Wednesday, January 27, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
address the whole person and not just
their diagnosis.
<Either through manual therapy
techniques looking at balancing the
sympathetic/parasympathetic ner-
vous systems or specific breathing
techniques, visual field exercises or
other mindfulness and meditation
techniques, we find we9re better able
to improve both local areas of pain
and dysfunction, while also having
inroads to affecting more systemic
issues,= said Zadow. <There are great
complexities when we look at pain
or disease with regard to stress, but I
truly believe there are very few condi-
tions that don9t benefit from a mind-
fulness practice.=
Beth Hummel opened Hummel
Laser Therapy last year after a career
in nursing and over 15 years as a mas-
sage therapist. She created a practice
that blends eastern and western medi-
cine. She9s excited about the positive
results she9s seeing with the addition
of deep tissue heat laser therapy.
<Its whole purpose is to decrease
pain and inflammation,= said
Hummel. <Being able to continue
outdoor activities and staying healthy
both mentally and physically is espe-
cially needed this last year for self-
care. It9s working for my clients and
has been very successful at keeping
people out and having fun. I love
hearing from clients that they9re
finally able to get back to the activi-
ties they love. People tend to think of
using my service only when they9re
injured. It9s also effective for clients
recovering from surgery, as well as
chronic conditions like arthritis. They
can finally get back to what they used
to do or want to do, and that9s so
gratifying.=
Matt Kirchoff is the clinic director
for Therapeutic Associates.
<As physical therapists, we fre-
quently find ourselves helping our
patients better understand the con-
nection between their bodies and
minds as it relates to management of
orthopedic conditions. This is particu-
larly important in the management of
chronic musculoskeletal pain. Often
times these patients have seen numer-
ous providers by the time they land in
our office and may have had multiple
imaging studies, injections, etc. with-
out any change in the nature of their
symptoms,= said Kirchoff.
Therapeutic Associates staff strive
to empower patients by educating them
on the role stress management, quality
sleep, and diet have in the manage-
ment of chronic musculoskeletal pain.
<Our goal with these patients is to
promote self-efficacy in order to get
their minds in a place where their bod-
ies will follow.=
Alana Vernon
performs a manual
joint mobilization
technique to help
improve segmental
mobility at
the targeted
vertebrae.
PHOTO PROVIDED
Sarah Conroy, of Black Butte
Chiropractic, looks at stress to the ner-
vous system, which controls every-
thing including our brain, nerves, and
spinal cord.
<It9s constantly dealing with physi-
cal and emotional stress. Chiropractic
can help with the emotional-mental
piece,= said Conroy, who has been
in practice for 18 years. <Once you
improve the way the spine functions
you can improve the way the brain
and mind functions& both emo-
tionally and psychologically. Spinal
adjustment improves structures but
also releases positive hormones, like
endorphins, which help the way the
mind functions. The mind expands
and heals based upon movement. So
improving the way a patient is moving
improves the mind and functions.=
Conroy sees patients9 moods
improve. Their balanced nervous sys-
tems cause a positive ripple in their
family and community life.
<That9s one of the positive side
effects. I help them feel relaxed in our
office, that9s when the true healing
starts to begin.
Brianna Lattanzi is a professional
reflexologist and energy medicine
practitioner at Legendary Strategies.
<As a reflexologist, I do a lot of
physiology equals psychology. When
your feet hurt your energy is affected.
With everything going on with viruses
and more, having access to relaxation
like reflexology can provide help. The
edge of your heel relates to the spine.
There can be instant gratification of
pain. We need healing touch,= said
Lattanzi.
St. Charles Family Care
St. Charles Family Care is passionate about pro-
viding patients with comprehensive medical care close
to home. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the
clinic has been available to provide you with impor-
tant, routine care in a safe environment.
As always, St. Charles provides a team approach
to your care. The Sisters clinic is staffed with primary
care physicians, highly trained medical assistants,
nurse care coordination, an embedded pharmacist and
behavioral health specialist. They offer X-ray services
and an outpatient laboratory.
By using a team-based care approach, St. Charles
works to ensure you receive the treatment you need
based on your unique health circumstances. Because
the Sisters clinic is part of St. Charles Health System,
patients benefit from ready access to specialized ser-
vices, including on-site visiting cardiology, orthope-
dics, and women’s health care.
St. Charles believes active engagement between
you and the clinic team is an important part of achiev-
ing your health care goals.
Call 541-549-1318 to make an appointment.
The secret to aging
& living well is
movement!
Improved muscle
and spine function,
healthy heart,
non-stressed mind,
well-functioning
immune system.
HUMMEL
LASER THERAPY
— BETH HUMMEL, BSN, RN, LMT —
www.blackbutte
chiropractic.com
Formerly Bigfoot Wellness
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541-389-9183
392 E. Main Ave., Sisters
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