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Table of Contents The 2017 Get Fit Challenge Getting Healthy In 2017 Yoga In Transylvania The Hidden Benefits Of Water Understanding Mindfulness Meditation The Many Benefits Of Massage Therapy Spas In Transylvania County Alternative Medicine Herbal Remedies
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Understanding Chinese Medicine Organic Farming Chiropractic Care Physical Therapy Dental Health In Transylvania Health Insurance Options Cutting The Cost of Prescriptions Transylvania Public Health Setting Up Your Living Will
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Cataracts Ear Care In Home Care/Assisted Living Transylvania Regional Hospital Man On The Street Survey Pardee Hospital Park Ridge Hospital Health Services Directory Treating Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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There are so many terrific ways to get in shape in 2017. Whether it’s hiking, biking, running, yoga, or aerobics classes, here are some tips for taking The 2017 Get Fit Challenge.
•If pedal power is your preferred fitness choice, having the right gear is always the first step, whether on the road or mountain biking. Getting properly fitted for your bike, and having a helmet, rear-view mirror, lights and correct clothing are all recommended. For those cycling, knowing your gears; planning ahead as the terrain changes; learning to brake; leaning your bike, not your body; and positioning yourself for the downhill are among the things to master. For mountain bikers, mastering braking is key. When going uphill, shifting into a low gear; staying seated; leaning forward; and keeping pedaling are necessary, while going downhill requires shifting into the big chain ring; relaxing; not oversteering; staying out of the saddle; keeping your pedals parallel to the ground; and staying focused.
•When running, having the right shoes is a must to prevent foot problems and other injuries. Another thing to consider buying is wicking apparel, special clothing designed to remove moisture from the skin. Before running it’s also good to drink at least 8 ounces of water a half hour before you head out. After running, it’s important to have a cool-down jog and some stretches, followed by a hot bath.
•High-intensity interval training (HIIT), such as Crossfit, is becoming more popular and is designed to get the heart pumping and muscles aching. It typically involves alternating short periods of intense anaerobic exercise with less intense recovery periods. The workouts are also designed to build mental toughness and benefit from group motivation. Comfortable workout clothes, with shoes that provide stability, plenty of water and a towel are all you need. 0 4
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•For those who prefer a more sedate way to increase strength, balance and flexibility, there is yoga. It’s not a pre-requisite to be flexible or to be able to “touch you toes.” It’s recommended to begin with an introductory or level-one class to learn the various yoga postures and to move slowly. Beginners should arrive early to class and discuss any health conditions with the instructor. Taking off your shoes and staying to the end of the class are among the top etiquette rules for yoga, along with bringing an open mind. A towel, mat and formfitting clothing are also recommended.
•Have you just joined a gym or are thinking about joining one? The following are some tips to be successful: Be consistent — write out a schedule and stick to it. Work with a coach to scale a workout that suits your ability level. Keep track of your results. Make friendships at the gym, which, in turn, will help keep you accountable. Enjoy the process, the journey, and not what the end result could be.
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Getting and staying healthy can often be a challenge. In Transylvania County that challenge is made a little easier with the numerous opportunities to go hiking, running, cycling, mountain biking, rock climbing or canoeing. The Transylvania County Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of get-fit options — both through its own programs and through outside organizations — in its activity center, located behind Pisgah Elementary School on Ecusta Road. Programs include adult volleyball and basketball leagues, a youth volleyball league, Pilates and yoga classes, pickelball, badminton and gymnastics. The department also directs programs at the Silvermont Opportunity Center in Brevard. The activity center, which opened in 1990, is located on a 34-acre park that includes fields for softball, baseball and soccer. The recreational area adjoins the city of Brevard multi-use path — a popular walking, jogging and cycling attraction — and the city’s sports complex, which has a full-sized soccer field and multiple baseball/softball fields. The town of Rosman also has its own community park, with ball fields, and a swimming pool. The city and county recently commissioned a parks and recreation study, and elected officials are currently looking at ways to implement the plan. For more information about the county’s recreation programs, including the study, call (828) 884-3156 or go to www.tcpr.recdesk.com. For information about the city’s recreation programs and opportunities, call (828) 862-4119 or go to www.cityof brevard.com. There are also lots of individuals, groups and businesses to help you to meet and succeed with your fitness challenges:
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Ageless Grace/Functional Fitness Carol Gerson, certified ageless grace educator/trainer (828) 606-9931 The Ageless Grace program — 21 Simple Tools for Lifelong Comfort — can be done by almost anyone of any age or ability. Gerson teaches the free class from 11:30 a.m. until 12:20 p.m. every Wednesday at the Silvermont Opportunity Center at 364 E. Main St. in Brevard through April. Call (828) 884-3166 to sign up or for more information. Gerson is also leading a new program, “Functional Fitness Class for Men,” at Silvermont. The class will be held from 1:15 p.m. until 2 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month through April.
Brevard Health and Racquet Club 1325 Country Club Road, Brevard (828) 883-3005 www.brevardhealthandracquetclub.com Brevard Health and Racquet Club offers a variety of workout options. It has more than 30,000 square feet of building space, offering a wide array of fitness equipment, group fitness classes, Total Resistance Exercise (TRX) classes and personal training. Other amenities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, indoor and outdoor clay/hard tennis courts, three outdoor pickleball courts, outdoor basketball, a dry sauna and racquetball. The club also offers a series of wellness programs.
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Brevard Rock Gym 240-B South Broad St., Brevard (828) 884-7625 Brevard Rock Gym offers a friendly, relaxed atmosphere for beginners to learn rock climbing and for experienced climbers to hone their skills. Health benefits of climbing include: improving strength, balance, flexibility and coordination. Other benefits are: development of self esteem and confidence, goal-setting and problem solving. BRG offers climbing teams, youth programs, birthday parties and summer day camps.
Next Level Fitness 264 Old Rosman Highway, Brevard (828) 966-4419 • www.next-level.fit Next Level Fitness is a membership-only gym that offers 24-hour access. The ability to access the facility when it is most convenient and the centralized location in the county are what differentiate us. Our amenities include treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes and “spinner” bikes. We have stacked-plate machines that allow a member to get a full-body circuit workout, and a large array of free weights, benches, dumb-bells, Smith machine and a variety of cable machines. Medicine balls, kettle bells and jump platforms are available too. Personal training is available upon request for additional fees.
CrossFit Brevard 234 S. Broad St., Unit A, Brevard (828) 553-7860 CrossFit Brevard was established in 2008, with the goal of moving the individual away from “mechanized routines and (to) step into fluid and diverse movements that bring you to the best mix of endurance and strength.” CrossFit involves eating healthy, practicing and training to achieve major lifts, such as deadlift, squat, presses and snatch, plus mastering the basics of gymnastics: pull-ups, dips, rope climbing, push-ups and sits ups, and working at being “hard and fast” when biking, running, swimming, etc.
Curves Fitness Studio 259-12 N. Broad St., Brevard (828) 877-6169 The Curves workout program has helped millions of women get healthier by using its unique, 30-minute fitness workout. Curves International is the world’s largest chain of fitness centers for women. Among its classes are new ones — Boxing, Cardio and Core. This will allow the participant to be paired with a Curves strength machine offering a total-body conditioning workout combined with core work in traditional boxing movements. Another class — Body Balance — is low intensity designed to improve balance, stability and core strength.
Fitness Factory 1266 Asheville Highway, Suite 9, Brevard (828) 883-9832 The Fitness Factory is a fully-equipped gym, offering a wide variety of top-notch exercise equipment, personal training, and programs such as Zumba, yoga, spin and sculpt, BURN 30, Silver Sneakers and functional training. Members may join on a month-to-month basis or through an annual membership plan. Family membership is available, as well as 24-hour access.
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With the youngest of the “Baby Boomers” now over 50, the Boomer generation is still keeping the wellness industry alive and well. They are healthier, more active and younger than previous generations at the same age. However, with that comes a price, a condition termed “Boomeritis” by author and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Nicholas DiNubile. “Boomeritis” refers to all the various “itius” conditions that may develop as a result of an active lifestyle — arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, etc. resulting in the worst of all, “FixMe-It is” — think hip and knee replacements. DiNubile points out that movement, which probably created the wear and tear damage, can often be part of the prevention. A well-rounded physical fitness program uses cardio-vascular, flexibility and strength building. Yoga can provide support in two of these areas — flexibility and strength — although some forms of yoga can be aerobic. Depending on how you practice, Yoga can be an important part of a preventive routine. Yoga can help with flexibility in the neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles. It develops strength and improves balance. Using yoga as part of a varied routine addresses different muscle groups in different ways and keeps you vertical. To start a yoga program it’s important to find the right teacher, one who is trained in working with Boomer-aged people. A good program will also help you develop body awareness and to recognize your boundaries or edge as you rebuild strength and flexibility. Dr. Loren Fishman, co-author of “Yoga for Arthritis and Yoga for Osteoporsis,” said, “Only go as far as Mother Nature will permit you.” Yoga is very good for stretching all the muscles of the body and increasing flexibility. The best way to stay limber includes
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Bees Breath Yoga 259-4 N. Broad St., Brevard (828) 577-0173 Bees Breath Yoga offers Buti Yoga – a soulful blend of tribal power yoga and deep core strength and conditioning.
Rhae Mozley works with a yoga student. daily stretching exercises. Yes, daily! Think if you only brushed your teeth once a week! Whole body stretching for 10-15 minutes a day (morning and night) is important to prevent straining or over stretching muscles, tendons and ligaments. Participation in a class keeps you motivated and practicing safely. Yoga can increase strength. Strength doesn’t necessarily mean six-pack abs. Tight muscles are weak muscles, and yoga can help release tight muscles while developing underused ones. Yoga builds strength using resistance and repetition to improve balance and increase ease of movement. A good yoga program incorporates movement that translates off the mat and into daily life. Want to be able to put that suitcase in the overhead bin yourself? Moving correctly and using the right muscle groups is key to moving well. A good teacher will help you identify how to move correctly and to modify improper patterns. Finding a well trained yoga teacher who can guide you to recognize and respect boundaries, and to build strength and flexibility, will allow you to indeed keep moving happily into those “Boomer” years. We can’t help getting older, but we can age successfully. The more active, healthy, and fit you are now, the better you will feel as you get older. So, check with your doctor and don’t be afraid to look outside the box, whatever you can do to minimize symptoms and get back into “life is good.” You don’t have to be a victim of “Boomeritis.” Thank you to Rhae Mozley for providing the information in this article. Mozley teaches “Yoga Stretch for Boomers” at Elk Haven Wellness Center in Brevard on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
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Brevard Yoga Center 29 W. French Broad St. Suite 11, Brevard (828) 551-6641 www.brevardyoga.com Brevard Yoga Center believes yoga can be a helpful and empowering practice, no matter who you are. Whether you’re drawn to the physical and seek greater flexibility or cross-training, or appreciate yoga’s more subtle aspects — an increased ability to deal with stress, a greater connection with yourself, the ability to use the breath to calm the body – the studio has an offering that might appeal to you. Brevard Yoga’s experienced teachers are available to serve a wide range of ages and abilities in classes that range from restorative to active, athletic to contemplative.
Rhae Mozley – Yoga Elk Haven Wellness Center 100 Elks Club Rd., Brevard (301) 873-5267 Rhae Mozley offers “Yoga Stretch for Boomers” at Elk Haven Wellness Center in Brevard on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
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Bikram Yoga Brevard 167 Rosman Highway, Brevard (828) 577-2488 Bikram yoga is a series of 26 Hatha yoga postures performed in a heated environment, and is designed for all ages and ability levels. Bikram speeds up the breakdown of glucose and fatty acids; makes muscles more elastic, therefore less susceptible to injury; reduces heart irregularities associated with sudden exercise; and burns fat more easily and faster.
