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If you were a keen observer of the 2012 Summer Olympics, you may have noticed some medalists wearing colorful patches and strips in intricate patterns on their legs, shoulders, back, abdominals, arms, feet, and neck. This adornment was not a new fashion trend but rather an increas-ingly popular and proven therapeutic aid to the body’s musculoskeletal system called Kinesio Taping. The stretchy, adhesive tape heals in four ways: bio-mechanically, by allowing free range of motion; provid-ing muscular support during the healing process; reducing swelling and inflammation by improving lymphatic flow; and reduc-ing pain to improve function, posture, and movement.

This treatment technique is being used by physical therapists, occupational thera-pists, athletic trainers, and chiropractors who have undergone extensive training and certification. Among those qualified locally are therapists at Bell Trace. They are now offering Kinesio Taping to all of Bell Trace’s senior residents and clients.

Tape Therapy at Bell Trace

Cindy Berin (right) applies Kinesio Tape to Terry Sprinkle. Photo by James Kellar

Patients who are going through rehabili-tation after orthopedic surgical treatments are benefitting significantly from the proper application of Kinesio Tape. As well, patients who have joint and low back pain and want to improve their functional abilities for a bet-ter quality of life are finding positive results. Their affected muscles and joints are being taped to allow for pain-free strengthening exercises and to help them manage their regular activities while healing occurs.

Janet Ellis, a 79-year-old resident of Bell Trace, is one adherent of the benefits of Kinesio Tape. As a result of spinal degen-eration, she began experiencing painful problems with her right hip. In November, during physical therapy treatments, Bell Trace therapist Cindy Berin began taping Ellis strategically, primarily along the side of her spine, in order to offer more support. “It has been very, very helpful to me,” says Ellis, who continues to visit Berin once a week for re-taping. “I hoped that I could quit having pain shots into my spine by strengthening myself with these exercises, and with this

support, it looks like I might be able to do so.” —Anne Kendall


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Yoga and Massage Evoking Peace of MindIn a hurried and stressful world, many people are looking for ways to ease

physical tension and quiet a busy mind. Joseph and Sharrel Boike think

the services at Touchstone Wellness offer a dual path to the relaxation and

renewal many are seeking. “Touchstone supports peace of mind through

therapeutic massage services and mindful Hatha yoga classes,” Joseph

says. “We offer these two distinct but complementary services because of

what they have in common, and because of what each offers uniquely.”

Massage and yoga both focus on breathing and relaxation. The end

result is less tension in the body and a more focused, calm mind. They also

cultivate body awareness, allowing us to notice and release tension at will.

“With both massage and yoga, your body and mind resonate as one,

and there’s renewal,” Sharrel says. “People often seem to glow after their

sessions and classes.” While Touchstone offers both massage services and

yoga classes, the Boikes understand some people may be interested in one

and not the other. For that reason Touchstone offers memberships for yoga,

massage, or a Wellness Lifestyle membership that combines both.

Memberships are a great value, but the Boikes encourage those curi-

ous about yoga or massage to drop by for a single class or service. Every

class, every massage is a step in the right direction.

“Peace of mind is something we all want to move toward,” Sharrel

says. “We may not be there yet, we’re on the continuum working toward it.

Massage and yoga help cultivate it.”

Visit the Touchstone website to see their workshop and yoga class sched-

ule, to schedule a massage and for other information: touchstonewellness.com.

With the opening of a new multipurpose pool, the Monroe County YMCA is

focusing even more attention on the benefits of water exercise for people of

all ages and abilities.

The new pool features a splash-and-play area perfect for families, a

teaching well used for shallow-water exercise classes and recreation, and

two lap lanes. The main pool offers five lap lanes and one recreational lane.

“We have a state of the art facility, right in our own backyard,” says Gayle

Ebel, YMCA yoga and Prime Time director.

The YMCA offers swim lessons for all ages. Parent/child lessons get chil-

dren ages 6 to 36 months used to the water. Swim lessons are available for

children ages 3 to 13. Those ages 7 to 18 can be a part of the Tiger Sharks,

a non-competitive swim team. Private and semi-private lessons are also

available, meaning adults who never learned to swim, or those who want to

brush up their skills, can get in on the fun.

Other water exercise includes aqua-fit, Zumba, boot camp, and water

running classes. Those with arthritis can take Arthritis Foundation/YMCA

Aquatic Program classes. “Water is very supportive, so if you have any joint

issues or are recovering from an injury, the water allows you to safely move

through the full range of motion,” Ebel says.

With a brand-new pool opening up new opportunities, Ebel encourages

everyone to visit the YMCA to swim or try an aquatics class.

“Water enjoyment and exercise is something that is available for all ages,

from the time we are babies through adulthood,” Ebel says. “It’s common

ground for physical activity, for those who are just learning to swim to elite

athletes.”

