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Traditional acupuncture is based on the belief that the body is controlled by a flow of energy, referred to as qi, and pronounced "chee." According to ancient texts, qi travels through pathways in your body called meridians. Acupuncturists believe that interruptions with energy flow in these meridians are responsible for modern ailments.
Acupuncture improves your body's functions and helps boost its self-healing processes through anatomic site stimulation - usually called acupuncture points. To stimulate acupuncture points, professionals typically insert fine, sterile needles you're your skin. Most patients feel little-to-no discomfort as the needles are applied. Typically, needles are left in the skin anywhere from five to 30 minutes. After their session, patients often report an incredible feeling of relaxation.
While some practitioners still adhere to traditional acupuncture philosophies, modern acupuncturists take an integrative approach. Today, professional acupuncturists use the therapy to stimulate the body's natural healing and pain-fighting processes. When coupled with personalized chiropractic care and physical therapy, patients can find real relief from painful physical conditions.
At Denville Medical, your licensed physical therapist's goal is to maximize your body's structure and increase its overall function for long-term health. To accomplish this, our physical therapists combine traditional and innovative techniques focused on increasing muscle strength and improving the body's range of motion. Our goal is to discover the root cause of your pain or mobility problems. That way, we can address the true reason why you need physical therapy, and work towards achieving long-lasting relief.
Of course, we understand that every patient is different. Your doctor can provide expert care in an encouraging environment by creating a customized treatment plan for you using modern, evidence-based research.
Professional acupuncture treatments can be incredibly helpful for patients suffering from a wide range of disorders. When paired with personalized chiropractic care and other medical treatments, acupuncture is even more effective.
With a systematic treatment plan, patients can find help for painful symptoms like:
Professionals practicing acupuncture in Chatham Township, NJ, use several techniques to achieve overall patient wellbeing, from Cupping and Gua Sha to Needling and Facials.
Made popular by Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, most acupuncturists describe cupping as giving an inverse massage. Rather than using pressure to release tight muscles, acupuncture cups create a suction effect. The suction pulls on muscles and fascia to relieve tension and improve blood flow. Like a massage, cupping is very relaxing for patients. Most people describe it as enjoyable, although the suction cup markings may look painful to friends and family.
Acupuncture cups are made using various materials, including glass and plastic. Cupping applications also vary - some clinics go the traditional route with cotton balls, rubbing alcohol, and fire. Other applications include manual placement with silicone suction points. Usually, patients receive one of two cupping styles. The first uses stationary cups, which remain for about 10 minutes. The second uses moving cups, supplemented with massage oil to let the cups glide over painful areas.
Also called "dry needling," chiropractors and acupuncturists often use this technique to reduce trigger points within soft tissues and muscles. In this application, acupuncturists use a sterile needle and insert it into the trigger point, which fosters a feeling of "release" that helps reduce muscle tension and pain while boosting mobility.
Trigger points are hypersensitive, irritable skeletal muscle areas formed in rigid bands of muscle fiber. Trigger points lead to neuromuscular dysfunction and manifest in painful symptoms, increased stress, and lower overall functionality. During an acupuncture session, these needles are applied to trigger points, which cause a twitch, essentially releasing and restoring proper muscle function.
Gua Sha is the practice of using tools to scrape the skin and apply pressure to painful areas of the face and body. A Gua Sha is a flat, hard tool, usually made of stone. Recently, Gua Sha has taken the skincare world by storm, but the technique has been providing relief for centuries. It is one of the oldest forms of Chinese medicine used to boost blood circulation and energy flow.
In traditional Chinese, Gua means to press or stroke, while Sha refers to redness. Gua Sha usually causes small red spots or bruises to form, which are also called microtrauma spots. When using Gua Sha on microtrauma areas, your body elicits a response that can help break up tough scar tissue. When paired with professional chiropractic care, Gua Sha can be quite effective, even for moderate injuries.
At Denville Medical, we aim to serve you with long-lasting quality of life through personalized acupuncture treatments in New Jersey. The path to a pain-free life begins with a friendly, informative appointment, where one of our doctors develops a customized treatment plan tailored to your body's needs. It starts with your first evaluation, where our experts learn about your medical history, diagnostic tests, current condition, and overall health goals. From there, we'll create your plan and help you hit your milestones until your quality of life is improved.
