We are excited to welcome Malay Bouaphakeo of Full Pursuit Life Coaching to the East Village as of June 2014. Learn more about why Malay chose this neighborhood and what she does with Full Pursuit from our recent conversation: CCRC: Why did you decide to open in the East Village? Malay: I decided on the EV because of the culture and …
First Anniversary Party Video
Thank you to everyone who attended the First Year Anniversary Party on June 11 at the clinic. We are honored by all the community support for the event, including from our friends at: TSMedia, Inc. – For producing our event recap video (above). Maharry Photography – For capturing the event in pictures (stay tuned for these in a followup post). Creme Cupcake …
Q&A About Acupuncture
Earlier this month, I completed my certification in Chiropractic Acupuncture. As word has spread, I have heard many questions, both in the clinic and out in the community. Here are responses to people’s most common questions about acupuncture. Does it hurt? What does it feel like? Some people report feeling a feel a small pin-prick when the needles are first …
6 Conditions Chiropractic Acupuncture and Dry Needling Can Help
In the world of manual medicine and rehabilitation, chiropractic acupuncture and dry needling are the practice of placing thin needles into soft tissue to help alleviate many different types of pain and conditions. These modalities can be used as a primary treatment or in complement with chiropractic, soft tissue, and other rehabilitative methods. Though you may not be familiar with …
Hanging a Shingle in Greater Des Moines | The Business Record
By Joe Gardyasz, The Business Record Originally published on Friday, February 28, 2014 What hurdles do health care practitioners face today as they’re launching their practices? Should they venture out into the potential rewards of a sole practice or seek out security with an established group? What about social media – should they tweet about their expertise? Are they living …
CORE CONCEPTS | Why sitting is hurting you: 5 tips for changing your sitting habits
Nearly every day, I address issues that are – at least in part – associated with both the number of hours people spend sitting, as well as poor sitting posture. Most of us find ourselves sitting for hours every day due to the types of activities that require it: our work environment, driving, and even leisure activities. But these hours …
Winter Wellness Open House photos in Des Moines Register West
Winter Wellness Open House attendees were seen recently in the Des Moines Register West’s online community photo gallery. Images were submitted by Downtown Chamber Ambassador Tom Vance. Thanks, Tom! See the full gallery here. This event was hosted in tandem with the Downtown Chamber of Commerce as a Business After Hours gathering.
Clinic News January 2014 | Business of the Year
During the recent Winter Wellness Open House, we announced four clinic updates for January: Capital Chiropractic Named Business of the Year We are humbled and thankful to be named Business of the Year by the Downtown Chamber of Commerce. It is our joy to help patients feel better and pursue their best lives. Clinic to Carry New Plan for Uninsured, …
Winter Wellness Open House 2014
Despite the cold weather, over 75 people joined us at the clinic for the Winter Wellness Open House on Thursday, January 23rd. Thank you to The Grateful Chef, Brandy Lueders, and Organically Paleo‘s Ginnie Coleman for providing an incredible sampling of savory and sweet paleo foods. Thanks also to Ashley Tape Fleming, who premiered a new art exhibit at the …
CORE CONCEPTS | Breathing for core stability and why “Sucking It In” doesn’t work
A Breathing Epidemic A patient recently shared a story with me that I have found to be emblematic of a widespread breathing epidemic. He was five years old when one day, one of his babysitters pointed to his belly and told him to “Suck in that gut.” He remembered internalizing the off-handed comment with shame, and began holding in his stomach …