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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 Dover, 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 Dover, 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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DOVER — A vacancy on the Board of Aldermen will continue into next month while Mayor Carolyn Blackman and the town's ...
DOVER — A vacancy on the Board of Aldermen will continue into next month while Mayor Carolyn Blackman and the town's governing body seek outside legal counsel regarding whether one of three candidates chosen to fill the seat is qualified to take office.
The outcome could tip the balance of power between the town's two Democratic factions in an election year in which the mayor's office and alderman seats in all four wards are up for grabs.
Former Third Ward Alderman Adrian Ballesteros has moved to California and resigned on Jan. 8. Following state law, the Dover Democratic Committee convened on Jan. 22 to choose three nominees to fill his seat.
Committee Chair Edward Correa, a former Third Ward alderman; DDC Treasurer Michael Scarneo; and Hope Summerset were chosen from a field of five candidates to be the nominees.
Correa was previously appointed to fill Blackman's Ward 3 seat on the board after she was elected mayor in 2019. But he lost a bid for re-election in last year's Democratic primary to Karol Ruiz, who won the seat in the November general election.
All three nominees were in attendance Tuesday night for an expected final vote from the board.
But the mayor opened the meeting by saying "no action will be taken tonight" to fill the empty seat while the administration sought legal counsel for an undisclosed reason. On Wednesday, town Administrator BettyLou DeCroce said Dover is seeking another legal opinion after receiving a letter from attorney Walter Luers that Summerset could be barred from taking office due to conflicts with the federal Hatch Act.
Summerset is a social service administrator for the federally funded Morris County Housing Authority. The Hatch Act, passed in 1939, limits certain political activities of federal workers, as well as some state and local government employees who work in connection with federally backed programs.
"We need to get our legal opinion on this and also need to have some of the board members meet the candidates," Blackman said.
DeCroce said Summerset's qualifications for office had also been questioned by some board members.
"Hope said she had confirmation from the federal government that she wasn't in conflict, but I have reached out to get another opinion from our labor counsel," she said. That opinion was expected to arrive Wednesday but cannot be made public until it has been disseminated to the board members for review, DeCroce said.
"This is an inward fight of the Dover Democratic County Committee, so that's where it is," DeCroce said. "So we're trying to determine which legal opinion is right and which is wrong."
The expectation is the seat will be filled at a special meeting called for Feb. 7.
Also in limbo is the status of municipal attorney Tim Downs. Tuesday, the board approved more than two dozen professional service appointments − mostly re-appointments − ranging from various legal counsels to engineering and water-service contractors. Among the few appointments withheld was for municipal attorney.
DeCroce said the town would again issue requests for proposals from other attorneys. Downs has already submitted his proposal, she said. No date was set to make that appointment.
Downs did not immediately return a call for comment on his status.
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.
ROCKAWAY − When Montville bowling last won the Morris County Tournament, Tyler Polachek was a freshman. He was proud to contribute. But at Thursday's MCT, Polachek knew he had to do a lot more for the Mustangs.Polacheck led the team to success, including a 2-0 victory over Morris Tech in the final. The Mustangs dedic...
ROCKAWAY − When Montville bowling last won the Morris County Tournament, Tyler Polachek was a freshman. He was proud to contribute. But at Thursday's MCT, Polachek knew he had to do a lot more for the Mustangs.
Polacheck led the team to success, including a 2-0 victory over Morris Tech in the final. The Mustangs dedicated their victory to George Kattermann, their bus driver and unofficial assistant coach − and the father of two former Montville bowlers: Erik and Karl.
Erik Kattermann had bowled a perfect 300 game in 2017 as the Mustangs won their third consecutive MCT title. George Kattermann missed Thursday's MCT after hernia surgery, so he wasn't able to give the bowlers his little tweaks and adjustments.
"It's tough without him," said Polachek, who had the second-best individual game in the preliminary round and tied for second in high series.
"This win is not just for the team, but for him too, because we wish he was here. ... The last time we were on top was freshman year. I remember bringing a lot of energy to the table, and stepping up as a freshman. Now they all look up to me to see what we can do."
Morris Tech relied on a trio of female bowlers − seniors Amanda Granata and Aubrey Schwager and junior Amelia Lemanowicz − in the MCT. Granata, who has signed a National Letter of Intent with Youngstown State, had the top girls' game: a 258 in the prelim. Lemanowicz had the best series by a female bowler.
"I found the line quickly, but it was easier because these are our home lanes," said Lemanowicz, a junior from Mount Arlington who is focusing on interior design and architecture.
