Inspirational Quote of the Week
”Everything negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise.” ~Kobe Bryant
This Week's Patient Highlight
“ I should know better than to stay away for so long, my body needed its adjustment!” ~S.M 2/3/2020
January 2020
Favorite Recipe
French Lentil and Vegetable Soup with Bacon
Directions
1. Fry the bacon in a large pot over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the olive oil, onions, celery, carrots, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Do not brown; reduce heat if necessary. Add the tomatoes (with their juices), broth, lentils, thyme, bay leaves, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Cover partially, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the lentils are tender, 45 to 50 minutes (less for common lentils). Fish out the bay leaves and discard.
2. Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until the broth is slightly thickened, or to desired consistency. (Be careful not to purée too much or the soup will get too thick, and you'll lose the integrity of the lentils.) If you don't have an immersion blender, transfer about 2 cups of the soup to a blender and purée until smooth, then return the blended soup to the pot. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired and serve. (Note: The soup may thicken as it sits; thin with a bit of water if necessary.)
3. Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The soup can be frozen for up to 3 months. Defrost the soup in the refrigerator for 12 hours and then reheat it on the stovetop over medium heat until hot.
Ingredients
3 slices bacon, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, diced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup French lentils (lentilles du Puy), or common brown or green lentils
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves, cracked in half
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
A few tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“When negative thoughts enter my mind uninvited, I do my best not to let them get comfortable there.” ~Norm Howe
This Week's Patient Highlight
We had a tentative patient come in week with concerns about chiropractic care. Was it right for her? She was so pleased with her initial free Consultation and the way the doctor answered her questions that she requested to move forward with the Initial Exam and first adjustment. Afterwards she said, “This is exacted what my body needed. Thank heavens I gave it a try.” She comes in three times a week and loves the way she feels.
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.” –John F. Kennedy
This Week's Patient Highlight
We’re so excited that a patient referred her dad to us for care. When he first came in, he had complaints of neck and low back pain. These made his job extremely difficult and his lifestyle painful. The lifting and bending he needed to do for work became near impossible. Activities he enjoyed on the weekends were being avoided due to the agony of movement. About a month into his care he said, “I’m starting to feel like myself. This weekend I attended several concerts and did a golf tournament!”
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“Repetition dose not transform a lie into a truth.” –Franklin D. Roosevelt
This Week's Patient Highlight
We’d like to highlight one of our favorite young patients. He’s 9 years old and has been seeing us since he was 3 years old. In fact, his whole family sees us each week. He loves coming in to get aligned and obviously knows the routine. He lies down on the table and is ready to get adjusted when Dr. Gerken comes into the room. He lets the doctor know if he has a new symptom, ache or pain due to sports, actives or fun. When everyone is done with their adjustments, he comes to the front desk to get his sticker like the pro he is. We’d like to think we play a little part in why he’s top of the class, best of the team and a superstar in life. You know who you are and we love you and your whole family. Thanks for being great patients!
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes. It’s not something physical.” ~Sophia Loren
This Week's Patient Highlight
“My son comes in with an attitude, doesn’t want to be adjusted, but always leaves smiling and happy. Dr. Gerken is great at making him feel at ease and makes adjustments fun”- E.M 12/16/19
December 2019
Favorite Recipe
Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast
Directions
1. Generously season both sides of roast with salt and pepper. Sprinkle flour over the top until well coated, and pat it into the meat. Shake off any excess.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Sear the roast on both sides for 5-6 minutes each, until well browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in mushrooms and butter; cook for 3-4 minutes.
4. Stir in onion; cook for 5 minutes, until onions are translucent and begin to brown. Add garlic, stir for about a minute.
5. Stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons flour; cook and stir for about 1 minute. Add tomato paste, and cook for another minute.
6. Slowly add chicken stock, stir to combine, and return to a simmer. Remove skillet from the heat.
7. Place carrots and celery in the slow cooker. Place roast over the vegetables and pour in any accumulated juices. Add rosemary and thyme.
