May 10, 2018
Dear Friends,
I
have an interest in nature and love to keep up with the celestial
goings on that happen all the time. This month of May is a big one for
the planet Jupiter! On the 8th and 9th, Jupiter was clearly seen by the
naked eye crossing the night sky. Looking like a steady, bright light,
it reminded me that we sometimes need to come out of our own little
circle of "stuff" to see something beautiful! And, though I live in an
urban environment with street lights and close neighbors, it was easy to
see that bright light because I simply looked up out of my window and
beyond my own backyard. I want to remind you to look up and around for
the beauty of nature. It will surely nourish your spirit and boost your
mind and body!
We
here in the office want to wish all our patients and friends a Happy
Mother's Day! Even if you are not a mother yourself, you have had a
mother or acted in a motherly way to someone in your life...you know how
important motherly energy is to our "inner children", even though we
are no longer actual children. So we are sending a hug with motherly
energy, to each of you! Hug that inner child and enjoy your day!
If
you are in need of more that just a hug, remember that we are here to
help you, too. Simply look up and beyond your circle of "stuff", call
and make an appointment.Office
Hours are Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9 -1 and 3 -6 and Saturdays 9 -
1. Call 201-525-0707 to make an appointment with Joan, Jolanta or Debi
at a convenient time.
All the best and we'll see you soon!
Carmel-Ann Mania, D.C.
April 10, 2018
Dear Friends,
I've been counting the daffodils coming up in my front yard and
clinging to the thought that we are supposed to have 4 seasons and not 2! The
dregs of Winter are still hanging on and it is stressing
so many of you! You are coming in with neck pain, headaches,
shoulder issues from shoveling these last few snows and low back pain. Remember
that we are here to help you no matter what the issue!
With the onset of Spring you may need new orthotics for your
running or gym shoes. Changing the bedding for Spring means time for new
cervical sleeping pillows. Do you need some Young Living Essential oils for
relaxation? E.R. 911 spray can help dispel that overwhelmed feeling. Maybe you
want to go over your nutritional needs or have a stress assessment....we can do
all of these things for you! It's true that my goal as your Family Chiropractor
and personal Wellness advisor is to help you achieve your Optimum level of
Health...you only have to ask!
Office Hours are Tuesday, Thursday, and
Friday 9 -1 and 3 -6 and Saturdays 9 - 1. Call 201-525-0707 to make an
appointment with Joan, Jolanta or Debi at a convenient time.
All the best and we'll see you soon!
Carmel-Ann Mania, D.C.
April 10, 2018
Dear Friends,
I've been counting the daffodils coming up in my front yard and
clinging to the thought that we are supposed to have 4 seasons and not 2! The
dregs of Winter are still hanging on and it is stressing
so many of you! You are coming in with neck pain, headaches,
shoulder issues from shoveling these last few snows and low back pain. Remember
that we are here to help you no matter what the issue!
With the onset of Spring you may need new orthotics for your
running or gym shoes. Changing the bedding for Spring means time for new
cervical sleeping pillows. Do you need some Young Living Essential oils for
relaxation? E.R. 911 spray can help dispel that overwhelmed feeling. Maybe you
want to go over your nutritional needs or have a stress assessment....we can do
all of these things for you! It's true that my goal as your Family Chiropractor
and personal Wellness advisor is to help you achieve your Optimum level of
Health...you only have to ask!
Office Hours are Tuesday, Thursday, and
Friday 9 -1 and 3 -6 and Saturdays 9 - 1. Call 201-525-0707 to make an
appointment with Joan, Jolanta or Debi at a convenient time.
All the best and we'll see you soon!
Carmel-Ann Mania, D.C.
Time to show yourself a little love!
This
month we do our best to celebrate lots of things and I believe that it
is our way of making it through the dark months of winter. Groundhog
day, Super Bowl, Valentine's day, Presidents' Day, Mardi
Gras...everything we do is designed to get us out of the winter doldrums
and force us up from the cozy couch! I like to go with the idea that
February is really about LOVE! We love a party, we love our teams, we
love our country, we love our "sweeties" and friends!
