Once upon a time, when John graduated from Eastern Medical School, we moved to Maine. Back in 2001, acupuncturists were rarely hired into positions, but most expected to open their own practices. We opened Jade April 1, 2001 on 195 Congress St on Munjoy Hill. John started working full time to build an acupuncture practice in our 600 square foot, 3 treatment room office. We had a small waiting area and office with an herbal pharmacy. At the time, our rent was $750/month and we had no idea if there would be patients to support our practice.
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The Fourth Trimester
The Hot Topic in Healthcare: Article Review
Caring for the Pelvic Floor through Pregnancy and Childbirth
Women’s health care is gaining steam in recognizing the unique needs of pregnant and postpartum women. Over the past 20 years, there has been an increase in understanding of how the pelvic diaphragm works and its important role in healthy bladder, bowel and reproductive habits. Most importantly, women and health care providers are bringing different forms of pelvic floor dysfunction into the conversation so that treatment is possible and successful.
Healthy Habits Start In Youth - Article Review
As a physical therapist, what I take away from the NPR article by Richard Harris, 6,000-Year-Old Knee Joints Suggest Osteoarthritis Isn't Just Wear And Tear, is the importance of life-long physical activity. Healthy habits start in our youth and sets us up for healthier aging.