8. Pour onion and mushroom mixture over the top of the roast. Cover slow cooker, turn to high and cook the roast for 5-6 hours, until the meat is fork tender.
9. Skim off any fat from the surface and remove the bones. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Ingredients
1 (5 pound) bone-in beef pot roast
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
3 medium carrots, cut into chunks
2 stalks celery, cut into chunks
1 sprig fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“Be structured enough for success and achievement and flexible enough for creativity and fun.” ~Anonymous
This Week's Patient Highlight
One of our mature patients that has been coming to us for 6 years now tells how much she looks forward to seeing us because Chiropractic has given back her active life. She sees us once a week and every time she comes in she “feels great.” At 91, still has a pep in her step!
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“ A winner is a dreamer who never gives up” ~Nelson Mandela
This Week's Patient Highlight
A 36-week pregnant mom came in. Her baby was in the breached position. She heard that chiropractic care could help, so she decided to give us a try even tho she was scheduled for a C-section, which she was hoping to avoid. On her 4th visit she walked in with a tiny bundle in her arms excited to tell us how well her delivery went. Being properly aligned allowed her baby to turn on it’s own!
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“ I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ~Maya Angelou
This Week's Patient Highlight
A busy mom of 2 came in with back pain she’d been ignoring for a while now. Her back pain intensified to the point she was bent over and she knew she could no longer ignore it. After a full exam she started getting adjusted twice a week like clockwork. It’s now been just two months since her first appointment, her pain is gone, and she is noticing the difference. The stretches and exercises the doctor showed her are now part of her daily routine
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“ Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” ~Barack Obama
This Week's Patient Highlight
One of our Chiropractic patients started seeing April for Trigger Point Therapy. He stands all day at work and being property aligned helps but he needed some muscle work. After one visit he can now go week without pain or numbness building up in his leg. The doctor gave him some stretches and exercises to help the work April did last and last.
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“Always stay true to yourself and never let somebody else distract you for your goals” ~Michelle Obama
This Week's Patient Highlight
“Dr. Blake is my doctor, but I love that I can call and get seen by Dr. Gerken when she is not here and still receive a great adjustment. You could tell that the doctors and the office all have great communication within each other.” B.E 12/6/19
November 2019
Favorite Recipe
Chicken Pot Pie
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C.)
2. In a saucepan, combine chicken, carrots, peas, and celery. Add water to cover and boil for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, drain and set aside.
3. In the saucepan over medium heat, cook onions in butter until soft and translucent. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and celery seed. Slowly stir in chicken broth and milk. Simmer over medium-low heat until thick. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. Place the chicken mixture in bottom pie crust. Pour hot liquid mixture over. Cover with top crust, seal edges, and cut away excess dough. Make several small slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed about thumb nail size
1 cup sliced carrots (2 medium)
1 cup frozen green peas
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup milk
2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing” - Walt Disney
This Week's Patient Highlight
One of our youngest patents this week is 2 month old baby. Mom and dad were concerned about their baby because she was spitting up more then usual, having a hard time burping after feeding and was only having a messy diaper every 2-3 days. She was a very uncomfortable and fussy baby. Mom and dad were exhausted. They came to see us. After a full exam, the doctor did 20 minutes of CranioSacral Therapy and an adjustment. Mom was so excited to see a messy diaper 2 hours after her adjustment. Baby is now burping and having messy dippers regularly. Mom and dad say they are all sleeping better.
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“Always believe remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else”- Margaret Mead.
This Week's Patient Highlight
A family came into our office looking for alternative solutions to medications to help control their daughter’s seizures. She had her first adjustment and went home feeling great and hopeful that chiropractic care would help. When she came back for her follow up, she came with the exciting news that she had been seizure free for 10 days. She has been coming in regularly for adjustments and CranioSacral Therapy for 2 years now and continues to be seizure free!
