Des Moines Chiropractic Newsletter - April 2013

Compass Chiropractic April 2013 E-Newsletter

Open House Lunch & Dinner - Tuesday, April 30 | 11:30-1 & 4:30-6:30

Bring your friends, family members, and coworkers and join us for lunch or dinner on April 30 to tour our new clinic in southeast Clive!

We'll have amazing food from Scratch Cupcakery, Granite City, and Jimmy John's! 

We'll also have great, fun beverages in the evening from Exile Brewing Company, and Van Wyk Winery.  And yes, Dr. Krohse will supply a fantastic punch at both lunch and dinner!

 

By attending, you'll get a chance at winning an iPad Mini, $100 gift certificate to Fitness Sports, and $50 gift certificate to Bike World.  Every guest gets one chance to win, but our current patients get an additional ticket for each friend or family member they bring.  You don't have to be present at the time of the drawing to win so come for whichever time works better for you!  We're excited to welcome you at our new office!

Email this invite to your friends or post this picture on your office bulletin board (right click on the image and select view or save image to see full size or print!)

 Introducing Jenni Klise

Hello, my name is Jenni Klise and I am the new Chiropractic Assistant at Compass Chiropractic!  I moved to Iowa 23 years ago from my hometown of Peoria, Illinois and absolutely love Des Moines!

I left the corporate world in 2010 after a car accident which gave me time to think about what I really wanted to do; that being a field in health and wellness.  This is something close to my heart.  I played tennis in high school and college and since then I have always kept up on physical activity.  I have run many races:  5Ks, Dam to Dam several times and got a couple of sprint triathlons under my belt.  These days I am focusing on swimming in the hopes of getting back into running, with the help and care from Dr. Krohse.

I have gotten chiropractic care for over 25 years and am a strong believer in it.  Aligning body and soul is my way of life.

I have a thirteen year old son who is very much into sports:  basketball, soccer and baseball.  His love is baseball and he hopes to become pro someday; when he goes pro he’s promised to buy me that house on the beach I’ve had my eye on for years!  We live in Beaverdale with our 9 year old female black lab, Ozzie girl and you’ll see me out walking or running with her on any given day.

Favorite aspects of working at Compass Chiropractic:  I really like meeting all the patients and knowing that they are getting the best care.

What I enjoy outside of work:  I like to read; do crafts, gardening and pretty much anything outdoors.

How I give back to the community:   I deliver meals to the less fortunate on holidays.

Words to live by:  A quote by Mother Teresa, Peace begins with a smile.

Favorite local restaurant:  Flying Mango hands down!

Something most patients don’t know about me:   I taught myself to ride a unicycle when I was 10 years old; I used to ride it to the store to get groceries for my mother.  There is no coasting on a unicycle!
 

Jenni, Sheri, & Dr. Krohse with our new reception art by Dave Mable

Introducing Team Compass Chiropractic Sponsored Athlete Adam Bohach

Sport: Triathlon

Day Job: Professional Triathlete and Triathlon/Running Coach with Ironworks

I have been a competitive triathlete for the last four years.  During this time I completed four Ironman races including the World Championship in Hawaii.

In February 2013, after returning to Des Moines following a week of intense training in Texas, I injured my knee while running.  To make matters worse, I started swimming and lifting more because I could not bike or run as much.  This led me to develop a shoulder injury.  On top of all that, my right Achilles tendon, which had been bothering me on and off for the past year, started acting up.  Finally, after two weeks of frustration, I sought out Dr. Krohse.  When I came to him at the beginning of March, I was a mess.

I was impressed by his thorough evaluation on my first visit.  Dr. Krohse spent the full session just listening to me and assessing my body's condition using painless mechanical and hands-on methods.  I had seen many health professionals in my athletic career, including other active release therapy (ART) chiropractors, but none came close to my evaluation with Dr. Krohse.  I got the sense that he was genuinely concerned and determined to see my healthy again.

The next day began the first of two weeks of regular treatment.  Within just the first week, Dr. Krohse had uncovered the cause of my chronic Achilles pain.  With just a few treatments the issue was corrected.  For the more challenging shoulder and knee, he used several angles of treatment, including passive and active stretching and adjustments.  In addition to this, he prescribed a regimen of stretches and exercises for me to do at home.  By the end of the week, I noticed significant improvement and am now running and swimming better than ever.

I feel that Dr. Krohse has made me stronger and healthier than I was before my injury.  I will be sure to make regular visits to Compass Chiropractic to maintain my health as long as I am living in Des Moines.

Thanks Dr. Krohse,
Adam Bohach

We Share When You Share!

Dr. Krohse donates at least $10 to a local community organization for each new patient who comes to see us. Sharing your positive experience here currently helps See-Us Run Des Moines!

Iowa Kidstrong’s See-Us Run Des Moines challenges teens who face adversity in their lives to train for and complete a 26.2 mile marathon.  They learn that they are capable to respond to life challenges and experience the benefits of goal-setting, character development, adult mentoring, and improved health.

This program relies on a corps of caring and dedicated adult volunteers to run with the students after school and through the summer months, forming a unique bond that brings many rewards to both parties.  Like See-Us Run Des Moines on Facebook or learn more at iowakidstrong.com!

