By Megan Mackura it is easier than ever to stay on confident? PERFORMANCE the pulse of what is happening As we progress into this New IMPROVEMENT DIRECTOR, with those around you. While Year, it is important that we are this provides an opportunity to RAVENWOOD HEALTH mindful of what we post on social build and maintain connections, and keep in media and how our posts might affect those touch with friends and family, social media around us. It would also be important to and navigating its waters can be challenging think about those in your life who you know for those individuals who are susceptible to struggle this time of year, to reach out as a external pressure. We see all too often many friend to those in need and to ask for help if teens and adults alike comparing themselves you need it. to those they see on social media, and the Finally, it is most important to remember feelings of inadequacy that stem from these that comparison can be the thief of joy — we comparisons. all possess our own unique set of skills and For those individuals who struggle with qualities, which make us who we are — if we self-confidence and are susceptible to the focus our energy on what we do not have, we comparison pressure, this may trigger emo- will lose sight of what we do.
Free Health & Wellness Fair Is Feb. 19 in Chagrin Falls Submitted Celebrate wellness and learn how to create a healthier lifestyle by attending the Chagrin Valley Chamber’s Health & Wellness Fair Feb. 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Chagrin Falls Township Hall, 83 N. Main St. in downtown Chagrin Falls. The free health and wellness fair is open to the public and will feature a variety of interactive vendors. Vendors include Alter’d Core, Chagrin Natural Health Clinic: Chiropractic, Nutrition & Wellness, Chagrin Yoga Club Pilates Chagrin Falls, Core Elite Wellness Fit Cryo, Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center, Geauga Vision of Chagrin, Gin Massage & Bodywork, iHearWell, In Step With Horses, RejYOuvenate, ReSet Lounge LLC, Sanders Chiropractic and Fitness, The BRAIN Center - The Brain Rehabilitation and
Integrative Neurology Center, LLC, Tone of Life, UH Geauga Medical Center and Wholistic Integration, LLC. There will also be giveaways, raffle prizes, and so much more. “It is important for the community to take good care of their health,” said Chagrin Valley Chamber Executive Director Molly Gebler. “We invite everyone in the Chagrin Valley to take advantage of this free Health & Wellness Fair.” Gebler also thanked event sponors Rose Senior Living, Home Instead Senior Care, Hamlet at Chagrin Falls, Ohman Family Living and Dunlop Health Insurance Services for their support. For more information, visit cvcc.org or call The Chagrin Valley Chamber 440-2476607.
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Pet Wants Delivers on Fresh and Local By Rose Nemunaitis editor@geaugamapleleaf.com
Danielle and Jason Moats have four kids, five dogs and a tail-wagging commitment to the best health and well being of all. The Moats opened Pet Wants at 209 Center Street in Chardon in late October to share their holistic approach to pet health through both food and other unique products. “As Americans become more aware of the food we put into our bodies, the toxins that surround us, increasing health issues and how food is being destroyed through processing, people are prioritizing the quality of their food and pleading for more natural options,” Danielle said. “We have been very blessed for our first few months to have had such positive response as we have had here locally in Chardon to understand that people in Geauga and surrounding communities are wanting the same — not only for themselves, but also for our pets.” The Moats’ store helps customers better understand pet food so they can take a more holistic approach to their pets’ health. Originating in Cincinnati, Pet Wants franchises are one of the fastest growing pet food franchises in America — with 70 locations in 26 states. Chardon’s store provides locally small batch produced dog and cat food and free-delivery service within their territories. “Chardon has provided us with a new experience and we are both very excited to have settled our store here,” said Danielle, of Perry Township. The owners enjoy the small town atmosphere they felt essential for their business. “Our food rises above mass produced
foods because, rather than over cooking our food at higher temperatures where you burn out nutrients, we slower cook our product in small batches to retain the highest nutritional value,” Jason said. Pet Wants maintains its high-quality inventory by producing on a rotational schedule with a freshness guarantee. “With this in mind, we can honestly tell our customers we provide the freshest kibble in town,” Jason said. Danielle explained even though they placed their first store in the heart of their first territory — Chardon — they also own a second territory in Solon where they serve only via delivery service. Pet Wants delivers to customers in Madison Township and Perry, down through Chardon and Chester Township, and up into Gates Mills, Mayfield and the Euclid/Wickliffe area. The second territory consists of Solon, Bainbridge Township and Chagrin Falls, down into Twinsburg, Aurora, Hudson and Streetsboro. The couple plans to open a second store by early 2021. “Even though we have the store and deliveries to keep us busy, you just may see us at events this coming year,” Danielle added. “We attend farmers markets, craft events, fundraiser events and (are) hoping to collaborate with animal-friendly businesses and shelters.” Pet Wants also provides private labeled single ingredient protein treats, United States sourced all-natural chews and treats, house-made all-natural with therapeutic essential oils Spaw Day products and other holistic approaches to pet nutrition. “Our job is to educate our customers
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Pet Wants owners and nutritional consultants Danielle and Jason Moats and French bulldog Cookie greet customers at their new store at 209 Center Street in Chardon.