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The Hidden Benefits of Water • Water can help people maintain healthy weights. Dieting fads come and go, but water is a mainstay for people who want to control their caloric intake in an effort to maintain healthy weights. Water has zero calories, so reaching for a bottle or glass of water instead of a soda, lemonade or another caloric beverage can help people keep the pounds off.
• Water helps to fight fatigue. The fatigue-fighting properties of water are another of its lesser known benefits. When the body is not adequately hydrated, it can experience muscle soreness. And fitness enthusiasts who do not drink enough water may notice their bodies require extensive recovery time after working out. Each of those consequences can be prevented by drinking enough water, and doing so can even improve performance, as studies have shown that just a 3 percent loss of body weight due to dehydration can cause as much as a 10 percent drop in performance level.
• Water can improve the appearance of the skin. Skin that does not get enough water can turn dry and flaky and feel tight. In addition, dry skin is more likely to wrinkle than adequately hydrated skin. Drinking at least eight glasses of water a day to ensure the skin is getting enough water is recommended.
• Water helps the gastrointestinal tract. Water can help maintain normal bowel function. When the body lacks sufficient fluid, the colon will pull water from stools in an effort to stay hydrated. That can lead to constipation, a condition in which people experience difficulty emptying their bowels. By drinking enough water, people can ensure their colon will not have to pull water from stools to stay hydrated, thereby helping them stay regular.
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Understanding Mindfulness Meditation
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Editor’s Note: Mary Ann Iyer, M.D. (www.maryanniyer.com), a Mind-Body Healing practitioner and author, submitted the following.
Mindfulness Meditation constantly brings us back into awareness of what is present right here, right now. It is about paying attention, not necessarily to every little detail of the complicated world, but to our inner landscape. Mindfulness Meditation helps us notice those thoughts, feelings, sensations and nuances that are often beneath the level of our conscious awareness. There are three main elements to Mindfulness Meditation, each of which provides an added dimension to the overall experience and benefit of the exercise.
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First is the focus on the breath. Attending to the breath provides an anchor for stillness. The breath is the single function of the body under both conscious (sympathetic nervous system) and unconscious (parasympathetic nervous system) control. As such, it is a primary link between our cognitive (conscious) and automatic (subconscious) selves. It is the first function that responds to situations. When we are stressed, angered or afraid, the breath immediately changes. Holding our breath is part and parcel of a state of tension; deep breathing helps to promote relaxation. As we increase our awareness of the breath, we provide ourselves both with a keen perceptual tool and a handy method for change. Daily practice of focusing on the breath – simply paying attention to it for several consecutive minutes – increases our capacity for this skill at any time.
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The second part of Mindfulness Meditation is to become aware of the sensations of the body. All too often we really don’t know how we are feeling because our attention is being dragged along at light speed on the tail of our continuous thoughts. To come down into the awareness of what is going on in the body takes some effort and practice. The language of the body is always reflective of a deeper state of truth. We simply cannot seduce ourselves by the lies of the moment as far as the body is concerned. We can, however, be trapped in a perceptual pattern of the past. This is the level of awareness to which our body invites us. Learning simply to sit with our feelings in observation mode without reaction allows much of this to clear, and brings us back to a saner, simpler place.
The third and critical step of Mindfulness Meditation is to use it as a tool to learn to recognize deeply the transient nature of all sensations. Why is this so important? All feelings and experiences come and go. It is only when we are trapped in a recurring loop of feeding an idea with our thoughts that we run into difficulty. So, if we have accepted some maladaptive situation from the past as basic reality, any clue or cue that throws us back on that track repeats the cycle of that experience as a reality. We then not only get confirmation one more time, but the track is etched ever deeper. This is how we stay stuck. To begin to break the hold of such deep patterning involves giving ourselves some breathing room. In focusing on the breath, simply noticing and observing the sensations and feelings that arise and allowing them to pass through, we begin to understand their illusory nature. A key to this is to avoid feeding the feeling with a rehearsal of the thoughts about “why” they are there to start with. That is simply the ego’s ploy to hang on to the past. Resist that urge and bring the focus back to the breath. This allows the space needed for the sensation to simply pass on through. Don’t worry about thoughts that arise. It is the nature of the mind to think. Our reactions to our thoughts cause the difficulty. When we neither grasp at nor try to push away thoughts, but instead gently bring the focus back to the breath, thoughts pass through like clouds. This technique applied directly to the urge to act out in response to any stress or stimuli is very effective. When observed within the context of not reacting – simply breathe in, breathe out – the urge passes.
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The Many Benefits Of Massage Therapy
Advertisements for vacation destinations often paint couples’ massages as the premier romantic activity. It’s true that massages can be relaxing and sensual, making such sessions ideal gifts come Valentine’s Day. Yet, massages aren’t just sultry oils and New Age music. They are popular with people from all walks of life, and are very good for overall health. Massage therapy is beneficial in various ways. Massage is no longer just available in upscale health clubs or luxury spas. Massage spas have cropped up in malls, hospitals, clinics, and even office buildings, making massage therapy that much more accessible. The Mayo Clinic notes that while more research is needed to confirm the benefits of massage, it may be helpful for a variety of health ailments. In addition to easing sore muscles, reducing joint pain and helping soft tissue strains or injuries, massage can promote relaxation, reduce anxiety and calm feelings of stress. Massage reduces levels of the stress hormone cortisol. This helps to lift spirits and can often lower blood pressure. Massage also may help to boost the neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin, which are associated with depression. According to Health magazine, massage also can help promote healthy sleep. It has something to do with the effect of massage on delta waves, which are the brain waves connected to deep sleep. There is some evidence that massage can also increase white blood cell counts, promoting improved immunity. Many people rely on massages to relieve
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pain. According to a report published in 2011 in the American College of Physicians’ “Annals of Internal Medicine,” massage helps people in pain feel and function better than those who do not receive treatment. Massage can alleviate stiffness and pain and promote a better range of motion. And pain relief is not just for the back, arms and legs. Massage can reduce risk for migraines and decrease pain from tension headaches. Massage even has beauty benefits. Rubbing the face and scalp can promote blood flow and encourage lymphatic drainage. This can add vitality to the complexion and plump up the skin. Dull hair may appear more shiny and revitalized. People can explore different types of massage and experiment with what works best for their ailments. Everything from Swedish massage to reflexology is offered at massage clinics. Because massage involves being partially or completely undressed and having a massage therapist touch various areas of the body, it is important to find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable. Make sure that the therapist is fully certified and qualified. Therapists will heed a person’s preferences with regard to the massage, only concentrating on the areas specified. If anything feels uncomfortable or a client prefers not to have an area of the body touched, he or she simply needs to address that with the therapist at the beginning of the session.
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The Benefits Of Rolfing
“I’m not a spring chicken anymore, and she makes me feel like a spring chicken,” said Karen Ramseur, a client of Chanley Layton, who owns and operates Brevard Rolfing. Layton has been a licensed Rolfing and massage therapist Chanley Layton in Brevard for more than 15 years and serves a broad array of clients — from young professional athletes to the elderly. Dr. Ida Rolf created Structural Integration, or Rolfing, back in the 1940s as an answer to understand the affects of gravity on the human body. It is a systematic approach to releasing the patterns of stress and impaired functioning in the body’s structure, which often results in poor posture that worsens with age. Ramseur said she experiences “a wave of relief as Layton works around the area and then hits the spot.” “Rolfing improved my balance,” she said. “I feel taller, with elongated muscles.” This fight against gravity often leads to “shrinking” in height and a loss of flexibility. Though our bones stay the same length and our muscles still function, it is the connective tissue or “fascia” that changes the body’s shape and the very thing that Rolfing changes to bring the body back into alignment. Max Morgan, another of Layton’s clients, met her when she was the “Rolfer” for Team USA at the Mountain Bike World Championship in Norway. He sought out Rolfing to improve his flexibility but soon discovered that it was also, “a good time to relax, which can be hard to do.” Morgan was surprised that some people say Rolfing can be painful. “People say it hurts?” he said. “I love the intention of each session and focusing on what needs help.” Rolfing restructures the body through a progressing series of 10 sessions that organizes the body’s segments — head, shoulders, torso, pelvis and legs. Morgan has noticed an improvement in his posture and uses words similar to Ramseur: “I feel balanced, put together and strong.” Rolfing clients often experience a higher quality of life. They are happier, calmer and have a more positive attitude toward life because any change in the physical body affects the whole person. “Chanley made me aware of the importance of taking care of myself, so then I can go help others,” Ramseur said. Special thanks to Shannon Draegen for providing information about Rolfing.
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Local Massage Therapists The following are individuals or businesses in the county that provide massage services: Better Yet Massage 320 Carolina Ave. Brevard, NC 28712 (828) 884-4058 www.betteryetmassage.com
Brevard Rolfing 33 Probart St. Brevard, NC 28712 (828) 421-9554 www.brevardrolfing.com
Blue Ridge Comforts 26 N. Gaston St. Brevard, NC 28712 (828) 553-1000
Shanna Chambers Brevard, NC 28712 (828) 577-7934
Brevard Massage 35 W. Probart St. Brevard, NC 28712 (828) 553-9166
Lucy Clark 455 S. Caldwell St., Brevard, NC 28712 (828) 577-2719 Elements Spa 29 W. French Broad St. Suite 104, Brevard, NC 28712
Elements Spa (continued) (828) 884-2701 www.elementsspashop.com
Martha Gale Massage 516 S. Caldwell St. Brevard NC 28712 (828) 553-1782
Elk Haven Wellness Center 100 Elks Club Rd. Brevard, NC 28712 (828) 862-3492
La Petite Spa 6 Park Place West Building B, Straus Park Brevard, NC 28712 (828) 883-2238
Flow Skincare & Massage 22 Clara Valley Brevard, NC 28712 (828) 316-7411
Jamie Riddick 35 W. Probart St. Brevard, NC 28712 (828) 553-4320
John Gale Massage 516 S. Caldwell St. Brevard, NC 28712 (828) 577-1451
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Patti Beggs, owner of Elements Spa, makes a recommendaiton to a client. In Transylvania County there are two main spas — Elements Spa and La Petite Spa and Wellness. Spas actually date back to the ancient Greeks, while the Roman Empire popularized them around roughly 225 BC, according to the Spa Association. In the United States, the first actual sauna occurred after Finnish and Swedish immigrants built one in the Delaware River Valley. The spa industry gained popularity in the U.S. in 1910, when Elizabeth Arden started her day spa, the Red Door Salon, in Manhattan, N.Y. In 1974, the first fitness spa opened in California, and in the mid-90s medical spas began appearing more around the country.
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29 W. French Broad St., Suite 104, Brevard 828-884-2701 • www.elementsspashop.com Elements Spa and Shop, Brevard’s first day spa, cut the ribbon and opened its doors in 2004. Patti Beggs, co-owner and spa director, brought with her a 30-year career in spa ownership, health and wellness. Along with her, the Elements’ team of dedicated professionals is committed to the wellbeing of each of its clients. The staff at Elements will make your spa experience an ultimate retreat. Choose from a variety of advanced body and skin care experiences, from soothing, nurturing facials, to invigorating body treatments. Other services include the Swedish deep-tissue massage, the basalt hot-stone massage, or relax and detox in the “Sunlighten” infared sauna. Choose from three infrared levels: far infrared, which reduces blood pressure and is whole-body detoxifying; mid-infrared, which assists in weight loss and improved circulation; and near infrared, which provides pain relief and is anti-aging. “I believe that health, wellness and beauty are intricately linked, and that taking time to incorporate holistic wellness therapies into your life will enhance your mind, body and spirit,” Beggs said.
