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Take Time to Heal
Remember being young and seemingly impervious to injury, or, if injured, able to just walk it off? Dr. Brittney Davis, at Rock Valley Physical Therapy, says that so often she hears patients say, “I used to be able to do this.” But it takes keeping things in perspective as well as time to correct those…
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With Enough Space to Dream
How many of us can boast our first job as being with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, otherwise known as NASA? Local resident and mechanical engineering student at Iowa State University, Sarah Stewart, was selected for an internship this summer through the Goddard Space Flight Center where she will be putting her skills to…
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Small-Town/Small Animal Feel
Having a pet is no small undertaking. They require continual care that quickly adds up in cost, and they take our time and patience as perpetual children with their own personalities and needs. Dr. Wayne Ahern, of Animal Kingdom Veterinary Care Center, says it’s the human-animal bond that makes it so worthwhile, though, and there…
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Let Them Hear and Be Heard
While not fixed to any specific age, hearing loss is most often experienced by those 60 and older. Dr. Del Concha, of Concha Audiology, says it’s with this group that he connects best. He maintains from his native background an affinity for elders as the keepers of wisdom. North Liberty is the headquarters of local…
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Make Your Mark
The reasons for getting a tattoo are often as individual as the person choosing to do so. Javier Silva, artist, and owner of Silver Rooster Tattoo, describes an intimacy between tattooer and tattooee that sounds a lot like therapy, and how after more than a decade at the craft, people remain his favorite part. North…
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Movement is Medicine
It is often the case that pain makes us want to stop doing everything until the pain goes away. Troy Bockenstedt, owner and founder of Aero Performance and Physical Therapy, encourages continued, carefully controlled movement through exercise and physical routines for maintaining flexibility and to promote healing. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media,…
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Meeting You Where Your Needs Are
No two people are the same, even when their circumstances are similar, and so care should be as unique as the individual it’s being applied to. At Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness, cofounder Dr. Libby Trausch describes a patient centered, multifaceted approach developed primarily with postpartum women in mind. North Liberty is the headquarters of…
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Helping to Find Your Best Self
Each year in the U.S. one in five adults will experience a mental illness. Physician assistant and co-owner of Meadowlark Psychiatric Services in North Liberty, Melissa Gentry, says that the first step in prevention is caring for oneself through diet and exercise. The next step is knowing when to reach out and ask for help.…
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It’s Good to Talk About It
The science says it’s important to be good to oneself, but that’s not always easy. Doctor Todd Verhoef, founder of Psychiatric Associates, says there is no one-size-fits-all plan for coping with life’s challenges. That’s where mental health professionals can help in developing a personalized wellness strategy for you. North Liberty is the headquarters of local…
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Nimble, Whatever the Field
What does playing football and data management have in common? According to Trevor Bollers, who was a Jacksonville Jaguar before becoming a software engineer, they are both best thought of as organized chaos. Developing what he calls “human support systems” through his company, Letter B, Trevor works to sort digital clutter into meaningful information to…
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