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Physiatrist Joins Soon-to-Be Open MMWC Welcomes Acupuncturist Suzanne Murphy Excitari Wellness Center Excitari Wellness Center, which will be opening soon in Medford at 30 Jackson Road, Unit D1, welcomes Dr. T.J. Citta. She is a board-certified physiatrist with specialty in general physiatry, neuromuscular rehabilitation, pediatric rehabilitation and Dr. T.J. Citta electrodiagnostic medicine. She trained at Temple University Hospital and has 30 years of experience helping others to live their best lives. Citta treats a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons. As a physiatrist, she evaluates and treats injuries, illnesses and disability by designing comprehensive, patient-centered treatment plans utilizing both cutting-edge and time-tested treatments to maximize function and quality of life. Unlike other medical specialties that focus on a medical “cure,” the goals of the physiatrist are to maximize patients’ independence in activities of daily living and improve quality of life. Some common diagnoses and populations seen by outpatient physiatrists include orthopedic injuries, spine-related pain and dysfunction, occupational injuries and overuse syndrome, neurogenic bowel and bladder, pressure sore management, spasticity management and chronic pain. For more information, visit ExcitariWellness.com.
Five Ways Clearing Clutter Improves Our Health Our home is a metaphor for our body. As we declutter our space, our body registers the shift and we feel lighter, more energized and function more optimally.
WE BREATHE BETTER Less clutter means greater qi circulation in our space and more space for fresh air to flow—and our lungs will notice.
cessing food and environmental toxins, our liver also takes on any stress that we cannot consciously process, like a cluttered home that is subtly stressing us out. As we declutter, our liver registers the shift. As we feel more at ease, our liver does too and thus functions more efficiently.
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the Jade Purity Tradition. Utilizing a variety of modalities, Murphy is able to help patients heal their pain on physical, emotional and spiritual levels. The Nogier frequencies address pain as well as organ functioning and blockages, while stone vibration, epigenetics and shamanic techniques work to heal past traumas. MMWC provides natural and integrative care. The center offers naturopathy, functional medicine, esthetics and acupuncture. An IV (intravenous) nutrition lounge will be opening soon. Location: 5 W. Chestnut Ave. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 856-488-7067 or visit MerchantvilleMedicalWellnessCenter.com.
OUR MIND IS CALMER When our home is cleared, our mind feels at ease and less frazzled.
by KellySue Fitzharris
OUR LIVER IS SUPPORTED In addition to pro-
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Merchantville Medical Wellness Center (MMWC) welcome Suzanne Murphy, LAc. Murphy pursued acupuncture after studying psychology and zoology, earning her degree in 2007 from the Eastern School of Acupuncture. She is also a reiki master. As such, Murphy uses a spiritual approach to Chinese medicine, incorporating techniques learned in China and also under Jeffrey Yuen, an 88th generation Daoist priest of
WE HAVE BETTER DIGESTION A serene space ignites the parasympathetic nervous system, which allows us to effectively assimilate our nutrients and have a more peaceful digestion (less bloating and discomfort). WE SLEEP BETTER As we remove clutter from under our bed and declutter our bedroom, we create a more tranquil space for rest, and thus support ourselves in getting a deeper night’s sleep (which also supports our immune system and helps us feel happier the next day). KellySue Fitzharris is the founder of Guiding Hearts and Healing Spaces. To set up a clutter-clearing session, email her at Hello@KellySueFitz.com. For more information, visit KellySueFitz.com.
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