Patient Spotlight
April 2010 – Steve Trail
Neighborhood: Southmoor
Hometown: Great Bridge, VA
Age: 29
Children: Liam 9, Moira 7
Occupation: Nursing student
The one chore you wish someone else would do: dishes
Your favorite way to unwind: watch Scrubs with a diet coke
Favorite gadget: coffee machine
A recently read book you’d recommend to a friend: The Shack
Pet peeve: rudeness
Guilty pleasure: Extra cheese pizza
Someplace in the world you would like to visit: Ireland – family roots there
The television show you never miss: Scrubs
Greatest achievement: Having two children
What do you enjoy most about the office: Dr. Vanella’s personality and the whole holistic atmosphere here
What have you gotten from treatment: better sense of physicality and mechanics of my body so I know how to keep myself healthy
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March 2010 – Edward Rinehart Jr.
<Neighborhood: Cypress Point
Hometown: Springfield Ohio
Age: 43
Marital Status: Married to Candy
Children: none
Pets: cat Scout
Occupation: Golf instructor
The one chore you wish someone else would do: take out the trash
Your favorite way to unwind: cold beer with friends
Favorite gadget: GPS for golf
A recently read book you’d recommend to a friend: Golf is Not a Game of Perfect by Dr. Bob Rotella
Pet peeve: Tardiness
Guilty pleasure: Sneaking out for 9 holes from work
Someplace in the world you would like to visit: Ireland – someplace never been
The television show you never miss: House
Greatest achievement: Getting PGA card
What do you enjoy most about the office: close to home, easy to get to and comfortable
What have you gotten from treatment: Mobility with out pain. I can play golf more effectively.
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February 2010 – Scott Kellam
Neighborhood: Pungo
Hometown: Virginia Beach
Age: 48
Marital Status: Married, Sarah
Children: 2 boys Carter, Garrette
Pets: No
Occupation: owner Kellam Mechanical
The one chore you wish someone else would do: painting
Your favorite way to unwind: golf
Favorite gadget: laptop
A recently read book you’d recommend to a friend: E-Myth by Michael Gerber
Pet peeve: Being late
Guilty pleasure: Good wine and dinner
Someplace in the world you would like to visit: Ireland – golf and heard nice things about it
The television show you never miss: ACC Basketball
Greatest achievement: Family and family business Kellam Mechanical
What do you enjoy most about the office: personal touch
What have you gotten from treatment: relief from my neck pain
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January 2010 – Dave Ehlers
Neighborhood: Aragona Village
Hometown: Virginia Beach
Age: 32
Marital Status: Single
Pets: None
Occupation: Mechanic
The one chore you wish someone else would do: dishes
Your favorite way to unwind: racing
Favorite gadget: hammer
Guilty pleasure: cheese cake
Someplace in the world you would like to visit: Hawaii – want to see if it’s what everyone says it is since the Bahamas was great
The television show you never miss: House
Greatest achievement: ASE Master Technician
What do you enjoy most about the office: Full personal attention
What have you gotten from treatment: The use of my hands again since they use to be painful and numb.
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December 2009 – Jason Bove
Neighborhood: Summer Crescent
Hometown: Coram, NY
Age: 35
Marital Status: Married to Thesha
Pets: Cairo (Basenji)
Occupation: Owner Bove Construction
The one chore you wish someone else would do: laundry
Your favorite way to unwind: glass of wine
Favorite gadget: New tool of the moment
A recently read book you’d recommend to a friend: Honors Reward by John Bevere
Pet peeve: Ignorance
Guilty pleasure: Beers
Someplace in the world you would like to visit: Italy went for honeymoon and would like to see the rest
The television show you never miss: Chopped on Food Network
Greatest achievement: quiting smoking after 20 years than running a ½ marathon a year later
What do you enjoy most about the office: relaxed atmosphere and great music during treatment
What have you gotten from treatment: my back is so much better
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November 2009 – Kristie Baird
Neighborhood: Thalia
Hometown: Virginia Beach
Age: 24
Marital Status: Separated
Children: London 5 months
Pets: no
Occupation: Nanny
The one chore you wish someone else would do: change dirty diapers
Your favorite way to unwind: going to the gym
Favorite gadget: cell phone
Pet peeve: people who don’t put their blinkers on
Guilty pleasure: chocolate
Someplace in the world you would like to visit: Fiji because it looks so pretty
The television show you never miss: Gossip Girl
Greatest achievement: being a Mom
What do you enjoy most about the office: feeling good and relaxed when I leave
What have you gotten from treatment: Healthier life style with less pain. Got rid of my sciatica while I was pregnant.
