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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 Denville, 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 Denville, 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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4 minute readWho’s ready to go to space?Circles Around the Sun, a singular force in the modern jam band universe, hits the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park on Friday night.The band was created by Denville native guitarist Neal Casal to manifest Grateful Dead-inspired instrumental pieces played during the set breaks of the Dead’s 2015 Fare The Well stadium concerts, recordings released later that year as “Recordings for the Dead.”...
Who’s ready to go to space?
Circles Around the Sun, a singular force in the modern jam band universe, hits the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park on Friday night.
The band was created by Denville native guitarist Neal Casal to manifest Grateful Dead-inspired instrumental pieces played during the set breaks of the Dead’s 2015 Fare The Well stadium concerts, recordings released later that year as “Recordings for the Dead.”
Circles Around the Sun have been charting new sonic territory since, and played on in the wake of Casal’s 2019 death.
The band released two stunning singles last year, the enveloping “Outer Boroughs” and the lush, expansive “Language” featuring harpist Mikaela Davis, as well as the live album “Live at the Charleston Pour House 11/12/21.”
“Language” is also the title of the band’s forthcoming fourth album, set to arrive in the spring.
Nectar’s Presents brings Circles Around the Sun — guitarist John Lee Shannon, bassist Dan Horne, keyboardist Adam MacDougall and drummer Mark Levy — with support from Rich Ruth. This is a journey in sound you want to take.
Go: Circles Around the Sun with Rich Ruth, 7 p.m. Friday, Wonder Bar, Fifth and Ocean Avenues, $20 in advance and $25 at the door; wonderbarasburypark.com.
Come summer, when Long Beach Island swells with visitors, getting into a restaurant will be tricky.
But there are plenty of tables this time of year, and nearly two dozen eateries on and off the island will take part in Long Beach Island Bites Winter Restaurant Week. It begins Friday and runs through Sunday, Feb. 5, with restaurants serving prix fixe meals for lunch, dinner or both.
Among many other dishes, you'll find short rib pappardelle at Salt Kitchen & Bar in Ship Bottom; an oyster BLT at The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House in Stafford; French toast with lemon curd and blueberry compote at LBI Pancake House in Ship Bottom; and chicken pot pie at Buckalew's Restaurant and Tavern in Beach Haven.
Go: Long Beach Island Bites Winter Restaurant Week, Jan. 27 to Feb. 5; for a full list of participating restaurants and menus, search Long Beach Island Bites on Facebook.
The Bell Works complex in Holmdel hosts the return of Brews + Bites, its tap takeover series showcasing local craft breweries, on Thursday. Alternate Ending Beer Co. of Aberdeen will be making the trip to Bell Works for the occasion.
Alternate Ending will be pouring a variety of signature beers and seasonal creations to be enjoyed with food offerings. Each $45 ticket includes four beer samples, each paired with food.
Go: Brews + Bites, 5 p.m. Thursday, Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, $45; bell.works/events/brews-bites.
The monthly Read with Pride Adult Book Club takes place Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library.
Each month will showcase a different theme and will focus on books featuring prominent LGBTQ+ characters .This month the theme is Young Adult Literature. Suggested books are "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe"by Benjamin Alire Sáenz and "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera.
The books are available on the apps Libby and Hoopla, or in print at the library. This book discussion is for those who identify as LGBTQ, or who simply want to learn more about LGBTQ+ stories, narratives and experiences.
All are welcome.
Go: Read with Pride Adult Book Club, 7 p.m. Thursday, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St., Toms River; 732-349-6200 or oceancountylibrary.org.
Want to party hard to some of Broadway’s most show-stopping jams? That’s not an impossible dream in Asbury Park.
Broadway Rave: The Musical Theater Dance Party hits the House of Independents on Saturday night. A dance-floor celebration of musical theater, the touring spectacular is sure to be one singular sensation.
Guests are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite characters, and special surprise guests are always a possibility. Get ready for a fair bit of razzle dazzle, folks.
Go: Broadway Rave: The Musical Theater Dance Party, 9 p.m. Saturday, House of Independents, 572 Cookman Ave., $15 to $20; https://houseofindependents.com.
You know Beakman and Bill Nye – now meet Ben Miller.
