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Pillow Talk among Professionals. Chiropractic collaborates with Spherehead Pillow.

Not resting on his laurels, Dr. Michael Gottfried at Aquidneck Chiropractic, located at 1272 West Main Street, Building 2, Middletown, RI,  is collaborating with Spherehead Pillow to help patients with sleep challenges.

Dr. Gottfried, a problem sleeper himself, noted, “Over the 43 years that I have been a Chiropractic Physician, I have tried more than 20 cervical pillows to see if they were worth my recommendation. I can honestly say that the Spherehead Pillow is the first and only one that I recommend. My own experience is that I have better sleep quality and less morning stiffness or discomfort. Nothing works for everyone, but if you try this pillow for at least a week I am confident that you won’t be disappointed.”

Additional chiropractic practices, physical therapy offices and sleep study locations will also be introducing the Spherehead Pillow to patients.

Nothing about the Spherehead Pillow is business as usual. It doesn’t look like a standard rectangular pillow. 

Because it is not a standard rectangular pillow.

Founder and visionary Alizah Josette, a Warwick, RI resident and paralegal, struggled to find an adequate pillow that would allow unrestricted movement but prevent harmful twists and strains of the head and neck muscles. Through her persistence, dedication and numerous prototypes, she unlocked the secret to a soothing night’s sleep – a pillow that cradles and supports the head and neck, promotes alignment of the spine, and allows flexibility of sleeping positions.

Round and scooped out, the patented Spherehead Pillow offers a unique physical shape and physical benefits.  Within a week, most users adapt and blossom.

The 100% Charmeuse pillowcase, which comes with the pillow, is beneficial for all hair types.  While the pillowcase is machine washable and durable, the smooth material bolsters healthy hair and helps prevent breakage. 

Spherehead’s innovative design offers restorative sleep every night by providing gentle support of the head and neck and promoting proper spine alignment.  Spherehead’s unique design embraces sleeping habits and benefits the body. The Spherehead memory foam pillow cradles the head and mirrors the natural curve of the cervical spine. Back sleepers enjoy unrestricted movement, while Spherehead prevents damaging twists and turns of the head and neck allowing muscles to relax and unwind.  

The Spherehead pillow does not interfere with any sleep apparatus, such as an eye mask or a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. Side sleepers appreciate the gentle contour of the Spherehead pillow that rests along the curve of the cheek, ensuring the face is unobstructed.

The Spherehead Pillow retails for $59.99. It is available at the Spherehead Pillow website at https://sphereheadpillow.com/shop-now/ or via Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZP9497S; or the offices of Aquidneck Chiropractic.

The company is also partnering with chiropractors and other healthcare professionals to make the pillow readily available.

For more information, visit http://www.SphereheadPillow.com.

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“Get a Spine” – Podcast launched. Healthcare professionals encouraged to collaborate.

It is a podcast, a challenge, a call for collaboration.  Welcome, to the newly launched podcast entitled “Get a Spine”, the natural health podcast sponsored by the Chiropractic Society of Rhode Island (CSRI). 

Each month, the CSRI podcast offers health tips and guests who share a fresh perspective. If you’d like to be a health care guest on the show or have a suggested topic for the show, please contact the society at RIChiro.org. 

The first show features tips for maximizing tennis performance and minimizing injury. Tennis pro Jesse Gotlib is the guest and Dr. Michael Gottfried, a chiropractor with Aquidneck Chiropractic in Middletown, Rhode Island and a member of the Chiropractic Society of Rhode Island board of directors, is the host.  Specific tips include stretching routines for both before and after tennis activities.

To hear the first show, go to YouTube – https://youtu.be/900djlV-nSg.

About Chiropractic Society of Rhode Island (CSRI)

Founded in 1918, CSRI is one of the oldest chiropractic associations in the United States and represents more than 25 percent of the chiropractic physicians in the Ocean State. In addition to providing a regional voice for chiropractors in the business and legislative arenas, CSRI also helps educate the general public on the benefits of chiropractic. Those all-natural benefits can include relief from headaches, asthma, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel, colic, and stress, just to name a few. The Chiropractic Society of Rhode Island is located at 1272 West Main Road, Building 2, Middletown, RI 02842. For more information, call (401) 207-0700 or visit www.RIchiro.org.