YMCA Aquatics ProgramsSomething for Everyone




Visiting the dentist can be rewarding to your oral health and even more so to your overall well-being. The Periodontics and Dental Im-plant Center of Southern Indiana’s Dr. Mark Sutor works with patients, and local physicians, to help them better understand that relationship.

“Gum disease is the most common dental problem for those over the age of thirty,” Dr. Sutor says. “There is a direct correlation between a healthy mouth and the health of the body.”

Dr. Sutor says there is a recent trend toward interdisciplinary discussions among physicians and dentists regarding oral-systemic disease.

Dr. Sutor is leading a movement in the local medical community and making headway on treating patients in a more comprehensive manner.

“I think over time we’ll continue to see more of that, with doctors and dentists working together to make our patients healthier,” he says.

Dr. Sutor’s education began with a degree in dentistry from Baylor College, followed by a master’s in periodontics and a surgical residen-cy at the University of Kentucky. He completed a residency in general practice at the Veterans Administration in Lexington, Kentucky.

As an advocate for oral health, and with a passion for keeping up with the latest in research and technology, Dr. Sutor offers specialized care for those with gum disease. He is the only surgical specialist in

the area offering an FDA approved dental laser to treat gum disease. “A laser is just a beam of light, and it lets us treat gum disease in a

much more conservative manner,” Dr. Sutor says. “Laser technology allows us to care for our patients in a less scary, less painful way.”

Dr. Sutor is also an expert in the area of dental implants. “It’s very rewarding to know that over the past 20 years, I’ve

placed more implants than anyone in Southern Indiana,” he says. “It’s a huge benefit for patients to know they are in the best place for this type of procedure.”

One of the most important facts about implants is that they stop bone loss. For denture patients, implants help hold the dentures in place with more comfort, prevent them from slipping, and give pa-tients a more confident smile.

Healthy, as well as happy, smiles are important to Dr. Sutor and the team at the Periodontics and Dental Implant Center of Southern Indiana.

Dr. Mark Sutor. Photo by Shannon Zahnle

Healthy Smiles Can Mean Healthy Bodies



Fitness Designed for YouAfter she broke her foot last year, runner Jennifer Foutty realized she

needed to do something to keep in shape.

“I wasn’t getting any exercise,” she says. “I’d always thought about

getting a personal trainer, and since I couldn’t run, I realized this was the

time to do it.”

When she found Urban Fitness Studio, Foutty says it was a perfect fit.

“It was the anti-gym,” she says. “You walk into Urban Fitness Studio

and it’s clean and neat and smells great.”

Urban Fitness Studio, which opened in August 2008, offers one-on-one

training in a private setting. Foutty’s trainer, Carly Dunnuck, says the studio

focuses on a personalized fitness experience for every client.

“We offer an energetic, inviting atmosphere,” she says. “I love being

creative with my program design and having fun with my clients at every

session. This environment allows me to cater to each client individually.”

After working out three times a week with Dunnuck for just a few

months, Foutty says, “I saw a big change in my whole body.” And, she

says, the one-on-one training keeps her accountable.

“The personalized approach is important for me because, honestly, I

can get very lazy,” Foutty says. “I like Carly and I connect with her, so I love

going in and doing the work.”

Foutty is running again. She says working out with Dunnuck has

pushed her to new levels of fitness.

“I’ve got to have motivation, and she’s there telling me I can do it,”

Foutty says. “My first race back, I felt good. It felt like Carly was right there

with me, and the things she’s taught me made the run so much stronger.”

When selecting in-home care for seniors or other adults needing assistance,

knowing those caring for your loved ones are well-trained and carefully screened

is important. Comfort Keepers understands that, says Marketing Manager

Stacey Goffinet.

“The Comfort Keepers difference is that all of our caregivers are supervised

and monitored by a nursing staff,” adds Goffinet. “Our goal is to seek out and

hire the best certified nurse’s aides and home health aides in order to offer that

level of skill, knowledge, and experience to our clients.”

Comfort Keepers is an in-home personal care and companionship service,

locally owned and operated by Doug Johnson and Ann Harrison, RN, who also

own Elder’s Journey Home Care. Elder’s Journey specializes in geriatric case

management, and recently became licensed by the state of Indiana as a medical

home health care company.

At Comfort Keepers, personal care services include helping with bathing and

dressing, mobility assistance, as well as Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Com-

panionship services might involve meal preparation, housekeeping, medication

reminders, live-in services, or respite care for full-time caregivers.

Goffinet says there is also an “a la carte” menu of services available, offering

clients lawn care, handyman services, pet therapy, and salon services like hair

styling and manicures.

Comfort Keepers is an active part of the Bloomington community, offering as-

sistance to the elderly through participation in the Alzheimer’s Walk, the Creative

Aging Festival, Active Aging Coalition, and the Area 10 Agency on Aging.

