As a massage therapist, I have clients of all ages. Although most of my patients are adults, I have worked with many children over my 12 years of experience. Most people don’t think of a child as someone who needs a massage because they have, “youth on their side” and “always bounce back”. True, most
Apogee Blogs
September 12, 2019
Massage Does EveryBODY Good – That Means Kids Too!
August 29, 2019
Jenison: A Story of Perseverance
- By : Jeff Carter
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The area that Jenison, Michigan occupies was first settled by pioneers in 1836 as a lumber site along the Grand River[4]. Jenison gained its name from the Jenison family’s sawmill, which opened in 1864.[5] A post office called Jenisonville was established in 1872, and the name was changed to Jenison in 1887. Jenison is a
August 29, 2019
Many Stories, Many Places
- By : Jeff Carter
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I have lived in West Michigan for over 24 years, and I have had the privilege of meeting thousands of people from the surrounding towns in which I have worked and lived. My memories of these people and places are numerous. Every story is unique, personal, and meaningful to me. One of my goals in
August 26, 2019
Speech Milestones: Is Your Child on the Right Path?
- By : Katie Antor
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Being a parent is exciting for so many reasons, but one of the most exciting things is hearing your child’s first words. I often have parents of young children ask me “is this normal?” when it comes to their child’s speech and language development. I especially get questions from parents with little ones between birth
August 18, 2019
It’s about Pain! Or is it?
- By : Jeff Carter
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By Jeffrey S. Carter, PT, MBA Pain is what drives most people to seek Physical Therapy treatment. When we are in pain, it impacts our entire life. We think about our pain. We complain about our pain. Often, we are obsessed about our pain! Pain prevents us from performing the things we want to do
August 15, 2019
The Trifecta of Bone Health
- By : Katie Antor
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The Trifecta of Bone Health – By: Sharon Carter, RDN, LDN Which of three of these five are required for bone health? Green tea N-acetyl Cysteine (NAC) Vitamin D and Calcium Weight-bearing exercise Bone broth Although NAC is a super antioxidant since it’s a precursor to glutathione, and green tea is claimed to have anti-cancer
August 13, 2019
Continuing Education Opportunity for PT’s and PTA’s
- By : Katie Antor
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Please join us at Apogee Therapy Center on October 12 and 13, 2019 while we learn from Dr. Robert Ruffalo! Please see the flyer for more information and contact us if you are interested in joining this wonderful learning opportunity! To register for this event, click here!
August 8, 2019
Group Nutrition Class – August 21
- By : Katie Antor
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Bring a friend and join us on August 21st from 6-7 PM for a group nutrition class hosted by our very own Sharon Carter, RDN, LDN at Apogee Therapy Center! Sharon will be sharing the latest in Functional Nutrition Science and applying it to your daily life in an easy to use fashion. Your life
August 8, 2019
Grandville Vintage Fest – 2019
- By : Katie Antor
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Join the Apogee team at the Grandville Vintage Fest this Friday from 4-9! We will be at the Sand Art Table. Come down and say hello!!
July 24, 2019
Who needs water? YOU need water!
- By : Autumn Bahlke
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For many of us, water is not a beverage of choice. I hear clients mention frequently that it is hard for them to drink even a little bit of water each day. Even people who truly need to consume large amounts of water (fitness instructors, construction workers, lawn service workers, etc.) struggle to get an