Thanksgiving: What I’m Thankful for in 2015

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I’ll go first. I have a lot to be thankful for in 2015!

Zoe made me an uncle. I was able to visit her and my sister and brother-in-law shortly after her birth, and we FaceTime every week. I have been most surprised by how quickly Zoe changes as she grows. Half the memory on my phone is now taken up with pictures of the best baby I’ve ever met, and I’m reminded to take care of myself so I can be an uncle who is around for a long time to come.

I’ve also celebrated the birth of Dr. Eng’s daughter, who arrived last month. Everyone at Balance is happy that Hannah and Dr. Eng are doing well.

As I wrote in a blog about my first yoga experience , it’s good to try new things. Getting in a rut of doing the same exercises over and over doesn’t give your body a chance to fulfill its greatest health potential and can even result in a repetitive strain injury. Realizing I needed more flexibility training, I took a hot yoga class earlier this year – and I liked it! I’ve attended several classes since and am making it a regular practice.

I’m constantly thinking about how Balance can offer the best services to our patients and recently hired Dong Ha to offer therapeutic massage. Dong brings to Balance over twenty years of experience as a physical therapist and great massage skills. I am delighted that Balance patients are now able to receive massage as part of their treatment plan.

In early 2016, Balance will be moving into renovated space in the historic King Lumber Company Warehouse on Preston Avenue. Just a quarter mile away from our current office, the new location will be larger, allowing us more room for physical therapy and for performance enhancement services. The new office will also have more parking. Stay tuned to our blog and Facebook for updates on this exciting move!

Gray Cook is the founder of Functional Movement and a professional hero of mine. Gray’s work has significantly influenced my professional development and my patient care. It was an honor to introduce him when he spoke to Virginia chiropractors at our fall convention.

And last but certainly not least…

I hope to be learning as long as I’m living, and I learn a lot from you, my patients! You are a wonderful source of new information. You’ve told me about therapies that you have had success with at other places. You’ve given me suggestions for good places to eat in Charlottesville and when traveling, hotels to stay in while visiting Costa Rica, places to visit in Paris, the best place to try hot yoga in Charlottesville… Each of you makes it really fun to come to work.

Thank YOU for choosing Balance Chiropractic as your partner in health in 2015. I look forward to helping you stay strong and healthy in 2016.