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Got your back during Covid-19. Chiropractic Society of Rhode Island offers help finding care during the pandemic.

In deference to patients suffering from pain and severe discomfort, Chiropractic Society of Rhode Island, representing over 60 chiropractic doctor offices throughout the Ocean State, underscore that many offices are open by appointment or via Tele-Health during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.

“Many of our chiropractic physicians are available to patients for emergency treatment,” noted Michael Zola, President of the Chiropractic Society of Rhode Island.  He added, “Many offices remain open for several reasons. One, as chiropractors we want to reduce unnecessary emergency room visits that may expose our patients to Covid-19.  Two, our colleagues are uniquely trained and qualified to provide the spinal manipulation that can help reduce pain and expand range of motion.  Three, the health of our patients  is our first priority.”

Chiropractic Society of Rhode Island encourage all chiropractors to follow the strictest guidelines of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RI DOH).

Many insurance providers cover video/telemedicine at this time. Consumers should double check with their provider regarding coverage.

To talk with a chiropractic physician regarding your health concerns, please contact your chiropractic physician or  the Chiropractic Society of Rhode Island main number – (401) 207-0700. 

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Donation of Gloves and Mittens encouraged by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island.

Dr. Carlyle Smart and Dr. Michael Gottfried of the Chiropractic Society of Rhode Island display some of the early mitten and glove donations to the “Healing Hands” drive for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island. 

 

The program continues through January 31, 2020.  Donations can be dropped off at participating chiropractic offices throughout Rhode Island.  For a complete list of participating chiropractic offices, please visit https://bit.ly/358m95M.

 

For more information, call (401) 207-0700 or visit www.RIchiro.org.

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Norwell Spine & Sports Announces Unique FitCamp and FitYoga Programs

Norwell Spine & Sports, providers of orthopedic chiropractic care, nutritional counseling, sports rehabilitation and muscular therapy have announced two new programs to begin in September, FitCamp and FitYoga.

FitCamp is a six-week session that will be held on Saturdays from 8 to 9 a.m. beginning September 17, 2011. FitCamp will concentrate on strengthening your core for increased speed, flexibility and stamina – building an all-around better, stronger you. The class is designed for people who would like expert guidance in appropriate functional movements and biomechanics. FitCamp classes will be held at Evolution Lifestyles, 892 Plain Street (Route 139) in Marshfield in inclement weather or outdoors at River’s Trail, 226 Water Street in Pembroke. The six-week session is $150 or drop-in class is $30.

FitYoga is a six-week session that will be held on Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m. beginning September 12, 2011. FitYoga is a form of Power Yoga, more of a blend of Astanga and Iyengar yoga. The class will be taught by Dr. Carol DeFranca, Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist who is an expert in spinal biomechanics and has been a yoga practitioner for over 20 years. She focuses on joint and spinal stability while enhancing strength and endurance. This class is suitable for all levels – from beginner to advanced. FitYoga classes will be held at Evolution Lifestyles, 892 Plain Street (Route 139) in Marshfield. The six-week session is $100, or drop-in class is $20.

To register for FitCamp or FitYoga, email Dr. Carol DeFranca at drdefranca@norwellspineandsports.com.

About Norwell Spine and Sports
The clinicians and staff of Norwell Spine & Sports are providers of orthopedic chiropractic care; functional medicine; nutritional counseling; spine and sports rehabilitation and muscular therapy.

Office hours are: Monday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday by appointment. The practice is located at 144 Washington Street, Route 53 in Norwell, MA. To learn more about Norwell Spine & Sports visit their website at norwellspineandsports.com or contact (781) 982-5566.

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Dr. Kate McDonough, Chiropractor, Expands Services to Include State-of-the-Art Microcurrent Technology

The Chiropractic Office of Dr. Kate McDonough, serving patients throughout the South Shore since 1993 and located in Hanover, has recently expanded their services to include state-of-the-art Microcurrent technology for facial and body rejuvenation.

