Taking Care of Your Health
This year more than ever, we are wanting a fresh clean start. With new year’s resolutions in mind and health, weight loss and exercise being some of American’s top resolutions, we set out to create our plan for the new year.
“Each year 40% - 45% of adults make one or more resolutions or goals for themselves. Research shows that 75% make it past the first week, and 46% make it past 6 months. Now while a lot of people break their resolutions, statistics on New Year’s resolutions show that setting goals for yourself is still good because you are 10 times more likely to attain your goal, rather than people who don’t explicitly make goals.” ~ www.proactivechange.com
Some of your goals may be as simple as overcoming your fear of needles or remembering to make an appointment to get your teeth cleaned. Or you may have a problem with your back or knees that you have been putting off looking into. Very often we put off taking care of our bodies until the situation gets so bad we just can’t live with it anymore.
But you don’t have to live that way. We have so many good providers and services in the area, all you really need to do is pick up the phone and make an appointment. To help you get started, here is a list of some of the ones we know about. We have asked them to tell you a little about themselves and their practice so that you can get a feel for them. With their help, this could be a very good year for you if you just remember to take care of yourself.
Richard Shelton
719 San Benito St., Suite B., Hollister
831 637-8941 • 831 637-1138 (fax)
www.shelton-insurance.com
Richard W Shelton Insurance Marketing Inc is a business-to-consumer insurance agency that delivers Personal along with Web-based, insurance information to individuals, families and small businesses who are in need.
At Rick W Shelton Insurance you will find a combination of experience and service that has kept our customers loyal and happy for the last 30 years. When you consider that Blue Cross, one of our many featured insurance providers ranks has ranked Rick Shelton Insurance in the top 100 of over 32,000 insurance companies for the last 16 consecutive years, it becomes clear that we are no ordinary insurance agency.
Richard W Shelton Insurance Marketing Inc is not owned by any insurance company, therefore we provide objective information to consumers and small business owners. Our service is available to all California residents.
Dr. Tommy Tong
7880 Wren Ave #C132, Gilroy
408 842-0314
370 W. Dunne Ave. #6, Morgan Hill
408 779-4169
We have been providing high quality braces in Morgan Hill for nine years at the same convenient location. Stop by our bright and friendly office where we treat children and adults and offer flexible payment plans to meet you specific budgetary needs. We are proud to be the largest provider of Invisalign braces in South Santa Clara County, and we encourage anyone who would like to easily and invisibly improve the overall appearance of their teeth to call for a convenient appointment.
Your Invisalign treatment will consist of a series of aligners that you switch out about every two weeks. Each aligner is individually manufactured with exact calculations to gradually shift your teeth into place. And since your Invisalign system is custom-made for your teeth and your teeth only, with a plan devised by you and Dr. Tong, you know you'll end up with a smile that truly fits.
Sharon Holloway
7463 Eigleberry St., Gilroy
408 603-8691
It is amazing what massage therapy can do to heal the body and mind. It helps relax the body as a preventative measure, removing stress and soothing muscle tension. Therapeutic massage for occupational pains and other physical therapy are available for those who may be currently suffering. In addition to massage therapy, biological technology is available to aid in healing. A certified technician uses very low level lasers to nourish and repolarize cells and membranes. With over 20 years of experience I can answer questions about your health and how bioenergy technology or massage therapy can help. I am now also offering a special $20 healing and cleansing session with a healing blanket and detox foot bath.
The Hearing Center
16130 Juan Hernandez Dr., Morgan Hill
408 465-4561
Lyric®: The 100% invisible hearing device you can wear 24/7.
Imagine—exceptional sound quality from a hearing device you can wear day and night for months at a time, comfortably and invisibly. You don’t have to imagine it – it’s called Lyric®, and you can find it at The Hearing Centers of San Jose and Morgan Hill.
Designed for those with mild to moderately severe hearing loss, Lyric works with the ear’s anatomy to provide exceptional sound. The outer ear guides sounds naturally into the ear canal where the device is placed.
“I recommend Lyric for my patients who are unsatisfied with the sound quality and cosmetic look of conventional hearing aids,” says audiologist Dr. Joseph Ferrito, founder and director of The Hearing Center whose practice was among the first in the Bay Area to offer this technology. “It’s also a great first choice for those who have never worn a hearing device before.”
Lyric is put in place during a routine office visit. No surgery or anesthesia is required. Each Lyric will last up to 120 days, and then is simply exchanged for a brand new device.
Lyric may not be right for everyone. To learn more, call us today to make an appointment. Look for our ad on page 16 to locate the office nearest to you.