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“Love the life you live, live the life you love”- Bob Marley
This Week's Patient Highlight
A patient dealing with mid-back pain and leg numbness came into our office. His medical doctor told him that it would go away on it’s own in about three to four months. After 4 months, the pain and numbness continued to get worse. He came in to our office and began to get adjusted 3 times a week. The numbness in his leg is gone and the pain has subsided. He also has been getting massage once a week for trigger point therapy and it has made a huge difference.
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“ Tell me and I forget. Teach me and and I remember. Involve me and I learn” -Benjamin Franklin
This Week's Patient Highlight
A 36 weeks pregnant mommy pregnant with 3rd baby came in because her baby was in the breach position. She was referred by a friend, for the Webster Technique. This is not a baby turning technique but an alignment technique the helps to balance the uterus ligaments and align the pelvic bones. After Mom was adjusted on her visit she immediately felt relief of her back pain and her constipation disappeared. She was able to sleep better. Her baby did go head down which is not surprising. When the bones are aligned, the ligaments do not tug the uterus, the baby has more room and tends to move into a head down position.
October 2019
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“Dance like there’s nobody watching, love like you’ll never be hurt, sing like there’s nobody listening, and live like it’s heaven on earth.” ~William W. Purkley
This Week's Patient Highlight
“I always walk out feeling great.” S.P. 10/7/19
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.” ~Dr. Seuss
This Week's Patient Highlight
“I always look forward to Wednesday, my adjustment day!” P.A. 10/9/19
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
This Week's Patient Highlight
“I’m excited I don’t feel pain anymore.” J.C. 10/16/19
Inspirational Quote of the Week
I surround myself with good people who make me feel great and give me positive energy." ~Ali Krieger
This Week's Patient Highlight
“April is so good. I saw her after my car accident and she made me feel great. Can’t wait to start seeing her again.” 10/16/19
July 2019
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“In making theories, always keep a window open so that you can throw one out if necessary.” ~Bela Schick
This Week's Patient Highlight
“I don’t care which Doctor adjustments me! They both get the job done! I am completely amazed at the communication between them. They know exactly what I have been dealing with and don’t miss a step.”
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“Nonchalance is the ability to remain down to earth when everything else is up in the air.” ~Earl Wilson
This Week's Patient Highlight
“Dr. Gerken’s care is integral to aging, everyday life and my personal happiness. He is extremely knowledgeable to my questions and concerns. I know that he will always help to try and resolve what I am experiencing from day to day.”
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“We can waste our lives sitting and wondering about what would have happened if what has happened, hadn’t happened.” ~Joe Tanenbaum
This Week's Patient Highlight
“I just want to bring Dr. Blake home with me. She fixes all my pains whether mild or severe. She has made herself available to me even at the last minute. I really appreciate the time she spends caring for me.”
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“A warrior takes everything as a challenge, while the ordinary man takes everything as a blessing or a curse.” ~Carlos Castaneda
This Week's Patient Highlight
“April’s massage technique is just what I need, a positive adjunct to my adjustments. I always schedule both appointments on the same day and the staff is always very accommodating. It makes coming here a pleasure.
June 2019
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“I know I’m not seeing things as they are; I’m seeing things as I am.” ~Laurel Lee
This Week's Patient Highlight
“Massage has improved my quality of life! I no longer have neck and shoulder pain. April took the time to ask questions and determine what type of care I would need. I have had massages before, but none like this. It is the quality of care I look forward now. Thank you April.”
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“Life is full of infinite absurdities which, strangely enough, do not even need to appear plausible, since they are true.” ~Luigi Pirandello
This Week's Patient Highlight
“Dr. Gerken and Dr. Blake always make me feel relaxed and ready to get on with my day. I have had the pleasure of being adjusted by both of these wonderful doctors. It’s wonderful how to see how in sync they are when they see each others patients. Couldn’t ask for anything better.”