Dr. McDonough now offers Microcurrent treatment, which is a type of safe, painless electrophysiology that utilizes subsensory currents to sculpt and tone the face and body.

According to Dr. McDonough, “Microcurrent works wonders on the face and body. When used on the face, the results are similar to a facelift, but without the surgery. When used on the body, it can improve tighten, lift, tone and reduce cellulite. No harmful lasers are used and there is no wounding of the skin. Best of all, patients feel no soreness or pain and there is no recovery time involved.”

Microcurrent technology provides effective and immediate results on the face and body that include: diminished wrinkles and lines; tighter, firmer skin; elimination and/or reduction in acne and dark under eye circles; reduction in the symptoms of Rosacea, Eczema and Melasma; cellulite reduction; and reduction of calloused skin on elbows, knees. When used in body sculpting, microcurrent provides measurable overall reductions, which result in firmer and more lifted buttocks; a more toned stomach and slimmer, tighter legs.

“Microcurrent is a popular non-invasive technology which provides patients with anti-aging results without the recovery and downtime of surgeries and other aggressive treatments,” explained Dr. McDonough.

Microcurrent technology rejuvenates the skin and muscle tone of mature patients and serves as more of a preventative measure in younger patients. Mature patients will experience the most dramatic results. Treatment courses vary according to the patients, buy typically, would consist of 10-12 treatments over a period of approximately two months.

For more information or to schedule a consultation, contact Dr. McDonough’s office at (781) 829-9099 or visit their website at http://www.drkatechiro.com.

Chiropractic Office of Dr. Kate McDonough

The Chiropractic Office of Dr. Kate McDonough focuses on healthy living naturally and serves as a Natural Healing Center for patients throughout the South Shore. For more than 15 years, Dr. McDonough has been providing chiropractic, corrective exercises and spinal and postural screenings. As a Natural Healing Center, the practice provides lifestyle advice, nutritional assessment, physiotherapy and most recently microcurrent anti-aging and cellulite reduction.

Dr. McDonough believes that treating the whole body, not just the symptoms, plays an instrumental part in pain relief, healing and wellness. The Chiropractic Office of Dr. Kate McDonough accepts most insurance plans including: Blue Cross/ Blue Shield, MAMSI, Aetna, Harvard Pilgrim, United, Guardian, Medicare and others.

For more information, contact the office at (781) 829-9099 or visit the website at www.drkatechiro.com.

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Chiropractic Spine and Sports Rehabilitation to hold Spring Wellness Workshop on April 13th

Dr. Carol DeFranca, a Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist and the Nutrition team at Chiropractic Spine and Sports Rehabilitation in Norwell will hold a FREE Spring Wellness workshop on Monday, April 13th from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the South Shore Natural Science Center on Jacobs Lane (Route 123) in Norwell.

Attendees will learn about the important role of detoxifying the body to maintain good health. Topics to be covered include:

· The differences between a detox, cleanse and fast

· Which foods are best to eat during a detox

· Which nutrients fuel the detoxification process

· The liver and its role in health

“Nutrition plays an important role in illness and prevention. Some health problems such as chronic fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, headaches and allergies are linked to what is known as ‘toxic overload’ from continuous exposure to environmental toxins,” Dr. DeFranca explained. “Our Spring Wellness workshop will discuss detoxification as an important process that cleanses the body of these foreign chemicals and toxins.”

Complimentary nutritious shakes and bars will also be served.

Space is limited. Call (781) 982-5566 to register. For more information, contact the Chiropractic Spine and Sports nutrition team at (781) 982-5566 or visit their website at www.norwellspineandsports.com.

Chiropractic Spine and Sports Rehabilitation are providers of orthopedic chiropractic care; functional medicine; nutritional counseling; spine and sports rehabilitation and muscular therapy.

Office hours are: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for appointments with Dr. Scott Chapman, and Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for appointments with Dr. DeFranca. The practice is located at 144 Washington Street, Route 53 in Norwell, MA.

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