Bodyworks
16035-E Caputo Dr., Morgan Hill
408 782-8627
www.BodyWorksMH.com
BodyWorks of Morgan Hill offers custom exercise programs for singles, couples and small groups of up to six people. We train men, women and children. Our programs are designed to improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, endurance, flexibility and balance. We also design programs for those who have finished with physical therapy and are ready for the next step: a structured program that picks up where physical therapy left off.
BodyWorks offers instructed circuit training classes for 3 to 6 clients. Your trainer keeps time and coaches you. People of different strength and conditioning can work in the same class because the trainer gears the intensity to the individual.
BodyWorks of Morgan Hill is unique in offering programs that integrate Pilates instruction with traditional weight training. Our programs offer you the best of both worlds or allow you to focus on either traditional or Pilates exercise.
Phyllis Kaiser, who has 27 years of conditioning and weight lifting experience, established BodyWorks in 1998. Afer retiring early from the IBM Corporation, she attended San Jose State University to obtain a Masters degree in kinesiology. She has also attended classes in the use of Pilates for rehabilitation of injuries and has designed many programs for those recovering from injuries. Visit www.BodyWorks MH.com for a complete description of our trainers, programs and prices.
Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic
8070 Santa Teresa Blvd., Suite 100, Gilroy
408 842-9688
www.gilroyacupuncture.com • www.yogabellagilroy.com
As an acupuncturist, I have seen an increased number of clients in my clinic seeking my services for stress related complaints such as; anxiety, worry, insomnia, headaches, muscle tension, anger, frustration, digestive upset, depressed immune system and high blood pressure. These symptoms are simply your body telling you something…that your body is out of balance and is sending you a message. Listening to these messages and making changes to address them is the best way towards a healthy, balanced life.
Stress affects our bodies by sending us into a fight or flight response where the sympathetic nervous system is dominating leading to symptoms such as high blood pressure, tension, headaches, neck and back pain, anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia. Acupuncture can help by calming the sympathetic nervous system. Within minutes of the placement of tiny needles, the nervous system switches over to the parasympathetic nervous system which is involved in rest, recovery and regeneration of the body. We need a balance between these two nervous systems for the body to function properly. Acupuncture relaxes the body, allowing its physiology to return to homeostasis or balance.
Given the stress in our world today, I highly recommend acupuncture as a “tune –up” for your nervous system to help keep your body running at it’s optimal potential… thus preventing illness and imbalances before they arise.
Ahnna Goossen, licensed acupuncturist and studio director of Yoga Bella, has been practicing in the South Valley for the past 8 years at the Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic of Gilroy.
Dr. Mario Marroquin DDS
17705 Hale Ave., Suite G-1, Morgan Hill
408 779-3464
Dr. Mario Marroquin was born and raised in the beautiful port city of Acapulco Mexico. He began his practice in Acapulco and was soon chosen as the exclusive private dentist for the Sitmar Cruise Lines. He also provided dental services to the Princess, Cunnard and Royal Viking Cruise Lines.
In 1986 he decided to further his dental career and education by moving his young family to San Francisco. He received his Doctorate from the University of The Pacific School of Dentistry in 1989.
He chose Morgan Hill to practice dentistry because he liked the family town atmosphere. Dr. Marroquin purchased an established dental practice in 1990. Within the last ten years he has expanded his practice and moved to a larger, new facility. Dr. Marroquin practices general dentistry for children and adults with emphasis in implants, cosmetic dentistry and restorative metal free dentistry
Westmont Living, Inc.
1160 Cochrane Rd., Morgan Hill
408 779-8490
www.westmontliving.com/Westmont–of–Morgan–Hill
Westmont Living, Inc., a premier provider of independent, assisted living and memory care is building their flagship state of the art 86 unit community offering month-to-month rentals for Studios, 1 and 2 bedrooms.
We are firmly committed to providing the highest level of service to our valued residents, in an atmosphere that promotes total well-being and personal fulfillment and every day show our dedication to our main objective-to positively impact the lives of our guests and their families.
If you have considered retirement living, assisted living or memory care for yourself or a loved one, you will not want to miss this opportunity to move into a beautiful brand new community. Call us today to find out about our”Founders Club” and move in specials at 408-779-8490.
Gillard Chiropractic & Sports Therapy
16360 Monterey Rd., Morgan Hill
408 778-5500
www.ChiroGeek.com
$9.99!!! HOW CAN IT BE?
So how in the world can Dr. Gillard, a Morgan Hill Resident since 1987, offer full chiropractic treatments for only $ 9.99? There must be a catch. The answer is: there is no catch! And there is no limit on how many times you may come in for treatment at this price!