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October 2009 – Deb Leedy
Neighborhood: West Neck
Hometown: Hanover, PA
Age: 55
Marital Status: Married, Ron
Children: Monica
Occupation: Regional Financial Aide Director
The one chore you wish someone else would do: vacuuming
Your favorite way to unwind: reading or yoga
Favorite gadget: Cell phone
A recently read book you’d recommend to a friend: Matters of the heart—Danielle Steele
Pet peeve: Slow drivers
Guilty pleasure: Drinking wine
Someplace in the world you would like to visit: England – roots go back there
The television show you never miss: CSI
Greatest achievement: Finishing college at age 50
What do you enjoy most about the office: first 15 minutes on the table.
What have you gotten from treatment: better quality life
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September 2009 – Alicia Bauers
Neighborhood: Belaire
Hometown: Warsaw, NY
Age: 45
Marital Status: Married to Steve
Children: Aubrey 24, Phillip 21
Pets: 2 cats Molly and Emily
Occupation: Personal Assistant
The one chore you wish someone else would do: clean my car
Your favorite way to unwind: going out on the boat
A recently read book you’d recommend to a friend: Power of the Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy
Pet Peeve: People that text while driving
Guilty pleasure: Ice cream
Someplace in the world you would like to visit: England – always wanted to go
The television show you never miss: Grey’s Anatomy
Greatest achievement: my children
What do you enjoy most about the office: feel better when I leave
What have you gotten from treatment: some real good knowledge on how to take care of myself better
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August 2009 – Denise Ozedmir
Neighborhood: Thoroughgood
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Age: 39
Marital Status: Married to Borak
Pets: 2 Cats (Whitey and CT)
Occupation: Coordinator
The one chore you wish someone else would do: shave the cats
Your favorite way to unwind: travel
A recently read book you’d recommend to a friend: The Dow of Physics
Favorite gadget: I-Pod
Guilty pleasure: Beer. I love Gordon Biersch.
Someplace in the world you would like to visit: Papua, New Guinea. To get off the beaten route.
The television show you never miss: The Dog Whisperer
Greatest achievement: the job I have
What do you enjoy most about the office: Dr. Vanella
What have you gotten from treatment: relief of pain and the knowledge on how to keep myself healthier.
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July 2009 – Lisa Demascio
Neighborhood: Chix Beach
Hometown: Massapequa, NY
Age: 41
Marital Status: Married to Travis
Children: Jessica 25, Daniel 17
Pets: Pico (Chihuahua)
Occupation: Community liaison for home health and hospice care
The one chore you wish someone else would do: laundry
Your favorite way to unwind: sitting outside at dusk with a glass of wine
Favorite gadget: Foot massager from Heritage
Pet peeve: bad drivers
Guilty pleasure: sweets
Someplace in the world you would like to visit: Madrid—to see where I was born
The television show you never miss: Alaska Northern Experiment
Greatest achievement: becoming a grandma
What do you enjoy most about the office: relaxed and casual atmosphere to decompress
What have you gotten from treatment: relief of chronic pain and better posture
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June 2009 - Jaime Converti
Neighborhood: London Bridge
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Age: 23
Marital Status: Married to Anthony
Children: Auden 18 months , girl on her way
Pets: Baxter and Bear (Shihtzu/Poodle mix brothers)
Occupation: Housewife
The one chore you wish someone else would do: clean the house
Your favorite way to unwind: spend time with my family
Favorite gadget: Curling iron
Pet peeve: bad drivers
Guilty pleasure: chocolate cake
Someplace in the world you would like to visit: Paris - just because
The television show you never miss: Lost
Greatest achievement: becoming a mom
What do you enjoy most about the office: convienient and professional
What have you gotten from treatment: made a difference in my life
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April 2009 - Lisa Burrus
Neighborhood: Thalia
Hometown: Virginia Beach
Age: 50
Marital Status: Married to Steve
Children: Kristie 23 , Darcie 21
Pets: Coleman (Black lab)
Occupation: Pet sitter
The one chore you wish someone else would do: pull weeds
Your favorite way to unwind: take dog out to park to play
Favorite gadget: Sonicare toothbrush
Pet peeve: people who just complain
Guilty pleasure: chocolate
Someplace in the world you would like to visit: Africa – help build habitats for humanity
The television show you never miss: House
Greatest achievement: keeping marriage & family together
What do you enjoy most about the office: Dr. Vanella is very personable, welcoming, and relaxing
What have you gotten from treatment: got my life back pain free
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March 2009 - Rebecca Smith
Neighborhood: Oakdale Farms
Hometown: Aurora, NY
Age: 38
Marital Status: single
Pets: Muffin (Shiatsu)
Occupation: Sales Manager Hilton
The one chore you wish someone else would do: cleaning the bathroom floor
Your favorite way to unwind: walking my dog
A recently read book you’d recommend to a friend: Sales Success by Zig Zigler (audio book)
Pet peeve: People tickling me when I don't want to be tickled
Guilty pleasure: chocolate
Someplace in the world you would like to visit: Spain - took 5 years of Spanish and researched it
The television show you never miss: Bachelor
Greatest achievement: my consistent relationship with my family
What do you enjoy most about the office: how involved Dr. Vanella is with his patients
What have you gotten from treatment: Exercises for better health
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February 2009 - Rhiannon Reed
Neighborhood: Mariner's Cove
Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA
Age: 27
Marital Status: Married
Pets: Mystique (Tarantula)
Occupation: Office Manager
The one chore you wish someone else would do: Dishes
Your favorite way to unwind: Good cup of coffee
Favorite gadget: Blackberry Storm
Pet peeve: Wet towels on the floor
A recently read book you’d recommend to a friend: Chirstmas Sweater by Glenn Beck
Guilty pleasure: Gossip Girl
Some place in the world you would like to visit: China because it's old, but not stuck up old
The television show you never miss: Supernatural
Greatest achievement: Gourmet cooking
What do you enjoy most about the office: relaxing atmosphere
What have you gotten from treatment: pain relief and good tips on how to relieve my own pain.