Elements Spa staff provide a variety of skin care treatments. that works by tightening the facial muscles and toning the skin; ultrasonic facial, a treatment used to increase the production of collagen; advanced microdermabrasion and chemical peels, which provide more radiant and youthful skin; the skin classic – high frequency, an affordable non-laser treatment for minor skin imperfections; and aloe and herb wraps, a healthy inch-loss program from Set-N-Me-Free. “We will continue to offer facial reflexology and full body reflexology, Indian dead massage, deep tissue, Swedish, integrated and hot stone massage, couple’s massage, energy healing plus healing touch,” Bingham said. “Our goal at La Petite Spa and Wellness is to be the place that first comes to mind when you need relief for an aching back or you look in the mirror and have a skin care concern. We will always be here for you.”
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Alternative medicine describes medical treatments that are used instead of mainstream therapies, according to www.WebMD.com. Roughly 40 percent of adults in the Untied States said they have used some form of alternative medicine, such as acupuncture, energy therapies and herbal medicine. Most people who use non-mainstream approaches use them along with mainstream therapies, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. In Transylvania County, those wishing to seek alternative medicine have several practitioners to choose from:
Acupuncture and Herbal Center of Brevard 658 N. County Club Road, Brevard, NC 28712 (828) 877-5797 aculadd@yahoo.com www.aculadd.com Bruce Ladd, MS, L.Ac, has been practicing traditional Chinese medicine (see related story in this publication) in Brevard for 20 years. He uses
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acupuncture and herbs to treat many different conditions, while specializing in the successful treatment of body pain, such as headaches, shoulder, knee, back and sciatic pain. Ladd prescribes herbal formulas in his large herbal pharmacy for such varied conditions as colds and flu, arthritis, hypertension, fibromyalgia, digestive problems, stress, depression, menstrual and menopause symptoms, and many more. His office, The Acupuncture and Herbal Center of Brevard, is located across from Brevard High School.
Ashgate Pathways, Kimberly Wohlford (828) 885-5188 kimberly@ashgatepathways.com www.medicalreikicarolinas.org www.ashgatepathways.com Kimberly Wohlford is a Certified Medical Reiki™ Master, writer and photo artist who trained under Raven Keyes of Medical Reiki™ International, and is the Founder of Carolinas Medical Reiki™ Chapter in Charlotte.
Ashgate Pathways, Kimberly Wohlford (continued) Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of healing that works in conjunction with traditional medicine and therapeutic techniques, and can reduce stress, minimize pain and accelerate the healing process when administered before, during and after surgery.
Brevard Reiki (828) 553-1782 sunshinemg@citcom.net www.brevardreiki.com Martha Gale is a Reiki master-teacher-practitioner. She has been practicing and teaching Reiki for more than 25 years. Reiki is a healing touch holistic health approach intended to heal mind, body and spirit. It has been used to decrease pain, relieve anxiety, increase healing time from medical issues and encourage overall well being. Reiki treatments involve a very light touch, a soothing environment, and the flow of energy between the patient and the practitioner.
CoCreative Physical Therapy, LLC 110-A Oakdale St. Brevard, NC 28712 (828) 489-2422 kimrk@comporium.net www.iahp.com/Kim-R-Keifrider/ Kim Keifrider has been a physical therapist for 24 years and for 22 years has been a practitioner of craniosacral therapy. In addition to providing standard physical therapy treatment and orthotic fabrication, Keifrider provides the innovative healing modalities of craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, visceral manipulation, mechanical link and lympathic drainage.
Deep Rooted Wellness (828) 406-0948 leah@deeprootedwellness.com www.deeprootedwellness.com Leah Webb, a certified health coach with Deep Rooted Wellness, is passionate about natural healing and cultivating authentic nourishment through food. She practices a holistic approach to wellness, which means that she
Deep Rooted Wellness (continued) works with each individual in all areas of their life to create balance, health and happiness in a way that’s fun, rewarding and flexible. Webb offers one-on-one health coaching and a variety of food and wellness programs. Her offerings are primarily online but keep an eye out for occasional in-person classes and workshops.
Elk Haven Wellness Center 100 Elks Club Rd., Brevard (828) 862-3492 office@elkhavenwellness.com Located in the former home of Brevard's Elks Club, Elk Haven Wellness Center is a community-oriented holistic health center that has brought together practitioners and experts in the areas of acupuncture, Chinese medicine, counseling, medical massage therapy, cupping, moxibustion and gua sha, Pilates, yoga, dietary assessments and cooking and exercise classes. The facility also has a certified commercial kitchen and meeting room available for rent and public use.
Livelong Acupuncture, Belinda Roberts Elk Haven Wellness Center 100 Elks Club Rd., Brevard 29812 (828) 862-3492 office@elkhavenwellness.com Belinda Roberts, L.Ac, is a licensed acupuncturist and director of Elk Haven Wellness Center, a community-oriented holistic health center in Brevard. (continued on pg. 18)
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Lotus Path Health & Wellness Center 170 S. Broad St. Brevard, NC 28712 (828) 384-0390 www.lotuspathllc.net Lotus Path was established in 2008 by Kelley Toms, licensed Chinese Medicine practitioner and acupuncturist. Now a unique health and wellness center, with numerous practitioners offering a multitude of different modalities and specialized types of treatments, Lotus Path is committed to providing an individualized, holistic and compassionate approach to optimal health and healing for all ages. Paul J. Buchman, Acupuncture 455 S. Caldwell St. Brevard, NC 28712 (828) 884-8812 Paul J. Buchman, L.Ac., M.Ac., is a board certified acupuncturist with more than 20 years
Paul J. Buchman, Acupuncture (continued) experience offering traditional acupuncture in Brevard. Traditional acupuncture sees the self as whole with everything needed to restore vibrant health.
Through the Woods Natural Health 1 Market St. Brevard, NC 28712 (828) 233-5576 www.throughwoods.com The husband and wife team of naturopathic doctors Marty and Glenn Ingram provide natural, holistic health care to patients of all ages and all levels of health. As a naturopathic family practice, Through the Woods is devoted to helping people of all ages and levels of health learn to more closely follow natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wisdom in the way they live, eat, sleep and play.
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Gaia Herbs 101 Gaia Herbs Dr. Brevard, NC 28712 (800) 831-7780 www.gaiaherbs.com Gaia herbs, a leader in the herbal supplement industry for over 25 years, is Transylvania County's very own grower and manufacturer of liquid herbal extracts. Hallelujah Natural Foods & Deli 1222 Asheville Highway. Brevard, NC 28712 (828) 884-3777 Using everything from homeopathic health remedies to organic deli meats, Hallelujah Health Foods offers organic and all-natural foods, supplements, vitamins and more. Healthy Harvest Natural Foods 29 W. French Broad St. Suite 105 Brevard, NC 28712 (828) 885-2599 www.healthyharvestnaturalfoods.com Healthy Harvest offers mineral and herbal supplements as well as local and organic, non-gmo (non genetically modified) foods.
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Healthy Harvest Natural Foods, located in beautiful Brevard, is your local destination for all things healthy, yummy and organic. At Healthy Harvest, living organically is both a lifestyle and a cause for celebration. My name is Stella, and I am the owner of Healthy Harvest. As a child, I spent many afternoons with my mom on our organic farm in the mountains of North Carolina.
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Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine
Editor’s Note: The following was submitstrong herbal, as well as acupuncture, ted by Bruce Ladd, MS, L.Ac. program. I graduated in 1995 with a MasTraditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a ter’s of Science degree in Oriental Medihealing system of Eastern medicine that was cine and moved to Brevard. I have developed in China at least 4,000 years ago. practiced in Brevard since at the AcupuncTCM focuses on treating illness, as well as ture and Herbal Center of Brevard and strengthening the body’s defenses and enhave been very busy, literally, right from hancing its ability to maintain health. the start. I specialize in the relief of pain, TCM sees that the body is always interactincluding back pain, sciatica, knee, shouling with the environment and is affected by der, foot pain, headaches, fibromyalgia, the seasons, weather, time of day, diet and etc. I also have one of the largest Chinese our emotional state. Our health depends on Herbal pharmacies in North Carolina. a balance of body, mind and spirit, as well as My wife, Star, practices massage, as an unobstructed flow of Qi (pronounced well as medical Qi Gong and also teaches chee) or “life energy” throughout the body Qi Gong. We both work at our clinics at 658 along pathways called meridians. TCM pracN. Country Club Road, Brevard, across titioners see disease as a result of disrupfrom the high school. tions in the health of the harmonious flow of For more information about Bruce’s qi. practice, call (828) 877-5797 or for Star’s Bruce Ladd practices traditional chinese medicine All the different modalities that make up practice call (828) 966-3124. in Transylvania County. the practice of TCM revolve around this belief and philosophy. Some of these modalities include: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Cupping, Dietary therapy, Moxabustion, Tui Nua massage, Tai Qi and Qi Gong. AND Acupuncture is the technique in which practitioners of TCM stimulate specific points on the body, most often by inserting small fine needles through the skin. Chinese herbs are prescribed by mixing different herbs together to make a specific formula and then given to a patient. These are commonly in the form of powders, pills, tablets or tinctures. There are a vast array of Chinese medicinal plants that have antiviral, antibacterial and immunomodulating properties. health • healing • well-being • balance Moxibustion is the practice of burning the herb Mugwart near acupuncture points, not touching the skin, which stimulate with heat and improve *Pain Relief Specialist Qi flow. Tui Nua is a form of manipulative therapy that opens blockages in the *All Conditions Treated body and stimulates Qi in the meridians and muscles. •Chinese Herbal Pharmacy Tai Qi and Qi Gong are TCM modalities that integrate physical postures, movement, breathing techniques and focused intention to bring health and healing to the body. I personally became interested in TCM 30 years ago when I was healed Bruce Ladd M.S., L.Ac. of a sinus infection by using Chinese herbs after two different antibiotics 877-5797 failed to work. Having been a respiratory therapist, I was deciding on a www.AccuLadd,com new career and chose the practice of TCM, when I started getting Email: AccuLadd@yahoo.com acupuncture treatments and noticed my general health and energy im658 N. Country Club Rd prove. At that time, in 1991, there were only 12 acupuncture schools in (Across from high school) the country, mostly on the West Coast. I decided to attend the InternaServing Brevard Since 1995 tional Institute of Chinese Medicine in New Mexico, which had a very
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Chiropractic Care
Most people associate to do something, and it chiropractic care with treatdoesn’t. Health and ment for back and neck pain, wellness occur when but there can be many other the body is supposed to benefits of chiropractic care. do something, and it “A good analogy is that does.” the body is like a machine, Chiropractic care which winds its own continues to grow and springs,” said Dr. Jasen Van become more of an Dyke of Ham Chiropractic overall health and wellCenter. “It is very complex, ness strategy, more yet highly organized. That orthan a just a healing ganization, or how the tool. Transylvania springs are wound, is comCounty has many differmunicated through the nervent local chiropractors ous system.” who are passionate There are approximately about their work, and 11 systems in the body, from are enthusiastic to the digestive system to the share more information cardiovascular system, all of about the health and which are predominately wellness benefits of controlled through the nervchiropractic treatment. Dr. Jasen Van Dyke takes time to work with a chiropractic patient. ous system, Van Dyke explained. “Chiropractors assess the musculoskeletal system and adjust the spine and extremities to ensure that communication between the nervous system and every part of your body is communicating as it should,” he said. “By adjusting the spine, chiropractors promote health and encourage wellness of those systems by helping them function properly.” Chiropractic care is more common than some might think. In fact, Dr. Steve Cagen said chiropractic doctors are considered primary care physicians in North Carolina and most visits are covered under most insurance policies. “Chiropractic is really at the forefront of taking care of people,” he said. According to Cagen, most professional sports teams have a chiroprac•Treatment of acute and chronic pain tor on their medical staff, utilizing their skills in keeping an athlete’s body •Wellness care in top shape. •Sports injury treatment “These are professional athletes,” he said. •Motor vehicle accident care Cagen said chiropractors are natural healers and the difference be•X-ray on premises tween general practice doctors and chiropractors is that chiropractors rely on the body’s natural healing powers and general practice doctors •Physiotherapy rehab rely on chemicals to heal. •FAKTR certified “The body is really a self-healing unit,” said Cagen. •Massage Therapy Chiropractic care’s approach is generally drug free and non-surgical, •Certified in conditioning and strength treatment by the NSCA which eliminates large risk factors with patients and makes the practice •Gaia and Standard Process supplements safe, according to several chiropractic studies. “In fact, research shows chiropractic care can increase certain cells 19 Chestnut St., Ste. 3 www.ncrenew.com of the immune system, reduce levels of stress hormones, and decrease Next to Walgreens (828) 883-8262 blood pressure,” said Van Dyke. “Sickness is when the body is supposed