Team Compass Chiropractic Athlete Steve Cannon Speaking at Iowa Outdoor Unlimited Monthly Meeting

As Public Relations Chair for the local outdoor club Iowa Outdoor Unlimited, Dr. Krohse was able to line up Des Moines ultrarunner and Compass Chiropractic sponsored athlete Steve Cannon to speak at this month’s meeting on April 15 at 7 pm:

Join us at the meeting room at Java Joe's to meet other outdoor lovers, hear recaps of recent club adventures, and learn about upcoming outdoor opportunities.

Then be inspired to do something big when ultrarunner Steve Cannon shares entertaining highlights and pictures from his run across Iowa and running circumnavigation of Lake Michigan. Both runs raised money to fight cancer. He'll also share the plans for his latest cancer-fighting run, The Million Dollar Marathon, in which runners will cross the entire country. Read Steve's story below

"I never ran a single race until 1994. On St. Patricks Day in Manitou Springs Co. at the age of 28 I ran my first 5k...not because I wanted to run, but because I thought it would be a great way to meet girls. Since that time, I have ran nearly 100 Marathons. I completed the 24 Hour Run around Grays Lake. In 2009 I became the 2nd person to Run across my home state of Iowa and this past summer became the first person to ever run around Lake Michigan. 1037 Miles in forty days, averaging a marathon a day. The Iowa and Lake Michigan run were done to raise money and awareness for all those in the fight against Cancer.

It was during the 2009 run across Iowa that the Idea for the Million Dollar Marathon popped into my head. (there's ALOT of time to think while you run across a state). Cancer Fighters and their families have shown me the true meaning of life, the value of those people closest to us and that each moment is to be cherished. This run is for all of us...all of us that have been touched by Cancer."

Sheri Recommends Walking

It’s here!  Spring is finally here!  Those of you who saw me in the office around Daylight Savings Time heard me talk about how excited I was for it to be light out longer in the day.  One of my main reasons is so I can get back on track with my walking schedule.  It has been a long, hard winter for my walking partner (my dog) and I.  Since going back to work full-time we were not able to just walk whenever we wanted to during the day like the past two winters.  So we are anxious for the lighted evenings to take our walks in.  Something about the walk clears my mind and allows me to de-stress while enjoying the outside air.  Did you know that walking has numerous health benefits?  Research shows that regular brisk walking can reduce your risk of heart attack by the same amount that a more vigorous exercise such as jogging can.  This low impact exercise can help your lower you LDL cholesterol while raising you HDL cholesterol.  It can also lower your blood pressure, reduce risk of or help manage Type 2 Diabetes, increase bone strength, improve circulation, manage weight, improve your mood, and help you stay strong and fit.  Walking is the simplest, least expensive form of exercise.  It requires no equipment except a great pair of shoes and comfortable clothing!  So I am proud to say I am a “walker”!  It is definitely my go to for exercise and stress relief.

Sandy Recommends a Layered Salad that Eats Like a Meal

This is one of my favorite recipes from the Allrecipes.com web site.  My husband and I like to assemble this salad, store it in the refrigerator and either eat it as a meal or graze on it frequently as a snack.  It's packed with protein and veggies and doesn't have the gooey layer of mayonaise that other layered salads do.  It's also an easy recipe to modify by adding additional favorite greens, vegetables, leaner meats, dried fruits or nuts.

LAYERED SALAD

INGREDIENTS:                              
•   5 cups fresh spinach, torn into pieces
•  1/2 pound siced bacon, cooked and crumbled                             
•  1/2 cup grated carrot
•  4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
•  5 cups romain e, torn into pieces                              
•  1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into rings
•  1/2 cup salad croutons
•  1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

DRESSING:
•  6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
•  1/4 cup water
•  1/4 cup vegetable oil
•  2 tablespoons sugar
•  1/2 teaspoon celery seed                              
•  1/4 teaspoon salt
•  1/8 teaspoon pepper

In a large bowl, layer the spinach, bacon, carrot, eggs, romaine, red pepper, croutons and Parmesan cheese. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake until sugar is dissolved. Serve with salad.

Dr. Krohse recommends Coach Adam Bohach & Ironworks/CoachLoran

One of the highlights of my job is working with patients who inspire me.  Adam Bohach is truly an inspiring guy.  At a young age, he has already served in the Peace Corps in South Africa for two years and taught science and coached in Clinton, Iowa for three.  Now, thanks to his combination of determination, self-coaching, and athletic prowess he is getting to live the athlete's dream of going pro.  As a professional triathlete, he has experienced early successes such as his recent 9th place pro finish at Galveston Ironman 70.3 just this month, and I'm excited to be a part of his support team as he rises through the ranks.

Adam's coaching background and inspiring personality can benefit local triathletes, as he has joined the Ironworks/CoachLoran coaching team led by Coach Loran Storts.  The entire Ironworks team focus on empowering their clients to enjoy a more fulfilling life overall as they make great performance improvements as athletes.  Check out coachloran.com to learn more about hiring Adam as your coach for your triathlon and/or running pursuits!