and help them find solutions to their pets’ needs,” Jason said. “Our local friends understand that our four-legged family members can’t make these more nutritional decisions on their own and look up to us, as pet owners, to provide them with healthier options.” The newest addition to the Moats’ dog family is Cookie, a 5-month-old French bulldog joining street rescues and Pit-bull mixes Harlem, Star, Sabie and Brooklyn. Being involved with pets has always been a thing for Danielle. “It only made sense to take a childhood passion and evolve it into our lives fully,” Danielle said. “There was always something that I felt my life lacked if I was not doing something that brought me personal happiness with respect to work. I have always worked in the financial community and have lacked personal fulfillment if I did not tackle on a special project on the side — from baking dog treats to running a pet sitting business to managing a dog daycare facility on the weekends and even organizing the start up of a nonprofit
rescue organization that focused on street dogs in Houston.” The couple agreed fulfilling their entrepreneurial dream with Pet Wants has been a wonderful experience. “In today’s crazy world, it’s nice to come home to a wagging tail … Ok, maybe a few wagging tails,” Danielle said. “Dogs don’t care what you look like, what your beliefs are or even how bad you messed up that day. All they care about at any moment is that ‘You’ are home and they want attention from ‘You.’ They spend their whole days waiting for us. We should all be excited to open our doors when we get home to endure a dog’s greeting. Providing them with the best care that we know we can enables us to enjoy those wagging tails longer.” She added, “Our mission is to provide households with fresh kibble while educating our local communities to make better nutritional choices for their pets. So if you see us driving around town in our delivery van, raise a paw and say, ‘Hi.’”
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Thursday, February 6, 2020
MyoFit Clinic
Physical Therapy First in Treatment for Back Pain By Dr. Adam M. Cramer, PT, DPT
Low back pain remains the most common cause of pain. It is non-discriminating in that it attacks both men and women equally and vicious and relentless when it hits, stopping us in our tracks, and making even basic movements excruciating.
Why physical therapy should be your first line of treatment
Instead of rushing out for pain medications or getting on a waiting list for surgery, more and more people with chronic low back pain are seeing a Doctor of physical therapy first. In the state of Ohio you do not need a physician’s referral or prescription to have your physical therapy services cov-ered. You can see any doctor of physical therapy that you want and no physician can direct you to go to see their own or anyone else’s, YOU HAVE THE CHOICE!
Case for physical therapy heightened with recent study
A recent study published in May of 2018 in the journal Health Services Research says trying phys-ical therapy first can help curb reliance on opioid painkillers. Researchers analyzed more than 150,000 commercial health insurance claims filed between 2009 and 2013 in six northwestern states. They found that patients who saw a phys-
ical therapist for low back pain before trying other treat-ments had an 89 percent lower probability of needing an opioid prescription, a 28 percent lower probability of receiving advanced imaging services, and a 15 percent lower probability of going to the emergency room.
How physical therapists treat low back pain
Our goals are straightforward when patients arrive at MyoFit Clinic suffering from low back pain. First, we take immediate step to decrease the pain; then we work to increase your range of motion through moist heat, massage and light stretching improving which improves mobility and reduces pain. Trigger point dry needling is a physical therapy treatment that involves inserting needles into myo-fascial trigger points within muscles and soft tissue and restore full motion. Specific exercises that help treat low back pain include proper stretching, dynamic stabilization exercises to strengthen the spine’s secondary muscles, and core strengthening exercises. Doctors of physical therapy will show you exactly how to manage your symptoms, correct them and keep them from coming back again successfully avoiding surgery. Dr. Adam M. Cramer, PT, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist, Pain specialist and owner of MyoFit Clinic in Chardon and Middlefield, Ohio.