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Physical Therapy
Each year, roughly 28 million Americans develop some type of musculoskeletal disorder, which are injuries or pain in the joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves, tendons, and the structures that support the limbs, neck and back. In Transylvania County, there are several options for physical therapy or orthopedic care to help address these health care issues. Perfect Balance Physical Therapy (PBPT), which opened its doors in 2003, specializes in more than outpatient orthopedics. PBPT serves patients from its home base in Brevard and additional locations in Asheville and Woodfin. All Perfect Balance patients enjoy personalized treatment based on a one-on-one approach to ensure the highest quality of care. (continued on pg. 24)
David Dungan, DC 123 E. Main St. Brevard, NC 28712 (828) 884-5557
Ham Chiropractic Center 19 Chestnut St., Suite 3 Brevard, NC 28712 (828) 883-8262 www.edgarhamdc.com
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Physical Therapy (Continud from pg. 23) Owner Dawn Rouse did not originally set out to have her own practice, but it was a direct product of her determination to provide a place that offers compassionate and accessible care for all, giving patients their best chance at returning to full wellness and to living their lives pain-free. In addition to offering special programs, such as aquatic therapy featuring Transylvania County’s only underwater treadmill, the practice also introduced a comprehensive lymphedema program. At the end of 2016, Perfect Balance also added programs for stroke recovery, concussion therapy and dry-needling, a deeper focus on spinal conditions, balance and fall-risk screenings. The practice is currently finishing its company-wide certification in the Otago program, an evidencebased intervention program proven to reduce falls among older adults. “We have a team of therapists with a unique and complementary skill set to address the many different aspects of improving balance and decreasing fall risk,” said Alex Litaker, physical therapist at the Brevard office. PBPT also offers free structured balance and fall-risk screenings. Another local provider, Elevate Physical Therapy, likes to say it will “Get you back into life.” At Elevate they are committed to offering a “comfortable and caring environment,” with a mission to providing “compassionate, personalized and revolutionary treatments.” Elevate has a general orthopedic rehabilitation program that is the foundation for its practice. Its physical therapists’ experience is primarily in treating orthopedic injuries and conditions. Elevate will identify the source of the problem and design an individualized treatment program, using the latest research, to get the patient back on the road to recovery. The benefits of its program include reducing pain and discomfort; restoring joint range of motion and flexibility; maximizing muscle strength and power; improving joint stability; promoting a quicker and safer return to normal functional activities; reducing the risk of re-injury or continuing limitation from a condition; and sleeping 2 4
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better and having a higher level of energy and alertness. Among its other services, Elevate provides a free consultation, a vertigo/dizziness program, a balance and fall prevention program, a postoperative program, a sports rehabilitation program and a wellness
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program. Transylvania Regional Hospital, through Brevard Orthopedics, also has specialists in orthopedic and surgical care who handle a wide variety of needs, including elbow, hand, hip, knee, joint, shoulder and sports medicine injuries. Pediatric orthopedics is also treated. In addition, the hospital provides physical, occupational and speech therapies. For more information on these, call (828) 883-4967. Dr. Suzanne Hall, MD, at Appalachian Orthopaedics, is a Fellowship Trained Shoulder specialist serving Transylvania County residents. For an appointment call (828) 697-1944. Appalachian Orthopaedics is located at 1027 Fleming St., Hendersonville, NC. Go ti www.apportho.com. The Lodge at Mills River offers short-term rehabilitatoin services. The Lodge is located at 5593 Old Haywood Rd. in Mills River. Call 828-684-4857 or visit www.sanstonehealth.com/lodgeatmillsriver The Oaks-Brevard, a skilled nursing home and assisted living facility, offers physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy for its clients. The Oaks also provides these services on an outpatient basis. •Brevard Orthopedics is located at 316 Chestnut St., Suite 2, Brevard. For more information, call (828) 884-2055 •Elevate Physical Therapy is located at 4 Market St., Suite 4103, Brevard. For more information, call (828) 877-2110 or go to elevateyour therapy.com •Perfect Balance Physical Therapy is located at 59 Oakdale St., Brevard. For more information, call (828) 966-9036 or go to www.perfect balancept.com •The Oaks-Brevard is located at 300 Morris Road, Brevard. For more information, call (828) 877-4020 or go to www.pruitthealth.com.
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Dental Health In Transylvania County
Gum disease has been linked to a number of illnesses, including heart disease, diabetes, respiratory disease, osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry found that people with gum disease were twice as likely as others to die from a heart attack and three times as likely to have a stroke. Although most are harmless, the mouth is teeming with bacteria, according to the Mayo Clinic. The body’s natural defenses and good oral health care, such as daily brushing and flossing, can usually keep these bacteria under control. However, without proper oral hygiene, bacteria can reach levels that might lead to oral infections, such as tooth decay and gum disease.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tooth decay (cavities) is also one of the most common chronic conditions of childhood in the United States. Untreated tooth decay can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing and learning. About one of five (20 percent) children aged 5 to 11 years have at least one untreated decayed tooth, according to the CDC, while one of seven (13 percent) adolescents aged 12 to 19 years have at least one untreated decayed tooth. The percentage of children and adolescents aged 5 to 19 years with untreated tooth decay is twice as high for those from low-income families (25 percent) compared with children from higher-income households (11 percent), according to the CDC.
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The CDC presents the following tips to ensure healthy teeth in children: •Use fluoride toothpaste. •If your child is younger than age 6, watch your child brush their teeth. Make sure your child only uses a pea-sized amount of toothpaste and always spits it out rather than swallows it. •If your child is younger than age 2, do not use fluoride toothpaste unless your doctor or dentist tells you to. •Talk to your pediatrician, family doctor, nurse, or dentist about putting fluoride varnish on your child’s teeth as soon as the first tooth appears in the mouth. •If your drinking water is not fluoridated, which the city of Brevard’s is not, ask your dentist, family doctor, or pediatrician if your child needs oral fluoride supplements, like drops, tablets or lozenges. Talk to your child’s dentist about dental sealants. Sealants protect teeth from decay.
Have your child visit a dentist for a first checkup by age 1, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
The following provide dental care in Transylvania County: Alvaro Lopez, DDS, Family Dentistry 117 N. Broad St., Brevard NC 28712 (828) 884-4411 www.lopezdentistry.com Carolina Smiles Family Dental 4 Market St., Suite 4202, Brevard NC 28712 (828) 884-3702 www.carolinasmilesdentist.com Cozart & Associates 344 Gallimore Road, Brevard NC 28712 (828) 884-4433 Dr. Joe Farrar, DMD PA, Orthodontist 4 Market St., Suite 4204, Brevard NC 28712 (828) 884-7122 www.joesbraces.com Mountain Perio 4 Market St., Suite 4204, Brevard NC 28712 (828) 513-2460 or (828) 884-7150 www.mountainperio.com Sylvan Valley Family Dentistry 134 S. Johnson St., Brevard NC 28712 (828) 884-2144 www.sylvanvalleyfamilydentistry.com Water Oaks Dental Group 123 E. Main St., Suite 300, Brevard NC 28712 (828) 884-3421 www.wateroakdental.com
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Health Insurance Options
Even when people eat healthy foods and exercise, everyone becomes ill at some point. Health insurance helps defray those expenses, especially when surgery, medications and hospital stays are involved. There are four basic ways North Carolinians can obtain health insurance: through Medicare, Medicaid, their employer or by purchasing their own plan. With the exception of employer-paid health insurance, all of them require some action on the part of individuals to obtain that health care. Medicare is health insurance for people 65 or older, people under 65 with certain disabilities, and people of any age with permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant. If you’re already getting benefits from Social Security or the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB), you’ll automatically get part A and Part B starting the first day of the month you turn 65. If you’re under 65 and disabled, you’ll automatically get Part A and Part B after you get disability benefits from Social Security or certain disability benefits from the RRB for 24 months. If you have ALS, you’ll get Part A and Part B automatically the month your Social Security disability benefits begin. Signing up for Part A and B can be done on the Social Security website at any SSA office (Hendersonville has the closest office and can be reached at 1-866-964-5053) or by making an appointment at the Transylvania County SHIIP office by calling (828) 884-3109. Personalized health insurance counseling about Medicare that is unbiased and does not cost an individual can be obtained from the State Health Insurance Assistance Program. The local SHIIP office is at 106 E. Morgan St., Brevard. Appointments can be made by calling the County Extension Office at (828) 884-3109. Medicaid is a program designed to help children, pregnant women and adults who have low incomes. The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is for children whose family incomes are too high for Medicaid but they cannot afford private coverage. Income requirements for Medicaid are based on one’s modified gross income in relation to the federal poverty level. In North Carolina, for example, children ages 0-5 are eligible for Medicaid if the family’s modified gross income does not exceed 210 percent of the federal poverty level. The local contact person for Medicaid coverage is Carla Owens at the Department of Social Services. Her phone number is 884-3174. Her email address is carla.owens@transylvaniacounty.org. Those who wish or need to purchase health insurance on their own can do so by contacting a local health insurance broker or by going through the ACA Marketplace. Several local insurance brokers offer health insurance. They can be found in the yellow pages of the local phone book. Though the future of the Affordable Care Act is uncertain, people who qualify are still encouraged to enroll or re-enroll for this year. Open en2 8
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rollment is available through Jan. 31. Even after open enrollment closes, people may enroll if they have undergone a major life change, such as losing their health insurance through their employer, getting married, etc. In addition to the local insurance agencies that provide health insurance, there are three local navigators who will help people enroll in the program. The navigators do not favor one program over another, but provide information about programs, coverage and costs. If you want the navigator to sign you up for a program, they may do so, or you can take that information to an individual insurance broker. The easiest way to schedule an appointment with a navigator is to go to www.get coveredamerica.org/connector or call 1-855-733-3711. Once the appointments are scheduled, the local navigators meet with people at the Community Service Building or Blue Ridge Community College to discuss plans.
