*Labor Day Closures, Physical Therapy FREE Guide, Remote Learning Tips, &Cuban Pastries for a Cause!
Clinic Updates:
Reminder: The entire clinic will be closed on Monday September 7th in observance of Labor Day and Dr. Ledesma will be out of the office Monday through Friday and will return on Friday September 11th.
Provider Spotlight:
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PHYSICAL THERAPIST, PAIGE MCNERTHNEY
I am super excited to announce a brand new free guide to help you with movement and pain recovery! If you are a current patient or someone new to my practice, please enjoy these FREE 5 Simple Tips to Reduce Back Pain that are immediately applicable to help you with overall movement and pain management.
Simple, but undervalued!
Stop the pain, improve your movement. These simple tips will support you where other methods may have failed.
IF you’re ready to….
Improve balance and movement with walking
Decrease pain and stiffness when you wake in the morning
Increase comfort when sitting down over longer periods of time
Reduce injuries
Improve ability to take a deep breath AND improve breathing with activity
Decrease respiratory rate and heart rate with exercise
Improve movement in the ribcage, spine and pelvis
Better sleep
So if you’re struggling with…
Pain that no one has been able to explain
Recurring low or mid-back pain
Pain in your hips, back or neck from sitting
Limitations in movement due to tightness, stiffness or pain
Pain with a certain activity or exercise
Or, Simply want to feel and move better
Click on this link to download this free and simple guide to assist you in everyday movement with easy.
AND…Please pass this link on to anyone you know can benefit from improved pain management and mobility!
Download your free guide here!
Back to School Tips: Remote Learning Edition
It is Back to School Time and, now more than ever, ergonomics are essential for students of all ages, taking classes from home (Check out this video here on how to set up an ergonomic workstation for your children).
Chiropractic is also beneficial for students at home of all ages, from elementary school to college students. Set up a free consultation or appointment with Dr. Vivian for your student to help reduce postural stress and get recommendations for ergonomic desk set up tailored to fit your child’s specific needs.
Also, check out this list of Back To School Essentials for students of every age that Dr. Vivian recommends!
Local Spotlight: Guava to the People
Dr. Viv recommends Guava to the People’s authentic Cuban pastelitos for this week’s local spotlight. She swears these yummy Cuban guava pastries taste just like the ones she would eat every weekend growing up in Miami!
Guava to the People is a Capitol Hill based not for profit partnership “run by two QTPOC Cubanas baking pastelitos to feed protestors and raise funds for the revolution”. Vegan guava pastelitos and non-vegan guava and cheese pastelitos are available by preorder for pickup in Capitol Hill at their website here. Check out their list of donation recipients and find Black Lives Matter Resources at their website and read coverage about their work here.
Extra resources:
Seattle COVID-19 Resources: hub of community, city, county, state, and federal resources from food access to rent and utility assistance and support for independent artists. Some of these programs and services are available to everyone regardless of where you live.
Stay up to date with local organizing by following Seattle COVID-19 Mutual Aid Group