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January 2009 - Teri Sheffield
Neighborhood: Green Run
Hometown: Yokosuka, Japan
Age: 34
Marital Status: Single
Children: Drake 17
Pets: Chico (Chihuahua), Tejiro (Bearded Lizard), Paul Newman (Beta fish )
Occupation: Architectural slave, women’s studies student
The one chore you wish someone else would do: clean the house
Your favorite way to unwind: Get away to a cottage at First Landing
Favorite gadget: Blackberry
Pet peeve: rude drivers
A recently read book you’d recommend to a friend: A Gracious Plenty by Sheri Reynolds
Guilty pleasure: Discovery Channel
Some place in the world you would like to visit: Ireland with its lush green openness
The television show you never miss: Dirty Jobs
Greatest achievement: My education
What do you enjoy most about the office: Dr. Vanella’s personality rocks
What have you gotten from treatment: the ability not to be bedridden, plus positive health treatment both physically and mentally.
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December 2008 - Anissa Curren
Neighborhood: Oceanview
Hometown: Raymond, Maine
Age: 23
Marital Status: Single
Pets: Aadie (Jack Russel/Beagle mix)
Occupation: Administrative Assistant in Adoption
The one chore you wish someone else would do: dishes
Your favorite way to unwind: sleeping
Favorite gadget: cell phoone
Pet peeve: People not following through on what they said they would
A recently read book you’d recommend to a friend: Digging to America by Anne Tyler
Guilty pleasure: Food, no preferences
Some place in the world you would like to visit: Italy
The television show you never miss: Criminal Minds
Greatest achievement: graduating from college with honors
What do you enjoy most about the office: That Dr. Vanella answers his own phone.
What have you gotten from treatment: lack of discomfort in my life.
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November 2008 - Amy Becraft
Neighborhood: Thoroughgood
Hometown: Westerville, Ohio
Age: 39
Marital Status: Married, Steve
Children: Mia 2, Chloe 9 months
Pets: Cares (dog), Luigi (cat)
Occupation: Mary Kay
The one chore you wish someone else would do: laundry
Your favorite way to unwind: out to dinner with friends
Favorite gadget: heated eyelash curler
A recently read book you’d recommend to a friend: Devil Wears Prada
Guilty pleasure: shoes
Some place in the world you would like to visit: Australia because of the the extreme terrain changes from the cities, to the Outback, to the Great Barrier Reef
The television show you never miss: Office
Greatest achievement: getting my first car in Mary Kay
What do you enjoy most about the office: The personalized treatment and care.
What have you gotten from treatment: I can now pick my kids up without wincing.
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October 2008 - Rebecca Corley
Neighborhood: Pocahontas Village
Hometown: Virginia Beach
Age: 30
Marital Status: Married, David
Children: Peighton 9, Branson (coming soon)
Pets: miniature pincher Sandy
Occupation: Manager Starbucks
The one chore you wish someone else would do: laundry
Your favorite way to unwind: reading a book
Favorite gadget: dishwasher
A recently read book you’d recommend to a friend: A New Earth by Elkhart Tolle
Pet peeve: constant chatter
Guilty pleasure: chocolate
Someplace in the world you would like to visit: Greece because of family heritage
The television show you never miss: Lost
Key to success: working my way through service and family
What do you enjoy most about the office: I’ve always wanted a chiropractor to do physical therapy with treatment and I’m happy to have found it.
What have you gotten from treatment: Help maintain physical wellbeing through my pregnancy and continue to work.