With treatments like needling, cupping, Gua Sha, and acupuncture in Chatham Township, NJ, included in your scope of treatment, musculoskeletal relief is right around the corner.
If you're sick and tired of living with painful limitations, our doctors are here to help you live a normal life free of debilitating body issues. No surgery. No addictive medicine. Only comprehensive acupuncture treatments, crafted with health and happiness in mind.
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It’s not uncommon for students leaving school in the Chathams to be met by a swarm of idling cars and school buses. Although many newer cars meet Advanced Clean Car standards, virtually all cars, except electric vehicles, still produce exhaust. Until all vehicles are zero-emission, we should make every effort to limit everyone’s exposure to exhaust.Many new cars have Auto Start/Auto Stop technology (AST), a technology that turns off the engine when your foot has been on the brake for a preset number of seconds and restarts...
It’s not uncommon for students leaving school in the Chathams to be met by a swarm of idling cars and school buses. Although many newer cars meet Advanced Clean Car standards, virtually all cars, except electric vehicles, still produce exhaust. Until all vehicles are zero-emission, we should make every effort to limit everyone’s exposure to exhaust.
Many new cars have Auto Start/Auto Stop technology (AST), a technology that turns off the engine when your foot has been on the brake for a preset number of seconds and restarts the engine when you ease off the brake. The AST saves fuel in stop and start driving and when waiting in a line. More importantly, it decreases air pollution.
Idling can contribute to fuel residue buildup on engine cylinder walls because the fuel is not burned completely as when a car is in motion and the engine is firing more rapidly. Idling also causes condensation in the exhaust system which can result in corrosion. Turning your engine off while waiting in line does not damage your vehicle.
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Going idle-free at home is just as important. Modern automobiles do not need to warm up for more than 30 seconds. The best way to warm your cars engine is by driving your car.
Idling occurs when a vehicle that is turned on but is not in motion. To help keep our air clean, New Jersey passed a No Idling Law in 1986. Put simply, the law “limits vehicular idling to 3 minutes and idling is NOT permitted for the purpose of heating or cooling the driver or passengers.” The law covers gasoline and diesel vehicles and includes several exceptions. For more information check these websites:
https://www.nj.gov/dep/enforcement/idling_fact_sheet_1.pdf
https://www.nj.gov/mvc/pdf/license/drivermanual.pdf page 50.
In November 2023, Governor Murphy signed the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACCII) standards, which will go into effect with model year 2027 light-duty vehicles. New Jersey is now one of fifteen states to have adopted the standards. The New Jersey bill sets annually increasing sales targets for automakers, so that every new light-duty vehicle sold in the state will be a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) or a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) by 2035.
In the meantime, we can all help make our community healthier by using our car’s AST or by turning off a gasoline or diesel engine when waiting in a line. Collectively making simple, small changes can have very big and beneficial effects on the balance of nature and on human health.
CHATHAM, NJ — Chatham Township officials recently announced the acquisition of an 18-acre property located on Southern Blvd., commonly known as the Fenske property.The announcement was made at the Nov. 28 township committee meeting.According to Mayor Ashley Felice, the acquisition cost the township a total of $750,000; however, $350,000 was donated by the Morris County Open Space Trust Fund."After years of diligent negotiations, I am pleased to announce that Chatham Township has entered into a strategic agreem...
CHATHAM, NJ — Chatham Township officials recently announced the acquisition of an 18-acre property located on Southern Blvd., commonly known as the Fenske property.
The announcement was made at the Nov. 28 township committee meeting.
According to Mayor Ashley Felice, the acquisition cost the township a total of $750,000; however, $350,000 was donated by the Morris County Open Space Trust Fund.
"After years of diligent negotiations, I am pleased to announce that Chatham Township has entered into a strategic agreement to acquire the approximate 18 acres of land… The acquisition of the Fenske property has been a long-term goal for our community, and tonight we will be introducing two ordinances to finalize the preservation of this property," Felice said.
The Fenske property, located at 422 Southern Boulevard, is next to Nash Field and the Great Swamp, making it an important piece of land for conserving open space in the township.
"This strategic move aligns with our ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations. By acquiring this property, we are not only securing a valuable green space but also fortifying our commitment to environmental conservation," Felice said. "The proximity to Nash Field and the Great Swamp makes this acquisition a pivotal piece of our community's green infrastructure, providing environmental preservation, supporting biodiversity, and maintaining the scenic beauty that defines Chatham Township."
