To continue our tradition of spotlighting one of our vital team members here at Louisville Sports & Injury Center, we would like to introduce Kathryn Hillary. Kathryn is one of our licensed massage therapists, but she also lends a hand wherever she can to ensure that our operations run smoothly. Between helping with the front desk task and doing medical, scribing, and even custodial duties, Kathryn somehow manages to balance it all while still helping patients through their treatment plans to get them back to the life they lived before their injury. Kathryn has been with our practice for the last five years now, but she has been in the massage therapy field for even longer! Before she moved up to Louisville, she worked as a massage therapist at a spa. She explains, “There are a lot of differences between working in a spa and in a chiropractic office. There are more pragmatic changes like smaller beds or not having to deal with linens, but there are also more time- consuming ones, such as being diligent with note taking and preparing medical records. There is just so much more that goes into my job now, but still — I wouldn’t change a thing.” Kathryn describes her experiences working with patients at our clinic fondly. Throughout her five years here, she’s learned that each patient’s treatment plan is unique to their injury and who they are as an individual. Kathryn explains that when she meets a patient for the first time, she starts by analyzing and assessing their areas of pain and then tenaciously considers the best course of action to help them reach recovery. “Because patients come to me after a recent accident, they’ll often walk in the door feeling stressed and in pain,” she says “but I can tell that they are trying to keep it together. The amazing thing is [that] once they start getting through their treatment plan, I get to see their distinct personalities and get to know them on an individual level.” One Hardworking Massage Therapist Meet Kathryn Hillary!
WHAT DO YOU REALLY KNOW ABOUT GROUNDHOG DAY? 3 Myths About Our Favorite Furry Meteorologist
Despite the fact that most, if not all, meteorologists place little value on a furry marmot’s ability to predict an early spring, the annual tradition of Groundhog Day is still one that millions of people love to celebrate. Because it is based more on folkloric legend than scientific evidence, Groundhog Day is associated with shams and spoofs of varying degrees. There are many myths regarding the tradition as well as the famous Punxsutawney Phil himself. Myth 1: The predictions are accurate. Many event-goers put a lot of faith in Punxsutawney Phil’s predictions. Unfortunately, he is more likely to be wrong than right. According to studies based on Phil’s predictions and the weather patterns that follow, it seems Phil’s predictions receive an accuracy rate of only 39 percent. Myth 2: Groundhog Day is harmless. Much like humans, most groundhogs don’t like being suddenly jostled out of their sleep. Their frustration often leads to them biting their handlers. For this reason, the handlers usually wear heavy gloves to protect themselves. However, that isn't always enough of a precaution to ensure everyone's safety. In 2009, New York mayor Michael Bloomberg was bitten through his glove, and subsequent mayor Bill de Blasio dropped his groundhog in 2014. Myth 3: Phil is the only famous rodent. While Phil is probably the most well-known ground-dwelling meteorologist, he is not the only groundhog with weather predicting abilities. For example, General Beauregard Lee is the weather predictor for the city of Lilburn, Georgia. Staten Island Chuck takes care of the New York territory, and Lancaster, Pennsylvania, has three groundhogs of its own, which is probably due to its rich Pennsylvania Dutch history. Canada has even started a Groundhog Day tradition with Shubenacadie Sam in Nova Scotia and Balzac Billy in Alberta. Even though Groundhog Day is a holiday based on many myths, it still provides a great time for event-goers all across the world. You might not be able to fully trust Phil’s predictions, but the superstition and mystique associated with this unique and festive day make it one you shouldn’t skip out on.
When Kathryn isn’t in the office helping her patients, she likes to spend time with her family, her church, and her 2 1/2-year-old daughter who always wants her attention! We are so grateful to have Kathryn on the team. If you see her around the office, be sure to say hello.
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