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Post date: Oct 9, 2019
Touch and the Central Nervous System

by Jami Kohlmann, LMT

"If you consider a lifetime of taking in stimulus—all of your experiences, emotions, traumas, thoughts, feelings, and life events big and small—your amazing nervous system handles everything in how you respond and how the situation is resolved..."

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Post date: Sep 30, 2019
Self-Care—Fad...or a Revolution
by Jami Kohlmann, LMT

Thanks to social media, the term “self care” has become a household phrase over the last couple of years and is still steadily gaining traction.

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Post date: Aug 28, 2019
3 Tips to Fall into Fitness

Don't let the end of summer be the end of your exercise routine!

The beginning of fall is approaching. Here are three tips which will set you up for success in maintaining an exercise regiment all year long!

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Post date: Aug 19, 2019
Foot Pain with Dr. Painter and Heel to Toe!

Listen to the radio interview with Kimberly Painter, PT, DPT and Dan Kopolow from Heel to Toe! They discuss foot pain, high heels, and the importance of the proper footware!

 

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Post date: Aug 13, 2019
Exercising After An Injury

How do you know when to come back to exercise after an injury?

Injury is a normal part of life and it happens to everyone. You can do all you can to try and prevent injuries from happening (and these preventative measures are a great thing), but at some point people DO get injured, whether that is from playing a sport, gardening too long, rigorous travel, picking up your grandchild, or having a stressful job. 

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Post date: Jul 22, 2019
Interview with Two Roads Wellness Clinic

Keri Offenstein from Two Roads Wellness Clinic and Jessica Hewitt from Mettler Center discuss mental health and the JOURNEY wall in this radio interview!

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Post date: Jul 1, 2019
Susan's Journey With Mettler

"Mettler has been a transformational experience..."

Read the interview with long-time member Susan Schnuer! Susan has always been taveler. She's lived in France, Peru, Mexico, and in the United States. After working with the U of I for 25 years, she now works with libraries in different countries as an International Librarian. She has had some amazing...

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Post date: Jun 17, 2019
To Wear Shoes or not to Wear Shoes? That is the Question!

Most of the time, we think of shoes as a fashion accessory, but it is also important to remember that shoes are used to help support our body alignment, protect our feet, and make it so we can enjoy our favorite recreational activities. The proper shoes for our daily activities can be very important.

 

3 Reasons to Wear Shoes

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Post date: May 1, 2019
Water Fitness at Indian Acres 2019!

Come work out with the Mettler instructors you love at Indian Acres!
We have classes for everyone every day of the week! 

Enjoy water fitness classes all summer long for a one-time fee of $300 or test the waters with a 10-Punch Card for $150! 
Call 217-356-6543 today!

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Post date: Apr 22, 2019
Pregnancy and Physical Therapy

"If your primary doctor or OB/GYN is not discussing your pelvic health, then bring it up."

pregnant physical therapyPhysical therapists have a much bigger role in treating pregnant and postpartum women than many people, including healthcare practitioners, may know. Physical...

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