Some concerns were raised over the use of a bond ordinance to help pay for the acquisition; however, Chatham Township's administrator, Zaid Shehady, explained that the bond was simply a precaution.
"We are not planning to bond anything. However, we don't have all of this cash right now to authorize it because of a cash flow issue, but we are finishing up with this year, and by the time we enter into 2024, which is when we expect the closing to happen, we don't have those funds right now in order to actually appropriate them. This guarantees that we will have that money, but come April or May, whenever we get to closing, we should have that cash flow starting to come in," Shehady said.
Funding for Morris County open space acquisitions and preservation comes from the voter-approved Morris County Open Space & Farmland Preservation Trust Fund, which is generated by a special county tax.
The funding source is also used for farmland and historic preservation, county parkland acquisition, trail development and the purchase of residential properties prone to flooding.
Since 1994, the Morris County Open Space Program has preserved more than 17,800 acres – which is larger than the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills – with approximately $295 million generated by the county preservation tax approved overwhelmingly by voters in November 1992.
The public will have the opportunity to comment on the ordinances at the Dec. 12 township committee meeting.
To view the full township committee meeting, click here.
CHATHAM, NJ — As the old adage goes, "out with the old, in with the new," and changes to garbage pickup in Chatham Borough officially began in the new year.Chatham Borough announced plans to phase out its "Green Bag" waste collection system in favor of a new automated system back in November 2022. The "Green Bag" system was kept in place until the end of 2023, and the new system officially began this week.The borough was using a "pay as you throw" system for green bags, which means ...
CHATHAM, NJ — As the old adage goes, "out with the old, in with the new," and changes to garbage pickup in Chatham Borough officially began in the new year.
Chatham Borough announced plans to phase out its "Green Bag" waste collection system in favor of a new automated system back in November 2022. The "Green Bag" system was kept in place until the end of 2023, and the new system officially began this week.
The borough was using a "pay as you throw" system for green bags, which means that while everyone pays the same for collection, the amount they pay for disposal is determined by how much they throw out.
Chatham was one of five municipalities in the entire state that still used the "pay as you go" green garbage bag system, according to Council member Len Resto, who was the lone dissenting vote on the change back in 2022.
According to the board, the need for the switch was primarily due to financial issues. The cost of green bags under the old system included a trash tipping fee, which has risen in recent years.
The annual solid waste bill was $374 this year, plus the cost of green bags, a significant increase from the previous year. "Our vendor costs have gone up by more than 70 percent. This is a problem everywhere. It's absolutely crazy right now," Council member Jocelyn Mathiasen said previously.
It is estimated that if the borough had kept the green bag program, the prices would have risen further.
Under the new system, a 65-gallon garbage bin would cost $482, versus $564 with green bags. The smallest bin, which holds 35 gallons, would cost $259 instead of $374. There is also a 95-gallon bin, which is suitable for large families and costs $704.
The addition of cans is also expected to help reduce the appearance of rodents and prevent future problems with bears getting into trash bags.
Here is the new schedule, which went into effect this week:
The lids of the new garbage carts have arrows on them; the carts must be placed with the arrows facing the street and the handles facing the house, borough officials said.
Residents will be able to store an "excess trash" bag next to their container if there is an occasional surplus of trash. The stickers are $3 at Borough Hall and will cover one large (up to a 40-gallon) bag.
Residents will be allowed to use the stickers three times per year; if they desire more, they must upgrade their cart, according to officials.
CHATHAM, NJ — Earlier this year, a long-standing building in Chatham Township was torn down as part of a new housing construction project approved by the township committee two years ago.The sale of 522 Southern Boulevard, also known as Charlie Brown's property, was agreed upon by Chatham Township and the property owner, Kronos Holdings, LLC, in 2021.What was previously the restaurant site will soon be transformed into affordable housing units as part of the township's third-round element of affordable housing, which it a...
CHATHAM, NJ — Earlier this year, a long-standing building in Chatham Township was torn down as part of a new housing construction project approved by the township committee two years ago.
The sale of 522 Southern Boulevard, also known as Charlie Brown's property, was agreed upon by Chatham Township and the property owner, Kronos Holdings, LLC, in 2021.
