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A Special Fundraiser – May 1 through July 31, 2009
In coordination with the upcoming State Summer Games May 21-23
in Ames, we’ll be doing a fundraiser for
Special Olympics Iowa. During the fundraiser running from
May 1 through July 31, any new patient who donates $50 or more
to Special Olympics Iowa will receive a complementary first
visit (exam and any needed spinal X-rays up to $300 value).
We raised over $1300 during this event last year! Our goal is to
raise over $2,500 for Special Olympics Iowa this year.
More than 2,800 Special Olympics Iowa athletes are expected to
compete in the annual State Summer Games on the Iowa State
University campus in Ames. Athletes of all ages and ability will
have the opportunity to participate in various sports and
activities including: aquatics, track & field, bocce, cycling,
developmental sports, soccer skills, 7-on-7 team soccer, and
tennis. A roller skating competition will be held at Skate North
in Des Moines this year as well. Over 1,200 coaches and
chaperones as well as about 2,000 volunteers donate their time
annually to make the Games a success. Visit
www.soiowa.org for more information.
Call (515) 309-1217 to schedule an appointment!
Introducing Calli!
Name: Calli Ott
Title: Chiropractic Assistant and Practice Representative
Background: I was raised in Southern Iowa in a small
town. I have two older brothers and always enjoyed being the
youngest and only girl. I attended Faith Baptist Bible College
and received my Bachelor’s Degree. I married my high school
sweetheart in the middle of my junior year of college, and now
reside in Des Moines with my husband, Cory, and my dog, Walker.
Favorite Aspects of Working at Compass Chiropractic: There
are many things I enjoy about working at Compass Chiropractic. I
love learning about the job and getting to know everything that
goes into chiropractic care. I especially enjoy getting to know
each and every patient and learning new things about them.
What I enjoy outside of work: My favorite thing to do is
spend time with my husband and family. I also enjoy going out
with friends, traveling, going to the gym, motorcycle rides with
my husband, music, and being involved at
my church.
How I give back to the community: I donate my time and
money when possible. I’ve helped through a variety of
organizations including Alpha Women’s Center, Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society and
my church.
Words to live by: “Do not worry about tomorrow, for
tomorrow has enough worry of its own.”
Favorite local Restaurant:
J. Benjamin’s
Something most patients don’t know about me: I began
college as a Music Major and later switched my major, but I
still love to sing and perform. I grew up in a musical family
and play the piano, guitar and violin.
My experience with chiropractic: As far as chiropractic
care is concerned, I have transitioned from a skeptic to a firm
believer. I was experiencing back pain with tingling and
numbness in my back, as well as pain and numbness down the
outside of my legs. I had lived with this for a number of years,
and decided it would just be a way of life for me. It affected a
number of daily activities including washing dishes, doing
laundry, sitting, standing, and countless others. After
treatment with Dr. Krohse, which included Active Release
Technique, the pain, tingling and numbness have significantly
subsided in my back, and completely gone away in my legs. I will
certainly never live without chiropractic care again.
Thank you!
Thank you to all who helped Compass Chiropractic celebrate a
great first year by attending our open house. The food went over
well and everyone seemed to love the punch. Congratulations to
Randy Pelham, who won the Wii and Wii Fit and plans to give it
to his grandchildren!
At the event, I accidentally forgot to thank my parents who have
been an amazing source of moral support as Compass Chiropractic
has grown. Thanks Mom and Dad!
Thank you to all who donated money to JDRF. With your
assistance, Compass Chiropractic raised $800 to go toward
finding a cure for juvenile diabetes.
Condition of the Month – Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a common condition characterized by widespread
pain in joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. Some
other problems commonly linked with fibromyalgia include
fatigue, morning stiffness, sleep problems, headaches, numbness
in hands and feet, depression, and anxiety. Fibromyalgia can
develop on its own, or secondary to other musculoskeletal
conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, or systemic
lupus. Diagnosis of fibromyalgia requires a history of at least
three months of widespread pain, and pain and tenderness in a
least 11 of 18 tender-point sites. These tender-point sites
include fibrous tissue or muscles of the Neck, Shoulders, Chest,
Rib Cage, Lower Back, Thighs, Knees, Arms (elbows) and
Buttocks. The overwhelming characteristic of fibromyalgia is
long-standing, body-wide pain with defined tender points. Fibromyalgia
pain can mimic the pain experienced by people with various types
of arthritis. The soft-tissue pain of fibromyalgia is described
as deep-aching, radiating, gnawing, shooting or burning, and
ranges from mild to severe. Fibromyalgia sufferers tend to waken
with body aches and stiffness.
Chiropractic care, Active Release Techniques, and specific
exercises and stretches all can provide relief to patients
suffering from fibromyalgia. If you feel someone you know may be
dealing with this condition, send them to Dr. Krohse at Compass
Chiropractic, where a very thorough initial exam will help to
determine whether they are dealing with fibromyalgia or another
condition and what treatments may be recommended.
Calendar
1st Tues each Month – Kid's Day – Children under 13 receive ANY
needed services (exams, adjustments, ART) at no charge
2nd Tues each Month – Athletes Day – Athletes any age bring a
team picture or action picture and receive 1st day services
(exam and any needed X-rays) at no charge
A Highly Recommended Professional – Joel Akers
It’s not often you receive a recommendation for a professional
from 1,900 miles away. When I told my insurance agent in
Burlington, Washington that I’d be moving back to Iowa he shared
that he knew the perfect person to send me to. Apparently he had
met West Des Moines Insurance Agent Joel Akers recently at a
seminar, and was very impressed with him.
After a single flight back to Iowa in September, 2007 to look at
potential locations and meet with banks, I did most of the rest
of planning of Compass Chiropractic from across the
country. Everything had to come together at the same time and I
remember finalizing my business insurance with Joel over the
phone from an Active Release Techniques seminar in San Jose,
California.
Though Joel got things done right and right away over the phone,
the thing I’ve appreciated most about him is his thoroughness
and desire to make sure that I understand my coverage and the
need for different coverages. When I arrived in Des Moines, we
scheduled a meeting for me to learn more about my policy. That
meeting started a relationship that has been very beneficial for
me and my business.
As I’ve added staff, Joel has been a great resource to make sure
that I have all my bases covered. He set me up with a worker’s
compensation plan, and when Calli started to do some practice
representative work where she is driving for work, an email to
Joel came back with a rapid response confirming that she is
indeed covered should anything happen to her while driving for
work.
I strongly recommend you talk with Joel about your personal and
business insurance needs. I feel very confident that he’ll be
able to customize a policy just for you.
Joel Akers
McCartan Insurance Group
640 S.50th St. #2140, WDM
515-633-2273
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