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Cardinal PT Celebrates Eight Years in Business Submitted Jan. 2, 2020 officially marked the eightyear anniversary of Cardinal Physical Therapy. The outpatient physical therapy center, located in West Geauga Plaza, is privately owned by Marie Szczyglowski. In eight years, the practice blossomed from a two-employee practice to a staff of nine employees, comprised of Doctors of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers and office administrators. Cardinal also expanded its services from outpatient orthopedic to include pediatrics, vertigo and balance, senior care and its most recent certification, the only Graston Therapy Specialist in Geauga County. “Our staff has over 40 years combined clinical experience, and to watch this staff push their clinical skills to obtain the Graston Certification is incredible. This staff wants to have all the skills necessary to provide the highest level of quality care,” Szczyglowski said. When asked what makes Cardinal Physical Therapy stand out from similar practices, Dr. Jennie Avsec, Cardinal’s lead physical therapist, said, “It is the ability to be able to
treat the individual and not just the injury. Cardinal is made up of therapists with an extreme amount of skill sets and everyone works as a team to ensure the patient reaches their therapy goals.” Avsec also noted, “It has been overwhelming to feel the support of our patients. They are so thankful for the care they receive; they thank us by recommending their family and friends to Cardinal.” Even during their growth, Cardinal continues to remain focused on its company values of offering all new patients an appointment within 24 hours, providing superior customer service, accepts all major insurance plans and continues to stay committed to community involvement. On a personal level, for Szczyglowski, owning her own practice has been a personal success. “To be able to say I am a female entrepreneur in the medical field while still being a wife and mother is one of my biggest accomplishments. Celebrating eight years makes the accomplishment an even greater success,” Szczyglowski said.
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Circle of Renewal Yoga & Wellness Studio offers a full schedule of classes weekly, including all levels of yoga classes, special classes for families, men’s yoga workshops, and women and girls empowerment circles.
Circle of Renewal Offers Yoga, Meditation and More Submitted A new yoga and wellness studio in Kirtland opened its doors in November, bringing a range of offerings to the surrounding community. Circle of Renewal Yoga and Wellness Studio offers more than 20 classes weekly, including all types of yoga: power, gentle, vinyasa, candlelight, family and a special brand of FUN yoga developed by studio co-owner Chris Keller. “I’ve been practicing yoga for more than 20 years and have been a yoga instructor for 17,” said Keller. “Over the years, I’ve honed my classes to maximize fun, joy and silliness, on top of the traditional benefits of yoga, which include developing strength, flexibility, balance and mindfulness. It’s important to me that everyone feels welcome and that belly laughs are abundant.” Keller opened the space with her longtime friend and business partner Christine Coolick. Their studio is situated on state Route 306 (Chillicothe Road). “We’re really excited about the new space,” said Coolick. “We love the studio because it’s small and intimate, which works perfectly with the close-knit community we’re hoping to build. We don’t want people to have an anonymous experience in class — we want attendees to get to know one another and feel they are a part of something.” To encourage those connections, the studio offers more than just yoga classes. Unique offerings include monthly women’s circles, girls’ empowerment circles, men’s yoga workshops, guided imagery and yoga nidra classes, as well as special workshops to learn meditation and mindfulness, and
special events. “We’re building a space where people can slow down and connect with what’s most important in their lives,” said Keller. The meditation and mindfulness workshops are a “wonderful way to add more intentional living to your life,” said Coolick. The studio regularly offers this workshop for adults and, beginning Feb. 11, it is running a special six-week session to instruct kids and teens on different ways to meditate and incorporate mindfulness and stress reduction into their increasingly busy lives. To welcome more men interested in developing a yoga practice, Circle of Renewal is running a special four-week session for men on Saturday afternoons, starting Feb. 8. The series focuses on strength, stability and mobility, and works with men who have never tried yoga before and those who would like to improve their flexibility. The studio has a special two-hour beginner’s yoga workshop on Feb. 23 that is open to everyone and introduces novices to the basics of starting a yoga practice. Other special offerings of the studio include women’s and girls sharing circles, which are “simple but meaningful events where participants gather together and share honestly about what’s going on in their lives — whether that’s something joyful, a struggle or a source of stress,” says Coolick. “It’s a chance to be real about your daily experiences and to connect with others at the same time.” The studio is located at 9181 Chillicothe Road. The full class schedule and more about its workshops and special offerings are available at www.circleofrenewal.com.
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