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“It’s not true that nice guys finish last. Nice guys are winners before the game even starts.” ~Addison Walker
This Week's Patient Highlight
“We have seen a huge difference in my children! I am pleased with the service and the knowledge of the doctor. My kids love coming in to get adjusted and are not happy when our schedule keeps us from an appointment.”
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“A warrior takes everything as a challenge, while the ordinary man takes everything as a blessing or a curse.” ~Carlos Castaneda
This Week's Patient Highlight
“I am completely amazed at how much better I’m feeling after each massage visit. Sometimes just the drive to my appointment can stress me into needing a longer massage. April’s is care and knowledge are beyond what I was expecting.”
May 2019
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“When I’m in a good space, I see obstructions as instructions. When I am in a bad space, even instructions look like obstructions.” ~Norm Howe
This Week's Patient Highlight
“Dr. Gerken helps me to the best of his knowledge on health matters of other family members who aren’t his patients. He hasn’t let me down yet! I ask a bunch of questions and I like to “know it all”. Through out it all he displays an extreme amount of patience!”
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“One’s appearance can be seen; one’s character must be experienced.” ~Eugene B. Walsh
This Week's Patient Highlight
“Great facility, with very knowledgeable staff. I had an amazing pregnancy massage that left me feeling ten times better than I did when I walked in the door. Definitely will be going back!”
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“It is important from time to time to slow down, to go away by yourself, and simply be.” ~Eileen Caddy
This Week's Patient Highlight
“Dr. Gerken is very credible and knowledgeable, he is the only chiropractor I have seen in his office but his office is full of experienced professionals. I recommend him to anyone who is experiencing back or neck pain or discomfort. He has helped me a lot.”
April 2019
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“You have to learn the rules of the game and then you have to play better than anyone else." ~Albert Einstein
This Week's Patient Highlight
Our patient this week is a 2 month old who Mom says is having trouble nursing. Mom has been bottle feeding with no problems, but would prefer to be breastfeeding the baby. Mom believes the benefits from nursing are more beneficial for baby. After a consultation and a CranioSacral Therapy session, Mom noticed some improvement. Baby has had several CST sessions and has been breastfeeding successfully.
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“There is no place I can go to be completely alone-I am always there.” ~ Eugene B. Walsh
This Week's Patient Highlight
“Dr. Gerken, I am grateful to you, your wonderful staff and the excellent treatment for my daughter. She was apprehensive at first when we came in. Now she can’t wait to get adjusted. She has even become aware of when something feels out of place.”
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“I have learned to use the word ‘impossible’ with the greatest caution.” ~Wernher von Braun
This Week's Patient Highlight
“April did an amazing job at relaxing the muscles that tensed up from a car accident. What was even more helpful is that she squeezed me into her already busy day. I am so grateful for the work she did.”
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes.” ~Hugh Downs
This Week's Patient Highlight
“Thank you Dr. Blake for accommodating me and my crazy schedule. I am grateful that I can call at a moments notice to get adjusted. I feel the stress of the day just drain away. Don’t know what I would do without you and the staff being so helpful.”
March 2018
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“What you see is not reality. The truth lies beneath the surface.” ~Eugene B. Walsh
This Week's Patient Highlight
We have a teen chiropractic patient who started seeing Dr. Gerken about six months ago and was pleased with his care. His mother was also happy at the progress she was seeing in is sleep patterns and attitude. Now Mom and brother have become patients also. Mom told us that she loves how great Dr. Gerken is with kids and that there is a sense of relief when they get adjusted.
Inspirational Quote of the Week
"You have to learn the rules of the game and then you have to play better than anyone else" ~Albert Einstein
This Week's Patient Highlight
We have a patient who has been with us for two years now. She first came to us barely walking and using two canes. Mom is so very pleased, that she has brought in her younger daughter who was diagnosed with minor Scoliosis for care. We are looking forward to providing her with the same great care as well.
