New year. New beginnings.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! While the January is almost half over, it's still a good time to reflect on what was and what CAN be. Last year was amazing! All of the emotional highs and lows that can be expected. My father decided to retire after 36 years in practice, because of a stroke he suffered in November, which now gives me the distinct honor to continue what he started! It's been a rollercoaster to say the least. But it's also given me perspective into how important our health truly is! It's almost a cliche' to make that comment; that it took an incident like this. What I mean is that, we are all responsible for our health and it does NOT come from a magic pill or bottle or elixir.....It comes from WITHIN. It comes from making healthy goals for ourselves and finding the right blend of diet, exercise and, oh yeah, CHIROPRACTIC! There are at least as many different approaches in the Chiropractic profession as there are diets. So what does that mean? It means, no single diet works for everybody, just as no single Chiropractor has all the right answers. I work with my patients like a TEAM would; setting goals, making assignments, having "checkpoints"; these are all part of what gives my patients the best opportunity for success and what I enjoy the most. The process of working with someone to improve their health and well-being has a far reaching impact for years to come.

THIS year, make a small change in your life. A 10-15% improvement on something. I have a motto which I'll share. I try to enjoy as much love, health, success and wealth, EVERY DAY, that I can. Now you might be thinking, "Love? I'm in love. Health? I'm trying to work out. Success? I wish I had more. Wealth? MONEY fixes everything!" Well, let's break this down into simpler terms: LOVE is what you give and get on a daily basis, from people you know and love, but also in how we treat each other. HEATLH is not just the body; it also includes your mind and spirit. SUCCESS is not just "climbing the ladder". Enjoy the "wins" that come your way, every day. WEALTH is more than just what jingles in your pockets or what you can fold; wealth of knowledge and experience; wealth of friendships; wealth of love. You see, I believe that love, health, success and wealth is a circle in which each part affects the other.

If you're reading this, I hope you enjoyed it. I hope it challenged you to think more positively, to incorporate exercise, to save a little more and spend a little less on the frivolous things, to value life as it is and take it head on! Good luck and God bless.....