Thursday, September 1, 2011

CityDeals vouchers

We have recently published a deal on the CityDeals website that gives a person access to "Unlimited" care for a month for $69 (this included an evaluation, chiropractic adjustments, ice/heat and electro-therapy).  Unfortunately, recent events have forced us to no longer honor the vouchers from CityDeals.  We are not able to continue providing service if we are not being paid for these services.
Our recommendation to those that have purchased the voucher from CityDeals is to dispute the charge with your credit/debit card company; bring your voucher/receipt showing the price you paid and we will honor that price in our office.  Please keep your vouchers.  If in the unlikely event that CityDeals honors their contracts, we will again honor the vouchers and extend the expiration date as needed.
We are sorry for the inconvenience this causes.  We hope to continue providing you with your healthcare needs as you seek out better health.
If you have any questions, feel free to call us at (801) 224-2279.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

On the Road...

After my wife finished a half marathon last year I became obligated to run a 5k race with her. I had told her that I would run a 5k of her choice if she finished, as an added incentive to finish. Running has never been an activity that I have especially enjoyed. Like I have told my wife (maybe some you have heard me say this as well), "Give me a ball and I can run forever". I obviously can't run "forever", but I feel that I have performed fairly well when playing a sport such as basketball or football. However, I did say that I would run a 5k with her and I try to be a man of my word so we will be running the 5k of her choice in June--the Dirty Dash at Soldier Hollow. So we begin with a mud run 5k.

To add to my obligatory 5k I have decided to participate in a triathlon. For the past few years I have gone back and forth about whether or not I wanted to compete in a triathlon. I had the great opportunity to work with another chiropractor in a gym that specialized in triathlon training. The owner has run, I believe, a couple Ironman races. I had the opportunity to volunteer at the Utah Half Ironman a few years ago. It was a lot of fun and there were a lot of people who appeared to be in good shape. I recently took a look at my personal fitness and though I do not think I am in BAD shape, I definitely could be in better shape. Playing basketball once or twice a week has not quite been keeping in the shape I think I should be in. After looking at a few websites that list a multitude of triathlons in the state I have finally decided on an event. It is a Sprint length triathlon in Provo--the Aqua Triathlon at Seven Peaks. Since I don't like running, I thought that this particular event would be best for me--The run is the first section followed by bike and finished with the swim. The event isn't until September so I will have time to do a little training and improve my overall fitness level.
I know that triathlons aren't for everyone, but I would suggest that everyone find something that will improve their fitness level this year even if it is something small. Small steps forward are still steps forward. They also have a much better chance of getting you somewhere than standing still or sitting on a couch. Don't just watch sports, BE the sports.