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Worthington Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year 2018

I had the honor of being awarded the Worthington Chamber of Commerce, 2018 Business Person of the Year. This was quite a surprise to me! Of course, the recognition belongs not only to me but to Dr. Shannan and Dr. Harris, the other amazing chiropractors in our office. I can't forget our terrific staff: our wonderful office [...]

2018-06-15T20:53:29+00:00Special Events|

Reducing Chemical Stress

Recently a patient saw one of our Facebook posts and commented that she didn't know why she shouldn’t drink diet soda or unfiltered water. That’s when I knew we weren’t discussing chemical stress enough. So our focus this month is on decreasing chemical stress. The World Health Organization states that 98% of illness is caused by a [...]

2018-05-23T03:00:04+00:00Chemical Stress|

What Can You do About the Opioid Crisis in our Community?

Every day there is another article in the paper about treating the opioid crisis. Since opioids are the leading cause of death in Americans under 50, this concern is understandable and urgent. As usual, the discussion we here most about is about treatment, not prevention. We are now spending billions cleaning up a mess that the drug [...]

2018-04-18T15:20:16+00:00Opioid Crisis|

Feeling Younger than Ever at 58!

I have many patients who have been with me for years. This allows me to see the miracle of self-care, from chiropractic adjustments to weight management, yoga, and exercise. Kathy, this patient who feels younger than ever at the age of 58, has been coming to WOW for several years. When she came to us, she was [...]

2018 New Year Goals – Corporate Lunch and Learns

Here at WOW we always set goals for the new year. We set goals for the practice and we set them with our families. Some of those are health goals. The most common are weight loss, increase exercise, decrease stress, improve sleep and quit smoking. For the last 15 years, we have done workplace wellness workshops. Columbus [...]

2017-12-12T20:09:30+00:00Corporate Wellness|

How Did You Sleep Last Night?

Last night, did you fall asleep immediately, sleep deeply, and then wake up refreshed and ready for the day? Possibly not; poor sleep, feeling tired and foggy is a common complaint. Even though we often joke about being tired or proud of how little sleep we get, lack of sleep is a serious health issue. Lack of [...]

“I Got Her Pregnant”

My husband always get the biggest kick when we are out and run into a patient and I get introduced as "the woman who got her pregnant".  Yes, this does happen! When the brain can’t communicate clearly with the body, dysfunction occurs. Sometimes the dysfunction is pain; sometimes that is muscle cramps and sometimes infertility. We had [...]

3 Easy Health Tips for Kids in School

The kids are back in school! Help them have a great year by taking care of their backs and keeping them active! This month at WOW we are focusing on healthy kids. Here are 3 important tips that will make a big difference. 1. Check Backpacks and Book Bags Backpacks and book bags should not be over 10% [...]

No More Migraines for This Teenage Girl

Here at Worthington Chiropractic, we have 3 full time Chiropractors on staff, and as you may know, each doctor has one day off per week. I saw one of Dr. Shannan’s patients this week while he was off. After the adjustment the patient asked if she could tell me her daughter’s story and why she was a [...]

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