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Tape Therapy at Bell Trace
If you were a keen observer of the 2012
Summer Olympics, you may have noticed
some medalists wearing colorful patches
and strips in intricate patterns on their
legs, shoulders, back, abdominals, arms,
feet, and neck. This adornment was not a
new fashion trend but rather an increasingly popular and proven therapeutic aid to
the body’s musculoskeletal system called
Kinesio Taping. The stretchy, adhesive
tape heals in four ways: bio-mechanically,
by allowing free range of motion; providing muscular support during the healing
process; reducing swelling and inflammation
by improving lymphatic flow; and reducing pain to improve function, posture, and
movement.
This treatment technique is being used
by physical therapists, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, and chiropractors
who have undergone extensive training and
certification. Among those qualified locally
are therapists at Bell Trace. They are now
offering Kinesio Taping to all of Bell Trace’s
senior residents and clients.
Patients who are going through rehabilitation after orthopedic surgical treatments
are benefitting significantly from the proper
application of Kinesio Tape. As well, patients
who have joint and low back pain and want
to improve their functional abilities for a better quality of life are finding positive results.
Their affected muscles and joints are being
taped to allow for pain-free strengthening
exercises and to help them manage their
regular activities while healing occurs.
Janet Ellis, a 79-year-old resident of Bell
Trace, is one adherent of the benefits of
Kinesio Tape. As a result of spinal degeneration, she began experiencing painful
problems with her right hip. In November,
during physical therapy treatments, Bell
Trace therapist Cindy Berin began taping
Ellis strategically, primarily along the side of
her spine, in order to offer more support. “It
has been very, very helpful to me,” says Ellis,
who continues to visit Berin once a week for
re-taping. “I hoped that I could quit having
pain shots into my spine by strengthening
myself with these exercises, and with this
Cindy Berin (right) applies Kinesio Tape to Terry Sprinkle.
Photo by James Kellar
support, it looks like I might be able to do
so.” —Anne Kendall
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YMCA Aquatics Programs
Something for Everyone
With the opening of a new multipurpose pool, the Monroe County YMCA is
focusing even more attention on the benefits of water exercise for people of
all ages and abilities.
The new pool features a splash-and-play area perfect for families, a
teaching well used for shallow-water exercise classes and recreation, and
two lap lanes. The main pool offers five lap lanes and one recreational lane.
“We have a state of the art facility, right in our own backyard,” says Gayle
Ebel, YMCA yoga and Prime Time director.
The YMCA offers swim lessons for all ages. Parent/child lessons get children ages 6 to 36 months used to the water. Swim lessons are available for
children ages 3 to 13. Those ages 7 to 18 can be a part of the Tiger Sharks,
a non-competitive swim team. Private and semi-private lessons are also
available, meaning adults who never learned to swim, or those who want to
brush up their skills, can get in on the fun.
Other water exercise includes aqua-fit, Zumba, boot camp, and water
running classes. Those with arthritis can take Arthritis Foundation/YMCA
Aquatic Program classes. “Water is very supportive, so if you have any joint
issues or are recovering from an injury, the water allows you to safely move
through the full range of motion,” Ebel says.
With a brand-new pool opening up new opportunities, Ebel encourages
everyone to visit the YMCA to swim or try an aquatics class.
“Water enjoyment and exercise is something that is available for all ages,
from the time we are babies through adulthood,” Ebel says. “It’s common
ground for physical activity, for those who are just learning to swim to elite
athletes.”
Yoga and Massage
Evoking Peace of Mind
In a hurried and stressful world, many people are looking for ways to ease
physical tension and quiet a busy mind. Joseph and Sharrel Boike think
the services at Touchstone Wellness offer a dual path to the relaxation and
renewal many are seeking. “Touchstone supports peace of mind through
therapeutic massage services and mindful Hatha yoga classes,” Joseph
says. “We offer these two distinct but complementary services because of
what they have in common, and because of what each offers uniquely.”
Massage and yoga both focus on breathing and relaxation. The end
result is less tension in the body and a more focused, calm mind. They also
cultivate body awareness, allowing us to notice and release tension at will.
“With both massage and yoga, your body and mind resonate as one,
and there’s renewal,” Sharrel says. “People often seem to glow after their
sessions and classes.” While Touchstone offers both massage services and
yoga classes, the Boikes understand some people may be interested in one
and not the other. For that reason Touchstone offers memberships for yoga,
massage, or a Wellness Lifestyle membership that combines both.
Memberships are a great value, but the Boikes encourage those curious about yoga or massage to drop by for a single class or service. Every
class, every massage is a step in the right direction.
“Peace of mind is something we all want to move toward,” Sharrel
says. “We may not be there yet, we’re on the continuum working toward it.
Massage and yoga help cultivate it.”
