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Patient Testimonial
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"My rehab experiences at Oxford were great. They taught me how to walk again (twice!). My therapist was awesome; very patient, answered every single question, knowledgeable, and a good listener. I'm fully recovered and more fit than I've ever been. Oxford changed my life. Thank you!"
~Bethany (Florence Center patient)
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Greetings!
Happy Holidays from Oxford Physical Therapy Centers!
This month's newsletter features the staff at our Corporate office! Our Corporate office is located at 7567 Central Parke Blvd., Mason, OH 45040 and is located right next door to our Mason Center.
We are excited about the grand opening of our M.O.G. (Medically Oriented Gym) in Montgomery! We have outlined information below about the M.O.G. including why the M.O.G. is different than a traditional gym, what types of people would be good M.O.G. candidates, and a short bio about Kelly Smerekanich, our exercise physiologist that will be working with all M.O.G. clients!
The holidays are here and that means many sweets are available to eat! Dawn Weatherwax, from Sports Nutrition to Go, has provided great tips for you to stay healthy over the holidays.
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Clinic Feature
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Located in our Corporate office is our business staff, along with our billing department. We have a great group of ladies and would like to introduce you to them in case you call us about your physical therapy bill!
Rebecca Kirschner is the office manager and front desk supervisor for all centers. Rebecca received her undergraduate degree from the University of Cincinnati and has been with OPTC for 9 years. Tammy Smith has been with us for over 8 years and she works with the Blue Ash, Montgomery, and Hyde Park/Red Bank Centers. Coleen Hausfeld has been with OPTC for over 7 years! She works with the Florence, Crestview Hills, and Independence Centers. Carma Baker has been with us for 6 years and she works with the Hamilton, Oxford, and Tri-County/Fairfield Centers. Dannielle James has been with us for 3 years and she works with the West Side and Mason Centers. Sue Rack has been with us for a year and half and works on payment posting, as well as assisting all centers with their billing needs.
As a reminder, you can always pay your bill online by clicking here or visiting our website and clicking on make a payment on the bottom right-hand side on the home page.
In addition to our billing department, our marketing department is located in our Corporate office! Wes Cummings, Manager of Business Development, is the head of the marketing department. Wes received her undergraduate degree from the University of Dayton and has been a part of the OPTC team for 7 years.
Joining Wes are Jenny Linville, Marketing Coordinator, and Tori Hughes, Marketing Administrative Assistant. Jenny received her undergraduate degree from the University of Cincinnati and Tori is currently pursuing to receive her undergraduate degree at the University of Cincinnati. Bill Walker, AT, Manager of Special Projects, also helps the marketing department. Bill joined OPTC after being the head athletic trainer at the University of Cincinnati for 32 years and has been with OPTC for 5 years. Bill received his undergraduate degree from Austin Peay State University and his masters degree from Tennessee Tech University.
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Medically Oriented Gym
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We are excited to announce the Grand Opening of the M.O.G. (Medically Oriented Gym) at our Montgomery Center (11003 Montgomery Road, Suite A, Cincinnati, OH 45249)!
The M.O.G. combines rehabilitation services with a clinical exercise program for the medically compromised patient, as well as the healthy motivated population. Its vision is to deliver a culture of fitness that is safe, non-intimidating, and based on client outcomes and will become a valuable part in the patient's life. The M.O.G. is a client based facility which is open Monday through Thursday 7am to 7pm, Friday 7am to 4pm, and Saturday 8am to 12pm. Please see below about our holidays hours.
Good M.O.G. candidates include:
- Obese/overweight
- Diabetics
- Hypertensive
- Cancer patients
- First time exerciser
- Pre/post pregnancy
- Healthy motivated population
- Anyone wanting a lifestyle change!
