FINDINGHIS PASSION Meet Our New PT Technician, Alijah Moore!
the body,” he says. “And I’m learning more things about myself at the same time.” Alijah was raised by his mother and grandmother; he’s the middle child and the only male in his household. For fun, he likes playing video games and basketball, and he loves hitting the gym to do weight and cardiovascular training. To other people starting their fitness journey, Alijah’s advice is to be consistent. “Don’t give up on yourself so fast,” he urges, “even when you’re not seeing results. We want to see things happen in the snap of a finger, but you need to give your body time to adjust.” He also notes that different bodies have different needs, and some people will need to work harder than others to get results. After only a couple months, Alijah knows that physical therapy is what he wants to do with his life, and he’s looking forward to starting PT school in January. “Horizon PT feels like a second home, and I’m very blessed to be in this position,” he says. “Dr. Adams has taken me under his wing. He’s helped me progress at work and also become a better man.”
Horizon PT is excited to introduce our new physical therapy technician, Alijah Moore. Alijah’s journey to physical therapy began about four years ago. He decided to lose weight — eventually went from 300 pounds to 215 pounds — and in the process, he discovered a passion for exercise. In May 2020, Alijah used that experience to begin work as a personal trainer. “I love being able to help someone else get to their goal and improve their quality of life
through exercise,” he says. He still does this work on the side and takes the role seriously. “I like to make sure my clients are doing things the correct way, especially with stretching,” he explains. So, physical therapy seemed like a natural fit. Then, when Alijah saw the opening at Horizon PT, he jumped at the opportunity. He spends his day assisting patients with their exercises, especially stretches, to make sure they’re being done properly and safely. Along the way, he’s happy to be getting a great education. “I like learning more about
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Baked Cornbread and Chorizo Stuffing
Inspired by FoodNetwork.com
This healthy, savory soup is the perfect lunch for a cool fall day.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 1/2 cup chicken stock
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1 lb Mexican chorizo 1 white onion, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1 celery rib, chopped 3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tbsp unsalted butter, for greasing
Cilantro, for garnish
Cotija cheese, for garnish
2 cups premade cornbread, crumbled
Directions
3. While stirring, slowly add the chicken stock. Stir until absorbed. 4. Butter a small casserole dish, then add the stuffing in an even layer. Bake for 20 minutes, garnish as desired, and serve!
1. Preheat your oven to 350 F. 2. In a large skillet over medium heat,
cook the chorizo for 5 minutes. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook for 10 additional minutes. Stir in the cornbread and cilantro.
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