Visit the Touchstone website to see their workshop and yoga class schedule, to schedule a massage and for other information: touchstonewellness.com.
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Healthy Smiles Can
Mean Healthy Bodies
Visiting the dentist can be rewarding to your oral health and even
more so to your overall well-being. The Periodontics and Dental Implant Center of Southern Indiana’s Dr. Mark Sutor works with patients,
and local physicians, to help them better understand that relationship.
“Gum disease is the most common dental problem for those over
the age of thirty,” Dr. Sutor says. “There is a direct correlation between
a healthy mouth and the health of the body.”
Dr. Sutor says there is a recent trend toward interdisciplinary
discussions among physicians and dentists regarding oral-systemic
disease.
Dr. Sutor is leading a movement in the local medical community
and making headway on treating patients in a more comprehensive
manner.
“I think over time we’ll continue to see more of that, with doctors
and dentists working together to make our patients healthier,” he
says.
Dr. Sutor’s education began with a degree in dentistry from Baylor
College, followed by a master’s in periodontics and a surgical residency at the University of Kentucky. He completed a residency in general
practice at the Veterans Administration in Lexington, Kentucky.
As an advocate for oral health, and with a passion for keeping up
with the latest in research and technology, Dr. Sutor offers specialized
care for those with gum disease. He is the only surgical specialist in
Dr. Mark Sutor. Photo by Shannon Zahnle
the area offering an FDA approved dental laser to treat gum disease.
“A laser is just a beam of light, and it lets us treat gum disease in a
much more conservative manner,” Dr. Sutor says. “Laser technology
allows us to care for our patients in a less scary, less painful way.”
Dr. Sutor is also an expert in the area of dental implants.
“It’s very rewarding to know that over the past 20 years, I’ve
placed more implants than anyone in Southern Indiana,” he says. “It’s
a huge benefit for patients to know they are in the best place for this
type of procedure.”
One of the most important facts about implants is that they stop
bone loss. For denture patients, implants help hold the dentures in
place with more comfort, prevent them from slipping, and give patients a more confident smile.
Healthy, as well as happy, smiles are important to Dr. Sutor and
the team at the Periodontics and Dental Implant Center of Southern
Indiana.
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Comforting In-Home Care
When selecting in-home care for seniors or other adults needing assistance,
knowing those caring for your loved ones are well-trained and carefully screened
is important. Comfort Keepers understands that, says Marketing Manager
Stacey Goffinet.
“The Comfort Keepers difference is that all of our caregivers are supervised
and monitored by a nursing staff,” adds Goffinet. “Our goal is to seek out and
hire the best certified nurse’s aides and home health aides in order to offer that
level of skill, knowledge, and experience to our clients.”
Comfort Keepers is an in-home personal care and companionship service,
locally owned and operated by Doug Johnson and Ann Harrison, RN, who also
own Elder’s Journey Home Care. Elder’s Journey specializes in geriatric case
management, and recently became licensed by the state of Indiana as a medical
home health care company.
At Comfort Keepers, personal care services include helping with bathing and
dressing, mobility assistance, as well as Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Companionship services might involve meal preparation, housekeeping, medication
reminders, live-in services, or respite care for full-time caregivers.
Goffinet says there is also an “a la carte” menu of services available, offering
clients lawn care, handyman services, pet therapy, and salon services like hair
styling and manicures.
Comfort Keepers is an active part of the Bloomington community, offering assistance to the elderly through participation in the Alzheimer’s Walk, the Creative
Aging Festival, Active Aging Coalition, and the Area 10 Agency on Aging.
“At Comfort Keepers, we strive to provide quality care to our clients,” Goffinet
says. “And we enjoy being able to give back by volunteering and offering financial
support to local organizations that focus on the needs of the community.”
Fitness Designed for You
After she broke her foot last year, runner Jennifer Foutty realized she
needed to do something to keep in shape.
“I wasn’t getting any exercise,” she says. “I’d always thought about
getting a personal trainer, and since I couldn’t run, I realized this was the
time to do it.”
When she found Urban Fitness Studio, Foutty says it was a perfect fit.
“It was the anti-gym,” she says. “You walk into Urban Fitness Studio
and it’s clean and neat and smells great.”
Urban Fitness Studio, which opened in August 2008, offers one-on-one
training in a private setting. Foutty’s trainer, Carly Dunnuck, says the studio
focuses on a personalized fitness experience for every client.
“We offer an energetic, inviting atmosphere,” she says. “I love being
creative with my program design and having fun with my clients at every
session. This environment allows me to cater to each client individually.”
After working out three times a week with Dunnuck for just a few
months, Foutty says, “I saw a big change in my whole body.” And, she
says, the one-on-one training keeps her accountable.