Inspirational Quote of the Week
"Why fit in, you were born to stand out" ~Dr. Suess
This Week's Patient Highlight
This massage patient has been seeing April once or twice a month for two years. She loves how relaxed and refreshed she feels afterwards. This patient has told us that she loves her massages so much that she schedules them two to three months in advance.
Inspirational Quote of the Week
"Be truthful, gentle and fearless" ~Mahatma Ghandi
This Week's Patient Highlight
We have a massage patient who is also a chiropractic patient. He has seen April several times for issues with his lower back, ankles and feet. April was able to do Triggier Point massage and Circulatory massage to help. He feels so much better when he has his massages. He tells us that he is grateful for the work that April does and how amazing she is a massage therapist.
February 2018
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” ~Mahatma Ghandi
This Week's Patient Highlight
Dr. Blake's patient wanted to tell us how pleased she is with the care she and her children receive. She says that Dr. Blake has been able to help when the kids are not feeling well and have other "teenage" pains happening. Mom told us that she appreciates that Dr. Blake can squeeze them into her schedule when there is a last minute visit needed. They are glad they come here for care and cannot imagine going anywhere else.
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“Don't worry when you are not recognized but strive to be worthy of recognition.” ~ Abraham Lincoln
This Week's Patient Highlight
We have a massage patient that was coming in every now and again. He recently told us that we will be seeing him more often due to his job. There is alot of traveling involved and the pain from driving and flying is taking its toll on him. He is very grateful for the therapy that April is providing and now schedules before and after his trips.
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“Character, is the willingness to accept responsibility for one's own life, is the source from which self respect springs.”
~Joan Didion
This Week's Patient Highlight
One of our chiropractic patients recently became a new mom. She came to us asking if there was any help we could offer for her baby and the feeding issues they were having. She was able to bring the baby in for some CST(CranioSacral Therapy) sessions. With Dr. Gerken's help mommy and baby are now able to go through feeding times without any problems or fussing. Baby has also been able to sleep better.
Inspirational Quote of the Week
"You can't change what is going on around you until you start changing what's going on within you." ~Unknown
This Week's Patient Highlight
One of our massage patients recently told us that she was not really interested in a lot of massage care. She just wanted a few massages to relieve some stress and go on with her life. At some point during these visits she was in a car accident. She came in for a massage and told us that with the care April gave, she was hooked. She was very impressed with the way April was spot on with the pain she was experiencing and was able to help alleviate it.
January 2018
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“We are here to add what we can to life, not to get what we can from life.” ~ William Osler
This Week's Patient Highlight
Recently one of our newest chiropractic patients told us that when he first came in he just wanted some maintenance care. After three months of care he says that it has helped him to be more in-tune with his body and diet. He is exercising and eating better. It has also given him more energy to get through his day and this lets him enjoy a better social life.
Inspirational Quote of the Week
"Your are never so easily fooled as when you are trying to fool someone else."~Francois de la Rochefoucauld
This Week's Patient Highlight
This massage patient told us that her daily routine is gruelling. With the kids extra curricular activities, her job and family events, she is stressed beyond imagination. She can't relax enough to get a good night's sleep and is exhausted by dinnertime. Now after several massages, she is sleeping better and her stress levels have come down. She also tells us that she can concentrate more during her work hours.
Inspirational Quote of the Week
"Complaining about a problem without poising a solution is called whining." ~Teddy Roosevelt
This Week's Patient Highlight
Our newest chiropractic patient came in wanting maintenance care for herself. About two weeks later she was so happy with the care she was receiving that she then brought in her kids. This week her husband joined them. She tells us “ my family has been so much happier and no one is complaining of aches and pains! Thank you!”