"I made all the spares but one, which is still bothering me. I leave a lot of 7-pins, because I'm a lefty."
Roxbury didn't have a varsity bowling team in Gavin Mattes' freshman year. But he'd been bowling in a league since he was 6, so when the Gaels' team launched this winter, it was a natural fit.
Mattes shone at his first MCT, winning both the high game with a 268 and high series.
Mount Olive started its own team this winter as well, after years as a co-op program with Hopatcong. Marauders senior Dylan Cupen stepped up and had the third-best game on Thursday.
"It's similar to leagues, but it's a bigger competition," Mattes said. "Representing the school, it's hard to put (the feeling) into words. We have to show we're here to compete. We're not just, 'Oh cool, a first-year team.'"
Finals
Montville 2, Morris Tech 0
Montville 227, Morris Tech 212
Montville 278, Morris Tech 222
Semifinals
Montville 2, Morris Knolls 0
Montville 220, Morris Knolls 175
Montville 218, Morris Knolls 196
Morris Tech 2, Morris Hills 1
Morris Hills 216, Morris Tech 151
Morris Tech 247, Morris Hills 181
Morris Tech 205, Morris Hills 170
Opening round
Montville 1053-1026-1043-3122; Morris Tech 1059-916-967-2942; Morris Hills 922-934-949-2805; Morris Knolls 866-958-888-2712; Roxbury 820-961-899-2680; Delbarton 886-861-908-2655; Morristown 888-882-757-2527; Kinnelon 860-832-822-2514; Jefferson 892-726-777-2395; Butler 788-828-793-2389; Dover 782-699-844-2325; Mount Olive 766-730-809-2305; Madison 729-707-764-2200; Chatham 599-702-635-1936
Boys high game: Gavin Mattes (Roxbury) 268; Tyler Polachek (Montville) 235; Dylan Cupen (Mount Olive) 233.
Boys high series: Gavin Mattes (Roxbury) 675; Tyler Polachek (Montville) 637 (235); Joe Agodini (Morris Knolls) 637 (227); Jack Sherman (Montville) 637 (224)* Tie broken by highest game
Girls high game: Amanda Granata (Morris Tech) 258; Amelia Lemanowicz (Morris Tech) 255; Laura Tomasella (Butluer) 186
Girls high series: Amelia Lemanowicz (Morris Tech) 689; Amanda Granata (Morris Tech) 674; Laura Tomasella (Butler) 473
MONDAY, JAN. 23FEATURED GAMESMiddletown South 58, Middletown North 53Colonia 47, Robbinsville 45West Morris 54, Morristown 48No. 2 Camden 82, No. 10 St. Augustine 51TOP 20 SCOREBOARDSTATEWIDE SCOREBOARDMonday, Jan. 23Cherry Hill West 66, Collingswood 43 - Box ScoreHaddonfield 96, Camden Tech 28 - ...
Middletown South 58, Middletown North 53
Colonia 47, Robbinsville 45
West Morris 54, Morristown 48
No. 2 Camden 82, No. 10 St. Augustine 51
Cherry Hill West 66, Collingswood 43 - Box Score
Haddonfield 96, Camden Tech 28 - Box Score
Middle Township 54, St. Joseph (Hamm.) 51 - Box Score
West Deptford 62, Pennsauken Tech 54 - Box Score
Carteret 70, Wardlaw-Hartridge 26 - Box Score
Calvary Christian (Old Bridge) 57, East Brunswick Magnet 45 - Box Score
South Amboy 44, Piscataway Magnet 37 - Box Score
Somerset Tech 99, Perth Amboy Magnet 60 - Box Score
South River 76, Timothy Christian 75 - Box Score
Pompton Lakes 68, University Charter 34 - Box Score
St. Peter's Prep 59, North Star Academy 44 - Box Score
Lenape Valley 65, Hopatcong 22 - Box Score
North Warren 53, Kittatinny 43 - Box Score
Kinnelon 51, Morristown-Beard 34 - Box Score
Morris Knolls 57, Randolph 36 - Box Score
West Morris 54, Morristown 48 - Box Score
Wallkill Valley 43, Jefferson 41 - Box Score
Morris Catholic 52, Mountain Lakes 41 - Box Score
Hanover Park 77, Parsippany Hills 72 - Box Score
Pompton Lakes 68, University Charter 34 - Box Score
West Milford 46, Garfield 43 - Box Score
Hasbrouck Heights 61, New Milford 38 - Box Score
Manchester Regional 50, Paterson Arts 30 - Box Score
Ridgefield Park 53, Palisades Park 28 - Box Score
Indian Hills 66, Eastern Christian 55 - Box Score
Camden 82, St. Augustine 51 - Box Score
Newark Vocational 57, Technology 46 - Box Score
St. Peter's Prep 59, North Star Academy 44 - Box Score
St. John Vianney 53, Freehold Borough 40 - Box Score
Freehold Township 74, Howell 38 - Box Score
Ranney 83, Wall 54 - Box Score
Brick Township 47, Toms River South 35 - Box Score
St. Rose 44, Neptune 30 - Box Score
Manasquan 59, Point Pleasant Boro 47 - Box Score
Middletown South 58, Middletown North 53 - Box Score