“At Comfort Keepers, we strive to provide quality care to our clients,” Goffinet

says. “And we enjoy being able to give back by volunteering and offering financial

support to local organizations that focus on the needs of the community.”

Comforting In-Home Care



Comforting In-Home Care








Creativity and Color at Royale Hair ParlorBefore opening in July 2012, the space now occupied by Royale Hair

Parlor was an art gallery, and owner Bridgett Vohland wants to honor that

history. The salon is an auxiliary gallery during Bloomington’s Gallery Walk,

and features works by local artists on its walls.

“It’s a beautiful space, and I want to continue using it in a creative way,”

she says. For Vohland, who has 15 years’ experience working in Chicago

and Cincinnati salons, education is as important as creativity.

“I try to find each person’s true talent and nurture that,” she says. “This

is an educational environment, where we are always learning and sharing

with each other.” That education extends to clients, especially when it

comes to hair color, a Royale specialty.

“We focus on thorough consultation and offer hair color services that

fit the client’s needs,” Vohland says. “We go over what you can expect to

spend and how many weeks you can go between services, so you know it

works with your budget and schedule.”

Vohland says her focus is customized hair color. “I’m more of a natural

colorist,” she says. “My passion is figuring out how color can accentuate

skin tone and eye color.” Keeping clients informed is important to Vohland,

and the salon’s webpage is a great source of information. The latest addi-

tion is a makeover section featuring before and after shots of the stylists’

latest cuts and hair color.

Vohland says new looks, products, and daily tips are also featured on

the salon’s Facebook page, just another way to get the latest information

out to clients.

For the latest on Royale Hair Parlor, visit royalehairparlor.com.

With the active lifestyles people lead today, being sidelined by surgery is

the last thing anyone wants. Dr. Michael Hoffman of Bloomington Podiatry

Centre says there’s no reason they need to be.

“Surgery today can be minimally invasive,” he says. “You can have sur-

gery and walk out of here without stitches and without crutches.”

Bloomington Podiatry Centre is the only practice in the state where

patients can receive foot surgery that involves an incision no larger than one-

quarter of an inch, allowing for quick recovery and minimal scarring.

“People come here from neighboring states, even from overseas, be-

cause nobody else does what we do,” Dr. Hoffman says.

Not only is Dr. Hoffman is a leader in minimally invasive surgery, he’s

also an instructor, teaching the method to other podiatrists at the annual

Academy of Ambulatory Foot and Ankle Surgeons each spring. His partner,

Dr. Gene DeVane, is also an instructor of the method.

Dr. DeVane joined Dr. Hoffman five years ago. His surgical residency

focused on foot and ankle trauma, and he is the only podiatrist on staff at the

IU Health Bloomington Hospital Wound Center. He notes that the practice is

quite comprehensive.

“Beyond minimally invasive surgery, we also incorporate traditional meth-

ods, as well as sports medicine and wound care,” Dr. DeVane says.

Remaining on top of the latest techniques and cutting-edge technology

allows Bloomington Podiatry Centre to offer patients faster, safer ap-

proaches, like using a laser to treat nail fungus instead of relying on traditional

topical or oral antifungals.

“While nothing is 100 percent, the laser is far more effective than tradi-

tional treatments,” says Dr. Hoffman.

Minimal Surgery, Maximum Results



There really is a difference when it comes to selecting in-home senior care

services says Joe Yonkman, marketing manager for Home Instead Senior

Care. “The relationships we build with our clients are what we value the

most, and I think it’s what our clients value the most as well,” Yonkman says.

Home Instead has been a part of the Bloomington community for more

than ten years, and was recently brought under new ownership by Ben

Klipsch, who has been successfully providing care for seniors in Southern

Indiana for more than five years.

Home Instead offers a variety of services for in-home senior care and

elderly companionship. These include Home Helper Services (helping with

housekeeping, meals, and accompanying clients to appointments and

events), Personal Services (helping with grooming, bathing, eating, and medi-

cation reminders), Companionship Services (providing healthy interaction,

including conversation and outings), and Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care.

Another important service Home Instead provides is Respite Care, a

chance for primary caregivers to rest, recharge, and take a break, whether

that is for an afternoon or for an extended period of time.

“If you are caring for a family member, you don’t have to shoulder that

responsibility on your own,” Yonkman says. “Our clients and their families are

so grateful because this service improves everyone’s quality of life.”

Relationships are built on trust, and Yonkman says Home Instead builds

trust by providing quality care with caregivers who are thoroughly screened

and carefully matched with clients. “We talk to our clients and their families to

make sure they are comfortable with their care,” he says. “We want to make

sure we get the right fit for every client.”

Home Instead: Building Lasting Relationships

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