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them."~Albert Einstein
This Week's Patient Highlight
Our recent massage patient is an athlete. He told us how it puts a strain on his body both physically and mentally. He tried using ice and heat to relieve the aches and pains he was having throughout the day. After his first massage he was amazed at how relaxed he felt. When he was here for his third massage, he told us there has been a noticeable difference in his training thanks to April.
December 2017
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“Some doors, once opened, can never be fully closed again. Take care to only open doors you are willing to pass through.” ~Norm Howe
This Week's Patient Highlight
“My family and I have been coming here for 14 years on a regular basis. I am a true believer that it helps keep me healthy. My kids and I rarely get sick and when we do, it doesn’t last very long.”
Inspirational Quote of the Week
"Moderation. Small helpings. Sample a little bit of everything. These are the secrets of happiness and good health." ~Julia Child
This Week's Patient Highlight
“Your massage therapist, April, is wonderful. She is very experienced and has excellent skills. April has helped me with my chronic hip pain and the knots I have everywhere. I always look forward to my massages with her!”
Inspirational Quote of the Week
"Don't try to figure out what other people want to hear from you; figure out what you have to say. It's the one and only thing you have to offer." ~Barbara Kingsolver
This Week's Patient Highlight
“I used to be in constant pain, unable to stretch or exercise. Since seeing Dr. Gerken my pain has decreased significantly and I am able to move and exercise without feeling like I am damaging myself. Thanks Doc!”
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“Winners take imperfect action while losers are still perfecting the plan."~Tony Robbins
This Week's Patient Highlight
“I’ve been struggling with my weight for years and the doctors showed me how calorie counting doesn’t work. Counting sugar grams does! Simply reducing my sugar to 6 grams a day and now my workouts are feeling good. Eating lots of fresh fruits and veggies, cooking my own chicken and meat, feeling so much better and saving money! Who knew there were 34 grams of sugar in my bottled ice tea! 28 grams of sugar in my yogurt! 14 grams of sugar in my cereal! 44 grams of sugar in my lean cuisine. Doctor Gerken showed me how I was forcing my body to produce massive amounts of insulin, which prevented my body from shedding weight. Now I put real butter on my potatoes, eat raw cashews and almonds and enjoy avocados on my hamburgers. Thanks for the life changing information. And the neck pain I came in for is gone. I’m never stopping care because the adjustments and life coaching are essential to my new thin lifestyle.”
November 2017
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision.”
~Dalai Lama
This Week's Patient Highlight
“My massages with April have been very relaxing and therapeutic. April’s energy immediately brings calmness over me that carries through the whole massage. These massages have definitely helped relieve stiffness and tightness throughout my body and let me totally relax.”
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“You must first be who you really are, then do what you need to do, in order to have what you really want.”
~Margaret Young
This Week's Patient Highlight
“Gerken Family Chiropractic has been excellent since day one. They have provided me with information that I would have otherwise never known. We devised a game plan, not an overnight miracle cure, which has helped me dramatically. They are always friendly and know me when I walk in. They are also extremely responsive to texts and very understanding with last minute cancellations (which is huge for me, a Mom of 4). Highly recommend Gerken Family Chiropractic!”
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“With every experience, you alone are painting your own canvas. Thought by thought, choice by choice.”~Oprah Winfrey
This Week's Patient Highlight
Our massage patient initially came in for knee pain and buckling associated with muscle strain in August 2015. After just two visits of precisely executed trigger point therapy, deep tissue and Swedish massage, he had no pain or buckling. He also has continued to be a patient and relies on massage care for all of his muscular related issues. .
Inspirational Quote of the Week
"There are always risks in freedom. The only risk in bondage is that of breaking free."
~Gita Bellin
This Week's Patient Highlight
Chiropractic care has helped me be more in-tune with my body and die. It has given me more energy for my day-to-day activities. If I never started with Dr. Gerken, I would be feeling this great!” Thank you.
October 2017
Inspirational Quote of the Week
"If they can't learn the way we teach, then we teach the way they learn."