“The personalized approach is important for me because, honestly, I
can get very lazy,” Foutty says. “I like Carly and I connect with her, so I love
going in and doing the work.”
Foutty is running again. She says working out with Dunnuck has
pushed her to new levels of fitness.
“I’ve got to have motivation, and she’s there telling me I can do it,”
Foutty says. “My first race back, I felt good. It felt like Carly was right there
with me, and the things she’s taught me made the run so much stronger.”
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Minimal Surgery, Maximum Results
With the active lifestyles people lead today, being sidelined by surgery is
the last thing anyone wants. Dr. Michael Hoffman of Bloomington Podiatry
Centre says there’s no reason they need to be.
“Surgery today can be minimally invasive,” he says. “You can have surgery and walk out of here without stitches and without crutches.”
Bloomington Podiatry Centre is the only practice in the state where
patients can receive foot surgery that involves an incision no larger than onequarter of an inch, allowing for quick recovery and minimal scarring.
“People come here from neighboring states, even from overseas, because nobody else does what we do,” Dr. Hoffman says.
Not only is Dr. Hoffman is a leader in minimally invasive surgery, he’s
also an instructor, teaching the method to other podiatrists at the annual
Academy of Ambulatory Foot and Ankle Surgeons each spring. His partner,
Dr. Gene DeVane, is also an instructor of the method.
Dr. DeVane joined Dr. Hoffman five years ago. His surgical residency
focused on foot and ankle trauma, and he is the only podiatrist on staff at the
IU Health Bloomington Hospital Wound Center. He notes that the practice is
quite comprehensive.
“Beyond minimally invasive surgery, we also incorporate traditional methods, as well as sports medicine and wound care,” Dr. DeVane says.
Remaining on top of the latest techniques and cutting-edge technology
allows Bloomington Podiatry Centre to offer patients faster, safer approaches, like using a laser to treat nail fungus instead of relying on traditional
topical or oral antifungals.
“While nothing is 100 percent, the laser is far more effective than traditional treatments,” says Dr. Hoffman.
Creativity and Color
at Royale Hair Parlor
Before opening in July 2012, the space now occupied by Royale Hair
Parlor was an art gallery, and owner Bridgett Vohland wants to honor that
history. The salon is an auxiliary gallery during Bloomington’s Gallery Walk,
and features works by local artists on its walls.
“It’s a beautiful space, and I want to continue using it in a creative way,”
she says. For Vohland, who has 15 years’ experience working in Chicago
and Cincinnati salons, education is as important as creativity.
“I try to find each person’s true talent and nurture that,” she says. “This
is an educational environment, where we are always learning and sharing
with each other.” That education extends to clients, especially when it
comes to hair color, a Royale specialty.
“We focus on thorough consultation and offer hair color services that
fit the client’s needs,” Vohland says. “We go over what you can expect to
spend and how many weeks you can go between services, so you know it
works with your budget and schedule.”
Vohland says her focus is customized hair color. “I’m more of a natural
colorist,” she says. “My passion is figuring out how color can accentuate
skin tone and eye color.” Keeping clients informed is important to Vohland,
and the salon’s webpage is a great source of information. The latest addition is a makeover section featuring before and after shots of the stylists’
latest cuts and hair color.
Vohland says new looks, products, and daily tips are also featured on
the salon’s Facebook page, just another way to get the latest information
out to clients.
For the latest on Royale Hair Parlor, visit royalehairparlor.com.
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Home Instead: Building
Lasting Relationships
There really is a difference when it comes to selecting in-home senior care
services says Joe Yonkman, marketing manager for Home Instead Senior
Care. “The relationships we build with our clients are what we value the
most, and I think it’s what our clients value the most as well,” Yonkman says.
Home Instead has been a part of the Bloomington community for more
than ten years, and was recently brought under new ownership by Ben
Klipsch, who has been successfully providing care for seniors in Southern
Indiana for more than five years.
Home Instead offers a variety of services for in-home senior care and
elderly companionship. These include Home Helper Services (helping with
housekeeping, meals, and accompanying clients to appointments and
events), Personal Services (helping with grooming, bathing, eating, and medication reminders), Companionship Services (providing healthy interaction,
including conversation and outings), and Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care.
Another important service Home Instead provides is Respite Care, a
chance for primary caregivers to rest, recharge, and take a break, whether
that is for an afternoon or for an extended period of time.
“If you are caring for a family member, you don’t have to shoulder that
responsibility on your own,” Yonkman says. “Our clients and their families are
so grateful because this service improves everyone’s quality of life.”
Relationships are built on trust, and Yonkman says Home Instead builds
trust by providing quality care with caregivers who are thoroughly screened
and carefully matched with clients. “We talk to our clients and their families to
make sure they are comfortable with their care,” he says. “We want to make
sure we get the right fit for every client.”
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