Cutting The Cost Of Prescriptions
The costs of filling prescriptions is simply too big to bear for many people, even now that the Affordable Care Act has greatly reduced the amount of people who are uninsured. A survey from the Commonwealth Fund found that 35 million people in America failed to fill a prescription in 2014 because of the cost of the medication. That figure represents an improvement from 2010, when 48 million people did not fill their prescriptions due to the costs of those medications, but it still serves to highlight a need many people have to cut the costs of their medicine. Though people who cannot afford to fill their prescriptions often feel helpless, there are a handful of ways they can cut the costs of their medications and start feeling better. •Discuss changes with your physician. Perhaps the simplest way to cut prescription costs is to discuss medication options with your physician. Brand-name drugs are typically more expensive than generic alternatives, so speak with your physician about generic drugs or less costly brand-name drugs that may treat your condition as well as expensive brand-name drugs do. •Consider Patient Assistance Programs. Sometimes referred to as “Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs,” Patient Assistance Programs, or PAPs, can greatly reduce the burden of prescription drug costs. Sponsored by pharmaceutical companies, PAPs distribute billions of dollars to patients who otherwise could not afford their medications. Eligibility criteria varies depending on the program, but men and women struggling to pay for their prescriptions can speak with their physicians about PAPs. •Consult your member organizations. If you are a member of the AAA automotive group or the American Association of Retired Persons, you might be eligible for medication discount cards free of charge. These cards provide discounts on your medications, but some come with expensive fees upfront. Look for no-fee cards, such as those offered to AAA and AARP members or others offered by nonprofit organizations, before considering options offered by pharmaceutical companies or other forprofit businesses. •Contact charitable organizations. Some charitable organizations, such as the National Organization for Rare Disorders and maybe even some local nonprofits, offer prescription assistance to people in need. Visit NORD online at www.rarediseases.org.
Stewart Trimble, MD Board Certified Internal Medicine
Dr. Dale Nash
Dr. Stewart Trimble
Concentrating on lifestyle habits and medical intervention that prevents disease and promote wellness. Offering Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for men and women.
Let’s talk about reducing the number of medicines you take.
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Transylvania Public Health
Editor’s Note: Transylvania Public Health provided the following information. When we think about the word “health,” we often associate it with oneon-one medical care received in settings like a doctor’s office or hospital. But health is more than the absence of disease. True health is an overall physical, mental and emotional sense of wellbeing, which is influenced by personal characteristics, behaviors, social and economic factors and the environment. That’s where “public health” plays an important role in the lives of everyone in our community. Public health focuses on improving and protecting health and well-being among the whole community, with an emphasis on preventing illness and injury. Public health also includes promoting healthcare equity, quality and accessibility. It takes on the challenges of addressing the health care needs of the most vulnerable and at-risk people in our community. Most people don’t realize the impact that public health policies and programs have on their lives. Since 1900, American life expectancy at birth has increased from 45 to 75 years. Much of this increase was due to public health-related improvements, such as better sanitation and pest control, clean drinking water, safe food, safer working conditions, immunizations and injury prevention policies. “Public health has been the ‘silent miracle’ working behind the scenes to improve the health and well-being of American communities in the 20th century,” said Transylvania County Health Director Elaine Russell. “These advances in sanitation, immunization and injury prevention are expected and even taken for granted in today’s society, but that was not always the case.” “We don’t worry about things like cholera or polio these days in the U.S., but those diseases still exist. Without ongoing public health efforts like protecting our water supply and providing vaccines, we would see those diseases make a comeback,” continued Tara Rybka, health educator for Transylvania Public Health. Public health agencies must work hard to ensure that we maintain those accomplishments while looking ahead to address new health concerns. The major health problems we currently face, including workplace and environmental hazards, resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases, tobacco-related illnesses, drug and alcohol abuse, poor nutrition, sedentary lifestyles, violence and injuries, can all be addressed by public health programs and policies. North Carolina’s public health system is a partnership between the state’s Division of Public Health and 85 local health departments (including Transylvania Public Health) that serve all 100 counties, along with other government agencies and community organizations. Transylvania Public Health has a staff of 30 public health employees including nurses, environmental health specialists, health educators, nutritionists, and administrative professionals working together to improve and protect the health of all people in Transylvania County. Transylvania Public Health helps prevent the start and spread of outbreaks and diseases: 3 0
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•By keeping food and physical environments safe. The restaurant food we eat, the water we drink, the hotels we visit and the day cares where our children play, as well as our swimming pools and tattoo parlors, are all safer due to the efforts of environmental health staff. •By helping prevent the occurrence and spread of disease. Communicable disease nurses work with health care and community partners to track diseases, target the cause of disease outbreaks, and then determine the appropriate response. They also work to prevent illnesses from occurring in the first place through immunization and hygiene education. Transylvania Public Health encourages people to follow the Advisory Council on Immunization Practice guidelines, which recommend a total of 17 vaccines for children, adolescents and adults. For a complete listing and timeline of vaccines recommended by ACIP, visit www.cdc.gov/vaccines. •By preparing for and responding to disasters and public health emergencies. Transylvania Public Health partners with emergency management and other local officials to plan for and respond to natural disasters, outbreaks of new diseases and bioterrorism threats that can dramatically impact health. Transylvania Public Health promotes a healthy community: •By supporting proven practices that create better health for everyone. Transylvania Public Health provides education and services to help reduce chronic illness and complications. •By assuring access to quality health care services. Transylvania Public Health provides screening exams to identify health concerns (such as blood pressure screenings, dental screenings for children and PAP smears) as well as services that help keep people healthy (such as well-child exams, confidential testing and treatment for STDs, access to birth control and immunizations). They also help coordinate health care for high-risk children and pregnant women and provide access to mammograms for uninsured women. Transylvania Public Health protects community health and economic vitality: •By working with community partners to promote policies and programs that are known to improve health. •By measuring the community’s health needs and improving the agency’s capacity to promote better health. •By playing an important role in building a thriving, healthy community. Transylvania Public Health works hard to improve health for everyone, everywhere, every day. To learn more about what public health can do for you, call (828) 884-3135, visit www.transylvaniahealth.org or find TransylvaniaPublicHealth on Facebook. Transylvania Public Health is located at 106 S. Gaston St. in downtown Brevard; personal health services (including the clinic) and WIC offices are on the third floor, while environmental health and administrative offices are on the first floor.
Setting Up Your Living Will
It’s not something we like to think about, but proper due diligence in planning for health care measures toward the end of one’s life is an important decision that impacts an individual, as well as their family and friends. One important document in that preparation process is a Declaration of a Desire For Natural Death, more commonly known as a living will. A living will essentially allows a person to decide on the type of medical treatment/assistance they would like administered to them toward the end of their life. It should be noted, a living will is not a blanket document and pertains to specific ailments and conditions. According to local attorney Margaret Hunt, who graduated from Wake Forest Law School in 1973 and has more practiced law for 40 years, living wills are available for people in the final stages of their lives who do not wish to be kept alive through artificial means. “A living will is a written document in which the maker of the living will expresses his or her desire to not be kept alive by artificial means if they have an terminal, incurable illness and are at the end stage, where there is nothing else than artificial means to keep them alive; if they are in a persistent, vegetative state and aren’t likely to regain consciousness; or if they have advanced dementia and aren’t likely to recover any cognitive ability,” Hunt said. “It’s a person’s written directive not to have artificial means used to keep them alive when, if those artificial means weren’t used, they would be allowed to die naturally and usually in a relatively short period of time,” she added. A person can also dictate through a living will that they not be administered artificial hydration or nutrition. Hunt said the right of a person to have a living will and direct that certain treatments not be administered is a right that has been recognized by the U.S. Supreme Court. In most instances, she said, the person executing a living will has witnessed others undergo artificial means to keep them alive at the end of their life and wish to avoid those measures. “Many people have seen family members or parents kept alive by artificial means for a long period of time, and as time goes on more and more people see others kept alive and don’t want that for themselves,” Hunt said. Another important thing to note about living wills is that they are only administered in the final stages of life when artificial means are the only way a person’s life could be extended. So, a person with a terminal illness would still receive all medical treatment available to them up to the point that death would be certain if not for artificial means. “With all the advances in medical science people can have terminal illnesses and stay alive a long period of time, but there comes an end-point
where medical science has nothing further to offer and that’s when the living will would be put into effect,” Hunt said. Living wills must be drawn up just like any other legal document, which includes the presence of a lawyer, witnesses to the document and the proper notarization. A person drawing up a living will could choose any or all of the three aforementioned conditions under which the will would be executed. There are also other options available to people that want to draw up a living will. Erica Erickson, who graduated from the Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul, Minn., and practices with Strauss Attorneys, said a person can choose to name a health care power of attorney – which is a separate legal document – and declare that person in charge of executing the living will. If a person chooses to have a power of attorney exercise control of their living will, that person can decide to withdraw life support when, and if, they feel it is necessary. While that does offer some degree of choices when it comes to living wills, Erickson said that it’s not a common route many people take, as they primarily want to avoid putting family or loved ones in a position of determining when to end a life. “Most people don’t choose that option because the whole point of doing a living will is so that a person’s loved ones aren’t the ones that have to be in a situation to decide whether or not to administer life support,” she said. Although discussions of living wills and end-of-life scenarios certainly impact the elderly more than other segments of the population, Erickson said it is smart for everybody over the age of 18 to have a living will, regardless of what, if any, other estate planning they already conducted. “What I tell younger folks is that even if you don’t have an estate, you have no money, you’re full of debt and there’s no point to put together a will or a trust, you do want to make sure you have a health care power of attorney and a living will because those are things that can impact you while you’re still alive. None of us are too young to have a stroke or a heart attack or a car accident and end up in a medical situation. Younger folks are less likely to think of their own mortality, but there’s not always a warning and a lot of young folks don’t have living wills in place because it doesn’t seem applicable,” Erickson said. In instances where a healthy person was suddenly thrust into a serious medical situation, Erickson said it’s not uncommon to see fighting among family members as to the best way to administer care. In worst-case scenarios, Erickson said without a living will a court could step in to make medical decisions or there could be a legal process to assign a guardian to make decisions on behalf of the person. So, while the topic may seem morbid, it is important for people to be aware of living wills, so they can choose the care options they believe are best for themselves and their families in their final days.