~Dr. O Ivar Iovaas
This Week's Patient Highlight
Our patient came in with pain shooting down his back. He said he has not been trying to do too much because the pain is so intense. After he had been in for several adjustments he told us he feels better day by day. He now comes in and leaves with a big smile saying, "What would I do without this exceptional care that I am receiving! I love this place!"
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” ~Mahatma Gandhi
This Week's Patient Highlight
"Massage care has relieved alot of the tension and discomfort my body has built up. It has also helped with the discomfort and pain that I have had in my right shoulder for a couple of years. Once a month I receive a massage and I can feel the difference it makes for me.".
Inspirational Quote of the Week
"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." ~George Bernard Shaw
This Week's Patient Highlight
Our patient who has been coming here for about a year now, says that she feels great after her adjustments. She also tells us that one of her favorite things about our office, is how easy it is for her to make an appointment or two pop in when she feels like she needs an adjustment. She says it makes her great!
Inspirational Quote of the Week
Effort and courage are not enough without purpose and direction." ~John F. Kennedy
This Week's Patient Highlight
Our massage patient this week says,"It has allevisted neck pain without having to use medication. In addition. the incidence of "potential migraines" has decreased. Overall I feel "less tight and have an overall feeling of being healthier."
Inspirational Quote of the Week
"Learn to be silent. Let your quiet mind listen and absorb." ~Pythagorus
This Week's Patient Highlight
"I have been seeing April for just about a year. My quality of life has improved dramatically. I no longer have the neck/shoulder pain that haunted me for years. I credit April hugely for contributing to my well being in conjunction with Dr. Blake."
September 2017
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.”
~Rosa Parks
This Week's Patient Highlight
This week we had a patient bring her husband in saying she’s had so much success with our program, her husband is jealous. She started with us a couple weeks ago when she noticed a sudden pain in her lower back. Her history revealed that she was also suffering from fatigue. After a few weeks of adjustments, she increased her attention to her health and tried our nutritional supplements. Within a week her energy returned. We can’t wait to do the same for her husband.
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.”
~Mother Teresa
This Week's Patient Highlight
Monday our new patient came in with complaints of neck pain that she’s had for the past week. She’d been using Icy Hot patches and pain meds, but it was only getting worse. We encouraged her to switch to ice packs and after her third adjustment today she’s noted she hadn’t been using her pain pills anymore. She’s excited to start on the stretching and exercise program she created with the doctor. Now that’s progress.
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“The sign of a beautiful person is that they always see beauty in others.”
~Omar Suleiman
This Week's Patient Highlight
“I came in today because I was in a car accident months ago, but the pain has not gone away. This keeps me from my dance classes. Over the past few weeks, I have been able to get back to my classes and I am feeling less and less pain each week.”
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.”
~Og Mandino
This Week's Patient Highlight
“I heard that chiropractic care could help with a condition I was diagnosed with. It’s an inflammation of the cartilage in the rib area. I have been coming in for a couple of months now and the pain has gone from unbearable to minimal. I love coming here!”
August 2017
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.”
~Rosa Parks
This Week's Patient Highlight
This week we had a patient come bring her husband in saying she’s had so much success with our program, her husband is jealous. She started with us a couple weeks ago when she noticed a sudden pain in her lower back. She history revealed that she was also suffering from fatigued. After a few weeks of adjustments, she increased her attention to her health and tried our nutritional supplements. Within a week her energy returned. We can’t wait to do the same for her husband.
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.”
~Mother Teresa
This Week's Patient Highlight
Monday our new patient came in with complaints of neck pain that she’s had for the past week. She’d been using Icy Hot patches and pain meds, but it was only getting worse. We encouraged her to switch to ice packs and after her third adjustment today she’s noted she hadn’t been using her pain pills anymore. She’s excited to start on the stretching and exercise program she created with the doctor. Now that’s progress.
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“The sign of a beautiful person is that they always see beauty in others.”