BACK PAIN AND SCIATICAWORKSHOP Suffering from back pain or sciatica? Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 11 a.m. for our free back pain and sciatica workshop! Must register! Call (360) 279-8323 to reserve your spot. Change is a fundamental part of what it means to be human, but every person deals with it differently. Some people shy away, fearing any kind of disruption in their daily routines. Others view change as an opportunity for growth, using the chaos as a catalyst for new opportunities. Luckily, for all of us here at Rue & Primavera, our new occupational therapist, Marrem Aiello, took advantage of all the massive, recent changes in her life and, in doing so, has become an integral part of our team. Marrem came to our great state of Washington all the way from Illinois. Her first experience in Oak Harbor was quite different than her time growing up in the Chicago area. She explains that, while the weather change and location have taken time to adapt to, she truly loves the more peaceful aspects of her new home. Before her move four months ago, Marrem attended the University of Illinois, where she received her bachelor’s degree in sports and exercise science. She then received her master’s in occupational therapy from Washington University in St. Louis. Along with spending time with her husband and enjoying Washington’s natural beauty with their dog, Boomer, Marrem is also finding comfort in her new job. “Although I’ve technically only been at Rue & Primavera for three weeks, my welcoming team and patients definitely make me feel like I’ve been here longer.” As an occupational therapist, Marrem specializes in treating injured, ill, and disabled patients through therapeutic everyday activities. She helps patients develop, recover, and improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and working. Her favorite part of occupational therapy is the individualistic approach she can take with each patient. Whether she is working with children, teenagers, middle-aged adults, or seniors, she enjoys learning about them, listening to their stories, and witnessing their rehabilitation progress. Marrem has been a phenomenal addition to our team, and patients who have gotten to work with her enjoy her genuine and friendly nature. If you see her around the office, be sure to say hello! Employee Spotlight! Meet Marrem, Our New Occupational Therapist
A Quick Workout
Prepare Yourself for the Thanksgiving Feast When you’re in the kitchen cooking your signature dishes for Thanksgiving dinner, you might find yourself with short periods of nothing to do. While you wait, why not fit in a quick workout? Exercising for 30 minutes will help ease any anxieties you may have — perhaps about getting those side dishes just right, or about your in-laws, who will soon be seated at your table.
To start off, you’ll need to warm up. Keeping the oven in sight and the timer well within earshot, take a few minutes to loosen up your muscles. Jog in place, do some jumping jacks for a minute, or jump in place for 45 seconds. Warmups often consist of these basic exercises, but one set of each won’t be enough. To make sure your body is completely warmed up, repeat each set at least three times. After you’ve warmed up, it’s time to start the workout. Squat jumps, ski jumps, pushups, plank crawls, and holding a squat stance are easy exercises you can do in your kitchen, dining room, or living room while your feast cooks. Do each exercise as many times as you can in a minute, and just like you did in the warmup, repeat each set three times. While in your squat stance, there are several things you can do. For 30-second intervals, put your arms out in a “T” formation and move them up and down in small pulses. Then move your arms out in front of you and return to the “T” shape. Raise your arms up over your head and clap, and then return once more to the “T” formation. Rotate your arms in backward circles, switch to forward arm circles, and finish up by holding your squat for an additional 30 seconds. This 30-minute exercise routine is great for before, during, and after your Thanksgiving meal prep. You don’t have to wait around all day for things to finish up — occupy your downtime with short exercises to keep your heart pumping.
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