Skeleton Day 1

Katie finished the first day in 9th place. While I know she is extremely disappointed with her results, there were some notable highlights! Katie briefly set a NEW TRACK RECORD for start time, only to see that broken a short time later. She finished with the second fastest start time in heat 1 (.04sec off the current record), and the fastest start time in heat 2. The FINALS will air during PRIME TIME tonight.

I love the smokin' hot helmet & shoes!!

Faces of the Olympics

I was watching the opening ceremonies, but I was playing "Where's Waldo!"in an attempt to spot the athletes I knew personally!! I spotted all 3: Shauna Rohback(bobsled driver),Elana Myers (bobsled brake woman), and Katie Uhlaender(skeleton). Katie also showed up the next day in this AP photo(on the left).

2010 Olympic Winter Games

In 2 weeks Katie Uhlaender will represent the USA at the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver. Katie competes in Skeleton, an insane head first slide, reaching speeds in excess of 80 mph, with her chin an inch from the ice! I was fortunate to meet and work with Katie at the Olympic Training Center while I was there over the summer. Katie is expected to contend for a medal, in spite of multiple knee surgeries. I will be rooting especially hard for this young lady to meet all of her expectations.

Katie has requested that you all visit www.facebook.com/octanner.appreciation?v=app_27318691422 to read about her inspirational Dad!

Happy 2010

I hope everyone has a healthy 2010. I thank each of you for your loyalty to Acupuncture Therapy. It is your word of mouth referrals that keep this practice busy and prosperous. Please continue to spread the word about how powerful acupuncture is. If you haven't had a treatment in while, January is the perfect month for some restorative acupuncture. As always, please feel welcome to stop by the office just to say "hi".

5 Golden Rings

I hope you all will enjoy this years version of "Jack does Christmas"...an homage to the 2010 Winter Olympics and all the wonderful folks I met this summer. Go USA!

I wish each of you a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year! And to those of you who celebrate in other ways, Peace & Joy to you.

Laurie Klein Photography

Laurie Klein is a successful fine art photographer and educator. She apprenticed with landscape photographer Ansel Adams (yes, THE Ansel Adams). Laurie's photos have exhibited around the world and appeared in many major magazines. It is quickly apparent that one of Laurie's passions is mentoring local high school students, "I'm not sure who gets more out of the mentoring program, the students or me!"

In her own words, here's what Laurie has to say about Acupuncture Therapy!

1. Jody has converted me to a Mac groupie...love my Macbook Pro!

2. My sense of humor is drier and I laugh more!

3. Most importantly, I am pain free. This allows me to climb to the perfect vantage point, to capture an image exactly as would like. I haven't been able to do that in years!

Oct. Patient Biography...Kathy Creighton-Conant

Kathy Creighton-Conant is the founder and director of Body Vision LLC, a personal training and fitness consulting studio, located in Brookfield,CT. Kathy creates customized fitness programs for her clients using a multidisciplinary approach.

Acupuncture Therapy has been a key part of Kathy's personal medical team for years. In addition to treating her sports related injuries, Kathy uses acupuncture to minimize the effects of environmental allergies. "Jody keeps me from sneezing and wheezing all over my clients!"