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Creating the Future of Rehabilitation...Now!
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Welcome Our New Staff
Nutrition Questions?
Free Cancer Care Conference
Innovators in MS Care
Funny But True
Increase Your Creativity
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  The DSR Difference!
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You know the DSR Clinic and Method are different than traditional rehabilitation!  Please read this interview in a national PT magazine with Dr. Matthew Taylor.  It is a great way to explain the DSR Method when you share your experiences with family and friends.
 
Greetings From the DSR Clinic!


We hope you had a wonderful, healthy summer. Things were definitely cooking here at the DSR Clinic in more ways than just our Phoenix outdoor temperatures! This newsletter has some great resources for you as well as news from the clinic.
The Relaxation Revolution
One interesting resource for you is the release of Dr. Herbert Benson, MD's book, "The Relaxation Revolution." Back in the early 70's he coined the term "relaxation response." Since that time at Harvard he has been amassing the evidence behind mindbody medicine and in his book declares it is now as strong or stronger than the evidence behind much of what has been considered "conventional" medicine. For six years now we at the DSR clinic use this response as the first step in rebuilding lives previously trapped in pain or loss of movement. Here's a fascinating video presentation at the Harvard Book Store by Dr Benson earlier this summer if you don't have time to read the book.



Please explore the various links available in the sidebars and articles below to discover what is new. You can keep up with mind-body news by following us on the social media links (Blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) at the bottom of the newsletter.

We'd like to hear what you what you want to learn more about, what was useful to you in this newsletter and any DSR Method success stories you would like to share with others.
Please Welcome Our Newest DSR Method Physical Therapist...
Meagen Satinsky, PT
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    Meagen Satinsky, PT from Philadelphia, PA has joined our staff to help ease the backlog of wonderful referrals you so kindly make to the Clinic. Meagen has studied with Matt in the past, is passionate about practicing the DSR Method and thrilled to be in the Valley. In addition to her over 10 years expertise in physical therapy, she is also an avid yoga teacher with an insatiable appetite for learning more. You can be confident that you or anyone you refer will have the same wonderful DSR experience you have come to expect when you make an appointment with Meagen.

Please join us in welcoming Meagen and you can read more about her interests
here....
Welcome to Our Food and Nutrition Expert... 
Chrissy Barth, RD, CFT, RYT
Chrissy Barth, RD
 
We understand that diet and nutrition can be a confusing topic where just about everybody is selling a supplement or potion for your health challenge. That's why we are so excited to welcome Chrissy Barth, RD, CFT, RYT to our staff. Chrissy brings top-notch science with a mindbody-based perspective on how food is such a key feature of our dynamic systems of health.

The New York Times just ran a column on Sept 16th about how physicians aren't taught sound nutrition, so who do you turn to? Did you know anyone can call themselves a nutritionist? Yikes! That is why we sought out a professional with Chrissy's credentials who knows the science and can point out the snake oil in today's bewildering market. She also does NOT sell any product, so there is no sales pitch of supplements and nothing to invest in but the best professional knowledge.

To read more about Chrissy and schedule your consultation, click here
Free Women's Cancer Conference Sat. Sept 25th!
 
This Saturday there will be a free Women's Cancer Care Conference at St. Joseph's Hospital. A panel of experts will present the latest findings. Matt will be presenting on "The New Science of Awareness and Movement" as the Valley's oncology rehab specialist and professional advisor to the Wellness Community of AZ.

Matt's has also been selected by the American Physical Therapy Association to present his method of cancer care at this years largest gathering of over 7,000 physical therapists in New Orleans.


The conference is free and includes breakfast and lunch, but you must call to register ahead of time...hope to see you there!  Read more here...  

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Know Someone with MS? We Lead the Way in AZ...
 
  AZ MS Society LogoThe DSR Clinic is the leader in providing rehabilitation care from a mindbody medicine perspective for people with MS.

The AZ MS Society recognized Matt's leadership and requested he provide
a 2-day workshop for rehabilitation professionals and yoga teachers here in Phoenix next month. Matt's leadership in both clinical practice and research offers clientele the assurance they are getting the best in neurological science AND having their entire being supported by the DSR Method of mindbody care.

This is a charity event by the DSR Clinic as Matt, assisted by Meagen Satinsky, PT is donating all of his time and all proceeds go to the AZ MS Society. Please pass this on to anyone you know with MS, therapists that treat people with MS, and yoga teachers interested in serving those people. The Future of Rehabilitation comes to AZ Oct 9-10, 2010. To learn more or register, click here.
Laughter is Good Medicine...
Medicare Robot
Medicare Robot

So you think Medicare has you confused with all of those billings?

Susan our office manager swears this is the same robot that talks to her when she calls in to verify your benefits...take a couple minutes for a good, but ultimately sad chuckle.

Click here to watch the clip.

On a not at all humorous note, our leaders in Washington put off important Medicare legislation regarding pay cuts to physicians and physical therapists until after the elections, as well as avoiding the visit caps to private practice PT. We at the DSR Clinic will have our Medicare payments cut 21% on December 1, 2010 unless legislation is passed after the election recess. P
lease contact your representatives and senators through this convenient information site from the American Physical Therapy Association.

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Want to Be More Creative?

Part of the process of healing at the DSR Clinic is to generate effective, creative responses to long-standing, complex health challenges. In Matt's doctoral studies both individual and group creative processes were a focus because of his dissertation chair's expertise in the matter.
Click on the Link to Create!
Creativity Key

You can benefit from the work by learning to identify the 3 key barriers to discovering or initiating creative responses in your life. Below is link to a free audio podcast of a 15 minute guided imagery exercise. The work is based on Dr. Otto Scharmer's Theory U of organizational creativity from MIT and used by Fortune 50 (fifty) companies. Practice it for a couple weeks and see what you discover! You can either play it from your computer or download it onto an MP3 player. Dive in!
 
Here's wishing you a wonderful autumn of enjoyment and appreciation! It is only through your kind referrals and dedication to your health that the Clinic continues to thrive. Together we are making rehabilitation more comprehensive and compassionate.

Please consider forwarding this newsletter to others you think might benefit from the information and programs offered here.  Matthew J Taylor Closed Chain
 
Gratefully,
 
Matthew J Taylor

Matthew Taylor, PT, PhD
Founder & Director of the DSR Clinic





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