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Cataracts Dr. Hank Johnson
Dr. Anthony Greer
Cataracts: What are they and how do they affect my vision? A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. Most cataracts are related to aging and are very common. Cataracts are one of the most common causes of vision loss in people over age 40 and are the principal cause of blindness in the world. The lens is a clear part of the eye that helps to focus light, or an image, on the retina. The retina is light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. In a normal eye, light passes through the transparent lens to the retina and is then changed into nerve signals that are sent to the brain. The lens is mostly made of water and protein. As we age these proteins change and clump together causing the lens to cloud. This clouding worsens over time, making it harder to see. In addition to advancing age, risk factors for cataracts include: ultraviolet radiation, diabetes, hypertension, smoking and prolonged steroid use. Cataracts can affect vision in many different ways. Initially, cataracts start small and have little effect on your vision. As the cataract continues to develop you may notice that your vision is blurred, like looking through a cloudy piece of glass. Over time this can worsen causing general blurriness, halos and glare. When symptoms begin to appear, you may be able to improve your vision with new prescription glasses. When glasses are no longer able to correct your vision the next step is to consider surgery to remove the cataracts and restore your vision. Cataract surgery is a relatively simple and painless procedure to regain vision. The vast majority of people undergoing cataract surgery notice a significant improvement in the vision after surgery. During surgery, the surgeon will remove your clouded lens and replace it with a clear, intraocular lens (IOL). There are a variety of lenses now that include: monofocal IOLs, astigmatism correcting IOLs and presbyopia-correcting IOLs. Astigmatism correcting IOLs help people with astigmatism see clearly for distance without the need for glasses. Presbyopia-correcting IOLs help people see at all distances (distance, intermediate and near) without the need for glasses. New IOLs are continually Looking Glass Eye being developed to make the visual outcomes better. If you have any questions concerning cataracts or any eye issues, contact Center of Excellence Looking Glass Eye Center at (828) 884-7320. Thank you to Dr. Anthony Greer and Dr. Hank Johnson, with Looking Glass Eye Care Center in Brevard, for providing this information about cataracts. 3 2
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Ear Care In Transylvania County
The best way to take care of our ears is to have regular checkups with a primary care physician and to pay attention to any changes in hearing, according to Debbie Dickerson, a nurse at Brevard Family Practice. “If your hearing sounds muffled and you can’t hear when there is a crowd and the background noise is loud, see your doctor to head it off before it gets bad,” Dickerson said. Sometimes wax gets built up and that can cause hearing to fade, she said, but most of the time it could be a medical issue other than that. She said a doctor may look into the ear and tell if it is wax or something more serious is causing hearing loss. “From there, you could be referred to a Ear, Nose and Throat specialist if the issue is medical, or an audiologist,” Dickerson said. Usually, people are sent to an audiologist if he or she is having hearing loss because of age, and the next step is to be fitted with a hearing aid, according to Dickerson. “It just depends on what the doctor feels is the issue,” she said. Inflammation is one of the most common issues, and that can become
painful and require special drops. “The inflammation is the result of an infection and fluid can build up,” Dickerson said. Dickerson said the best preventative steps one can take against ear infections and hearing problems is to not stick anything in your ear and avoid prolonged loud sounds. “Don’t go poking in your ears, not even to scratch an itch on the inside,” Dickerson said. “That includes Q-Tips. That’s asking for an irritation and that can be bad news for a patient.” The worst-case scenario is hearing loss, so protect your ears, she said. “We think nothing is going to happen to us, and it may not seem like loud noises at rock concerts or construction sites aren’t affecting us then, but they are most certainly contributing to hearing loss later in life,” Dickerson said. Dickerson said while doctors are discovering new ways to improve hearing and treat ear issues, preventative care is up to the patient. “Take care of the body we have,” Dickerson said. “It’s the only one we got.”
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In Home Care/Assisted Living
As of July 2015, the latest figures available according to the U.S. Census, those 65 years or older living in Transylvania County make up 28.9 percent of the population, which is roughly 33,090 people. The county’s percentage of those 65 years or older is significantly higher than the percentage nationwide — 14.9 percent There is, therefore, a great need and demand in Transylvania County for medical care for senior citizens who need assistance with their daily needs or require a greater level of medical care due to their health. One option is in-home care, which covers a wide array of medical needs. For some, it can be as simple as assisting a person with basic daily tasks, such as housework, meal preparation, assistance managing medications, grocery shopping and managing bills or just providing basic companionship. For others, the required level of care may be more complicated. Inhome care also covers activities of daily living (ADL) that can include assistance getting dressed, eating, assistance using the toilet, bathing, assistance transferring a person or with walking. Typically, ADLs reflect the patient’s capacity for self-care. Another option is assisted living, which is typically housing for the elderly or those unable to live independently that will provide mid-level custodial care, medication support, lifestyle activities, transportation and meals. There are also options for those needing greater medical care and hospice, which is a specific form of care to manage pain, symptom relief, and emotional/spiritual support to those typically in the final six months of life as certified by a physician. The following are some of the options in Transylvania County: •Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation is a nursing home located at 115 N. Country Club Road in Brevard. For more information, call (828) 884-2031. •CarePartners Home Health & Hospice provides in-home services and hospice care. It is located at 1266 Asheville Highway, Suite B, Brevard. For more information, call (828) 883-5254 or go to www.carepartners.org. •Cedar Mountain House is an assisted living facility located at 11 Sherwood Ridge Road, Cedar Mountain. For more information, call (828) 884-9510 or go to www.affinitylivinggroup.com. •College Walk Retirement Community is an independent and assisted 3 4
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living retirement community located at 100 North College Row, Brevard. For more information, call (828) 884-5800 or go to www.collegewalk retirement.com. •Kingsbridge House is a memory care facility for those with Alzheimer’s and memory-related dementias. It’s located at 10 Sugar Loaf Road in Brevard. For more information, call (828) 884-6137 or go to www.affinitylivinggroup.com. •The Oaks-Brevard is a skilled nursing and assisted living facility located at 300 Morris Road, Brevard. For more information, call (828) 877-4020 or go to www.pruitthealth.com. •Tore’s Home offers both in-home care, as well as assisted living and extended care options. For more information, call (828) 884-5007 or go to www.tores home.com.
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Kingsbridge House is Transylvania County’s only stand alone Alzheimer’s and Memory Care community. We provide a secure, supportive environment including life enrichment programs that are Montessori-based; and our staff members undergo specialized training to care for those with Alzheimer’s and memory-related dementia.
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Transylvania Regional Hospital
Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note: Transylvania Regional Hospital provided the following information. Transylvania Regional Hospital, a member of Mission Health, is a full-service, not-for-profit community hospital serving Transylvania and the surrounding counties. The hospital offers 30 inpatient rooms and 10 Transitional Care Unit rooms. With more than 400 employees and 120 volunteers, Transylvania Regional Hospital offers comprehensive services through more than 278 physicians and 125 advanced practitioners representing a full spectrum of specialties. Recognitions Transylvania Regional Hospital is a nationally ranked Top Performer for Quality by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. The hospital is one of only 117 hospitals nationwide to be named a Top Performer for Quality five years in a row. Transylvania Regional Hospital earned this national recognition for both pneumonia care and surgical care. Transylvania Regional Hospital has also been named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States, from among 1,300 critical access hospitals, for four years in a row by iVantage Health Analytics. Emergency Department Expansion Plans Construction is currently underway at Transylvania Regional Hospital on an emergency department (ED) expansion. The new emergency department will have 12 beds in larger rooms, specifically designed to efficiently layout equipment and accommodate caregiving teams. These rooms will surround a centralized nursing station that provides optimal supervision of all patients. Four rooms will be dedicated to behavioral health patients, and there will be space to designate some rooms for less traumatic emergencies such as 3 6
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bone breaks. Efficiencies are built into the design of the new space. The four behavioral health safe rooms will save staff from having to deconstruct/construct rooms that were meant for other purposes. Equipment storage will be conveniently located on the unit. There will also be a dedicated room for medicine dispensing. Privacy and comfort are priorities in the new space. ED physicians will have dedicated space for updating notes and consulting with family members. Those who have minor injuries will have a place to wait away from the EMS entrance. Those who accompany people to the emergency department will have a more comfortable place to wait. Community Benefits Additional rooms will mean less wait time, a more comfortable environment and more privacy for emergency department patients, visitors and caregivers. Given the number of individuals who use the emergency department at Transylvania Regional Hospital, this expansion is necessary to decrease wait times for patients, provide safe rooms for individuals who have behavioral health needs, family-friendly waiting rooms and spaces for physicians to confer with families privately, and allow the staff to operate at peak efficiency. Volunteering More than 150 volunteers work in a wide variety of jobs touching just about every hospital department. In addition to their work, volunteers enjoy benefits such as luncheons, a semi-annual newsletter, free flu shots, service pins and free cafeteria meals while on duty. For more information about current volunteer opportunities at Transylvania Regional Hospital, contact our volunteer coordinator at (828) 883-5130.
What Are Your Health Goals For 2017? TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY - MAN ON THE STREET SURVEY
Austin Nale Brevard “To be more flexible and to have less body fat.”
Cherry Chapman Brevard “To get more sleep and get more exercise.”
Shannon Compton Dunn’s Rock “To walk a mile every other day.”
Hiro Martin, Brevard “To take the time to work out and exercise regularly, and also to teach.”
Man on the Street was conducted by Hazel Freeman, a Brevard High School student interning at The Transylvania Times.
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Pardee Hospital
Editor’s Note: Pardee Hospital provided the following information. Since 1913, Pardee Hospital has provided high-quality, compassionate health care to residents of Hendersonville and surrounding counties. A not-forprofit hospital managed by UNC Health Care, Pardee is licensed for 222 acute care beds. Pardee has multiple facilities separate from its main campus throughout Henderson County, south Buncombe County and Haywood County: a new, stateof-the-art Cancer Center, a comprehensive physician practice network, two urgent care locations, three rehabilitation and wellness centers, and five orthopedic clinics. The medical staff represents more than 40 specialties, including oncology, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, general surgery, sports medicine, pulmonology, women’s health, family medicine, internal medicine, diabetes care, rheumatology and more. Pardee Hospital has been honored with numerous national awards and accreditations for patient safety, service, quality and value by many wellknown organizations, including Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, The Leapfrog Group, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Healogics, Women’s Choice Awards and Nerd Wallet.
Heart & Vascular The Heart & Vascular program at Pardee offers patient-centered care using advanced technology to diagnose and treat conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels throughout the body. The team offers advanced diagnostic testing and screening technology; a recently expanded, full-service cardiac catheterization lab; minimally invasive procedures to treat heart conditions, a full spectrum of vascular care, including vascular surgery and minimally invasive procedures; cardiac rehabilitation; heart health education and exercise programs. U.S. News & World Report recognized Pardee’s Heart & Vascular program as “high performing” in heart failure treatment (2016-2017) and Healthgrades designated Pardee a Five-Star Recipient for treatment of heart failure and peripheral vascular bypass.
Oncology The new Pardee Cancer Center opened its doors in December 2016, thanks to an innovative partnership with Henderson County, the city of Hendersonville, Blue Ridge Community College and Wingate University. The cancer center is housed in the new Health Sciences Building adjacent Pardee’s 3 8
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campus and is also home to Pardee Surgical Associates and existing programs in allied health care, pharmacy and physician assistant studies from Blue Ridge Community College and Wingate University. The Pardee Cancer Center can treat nearly all cancer types and gives patients access to more than 40 clinical trials, right here at home. The latest in radiation equipment, a state-ofthe-art linear accelerator, provides a greater variety of treatment options, including non-surgical treatment for early-stage lung cancers. All the services a patient needs for the cancer treatment journey can be found under one roof, including chemotherapy, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, national clinical trials, cancer screenings, and patient navigation services.
Orthopedics Pardee’s team of orthopedic surgeons perform traditional and minimally invasive surgery for hand, back/spine, hip, knee, ankle and shoulder injuries; total joint replacement surgery; sports medicine services; physiatry (non-surgical treatment of orthopedic conditions) and physical rehabilitation. Healthgrades has given the Pardee orthopedic program five stars for Total Knee Replacement 13 years in a row, due in part to the innovative approach to total joint surgical care from pre-op education to post-op rehabilitation. Southeastern Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, a department of Pardee Hospital, also offers a weekday morning walk-in clinic for injured athletes and anyone else who needs orthopedic care.
Business Health Services Pardee Hospital is dedicated to high-quality and cost-effective managed care, including occupational health and wellness programs. Pardee Occupational Health and Wellness offers drug and alcohol screenings, worker’s compensation services, biometric screenings, immunizations, onsite flu clinics, physical exams, health coaching, stress management education, disease management, CPR and first aid training, health education and more. The program tailors administrative procedures and protocols to meet the specific needs of each employer. Employers can contract for customized packages of specific services at an agreed upon price, including monthly wellness initiatives. To learn more about Pardee Hospital and its breadth of services, or to find a physician, visit www.pardeehospital.org.