The New York City-based scientist-turned-comedian is the star of Stand-Up Science — a work of humorous edutainment that’s touring the country and played the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland.
Miller brings his multimedia happening to the ShowRoom Cinema in Asbury Park on Saturday night.
Go: Ben Miller’s Stand-Up Science, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, ShowRoom Cinema, 707 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park; showroomcinemas.com.
In the alcohol-free spirit of Dry January, Over the Moon art studios of Asbury Park hosts the first installment in its Sober Social series on Saturday night.
The get-together will include live painting, oracle readings, on-site vendors, hand-crafted mocktails and snacks, and music from DJ Spicy Brown.
Go: Sober Social, 9 p.m. Saturday, Over the Moon art studios, 808 Springwood Ave., Asbury Park, $15; overthemoonartstudios.com.
The new owners of the former St. Francis Residential Community plan to demolish the aging, historic buildings to clear the way for a new 110-bed senior health facility on the 17-acre property near St. Clare's Hospital and the Oaks at Denville senior complex.The announcement Wednesday from Wall Township-based Springpoint, the operator of 10 senior living communities, including the neighboring Oaks at Denville, said the nonprofit is also considering “other options” for the pastoral property at the corner of Po...
The new owners of the former St. Francis Residential Community plan to demolish the aging, historic buildings to clear the way for a new 110-bed senior health facility on the 17-acre property near St. Clare's Hospital and the Oaks at Denville senior complex.
The announcement Wednesday from Wall Township-based Springpoint, the operator of 10 senior living communities, including the neighboring Oaks at Denville, said the nonprofit is also considering “other options” for the pastoral property at the corner of Pocono and Diamond Spring roads near St. Clare’s Hospital.
"It goes without saying the mayor and township officials feel a deep sense of loss and sorrow about the impending demolition," reads a statement from Denville Administrator Steven Ward. "By the time the township was made aware of the prospective real estate transfer, it was too late to intervene to preserve the facility, despite our tireless efforts to do so over a period of months in 2021."
The Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother, who opened St. Francis as a health resort 127 years ago, contracted Springpoint for logistical and administrative support last year after announcing in June that it would close the facility sometime in 2022. At the time, St. Francis operated 58 rooms and 65 independent-living apartments for seniors. Residents had the option of extra services such as meals, housekeeping and medication assistance.
The sisters later announced they would transfer ownership of the property and historic campus buildings to Springpoint.
"As the buildings and campus infrastructure have aged, it has become increasingly difficult to fund the maintenance and needed renovations to sustain the financial viability of the community," the sisters wrote in a statement announcing the closure.
"The planned 110-bed health care center will support the care needs of residents of The Oaks as well as seniors from the surrounding community and region," Springpoint vice president of marketing and communications Julia Zauner said.
This community facility will specifically offer assisted living, memory care and other long-term care services for seniors, Zauner said.
Springpoint has retained KDA Architects "to guide the vision planning process." Zauner said the company has yet to determine the position of the new facility on the campus at the corner of Pocono and Diamond Spring roads.
Zauner said the company has no current plans to sell the excess property to developers. "Our plan is to continue to use the land consistent with its current zoning," Zauner said.
The St. Francis property, along with the Oaks at Denville and St. Clare's Hospital, are in an OB-3 zone that permits office buildings, hospitals, nursing homes, senior citizen facilities and related support services. Retail sales are prohibited except for pharmacies and related medical services within the facility.
Ward confirmed Springpoint is expected to apply soon for demolition permits. Removal of the buildings and clearing of the site is expected to begin in the fall. Groundbreaking on the new building is anticipated for "some time in 2024."
"As the facility is privately owned and was never listed on any state or federal historic registers, the township cannot legally prevent the demolition of Saint Francis structures," the township statement reads.
Denville Mayor Tom Andes described St. Francis and its amenities as "an ocean cruise ship that doesn't go anywhere."
His mother was among the residents who transferred next door to The Oaks.
"It's such a shame," Andes said. "It's a beautiful place. I wish they had said something sooner. Maybe we could have done something. It's a terrible loss. It's part of the community."
Historic items in the building were donated to the Denville Historical society. Pews from the chapel were donated to the Archdiocese of Newark.