And Dr. Gillard’s treatments are not your typical 2 minute chiropractic “crack.” These are full, quality chiropractic treatments, which typically include 15 to 20 minutes of hands-on care in the form of Cox flexion / distraction treatment (a form of hands-on traction), vibrator massage, low-force manipulation, myofascial release, and/or stretching followed by 25 to 30 minutes of physical therapy procedures and/or modalities such as electo-stimulation (TENS, Mirco-current, inferential current, high-volt / galvanic current, and/or Russian-current), Heat, Ice, and/or Ultrasound.
Dr. Douglas M. Gillard, a Cum Laude graduate of Life University, received his bachelors of science in biology at Ferris State University where he was also honored as that school’s only 6-time All-American in NCAA and NAIA collegiate Track and Field; he was recently inducted into the Athletic Hall Of Fame. After 10 years of Olympic-Level competition in the Hammer—he was a member of two Olympic Festival teams and an alternate on the 1988 U.S. Olympic Team —a severe back injury forced him into retirement. Thereafter, he dedicated himself to understanding the pathophysiology of spine pain and has become a world known authority. The doctor also created, owns and operates ChiroGeek.Com, which is one of the most comprehensive and patient-friendly websites on the subject of back pain—he gets over 70,000 hits per month on the ad-free site. Patients that even include medical doctors from all over the world seek his opinions through consultation for their often complex pain syndromes. And now he’s available to his hometown for a fraction of the cost.
COME ON IN! For the mere price of a couple of frozen yogurts, you can have your chronic pain evaluated and treated in a beautiful state-of-the-art office with absolutely no hard chiropractic “sell.” The doctor does not believe in selling the patient an often-wasted treatment plans. You simply come in when you have pain, and that’s it. Call today for your appointment: (408) 778-5500.
City of Morgan Hill Centennial Recreation Center
171 W. Edmundson Ave., Morgan Hill
408 782-2128
www.mhcrc.com
When you walk into the Morgan Hill Centennial Recreation Center (CRC) you immediately realize that it is more than just a fitness center. The CRC experience begins with a welcoming lobby that invites you to meet and visit with friends and family before or after a workout. The CRC is a place to have positive experiences with your whole family and offers many family friendly features: a Kids Zone, family changing rooms, the opportunity to work out with your children age 9 and above, a teen center, a senior center with senior nutrition program, indoor pool with water slide, and party packages for the perfect birthday celebration.
The CRC also offers strength and cardio equipment, FitLinxx (providing you instant feedback while you workout), a group exercise studio, a full complement of classes from yoga to group cycling, personal training, and many other fabulous programs and classes for both members and non-members.
New for 2010, the CRC Fitness Center is expanding! Scheduled to be completed in May, the expansion will add approximately 2000 square feet to the Fitness Center, new cardio equipment, free weights, stretching area and more. Look for updates in the months ahead!
Santa Teresa Dental
401 McCray St., Ste. B14, Hollister
831 637-3808
www.hiforlife.com
For many Americans going to the dentist is a frightful event, despite the industry’s many advances in recent years. Dr. Andrew Huang of Santa Teresa Dental had been making many fearful patients comfortable. "By simply using one small pill, people can now have their dental care accomplished while they are totally relaxed and absolutely comfortable," he said.
"I’ve always been sensitive to my patients with high fear and apprehension. I can offer them a safe and even more comfortable experience,” Dr. Huang added. “So many people avoid needed care due to fear. I help people with this safe technique of anxiety-free dentistry."
Dr. Huang is licensed by the Dental Board of California to administer Adult Oral Conscious Sedation. He is also an active member of the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation - DOCS. For more information regarding sedation dentistry, please call Santa Teresa Dental at (408) 782-6568 or visit our website at www.stDental.com.
Active Mind and Body Vitality Center, LLC
Laser Center and Medical Spa
16375 Monterey St., Ste A., Morgan Hill
408 778-5090
ambvc@verizon.net • www.activembv.com
Active Mind & Body Vitality Center is a local medical company created by Kenneth Rebong, M.D. & Marie Anson-Rebong, M.D. that successfully treats people from the inside out. Our center in Morgan Hill takes a unique and different approach to bringing out both the inner and outer beauty of each of our clients. Our special personal experience lead us to the many Alternative and Holistic ways of practicing medicine. It did not just taught us the real life but at the same time it opened our eyes and learned that conventional medicine is sometimes not enough to heal and make people feel better. Our total package of wellness and beauty needs will take you into the next year and far beyond with a look and a positive balanced attitude that will change your life.
Our range of services are individually applied to your needs. By providing Biomedical Based and Alternative Medicine, Anti-aging, Hormone Therapy, Weight Loss, and Specialized Cosmetic Procedures like no incision face lift, Laser treatments for skin rejuvenation, hair removal, acne scars, and pigmentation problems. Botox, Juvederm, and a host of other non-surgical procedures and products. We also have the latest technological break-trough in Anti-aging which is the Mixto Laser.