What Are Your Health Goals For 2017? TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY - MAN ON THE STREET SURVEY
Isabelle Freeman Brevard “To run every day.”
•Maya Crite, Brevard “To improve my inner self and set my goals and follow through on them.”
John Dodson Dunn’s Rock “To lose 10 pounds.”
Marvin and Michele Barg, Pisgah Forest “To maintain fitness and to try new activities like hiking.”
Transylvania County Suppport Group Meetings Man on the Street was conducted by Hazel Freeman, a Brevard High School student interning at The Transylvania Times.
AA Meetings: Every day of week. For times and places, call (828) 885-2788 • www.aabrevardnc.org AA Meeting – Fireside Group: Sundays, 11 a.m., United Community Bank Building, Straus Park, 1225 Asheville Hwy • (828) 885-2788 AA Meeting – Joy! of Living/Women’s Beginners Meeting Group: Saturdays, 10 a.m., Davidson River Presbyterian Church, 249 E. Main St. • (828) 885-2788 AA Brevard Men’s Meeting: Wednesdays, 7 p.m., United Community Bank Building, Straus Park, 1225 Asheville Hwy. • (828) 885-2788 AA Meeting – Serenity Group: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m., French Broad Community Center, 382 E. French Broad St. (828) 885-2788 AA Meeting – Speed Bump Group: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at noon, St. Timothy United Methodist Church, 1020 Asheville Hwy • (828) 885-2788 AA Meeting – The Principles Group: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 6:30 p.m., Saturdays, 11 a.m., Selica United Methodist Church, 529 Selica Rd., Brevard • (828) 885-2788 Al-Anon Monday Open: 8 p.m., Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church, 249 E. Main St., Brevard • (828) 862-5878 Al-Anon Tuesday Open Meeting: 7:30 p.m., St. Philips Episcopal Church, 256 E. Main St., Brevard • (828) 577-3576 Al-Anon Friday Open Meeting: Noon, Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church, 249 E. Main St., Brevard • (828) 862-5878 Al-Anon Men’s Meetings: Tuesdays, 8 p.m., Brevard-Davidson River Pres-
byterian Church, 249 E. Main St. Brevard • (828) 577-3576 Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group: Fourth Thursdays, 5-7 p.m., KOALA at Transylvania Regional Hospital • Alzheimer’s Association, (800) 5222451 • Kathe Harris, (828) 862-6970 Brevard-Hendersonville Parkinson’s Support Group: Second Tuesdays (except for June and August), 10 a.m., Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church, 249 E. Main St., Brevard • Dave and Linda Eden, (828) 862-8820 Brevard/Sylvan Valley AA Meetings: Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 7 p.m., Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church, 249 E. Main St., Brevard • Brian Ladd, (845) 633-1452 Caregiver Support Group: First and third Mondays, 10 a.m. to noon, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, (corner of Elm Bend and Burt Lane roads) • Eve Gregg, (336) 339-4406 • Al Vissers, (828) 577-1945 Childbirth Education Classes. Terri Locke, MSN (828) 553-4134 • nextstep schildbirth@gmail.com Compassionate Friends (TCF): Second Mondays, 7-9 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 22 Fisher Rd. • M. Gollnick, (828) 890-8227 • C. Smith, (770) 924-3389 Cottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group: Fourth Mondays (except November and December), 6:30 p.m., Transylvania Regional Hospital’s Newland Conference Room • (828) 883-5846 Diabetes Education Group: Transylvania Regional Hospital • Diane Davis, R.N., (828) 883-5195 (continued on pg. 41) 2017 Transylvania Health & Wellness Guide
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Park Ridge Health
Editor’s Note: Park Ridge Health provided the following information. Healing begins with choice. Park Ridge Health’s dedication to providing exceptional care choices is built on a foundation of more than a century of providing health and wellness care to the people of western North Carolina. Today, Park Ridge Health consistently earns top experience scores from patients who say they wouldn’t choose any other resource for their health and wellness care. “Park Ridge Health is a community of caregivers who are committed to providing the highest quality of care at each of our facilities,” said Jimm Bunch, Park Ridge Health president and CEO. “This dedication is the driving force for each person you will come in contact with every time you visit one of our locations.” Park Ridge Health is building on this foundation of care by welcoming new physicians and providers to its robust health care network. More than 1,000 patient visits take place with Park Ridge Health providers each day. Care is offered at 10 primary care practices, 32 specialty practices, four infusion centers and Home Health Care services in four counties across the region. The Baby Place at Park Ridge Health continues to serve as the preferred health care partner for growing families across western North Carolina. In 2016, 59 of the nearly 650 baby deliveries at the award-winning Baby Place were born to families living in Transylvania County. Each month, physicians perform more than 500 surgeries in the Park Ridge Health state-of-the art surgery center. “Park Ridge Health is focused on joining people on their health and wellness journeys to provide choices that fit with their goals so they may experience their healthiest lives possible,” said Jason Wells, chief operating officer physician enterprise at Park Ridge Health. “We serve our patients as their long-term health care partner by offering whole person care – body, mind and spirit.”
Patient Experience Park Ridge Health creates a patient experience unlike any other in the region. As the only faith-based health care provider in western North Carolina, we provide compassionate care paired with resources to support patients and their families. This experience consistently leads to patient satisfaction scores 4 0
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of 90 percent or higher and national recognition for safety and quality. Park Ridge Health earned the Leapfrog Hospital Safety “A” Grade for this past fall. It also received the 2016 QUEST Award for High-Value Healthcare from Premier, Inc. For the second year in a row, Park Ridge Health was recognized for providing high quality patient care with a high degree of community value, receiving the Cleverley + Associates Community Value 100 Award for 100 Best Hospitals and Community Value 5-Star Award.
The Power of Primary Care More than 30 primary care providers serve as the foundation of Park Ridge Health’s physician network. Park Ridge Health Primary Care has 10 locations convenient to patients across western North Carolina, including those living in Henderson, Transylvania and Polk counties. Connecting patients to Primary Care providers starts with concierge service through our dedicated Patient Care Navigators. Patients can share what they want in a Primary Care provider and explain their health care concerns. From there, the Patient Care Navigators guide the patient to the best provider to meet their needs. All of Park Ridge Health’s providers and practices are connected through integrated, fully electronic medical records system. This allows a seamless experience for patients who need a referral from one physician to another, and less paperwork and wait time for each patient. In 2016, Park Ridge Health welcomed physicians in dermatology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, pulmonology, sleep medicine and breast and general surgery. Last year also began a new relationship with the most comprehensive, independent orthopedic group in western North Carolina, Blue Ridge Bone & Joint. These relationships have expanded the specialty care services available to include: anesthesiology; audiology; cardiology; dermatology; ear, nose and throat; endocrinology; infectious disease; neurology; obstetrics and gynecology; oncology; pediatrics; plastic surgery, podiatry, pulmonology, rheumatology, sleep medicine, surgery specialists – breast and general, urology, urogynecology and wound care. To find out more about Park Ridge Health and opportunities for physicians and providers, call (855) 774-5433 to speak with a Patient Care Navigator or visit myPRH.com.
What Are Your Health Goals For 2017? TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY - MAN ON THE STREET SURVEY
Janet Robertson (right in photo), Dunn’s Rock To get more exercise with my granddaughter.” (in the photo)
Dylan Morgan Brevard “To gain weight to reach 200 pounds.”
Sandra Crowe Rosman “To improve my physical health.”
Kohnor Miller Rosman “To reduce my stress levels.”
Transylvania County Suppport Group Meetings Man on the Street was conducted by Hazel Freeman, a Brevard High School student interning at The Transylvania Times.
Emotions Anonymous (EA): Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 22 Fisher Rd. A twelve-step program for coping with stress and living a healthier emotional life. • (828) 862-3275 Family Group Nights: Fourth Thursdays, 5:30-6 p.m. dinner, 6-7:30 meeting, Transylvania Parks & Recreation, 1078 Ecusta Road, Brevard. A parent-to-parent program serving caregivers of children with special health care needs and developmental concerns • Kate Glance, (828) 213-9787 • Kate.Glane@msj.org • mis sionchildrens.org/education-outreach/family-support-network-western-northcarolina Growing Through Grief Support Group: Second and fourth Tuesdays, 2 p.m., chapel at Transylvania Regional Hospital. Providing support and fellowship with others who have experienced a loss • Amanda Alexander, (828) 883-5254 • amanda.alexander@msj.org Hearing Loss Association Chapter: Second Saturdays (except October), 1 p.m., Carlson Room at Transylvania Regional Hospital • Kathy Borzell, (828) 743-0150 • Rosemary Tuite, (828) 505-1275 La Leche League of Brevard: (828) 243-0464 Life Recovery Program (Open 12 Step): Mondays, 7-8 p.m., North Lake Toxaway Baptist Church, 54 Slick Fisher Rd., North Toxaway • Easter Schaller, (828) 8852340 • easter_83@hotmail.com Mountain Mama Peer Support Group: A free, safe, peer support group for pregnant and postpartum mothers • (828) 699-2901 •MountainMamasGroup@gmail.com Multiple Sclerosis Support Group: Wednesdays, noon, 63 Four Seasons Plaza, Suite 3, Brevard (Behind Creekside Subs) • (828) 966-4915
NAMI – Transylvania Advocates Connections: Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., Transylvania Regional Hospital, Transitional Care Conference Room. Support group for those with depression or mental illness. • (828) 577-3576. SHIIP - Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program: A Division of the N.C. Dept. of Insurance, offering free, unbiased Medicare counseling. To schedule an appointment, contact Elaine Turner Deppe, MS RN, Transylvania County Cooperative Extension Service, 98 E. Morgan St., Brevard. • (828) 884-3109 Sjögren’s Syndrome Support Group: Third Thursdays, 12-1 p.m., Pardee Health Education Center, Blue Ridge Mall, 1800 Four Seasons Blvd., Hendersonville. • Marge, (828) 687-2821 Smart Recovery Support Group: Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist building, 24 Varsity St., Brevard (across from Cardinal Drive-In). A science-based addiction support group where people learn self-empowering skills and support each other in their recovery from all types of addictions. • Randy Hoover, (828) 883-9637 • smartrecovery.org Transylvania County Autism Support Group: Second Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m., Quotation’s Coffee Café, 210 E. Main St., Brevard. • Amelia Lightle, moms garden2005@yahoo.com • Janessa Shelton, sweetjnessa@yahoo.com • Autism Society of North Carolina Transylvania County Chapter Facebook page Visually Impaired Persons Support Group: Second Wednesdays (except July and August), 2 p.m., College Walk auditorium. Harvey Miller leads the organization. Weight Loss Group: Second Tuesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. third Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m., St. Philip’s Church, 256 E. Main St., Brevard. For pre-, post- and non-surgical weight loss • Luke or Valerie Hedger, (828) 577-5646 2017 Transylvania Health & Wellness Guide
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Treating Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
157 Medical Park Dr # A, Brevard, NC 28712 (828) 884-3440
Remember To Vaccinate Your Children
Serving Children In Transylvania County For Over 30 Years. Newborns to teens, our caring pediatricians and staff are here to serve your child’s health care needs with expertise and understanding.
