The Wellness Blog
Dr. Jeremy Keene's Career in Paying it Forward
Meet Dr. Keene Often times, there’s a moment in every professional’s life where it “clicks”; when that spark of inspiration lays a path forward in their education and career choices. For Dr. Jeremy Keene of Tuck Clinic’s Cave Spring location, it was his first visit to a chiropractor for a Sports Injury in high school. His interest in the practice continued to build as he continued to play sports throughout high school and college, and continued to find solutions to the pain that comes with playing active, impact sports. The fact that Dr. Keene’s brother and cousin both practiced chiropractic
Continue ReadingDr. Jacobson Joins the Tuck Chiropractic Clinic in Blacksburg
It is with great excitement that we announce that Dr. Joe Jacobson, a recent participant in our preceptorship program, has joined the Tuck Chiropractic Clinic located in Blacksburg, VA, and is accepting new patients. He will work alongside Dr. Jennifer Rathmann at this location. Dr. Jacobson brings a strong education and a passion for the profession of chiropractic to the Tuck team. President of Tuck Chiropractic, Dr. Ray Tuck, said, “I admire Dr. Jacobson’s passion for providing care that can truly improve our patients’ lives. I’m thrilled he will now be working in our Blacksburg clinic alongside Dr. Rathmann.” Dr.
Continue ReadingMeet Dr. Sean Skinner
Dr. Sean Skinner grew up surrounded by chiropractic role models. He is a New York native with a home town of Seneca Falls, which also happens to be the location for New York Chiropractic College. Sure, these role models contributed to his favorable opinion of chiropractic, but it wasn’t until he learned more during his undergraduate studies, that his true passion for this profession developed. After graduating from Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science, he was confident chiropractic was the right career path. One word to summarize what drew Dr. Sean Skinner to Chiropractic is:
Continue ReadingIndoor Winter Fun
Winter is a perfect time to “hibernate”, right? Wrong! Don’t let the cold temperatures and shorter days be an excuse to become dormant. Sure, at times it is great to relax, take it easy, and enjoy being cozy. However, we challenge you to stay active during the winter months. Roanoke has a plethora of opportunities to stay both mentally and physically active during the winter season. Here are a few of our favorites. Escape Key is an escape game experience located in Salem. Escape rooms are very popular as they mentally challenge the players to figure out various puzzles in
Continue ReadingBenefits of Chiropractic
For those who have been turning to chiropractic for years as a way of mitigating pain and feeling their very best, the benefits are felt in tangible ways. For others, who have yet to give chiropractic a chance, it may be hard to imagine the positive impact this health care option can have on your physical well-being and quality of life. No matter where you find yourself on the continuum of seasoned chiropractic patient to novice, it is helpful to review and fully understand the many benefits of chiropractic. A Drug-Free Approach to Pain Management Have you heard of the
Continue ReadingOur Most Popular Blogs of 2017
A huge part of what we do as chiropractors is education. We always want to ensure our clients not only understand what they should do to optimize their wellness, but why they should do it, too. For that reason, we enjoy connecting with our audience through our wellness blog. As 2017 comes to an end, we decided to take a look at all of the blogs we shared with you this year, from healthy hacks to stories about our wonderful doctors and patients. We hope you enjoy reflecting with us, on the most popular chiropractic and wellness blogs of 2017.
Continue ReadingA Commitment to Excellence
The reality of the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape is that we must stay on top of quality and consistency of care–in addition to positive patient outcomes. While many things about healthcare are uncertain, one thing must remain steadfast: an unwavering commitment to excellence. The famous thinker and philosopher Aristotle is credited for saying, “We are what we repeatedly do, excellence then is not an act but a habit.” At Tuck Chiropractic, we believe in consistency and always pushing ourselves towards increased clinical excellence and a superior patient experience. Sure, we can self-evaluate, rely on introspection, and encourage each other towards
Continue ReadingHealthy Tips for the Holidays
We’re always on the lookout for creative ways to incorporate healthy habits into our dynamic lifestyles: at home, in the office, while traveling, and especially on break for the holiday season. This winter, we’ve come up with a few twists on the age-old traditions for eating healthy and avoiding all things sweet. At Tuck Chiropractic, we recognize that a health-balance exists between thoughtful decision making and rewarding oneself. You are capable of achieving both—take a look at our recommendations for finding your personal inner balance this holiday season. 1. Organize family time around activities other than meals It’s easy to
Continue Reading5 Healthy Habits for Living Well
At times, the thought of living healthy can seem overwhelming, even discouraging–especially during the holidays, right? In fact, sometimes the idea of a healthy lifestyle feels so overwhelming that we never even act in the first place. Rather than start small–we don’t start at all. Sound familiar? The reality is, living healthy is not something you can accomplish overnight—it’s a journey, and it does not have to be a obstacle in our lives. When it comes to managing and regulating our health, the key is to start small and stay the course. Those initial healthy choices will soon become your
Continue ReadingTuck Test Kitchen: 3 Recipes with Avocado
We have cooked up three delicious recipes in the Tuck Test Kitchen, all containing the same ingredient: avocado! In a previous post, we talked about how this superfood not only tastes good, but is good for you. The health benefits from avocados range from eye health to cardiovascular health. Avocados are a healthful alternative to several foods including mayonnaise, butter and sour cream. Breakfast: Avocado Omelet Every super food needs a sidekick, right? Let us introduce you to eggs! This breakfast favorite is high in protein and incredibly nutritious. They also raise HDL, sometimes referred to as the “good” cholesterol.
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