We address the specific needs of each client to bring about desired results. There is no Band-Aid therapy at the Active Mind & Body Vitality Center. Here you will find lasting solutions to wrinkle lines, hair loss, sagging skin and the overall effects of aging.
Our philosophy is to take the time to understand each client’s unique needs and lifestyle to create a custom treatment plan for them. In order to appreciate the full range of services we can offer, please visit our website at www.activembv.com, drop by our clinic at 16375 Monterey Road, Suite A in Morgan Hill or call us at 408-778-5090. We would love to set up an individual consultation for you, and are confident you will look and feel better as a result.
Dr. Moulthrop
18181 Butterfield Blvd., Ste. 160, Morgan Hill
408 778-3384
Dr. Moulthrop’s practice is a perfect combination of cutting edge technology and personalized care. His energy, skill and philosophy of exceeding expectations have earned him a stellar reputation, making him one of the most sought after and respected dentists in Santa Clara County.
“My patients deserve the best and I am pleased that I can provide a unique setting, the most current equipment available and a superior staff who share my same high standard of care.” The patients will begin in a relaxing waiting area with a fireplace, water feature and stained glass and will continue into the treatment room where all operatories have a massage feature in each chair.
A native of Morgan Hill, he graduated from Live Oak High School in 1976, received his DDS from the University of Southern California, one of the top rated dental schools in the country, and continued his education with a hospital residency at Sepulveda VA Medical Center. He has also completed advanced training in Cosmetic Dentistry, Implantology, Prosthodontics, Endodontics and the treatement of Periodontal disease. He is a true “General Dentist” covering all aspects of dental care.
Dr. Moulthrop has been voted Best Dentist in Morgan Hill for several years in a row.
Nancy Butler, L.Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist
7463 Eigleberry St., Gilroy
408 846-5639
Nancy Butler has been an acupuncturist for 22 years. She has extensive experience treating chronic diseases, injuries, pain, hormone imbalance, and much more. She uses the most up-to-date research and modalities of therapy as well as the very ancient Chinese and Japanese methods.
Acupuncture integrates well with your current conventional medicine. It can resolve stubborn chronic problems, often without drugs or surgery. This is patient-centered individualized care and treatment utilizing enough time and diagnostic skills to determine the underlying cause of the problem. It is safe, relaxing, and effective. If you are suffering with chronic illness or pain, hormone imbalances or stress, do not waste any more time—it is time to enjoy a better quality of life! *Some insurances accepted *Free 10 minute phone consult available.
St. Louise Regional Hospital
9400 No Name Uno Road, Gilroy
408 848-2000
www.saintlouiseregionalhospital.org
With the welcoming of a new year, Saint Louise Regional Hospital is proud to announce the opening of the brand new DePaul Urgent Care Center in early 2010 at the DePaul Health Center in Morgan Hill.
“Saint Louise has always been dedicated to our community,” said Joanne Allen, President and CEO. “We understand the growing needs and concerns of our community and want to fill the need for urgent care services here. With the opening of the new DePaul Urgent Care Center, we hope to provide the same comprehensive, compassionate service we have always been fully committed to.”
DePaul Urgent Care Center is a walk-in, one-stop-shop for premier health care. Appointments are not necessary. Acceptance of most insurances and extended business hours ensure convenience for patients, with urgent care services made available to the community on evenings and weekends.
Patients will receive treatments for acute illnesses and injuries, which do not require an emergency room visit. The center’s comprehensive services will include treating common ailments, such as sprains or simple fractures, sore throat, respiratory infections, headaches and migraines, bruises, cuts, burns, bladder infections, fever, cold or flu symptoms, and other minor health conditions. Patients can also receive standard blood work, X-ray examinations, routine electrocardiogram (EKG) studies, urinalysis testing for pregnancy, and blood glucose tests. Saint Louise understands the urgency for medical attention when it comes to these health conditions.
DePaul Urgent Care can provide you with timely, quality care from highly-qualified medical professionals you can trust. The experienced Urgent Care team consists of an ER physician, ER nurse, a radiology technician, and a registration clerk.
“Patients receive the same level of care they would find at the ER, but with shorter wait times,” says Scott Thompson, RN, BSN, CEN, Director of Critical Care Services for Saint Louise. “Because the DePaul Urgent Care Center only sees patients with non-emergent illnesses and injuries, patients are seen in a more efficient manner. Also, if a patient’s symptoms are identified as life threatening, we can arrange for quick transportation from the Urgent Care Center to the ER at Saint Louise.” |