The shuttered facility was used in April as the set for the filming of a horror movie, "The Home," starring Pete Davidson.
Springpoint serves more than 4,000 seniors in New Jersey and Delaware and has nearly 2,000 employees.
DENVILLE, NJ - The Downtown Denville Business Improvement District may soon be no more.During the Oct. 18 Denville council meeting, BID President Tommy Dean informed the public that he and the District, after a vote, intend to dissolve themselves during their last meeting.According to Dean, the District, a non-profit, funded by downtown property owners, which aims to bring promotions, improvements and shared interests to help Denville’s downtown prosper, has been dealing with “frustration” for the past six yea...
DENVILLE, NJ - The Downtown Denville Business Improvement District may soon be no more.
During the Oct. 18 Denville council meeting, BID President Tommy Dean informed the public that he and the District, after a vote, intend to dissolve themselves during their last meeting.
According to Dean, the District, a non-profit, funded by downtown property owners, which aims to bring promotions, improvements and shared interests to help Denville’s downtown prosper, has been dealing with “frustration” for the past six years.
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Such a vote, as later specified by Angela Cote, is non-binding and unofficial, though it does show the current mindset of the BID.
“Downtowns throughout the country are faced with so many problems, and if we don’t start to look into the future, we’re not going to do us justice - the community, the businesses, and ultimately it comes down to the residents,” said Dean.
Dean called Denville “the only town within 15 miles” to have the downtown it does, but emphasized that this comes with issues. He said the District has not been receiving the support it desires and that its members hope to create a dialogue with the council.
According to Dean, the primary issue with the District is parking. While Denville does have “convenient” parking, people will move on if they can’t find a spot, a situation made more intense because builders are not required to add parking when they build upwards on Bloomfield Avenue, as it is an overlay zone. This, Dean said, severely hurts Denville’s small businesses.
He added that there have also been some considerable internal issues in the BID.
“We’re important, but we don’t feel like we have a seat at the table”, he finished. He asked the council to begin “asking the right questions to the people downtown” and to query downtown businesses for comments and questions.
Additionally, Dean said the BID has had a tough time speaking with the downtown business owners and attempts to speak have not been met with as much respect as they desired.
Before a potential dissolution can be started or officially considered, however, there is much paperwork to be done, including a formal vote and an audit, according to Town Attorney Fred Semrau. This dissolution, were it to happen, would be done by voiding the ordinance which created it. Angela Cote said that the Council will “need to go offline” and discuss the topic.
“We see progress, we see change, and I don’t think it’s as much as you guys want to see right now,” said Cote.
John Murphy said that he has spoken with several downtown business owners recently and the consensus among them is for the BID to continue, however, no one is willing to come forward to the BID. Very rarely do members of the public show up to the BID meetings, though they are always welcome to come.
“Your dilemma is the exact same that our fire department is facing, our first aid squad is having, it's getting volunteers,” he said.
According to BID member Kristin Pamperin, there is no burnout among the BID, and the BID has a passion to move forward, but it’s difficult to run a board when every step the board takes leads to them hitting a wall.
“It’s really hard to spend taxpayers’ dollars, put together formal presentations, start to hand them over and then get a response saying 'not at this time,'" she said. "We don’t mind if it’s a difficult discussion. We don’t mind if it’s a back and forth. That’s lively, that’s discussion, that’s getting in there and making a difference. But when one side shuts the door, then we wonder why we are doing this over and over and over.”
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HACKETTSTOWN,NJ - Two Parsippany students are among those recognized among Dean's List achievers at Centenary University. Madison P. Miller and Jameson Snyder both received these honors for this past semester.Centenary University President Bruce Murphy, Ed.D., has announced the Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester. To achieve this honor, full-time students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.8 or above and complete a minimum of 12 semester credits.Morris County residents who earned Dean’s List honors are...
HACKETTSTOWN,NJ - Two Parsippany students are among those recognized among Dean's List achievers at Centenary University. Madison P. Miller and Jameson Snyder both received these honors for this past semester.
Centenary University President Bruce Murphy, Ed.D., has announced the Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester. To achieve this honor, full-time students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.8 or above and complete a minimum of 12 semester credits.