Editor’s Note: The following article was provided by Dr. William T. Dalton, a licensed psychologist with Hendersonville Pediatrics. Have you ever wondered why some children, maybe even your own child, seem to struggle at home or school with behavior problems, learning problems, difficulty forming and keeping friends, or suffer from more accidents and injuries? It’s estimated by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) that one in every 12 children suffer from a common condition called attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This disorder is a lifetime condition and in recent years it has been recognized as one of the most common behavioral health disorders in children. There is no single cause for ADHD. We do know that often ADHD is passed from grandparents to parents to children. ADHD appears more frequently in boys than girls. Although there is no single test for determining if a child has ADHD it is possible to accurately diagnose ADHD. Information about a child’s behavior is gathered with help from parents, family, teachers and others close to a child. A health professional then reviews the information and develops a diagnosis and treatment plan. ADHD patients often experience significant improvement from proper diagnosis and treatment. ADHD treatments that have been proven to work include behavior therapy and medication. A School-Home Daily Report Card is a tool that is frequently used as part of behavior therapy in addition to other techniques that are taught to parents, teachers and children. Should medication be prescribed, a child’s primary care provider or psychiatrist will help oversee and manage the patient’s medication. Additional information may be found at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/diagnosis.html, Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD) www.chadd.org, and via the ADHD Toolkit (National Institute for Children’s Health Quality, AAP): www.nichq.org/childrenshealth/adhd/resources/adhd-toolkit. 4 2
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Wishing Your Family Good Health.
New Patients Welcome • Please call (828) 884-3440 today to arrange an appointment.
Dr. Wells
Dr. Stombaugh
Dr. Myers
Ron Buell, P.A.
Dr. Farash
Dr. Alderson
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DENTISTRY
Acupuncture & Herbal Center 658 N. Country Club Rd. Brevard, NC (828) 877-5797 www.aculadd.com
Carolina Smiles Family Dental 4 Market St., Suite 4202 Brevard, NC (828) 884-3702 carolinasmilesdentist.com
Livelong Acupuncture 100 Elks Club Rd. Brevard, NC (828) 862-3492 Office@ElkHavenWellness.com
Water Oak Dental Group 123 E. Main St., Suite 300 Brevard, NC (828) 884-3421 www.wateroakdental.com
health • healing • well-being • balance
*Pain Relief Specialist *All Conditions Treated •Chinese Herbal Pharmacy
Bruce Ladd M.S., L.Ac. 877-5797
www.AccuLadd,com Email: AccuLadd@yahoo.com 658 N. Country Club Rd (Across from high school) Serving Brevard Since 1995
Traditional Acupuncture 455 S. Caldwell St. Brevard, NC (828) 884-8812
AUTOMOTIVE
EYE CARE/OPTOMETRY Looking Glass Eye Center of Excellence 188 Medical Park Dr., Suite C Brevard, NC (828) 884-7320
GENERAL HEALTH SERVICES
Charlie’s Tire Center, Inc 177 N. Caldwell St. Brevard, NC (828) 883-2815 www.charliestirecenter.com
Deep Rooted Wellness Brevard, NC leah@deeprootedwellness.com www.DeepRootedWellness.com
Elk Haven Wellness Center 100 Elks Club Rd. Brevard, NC (828) 862-3492 www.ElkHavenWellness.com
CHIROPRACTORS HAM Chiropractic 19 Chestnut St., Suite 3 Brevard, NC Dr. Jasen VanDyke (828) 883-8262 Gentle, Thorough Chiropractic Care •Treatment of acute and chronic pain www.ncrenew.com
•Wellness care •Sports injury treatment •Motor vehicle accident care •X-ray on premises •Physiotherapy rehab •FAKTR certified •Massage Therapy •Certified in conditioning and strength treatment by the NSCA •Gaia and Standard Process supplements
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GENERAL HEALTH RESOURCES
HEALTH FOOD MARKETS
No matter where you live in NC, you can call 2-1-1, and a trained agent will help you find health and human resources in your community. • Mental Health • Physical Health •Tax Assistance • Homelessness Prevention Need Assistance? • Food & Utilities Call 2-1-1 or 888-892-1162, or go to www.NC211.org. NC 2-1-1 is a United Way program
NC 2-1-1 Brevard, NC (888) 892-1162 www.NC211.org
Food Matters Market 1 Market St. Brevard, NC (828) 885-3663 www.foodmattersmarket.com Healthy Harvest Natural Foods 29 W. French Broad St., Suite 105 Brevard, NC (828) 885-2599 www.healthyharvestnaturalfoods.net
United Way - Transylvania Resources Brevard, NC www.TransylvaniaResources.com
United Way - Volunteer Transylvania Brevard, NC www.VolunteerTransylvania.com
GYMS/FITNESS CENTERS Brevard Health & Racquet Club 1325 N. Country Club Rd. Brevard, NC (828) 883-3005 www.brevardhealthandracquetclub.com Next Level Fitness 264 Old Rosman Hwy. Brevard, NC (828) 966-4419 www.next-level.fit
HEARING SERVICES Brevard Hearing Center 424 South Caldwell St. Brevard, NC (828) 966-4327 www.brevardhearingcenter.com 4 4
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HEALTH INSURANCE Troyer Insurance Agency 3380 Asheville Hwy. Pisgah Forest, NC (828) 877-6000 • www.troyerins.com
HOSPITALS Park Ridge Health 100 Hospital Drive Hendersonville, NC (828) 684-8501 www.parkridgehealth.org
Transylvania Regional Hospital 260 Hospital Dr. Brevard, NC (828) 884-9111 www.mission-health.org/abouttransylvania-regional-hospital.php
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PEDIATRICS 157 Medical Park Dr # A, Brevard, NC 28712 (828) 884-3440
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Hendersonville Pediatrics, PA 157 Medical Park Dr. #A Brevard, NC (828) 884-3440 www.hendersonvillepediatrics.com
Serving Children In Transylvania County For Over 30 Years.
PERSONAL TRAINERS
Newborns to teens, our caring pediatricians and staff are here to serve your child’s healthcare needs with expertise and understanding.
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Healthy Harvest Natural Foods 29 W. French Broad St., Suite 105 Brevard, NC (828) 885-2599 www.healthyharvestnaturalfoods.net
PHYSICAL THERAPY
New Patients Welcome • Please call (828) 884-3440 today to arrange an appointment.
Dr. Wells
Dr.Stombaugh
Dr. Myers
Ron Buell, P.A.
A Perfect Balance Physical Therapy 59 Oakdale St. Brevard, NC (828) 966-9036 Dr. Farash www.PerfectBalancePT.com
Elevate Physical Therapy 4 Market St., Suite 4103 Dr. Alderson Brevard, NC (828) 877-2110 www.elevateyourtherapy.com
Through the Woods Natural Health 1 Market St. Brevard, NC (828) 233-5576 www.throughwoods.com
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ORTHODONTISTS
SHORT/LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES
Joe Farrar, DMD 4 Market St., Suite #4204 Brevard, NC (828) 884-7122 www.joesbraces.com
College Walk Retirement Community 100 College View Ct. Brevard, NC (828) 884-5800 www.collegewalkretirement.com
ORTHOPAEDICS
The Oaks 300 Morris Rd. Brevard, NC 28712 (828) 877-4020 www.pruitthealth.com/microsite? facilityid=516
NOW HIRING RNs, LPNs, and CNAs SIGN-ON BONUSES!
Brevard Orthopaedics 316 Chestnut St., #2 Brevard, NC Phone: (828) 884-2055
Appalachian Orthopaedics 1027 Fleming St. Hendersonville, NC (828) 697-1944 www.apportho.com
A MD PHYSICIANS/INTERNAL MEDICINE Stewart Trimble, ffinity Living Group provides care and life services for more than 7,400 residents… one at a time. We understand the importance of making each day a little easier, more comfortable, convenient, enjoyable and secure.
Board Certified Internal Medicine
Affinity Living communities encourage their residents to enjoy assistance when required and freedom when desired as “We strive daily to create the best life for all we serve”
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The Lodge at Mills River 5593 Old Haywood Rd. Mills River, NC (828) 684-4857 www.hendersonvillehealthandrehab.com/ locations/mills-river
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Elements Spa & Shop 29 W. French Broad St., Suite 104 Brevard, NC (828) 884-2701 www.elementsspashop.com
Dr. Dale Nash Dr. Stewart Trimble Amenities Include: • Complete Dining Program (3 Meals & Snacks Daily) with Special Diets accommodated as needed/required 1664 Probart St. • Transportation • ffinity Building & Grounds Maintenance Living Group provides care and life services for Brevard, • Medication Assistance (if required) by licensed, qualified staff more than 7,400 residents… one at a time. We NC understand • Comprehensive Activities & Social Programs importance of making each day a little easier, more • the Respite Care (828) comfortable, convenient, enjoyable and secure. 884-4119
Cedar Mountain House is
Kingsbridge House is Transylvania nestled in the mountains away from the County’s only alone Alzheimer’s Affinity Living communities encourage theirstand residents to enjoy and hustle and bustle of town living. Our Memory Care community. We provide a when desired as “We strive residents and staff equally enjoy a assistance when required and freedom secure, supportive environment including Dr.family Dale Nash Dr. Stewart Trimble daily to create the best life for alllifeweenrichment serve” programs that are Montespeaceful and relaxed atmosphere, fantastic dining, and a very active sori-based; and our staff members undergo community. Call for a tour today! specialized training to care for those with Amenities Include: Alzheimer’s and memory-related dementia. road River Rehab • Complete Dining Program (3 Meals & Snacks Daily) with Accommodations Special Diets accommodated as needed/required er Shop • Transportation oms • Building & Grounds Maintenance Sugar Loaf Road (if required) by licensed, qualified staff ces, including daily bedmaking • 10 Medication Assistance • Brevard, Comprehensive NC Activities & Social Programs e System • 828-884-6137 Respite Care
Concentrating on lifestyle habits and medical intervention that prevents disease and promote wellness.
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Offering Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for men and Cedar Mountain Housewomen. is Kingsbridge House is Transylvania
nestled in the mountains away from the hustle and bustle of town living. Our residents and staff equally enjoy a peaceful and relaxed family atmosphere, fantastic dining, and a very active community. Call for a tour today!
Let’s talk about reducing the number of medicines you take.
AFFINITY
at the office of Dale Nash, MD on Probart Street, past the Music Center Living Group Call 884-4119 for an appointment www.affinitylivinggroup.com 10 Sugar Loaf Road Brevard, NC 828-884-6137
AFFINITY Living Group
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Brevard Yoga Center 29 W. French Broad St., Suite 211 Brevard, NC (828) 551-6641 brevardyogacenter.com
County’s only stand alone Alzheimer’s and Memory Care community. We provide a secure, supportive environment including life enrichment programs that are Montessori-based; and our staff members undergo specialized training to care for those with Alzheimer’s and memory-related dementia.
Affinity Living Group Cedar Mountain House 11 Sherwood Ridge Rd. Brevard, NC (828) 884-9510 Affinity Living Group Kingsbridge House 10 Sugar Loaf Rd. Brevard, NC (828) 884-6137
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Yoga Classes
Elk Haven Wellness Center 9:15 am 10:45 am
Alignment and Body Based Instruc on Tuesday All Levels Thursday Gentle Yoga
Call 3018735267 For More Informa on
Rhae Mozley
Yoga Instructor ERYT200, RYT300-Theraputic, M.Ed
Rhae Mozley Elk Haven Wellness Center 100 Elks Club Rd. Brevard, NC (301) 873-5267
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Recuperate & Revitalize • Nautilus® and Biodex® equipment to deliver proven positive rehabilitation results for older adults. • Featuring short-term post hospital accommodations or extended accommodations. • Now accepting Medicare, most insurances and transfers from other nursing facilities.
NOW HIRING RNs, LPNs, and CNAs SIGN-ON BONUSES! PruittHealth.com/employment 678-533-6486 300 Morris Road, Brevard, NC 28712 • (828) 877-4020 • pruitthealth.com