Get Your “ING” Back: Peripheral Neuropathy Sufferers Have Hope Dr. Shawn Richey

Get Your “ING” Back

Peripheral Neuropathy Sufferers Have HOPE

Dr. Shawn Richey has restored the lives of thousands of peripheral neuropathy sufferers.

Announcing Our Newest Location! 1385 Washington Rd., Suite 100, Washington, PA 15301 Across from the Meadows

Carla S. walkING to watch my grandson’s soccer game!

Michael walkING again Gretchen B. sleepING again

Marla C. balancING again

Pat H. wearING shoes again

Debra B. sleepING again

For a FREE Consultation, contact Dr. Shawn Richey at (724) 940-9000 and your appointment will be made at the location that is most convenient for you. To learn more, visit marydancedin.com. Visit us on Facebook under Neuropathy Treatment Centers of PGH and join our private support group Three Locations: Sewickley 2591 Wexford-Bayne Rd, Suite 207 Latrobe 1901 Ligonier Street Washington, Pa 1385 Washington Rd., Suite 100 MaryDancedIn.com (724) 940-9000 Neuropathy Treatment Centers of PGH Peripheral Neuropathy occurs when nerves are damaged or destroyed and can’t send messages to the muscles, skin and other parts of the body. Peripheral nerves go from the brain and spinal cord to the arms, hands, legs and feet. When damage to the nerves takes place, numbness and pain in these areas may occur. A specialized treatment protocol utilizing brand new technologies is available at the Neuropathy Treatment Centers of PGH. It includes the combination of very specific, non invasive, FDA approved and painless treatments that are designed to heal rather than just deal with the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. Dr. Shawn’s SUPERVISED, MONITORED and IN OFFICE program has a 90 percent satisfaction rate. With the experience of seeing over 3000 patients, he is able to tailor a specific and successful treatment plan for each individual to provide maximum results. Peripheral Neuropathy symptoms can include: Sharp Pains or Cramps in the Feet or Legs Burning Pain in the Legs, Feet or Hands Extreme Sensitivity to Touch Loss of Balance or Coordination Feelings of Walking on Pins and Needles Weakness in the Arms and Legs Numbness and Tingling or Pain in the Toes, Feet, Hands, Arms and Fingers Dependency on Medications If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, don’t wait till they get worse. Call today to schedule your FREE consultation.

Mover & Shaker of the Month Rock Pride

Slippery Rock Football

By Paula Green T elevision show psychologist and celebrity Dr. Phil may not appreciate Slippery Rock University, but thousands of other people take pride in SRU. It’s a university that has it all, including a phenomenal football team known as “The Rock.” They finished their season with an impressive 13-1 record and fell one game shy of playing in a national championship.

The Rock competes in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC), which is a part of NCAA Division II football. They were crowned the PSAC champions. To further add to the team’s excitement, their star quarterback, senior Roland Rivers III, was the recipient of the Harlon Hill Trophy. This prestigious award is given to the individual selected as the most valuable player in NCAA Division II. It is considered to be the Division II equivalent of the Heisman Trophy. Rivers set SRU’s single-season records for total offense, passing yards, passing TDs and completions.

“Roland is a remarkable young man. His dedication and work ethic is above and beyond. He will outwork anyone or anything that stands in his way. We had a couple of games this year, California University, Kutztown and Notre Dame College, where he played possessed. The look in his eye and vocal command of the team was remarkable. He would not let our team down. His physical attributes are unbelievable. One of his best qualities is his ability to communicate and speak in front of peers and crowds. He will have a great chance to make it in the NFL. Roland loves football, and he will do whatever it takes to make it to the next level,” said Adam Neugebauer, SRU’s offensive coordinator and quarterback’s coach.

Neugebauer joined the SRU coaching staff in February 2019. He’s a Franklin Park native, who played quarterback for the North Allegheny Tigers in 2006-2007. Additionally, he was a standout quarterback at West Virginia Wesleyan College. During his senior year, he was named Offensive Player of the Year. Neugebauer was also a finalist for the Harlon Hill Trophy and earned first-team All-America honors. He is excited to be a part of SRU’s coaching staff.

“This was the best season of football I have ever been a part of. To see the players and coaches grow throughout the year was remarkable. We won this year because of our family atmosphere. We were truly a family. There were times we did not get along, and there were times we loved every second of each other’s company. Our team won those close games because we cared for each other. We made practice harder so that the game was easier. We put our players and coaches in tough situations in practice to prepare for the tough situations in the game,” said Neugebauer.

8 FEBRUARY 2020 | www.northernconnectionmag.com Adam Neugebauer and Roland Rivers III

“A key component of our success this season was Chris Conrad, our offensive line coach, and the offensive line group. Coach Conrad played in the NFL for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is the best offensive line coach I have ever been around. He does an incredible job getting his players to play hard. Chris has a natural ability of building great relationships with our players. The players trust him and play to a high level because of how much they believe in him. Coach Conrad makes my job easier. He is a great friend and a great role model for our team,” added Neugebauer. Northern Connection magazine congratulates Slippery Rock University on their success football season. We look forward to seeing you again in the fall. n

From the Editor

You’re Nobody Until Somebody Loves You

By Janice Lane Palko

Life sends so many mixed messages our way. We are bombarded with happy, feel-good, simplistic platitudes and Facebook memes that say things like: “You are special! You are Unique! There’s no one else like you! At the same time life often reminds us that we are nothing special. We are just one of the 7.5 billion people living on earth.

While each one of us is different, paradoxically, we are also all the same. I may have a different genetic makeup and a unique fingerprint, but I also share a common physiology and psychology with everyone else on the planet.

This was recently brought to my attention while learning about advertising for my newest novel. Do you know that with today’s technology and all the data it has collected on us, it can pretty much predict with a great deal of accuracy your behavior, your likes and dislikes and even what you are likely to purchase.

I’ve always thought I was unique; I’m sure everyone feels that way to a certain extent. No one can completely know what it feels like to be another person, but alas I’ve learned that I’m actually average and very predictable. The new technology knows that as a white, married, middle-aged woman, I’m apt to buy certain books, attend certain events and even adhere to certain political and religious beliefs. However, while at the time I was learning all of this, I also received a picture frame as a Christmas gift that said “Grandma, to the world, you’re one person, but to us you are the world.”

Now which is it? Am I ordinary? Or am I someone special?

As we celebrate Valentine’s Day and our thoughts turn to love, I think I’ve found the answer. We are both. Yes, we are all just a number, but what elevates and makes us special is love.

It’s the love of a mother that makes you treasured more than all the other babies in the world. It’s the love of a spouse that makes you special compared to all the possible mates in the world. It’s the love of our Heavenly Father that makes us humans “a little less than the angels.”

But what about those who sadly have not been shown love? Are they not special? They are as well. You don’t have to be on the receiving end of love to be valued, you can be the bestower of love because it is also in the act of loving another, whether it be romantic, parental, platonic, that raises us from being a nobody to a somebody. Happy Valentine’s Day! n