What was previously the restaurant site will soon be transformed into affordable housing units as part of the township's third-round element of affordable housing, which it agreed to in December 2018 in litigation with the Fair Share Housing Center.
This week, it was announced that Walters, an award-winning developer based in Barnegat, has broken ground on that project, now dubbed "Cornerstone at Chatham," a 63-unit premium income-restricted apartment community.
Walters currently projects the new development to be ready for occupancy beginning in late spring 2024, however, completion of the entire property is slated for the fourth quarter of 2024.
“Residents will enjoy modern features and amenities while living in the historic and quaint small town of Chatham,” said Joseph Del Duca, partner and director of Affordable Housing for Walters.
Because there is limited developable land in Chatham, the three-building community is being built on a 3.2-acre site that was previously occupied by Charlie Brown's Fresh Grill.
Due to its central location, future residents will have easy access to jobs, shopping, and recreational amenities. Chatham Mall and Hickory Square Shopping Center are both within walking distance, as are the municipally owned Nash Park and Shunpike Field.
The housing project is being built thanks to a unique funding partnership between Walters and Chatham Township. As a result, Walters received an extremely competitive 9 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC).
According to Del Duca, the town provided the land as well as funding support, including a planned shuttle bus service to the nearby NJ Transit rail station.
The three-building community will feature a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units ranging in size from 807 to 1,343 square feet. Parking will also be available for residents.
Cornerstone at Chatham is being built to meet green building certification, allowing residents to benefit from sustainable, efficient, and resilient housing. There will also be a fitness center, a community room, and an outdoor patio and clubhouse with seating, tables, and gas grills.
On request, a social services coordinator will be on hand, Walters representatives said.
The future apartments will be available to people earning 60 percent or less of the area's median income, officials said.
Another redevelopment project, which will add 245 new homes to the Chatham community, also recently broke ground.
The site plan, now dubbed "The Ivy of Chatham," was initially approved by the borough in 2021 and has been marketed as a luxury apartment complex with a mixture of 37 affordable housing units.
CHATHAM, NJ — Chatham Borough will hold its government reorganization meeting on Jan. 8.The reorganization meeting will involve the swearing-in of Mayor-elect Carolyn Dempsey and newly elected Borough of Chatham Council members Brian Hargrove and Justin Strickland to new three-year terms on the all-Democratic council.Thaddeus Kobylarz, the borough's current mayor, declared last year that he would not run for re-election to serve as mayor in 2024.Incumbents Frank Truilo and Leonard Resto also chose not to run for re...
CHATHAM, NJ — Chatham Borough will hold its government reorganization meeting on Jan. 8.
The reorganization meeting will involve the swearing-in of Mayor-elect Carolyn Dempsey and newly elected Borough of Chatham Council members Brian Hargrove and Justin Strickland to new three-year terms on the all-Democratic council.
Thaddeus Kobylarz, the borough's current mayor, declared last year that he would not run for re-election to serve as mayor in 2024.
Incumbents Frank Truilo and Leonard Resto also chose not to run for re-election this year but are unanimous in wishing the new team well in their work for the Chatham Borough community.
Dempsey, who is presently serving her second term on the council, was elected with 1,734 public votes in November, according to official election results from the Morris County Clerk's office.
“Thad, Len, and Frank will be sorely missed,” said Dempsey. “However, I understand that being an elected official on behalf of the Borough requires a huge time commitment and that these great public servants have given much more than their share. All three have brought their passion and talents to their work for the Borough, and we owe them a debt of gratitude for their contributions to our community.”
Hargrove has lived in the borough for 18 years and has raised three children in the Chatham School system with his wife, Judy-Ann. He also currently serves on the Borough's Joint Recreation Advisory Committee.
Strickland has been a resident of the borough for five years and is a member of the Historic Preservation Commission. Strickland is a combat veteran who earned a Bronze Star for his service on the front lines in Iraq. He also worked in the Pentagon as a civilian and received the Office of the Secretary of Defense Outstanding Achievement Award for his work in Afghanistan.
During the annual reorganization meeting, a new council president will be selected for 2024, along with the council's committee appointments for the upcoming year.
Mayor-elect Dempsey will also provide the community with an annual update and expectations for the new year.
The reorganization meeting is set for Monday at 7:30 p.m. in Chatham Borough Hall, 54 Fairmount Avenue, Chatham.
The meeting is open to the public and formal action is anticipated to be taken.
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