Morris County residents who earned Dean’s List honors are:
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Budd Lake—Victoria A. Andrews, Isabelle M. Weisman
Butler—Chloe N. Wright
Chester—William D. Boothe
Denville—Matthew B. Defranco, Nicole Leonard
East Hanover—Jenna N. Glinko
Flanders—Constanza D. Giaquinto, Courtney E. Kastl, Alexis Schumacher
Landing—Carlos F. Burbano, Jayden E. Pennella, Ciara J. Rodriguez
Ledgewood—Jessica T. Mound
Lincoln Park—Devin Gibbs
Long Valley—Alexander Collins, Erica E. Gallo, Morgan E. Garner, Wesley D. Mercer, Andrew Mount, Nicolas Z. Radovanic
Mendham—Emma T. Norton, Jamie E. Rowe
Morristown—Anna R. Stein
Mount Arlington—Melanie F. Flynn, Madisyn P. Rojas
Parsippany—Madison P. Miller, Jameson Snyder
Randolph—Justin A. Carlucci, Sara G. Fusco, Sarah B. Halpern, Ashley L. Johnson, Ryan O’Shaughnessy, Jessica Sands, Sofia M. Slaman
Riverdale—Kayla Sampong
Rockaway—Scarlett Barbosa, Justin Meidling, Joseph D. Porretta
Succasunna—Sedem A. Atadja, Matthew W. Becker, Antonia Cacopardo, Giulianna E. Falquez, Gregory J. Somjen
Wharton—Zachary J. Orr
ABOUT CENTENARY UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary University’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix provides an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world. The University’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, N.J., with its equestrian facility in Washington Township.
A malfunctioning well has forced Denville to declare a water emergency and restrict car washing, lawn watering and other residential uses, though an official on Tuesday said the township was making progress toward a fix. The town had already imposed limits this month ahead of a scheduled refurbishment of a water tower. That and the borderline drought conditions around the region left the water supply in a precarious position, Denville said in an ...
A malfunctioning well has forced Denville to declare a water emergency and restrict car washing, lawn watering and other residential uses, though an official on Tuesday said the township was making progress toward a fix. The town had already imposed limits this month ahead of a scheduled refurbishment of a water tower. That and the borderline drought conditions around the region left the water supply in a precarious position, Denville said in an advisory sent to residents on Sunday.
"The combination of ongoing maintenance of the township's main water tank, the recent unusually dry conditions, and now the malfunctioning well, is causing a very low water supply to the township," the advisory read. "As a result, all outdoor water use (lawn watering, car washing, etc.) is strictly prohibited until further notice."
Tuesday, Denville Recreation Director Nick Panetta said what he believed to be a mechanical issue at the well was resolved by DPW workers who deployed on Sunday.
"Things are looking positive and we're looking for ways we can lift some of the restrictions, but as of now we have to stay at the full restriction," Panetta said.
The limits do not apply to residents with private wells who do not use municipal water, Panetta said.
Residents and businesses in Denville were already under a 90-day period of restricted water use as the township began scheduled refurbishing of its primary water tank. Contractors took the 1.25-million-gallon tank offline on August 1 and expect the work will take 60 to 90 days to complete.
Under those restrictions, residents with even house numbers were permitted outside water use on even-numbered days, and residents with odd-numbered homes on odd-number days. The limits covered the watering of "lawns, shrubs, ornamental plants, etc., as well as the washing of automobiles, trucks, ATVs, boats, etc."
Southern portions of Morris County and most of Central Jersey were added last week to the area of "moderate drought" conditions in New Jersey by the U.S. Drought Monitor. The rest of Morris County and most of northern New Jersey were listed as "abnormally dry." The drought classifications will be revised on Thursday.
State Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette issued a statewide drought watch last week, the first step toward declaring a full drought. He called for residents and businesses to conserve water, but if conditions do not improve, mandatory water use restrictions may be necessary in parts of the state, LaTourette said in a briefing with reporters.
"When we look out at temperature outlook and precipitation outlook, we continue to be concerned," he said.
William Westhoven is a local reporter for DailyRecord.com. For unlimited access to the most important news from your local community, please subscribe or activate your digital account today.
