Yearly Archives: 2014

Exercise and healthy eating are essential for successful weight loss. But here’s a strategy for losing weight you won’t find in the gym or the health food section. Try to make sure you get a good night’s sleep every night. Research shows that sleep isn’t just essential for the brain, according to the National Institutes […]READ MORE

PRI ANNOUNCES THE CREDENTIALING OF LORI STROBL, PRC On December 9, 2014, the Postural Restoration Institute® announced the completion of the Postural Restoration Certified™ (PRC) credentialing program by Lori Strobl, PRC. To be Postural Restoration Certified™ (PRC), Lori, the Clinical Supervisor at the St. Francis Watkins Centre Physical Therapy Clinic, has completed multiple advanced PRI courses, demonstrated a […]READ MORE

Every year, one of the top New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight by eating a healthier diet. If you’re one of the thousands of people searching the internet for diet clues, authorities at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics have some important advice. Make sure you seek information from someone qualified to give it […]READ MORE

Holiday cookies. Adult beverages. Grandma’s fudge. This time of year leaves a lot of people wondering how to get rid of the dreaded belly fat. If you ask the researchers at Harvard School of Public Health for advice, they’re likely going to tell you to head to the nearest weight room and work on your […]READ MORE

Can you balance on one leg? New research suggests it may reflect a person’s brain health and their risk for having a stroke. Struggling to balance on one leg for 20 seconds or longer was linked to an increased risk for small blood pressure damage in the brain and reduced cognitive function in otherwise healthy […]READ MORE

We recently received this testimonial from a very appreciative physical therapy patient working with Matt Ammons from our Healthy Way location: “[I’m] completing my physical therapy program today and want to acknowledge the significant role my therapist, Matt Ammons, played in my recovery. I am certain I could not have accomplished the significant level of […]READ MORE

Compassionate care at home: Bon Secours Home Care is a recognized leader in the provision of quality care to patients in the home setting. Bon Secours Virginia Home Care is a Joint Commission Accredited and Medicare Certified agency with offices in the Richmond and Hampton Roads areas. Home health clinicians deliver exceptional care to homebound […]READ MORE

Chronic, low-back pain – a common problem that’s often difficult to treat – may be eased with the practice of yoga, according to two studies. But before anyone rolls out their yoga mat for the first time, they should understand that yoga does not replace conventional medical care. It should also not be used to […]READ MORE

If you feel like you need to take a nice, long nap after Thanksgiving, don’t blame it on eating turkey. Yes, turkey does contain tryptophan, an essential amino acid which is associated with inducing drowsiness, but that’s not what’s really making us so sleepy. It’s actually from overeating, according to the American Chemical Society. When people overeat, […]READ MORE

A satisfied patient shares how Bon Secours In Motion has helped: “I was in to see Mike Pishioneri on Wednesday Oct. 15. I have had constant foot pain since I’ve had my foot surgery. Apparently the foot inserts that I had  were wrong for my feet.” Luckily, this patient came to our Healthy Way Clinic, […]READ MORE