How about taking a little time to love YOURSELF this month?
- Love
yourself with an adjustment to boost your immune system (several
studies have shown that regular adjustments raise the healthy immune
markers in the blood);
-
Love yourself with a new set of orthotics to balance that low back and
relieve stressed out feet (studies show a 40% improvement in low back
pain with custom made Foot Levelers orthotics);
-
Love yourself with a Free Immune System check up here in our office on
February 27, 2018! We are offering our patients and their family and
friends the opportunity to receive a free 4 part immune system checkup
with nutritionist Jane McNeil. It takes 1/2 hour and is a $75 value.
Space is limited, so call the office 201-525-0707 to reserve your time
between 11 am and 7 pm.
Debi, Joan or Jolanta can make an appointment at a convenient time in our schedule.
All the best and see you soon!
Carmel-Ann
November 30, 2017
Dear Friends,
I'd like to take this
opportunity to express my gratitude to every patient who has crossed our
threshold since we first opened our doors in Garfield on November 30,
1979.
Dr. Ray Nicastro and I named
our business Garfield Family Chiropractic Center and it really was a
family operation! Ray and I had been married only a few months before.
My dad and his dad helped us put up sheetrock in the adjusting rooms; my
mom had helped me to get a business plan and financing through the SBA;
a few years later, our son Christopher was born and he came to work
with us for nearly a year! After Ray's untimely death, I took over his
part of the practice and found great support from all the patients. My
Aunt Cathy came in to run the office at that time and stayed with me for
about 7 years! Chris and I were so blessed to form a new family with my
husband of 24 years John, and his beautiful daughter Valerie. A year
after that, I moved the office to Hackensack to be closer to our home.
In the following years, Valerie came to work as a massage therapist for
some time and my niece Bernadette worked the Saturday hours at the front
desk for years, as well! I am grateful that many of my staff members
over the years have come to be like family to me and to the patients,
too! Some of those earlier patients are now bringing me their grandchildren to be adjusted...I've even had several families with 4 generations under care at one time! It has always been about Family Chiropractic to me!
Thank you for the confidence
you have shown in me...for sending me your loved ones, your friends and
acquaintances to care for! Thank you for the opportunity to serve
humankind ( and the occasional canine or feline) in the best way I know
how! My fervent wish is to continue to serve my current and future
patients with compassion, skill and love for years to come!
Thanks for everything! See you soon!
Carmel-Ann Mania, DC
October 27, 2017
Dear Friends,
Professional
or advocacy organizations and insurance companies love to name a "health
month" for every month of the year. November alone has many designations
including: 'American Diabetes' month; 'Cervical Health Awareness' month; 'Lung
Cancer Awareness' month; 'Home Care and Hospice' month; 'National Epilepsy'
month; 'Pancreatic Cancer Awareness' month; and the "Great American
Smokeout' on Thursday November 16!
It
can really stress you out thinking about so many important issues just this
month alone! And then it's getting darker and colder; the kids are in 3 sports;
the boss is on your case; the computer is on the fritz; the cat shredded
the couch; and the holidays are right around the corner....AARRGH! The
last quarter of the year can be stressfull for a lot of reasons, so I am
designating November the 'Avoiding Holiday Stress and Anxiety' month in our
office!
Jane McNeil, CN, CH will be presenting a free seminar at our office
designed to help "Avoid
and Counteract Stresses in the Holiday Season!" Come in on Tuesday,
November 14, 2017 from 6:30 to 7:30 ...it's interactive, informative
and very helpful! Light refreshments will be provided. The seminar is free but
you must register. Call the office or tell us when you come in to register.
Getting
a check up adjustment is the perfect way to enjoy the Fall wonders and lower
your stress levels, too! We are ready to help you achieve your best
possible health this Fall...call us at 201-525-0707 and Joan, Jolanta,
and Debi will gladly make a convenient appointment. Office Hours are Tuesday, Thursday, and
Friday 9 -1 and 3 -6 and Saturdays 9 - 1.
All the best and we'll see you soon!
Carmel-Ann Mania, D.C.
