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The Center for Physical Health offers innovative physical therapy complemented with
integrative healing techniques and dynamic rehabilitation exercise.
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Issue 11
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July/August 2014
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The month of July has given us two notable events and we're taking inspiration from them both.
On July 4th our country celebrated Independence Day and we were reminded just how important PHYSICAL INDEPENDENCE is to quality of life. The World Cup of Soccer captured the attention of much of the world, reminding us to set clear GOOOOOOALS for wellness.
Whether it's achieving physical independence or setting and attaining your health and wellness goals, we hope to have the opportunity to accompany, assist and inspire you to enjoy the benefits of an active, healthy, pain-free lifestyle.
To your health! Marc Pierre and Pat Barragan Owners, Center for Physical Health
Patient referrals are the key to our success. Please consider forwarding this newsletter to a friend or telling someone about us. We also invite you to visit our website and social media pages.
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Headaches & PT
Helping Patients with Headaches & Migraines
 Pain of any type that occurs in any part of the head is called a headache. There are many different types of headaches, with just as many causes.
The International Headache Society describes several different categories of HEADACHE:
● Migraine and cluster
● Secondary headaches from an underlying condition, such as fever, infectious disease, sinus disorder, or in rare cases, a tumor or more serious illness
● Cranial neuralgias, facial pain and other headaches
MIGRAINE is a disorder in the central nervous system involving the nerves and blood vessels, which results  in pain and neurologic symptoms. Whereas medications affect the central nervous system in an attempt to address dysfunction, physical therapy primarily involves work on the muscles and joints in the peripheral system.
There is an effective treatment for almost every type of headache. The challenge lies in determining the type of headache, its cause, and in developing an appropriate treatment plan that will reduce both its frequency and intensity.
 Our physical therapists can help determine the type of headache you have and help you manage the pain. We will work with you to correct the problems that are causing your pain and will help you learn to prevent headaches through a few simple changes:
● Improve neck mobility
● Improve upper back and neck strength
● Improve posture
Ask the trained professionals at the Center for Physical Health to develop a program to help relieve, decrease and manage your headache pain.
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FREE Evening Workshops
Bi-monthly Workshops at the Center
The Center holds bi-monthly FREE workshops on a variety of topics with the goal to provide valuable information and useful techniques that will empower patients in their daily lives.
 On designated Thursday evenings from 6-7, Center staff members donate their time to make presentations and demonstrations in areas of health and wellness that will help YOU!
Previous workshops have included "Balance Training," "Thera-Bands," "Hand Self-Massage", "Feldenkrais" and "Hands-On Healing."
Upcoming workshops are "Emotions, Anxiety & Physical Health" and "Thergonomics (Therapeutic
 Ergonomics)."
Here's all you need to do:
● Check your emails for announcements
● RSVP to reserve your space
● Forward the email to friends and colleagues you think may be interested
Have topic suggestions? We'd LOVE to hear from you as to your areas of interest or need. Call us, email us or let us know at your next appointment.
We hope to see you soon!
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Hands-On Healing
Increasing Mobility & Flexibility
 Our bodies, dynamic and complex, constantly
negotiate homeostasis (equilibrium) between tension and release, between strength and fluidity.
Creating, improving and maintaining this balance is key for our healthy movement and our happiness.
Unfortunately, most people underestimate the negative and far-reaching effects of their body's tissue losing its mobility and flexibility - which can result in painful or even frozen movement, weakness, injury and illness.
Therapeutic massage can be a powerful remedy for this loss and all of its subsequent pathologies.
 The Center for Physical Health offers two bodywork and massage therapists: Sohan Noah Youngelson (Massage, CranioSacral Therapist & Visceral Manipulation Practitioner) and Melissa Stander (Certified  Massage Therapist & Reiki Master). You can read their bios by clicking on their names or photos.
Please call us at 310.475.6038 for more about therapeutic massage or to book an appointment.
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In the Community
Red Cross - Not All Heroes Wear Capes
The American Red Cross is dedicated to helping  victims of disaster and providing programs and services that help our community prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
The Los Angeles Region is part of a nationwide network of locally supported chapters, comprised of six Red Cross chapters that include Los Angeles and Santa Monica. The region serves nearly 10 million people in 88 cities within Los Angeles County.
 Led by volunteers and financially supported by generous residents, businesses and foundations, the American Red Cross provides several programs and services:
● Respond with around-the-clock disaster relief
● Help keep the community safe and healthy
● Teach people how to prepare for and respond to disasters
● Serve military members and their families
● Connect families around the world
● Ensure a safe and adequate area blood supply
Being prepared for the possibility of a public health  emergency such as a natural disaster, act of terrorism, or disease outbreak should be part of your basic health and wellness plan. With the help of the American Red Cross, you can take steps now to help you prepare for an emergency and cope if an emergency happens.
Contact the Red Cross Los Angeles Headquarters on Ohio Ave. at 310.446.9900, Santa Monica chapter on 11th St. at 310.394.3773 or www.redcross.org.
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Classes at the Center
Ongoing support at the Center for Physical Health helps you stay on the path to health. Current classes include Feldenkrais Method Awareness Through Movement®, Therapeutic Yoga, Therapeutic Fitness and TRX Suspension Training. All classes are $18 or $20 each and $150 or $180 for purchase of a series of ten.
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Accepting all insurances. In network with Anthem Blue Cross and Medicare.
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WINNERS DON'T KEEP SECRETS!
PATIENT REFERRAL PROGRAM
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If you're happy with your experience at the Center, please don't keep it a secret. Your satisfaction is important to us and referrals are the key to our success.
Tell anyone needing physical therapy, rehabilitation or fitness training, whether for an injury, chronic condition or pain management, preventing or preparing for surgery, pregnancy care, or simply wanting to improve their overall health and wellness.
Every 2 months our top new patient referrer will WIN A PRIZE.
Grand prizes will be awarded twice yearly to the patients
who refer the most over a
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