SportAndSpineTherapyOfMarin_The Core of Back & Neck Pain

MIKE MOTTOLA ,DPT, CLINIC DIRECTOR STAFF SPOTLIGHT

PILATES SERVICE SPOTLIGHT

Mike graduated from Utica College in upstate New York in 2010 with his DPT. After passing his national board exam, he traveled as a contracted PT to Texaswhereheworkedinavariety of settings including Pediatric Outpatient, Adult Outpatient with focus on neurological and orthopedic populations, and Home Health Pediatrics. Mike then made his way to the West Coast in2011working forKaiser San Jose Home Health and then Professional Health Care at

ThePilatesmethod isaseriesofcontrolledmovementsperformed onthefloor (matwork)oronspeciallydesignedexerciseapparatus (a reformer). Pilates works to enhance circulation, flexibility, and strengthen muscles without putting unnecessary stress on the joints.Today, it isoneof themostpopularexercisemethods in the country. Best of all, Pilates is for everyone — all ages, physical abilities, and fitness levels. We offer individualized programs for thosenew to fitnessaswellaschallengingworkouts forathletes. Benefits of Pilates: • Improves core strength, posture, and body awareness • Increases overall strength and flexibility • Increases energy and uplifts mood • Low impact, easy on the joints At Sport and Spine Therapy of Marin, our Pilates classes are taught by a certified Physical Therapist who is highly educated and understands complex patient conditions. We emphasize a more individualizedapproach inhelpingpatientswith theirneeds with a small class size, allowing for more personal attention. Beginner and intermediate Pilates classes are available! Duet and private classes are also available by appointment. Contact us today to learn more!

Home, before choosing to make Marin County his home. With a sports background including baseball, swimming, cycling, and triathlons, Mike has an understanding of what it takes for an athlete to get back to their optimum performance following an injury.Currently,Mike isamemberoftheTamalpaisMastersSwim Team,andcompetes intheXterraTriathlonSeries inTahoe.When he is not racing, you can find him on the local trails riding with his wife and Australian cattle dog. At Sport and Spine Therapy of Marin, we value our patients and are dedicated to providing the highest quality of physical therapy services as we treat the whole patient, not just the specific injury. Schedule an appointment today by giving us a call! San Anselmo: 415-457-4454 | Novato: 415-898-1311

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INGREDIENTS • 2 cups white whole wheat flour • 1/2 cup sugar • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 cup fresh cranberries • 1 teaspoon orange zest • 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted • 3/4 cup fresh orange juice • 1 egg

Tasty Recipe: Orange Cranberry Bread

DIRECTIONS Grease an 8×4 inch loaf pan. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350° F. In a large bowl, add white whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cranberries, and orange zest. Gently stir. In a separate medium-sized bowl, add coconut oil, fresh orange juice, and an egg. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Stir to combine everything together. Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Remove and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe: https://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/moist-orange-cranberry-bread/

WE CAN HELP YOU FIND RELIEF. GIVE US A CALL, TODAY! San Anselmo: 415-457-4454 • Novato: 415-898-1311

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