Once you join the M.O.G., you will meet with Kelly Smerekanich, our exercise physiologist. Kelly received her undergraduate degree from Ohio Northern University, where she played on the volleyball team. She is excited about joining our Montgomery Center staff and said the following about working with clients at the M.O.G.:
"As an Exercise Physiologist I enjoy helping clients reach their goals with health and fitness. It is important to me to improve clients' everyday activities by creating a path that contains education, accountability, and fun. I take a holistic approach to health in guiding clients to change not only their exercise routine, but also their lifestyle. I hope that at the end of the day my clients feel 110% better and truly make a lifestyle change that improves their quality of life."
After you meet with Kelly, she will determine an overall M.O.G. fitness score by measuring your readiness to change, BMI, percentage of body fat, waist circumference, and aerobic activity. From the results of your M.O.G. fitness score, an appropriate exercise program is designed to meet your short and long term goals. Kelly will work with you on a one-on-one basis during your exercise program. You will be re-evaluated every 90 days and your fitness score will be analyzed against your attendance record with the M.O.G.
Why would you want to join the M.O.G. instead of a traditional gym?
- Safe, non-intimidating atmosphere
- Exercise program coordinated by Physical Therapist and Exercise Physiologist
- Routine communication with your doctor about your progress
- Physical therapy services on-site
- Educational intervention/in-service
- Operate as an evidence based facility
Come out and use the M.O.G. for free until December 30. Please note, if you would like to meet Kelly, you will need to call and schedule ahead of time. If you join the M.O.G. during December, you will get one month free towards any package that you choose!
Our holiday hours for the M.O.G. are as follows:
December 24 and 25 - CLOSED
December 29 - January 1 - CLOSED
For more information about the M.O.G. and a list of pricing, click here! If you have any questions, please call our Montgomery Center at 513.469.1444.
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Staying Healthy Over the Holidays
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With all of the festivities throughout the holiday season it can be difficult to stay on track with your diet and exercise, but there are certain things you can do to enjoy yourself without packing on the pounds. Here are a few tips you can try to help you out:
- Balance your meals
- Instead of filling your plate with only high calorie foods, have a few of your favorites, but make sure you include a lot of fruits and vegetables too! You can still enjoy your usual holiday foods, but are still getting a lot of healthful nutrients as well.
- Limit sugary foods
- Foods high in added sugar can cause you to crave even more sugary foods. Instead, to satisfy your sweet tooth, try having a piece of fruit or dark chocolate. If you just can't resist that piece of pie, only take half a serving!
- Stock up on healthy snacks
- Choose a variety of healthy snacking items when shopping so you can have quick easy snacks on hand when you feel tempted by all of those leftovers. Easy snacking items can include, celery, carrots, and apples.
- Manage your alcohol intake
- Be careful not to overindulge when drinking alcoholic beverages. Remember, a 12-oz. bottle of beer contains about 150 calories and 4-oz. of wine has approximately 100 calories. Try to choose a lower-calorie beer or wine to help manage your calorie intake.
- Keep moving!
- Don't forget about your daily exercise during the holiday season. Not only will exercise help you keep off the pounds, it can also help you manage stress that is associated with family get-togethers and holiday planning.
Warm Drinks That Won't Pack on the Pounds!
Skinny Hot Chocolate
Ingredients:
1 cup skim or lowfat soy, almond, or rice milk
2 tsp. agave syrup
1 Tbs. chocolate cocoa
Directions:
Bring milk to a near boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer. Whisk in the agave and cocoa until thoroughly combined.
Skinny Peppermint Mocha
Ingredients:
1/2 cup of coffee
2 drops peppermint extract
1/3 cup nonfat milk
2 Tbs. dark chocolate syrup
Directions:
Brew coffee of your choice and pour into mug. Stir peppermint extract and chocolate syrup into the coffee. Taste and adjust if needed. Stir in milk and enjoy!
For any nutrition questions or concerns, please contact Dawn Weatherwax with Sports Nutrition to Go. Click here to view their website or call 513.779.6444!
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As always, we are here to help you maintain your active lifestyle. All of our centers offer free injury screens. If you or someone you know are not feeling 100% we would welcome the opportunity to meet with you.
Best,
The Oxford Physical Therapy Family
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