Rumson-Fair Haven 63, Red Bank Regional 56 - Box Score
Franklin 73, Princeton Day 60 - Box Score
Belvidere 73, Warren Tech 48 - Box Score
Somerville 54, Manville 29 - Box Score
Hunterdon Central 60, West Windsor-Plainsboro North 35 - Box Score
Audubon 53, Highland 48 - Box Score
Pennsville 64, Salem Tech 57 - Box Score
Clearview 62, Atlantic Tech 52 - Box Score
Union 52, Hillside 41 - Box Score
Newark Vocational 57, Technology 46 - Box Score
Franklin 73, Princeton Day 60 - Box Score
Veritas Christian 60, Trinity (PA) 36 - Box Score
Pennington 70, Moorestown Friends 30 - Box Score
Camden Academy Charter 85, LEAP Academy 62 - Box Score
West Deptford 62, Pennsauken Tech 54 - Box Score
Belvidere 73, Warren Tech 48 - Box Score
Manchester Regional 50, Paterson Arts 30 - Box Score
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Trees are being taken down along the former Lackawanna Cutoff about seven miles east of Roxbury as NJ Transit prepares for train serviceBYRAM, NJ – Preparations for the restoration of a 112-year-old railroad tunnel on the former Lackawanna “Cutoff” in Byram are taking place, marking an important milestone in the proposed extension of NJ Transit trains west into Sussex County.Work crews have been clearing trees in the vicinity of the Roseville Tunnel and at the site where a new NJ Transit stati...
Trees are being taken down along the former Lackawanna Cutoff about seven miles east of Roxbury as NJ Transit prepares for train service
BYRAM, NJ – Preparations for the restoration of a 112-year-old railroad tunnel on the former Lackawanna “Cutoff” in Byram are taking place, marking an important milestone in the proposed extension of NJ Transit trains west into Sussex County.
Work crews have been clearing trees in the vicinity of the Roseville Tunnel and at the site where a new NJ Transit station will be built nearby in Andover. It is estimated the $32.5 million job will be done in 2026, allowing for passenger train service to extend from the current Lake Hopatcong station in Landing to the new station in Andover.
Passenger trains last ran on the historic Cutoff – a flat, relatively straight, high-speed beeline between Port Morris and Pennsylvania - in 1970. Tracks on the route were removed in 1984, but about four miles of rail have been replaced as part of a restoration project that stalled a decade ago due to an environmental problem in Sussex County that was recently resolved.
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“It’s been 11 years, almost exactly,” said Chuck Walsh, president of the North Jersey Rail Commuter Association, an organization that wants to see the trains return to the Cutoff. “The last trackage put down in Byram was in February 2012. Trying to keep the momentum going during that time, with all the naysayers saying it’s not going to happen, was tough. So, it’s very gratifying to see it is moving, and you can actually go out there and take photos of it.”
In 2021, Amtrak announced a proposal to restore service to the full Cutoff, re-establishing passenger service between New York Penn Station and Scranton, Pa. If that project receives funding, it might delay the opening of service to Andover, according to Walsh.
"My personal opinion is if Amtrak gets the designation for the Scranton Corridor, Andover service may slip and almost go hand-in-hand," he said. "If Amtrack service is activated in 2027, I would probably say that's when they open service in Andover. Clearly there is some connection between the two."
Amtrak envisions high-speed passenger stations in New Jersey at Summit, Morristown, Dover and Blairstown. NJ Transit has not proposed service past Andover.
Those who want to see the Amtrak project funded are being asked, by Walsh, to write letters to Gov. Phil Murphy.
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Checks for $15,000 Each Presented to Growing Stage & Sabor LatinoThe nonprofit Growing Stage—The Children's Theatre of New Jersey in Netcong and the Sabor Latino Restaurant in Dover were today’s recipients of $15,000 checks through the Morris County Small Business Grant Program, as the Morris County Board of County Commissioners continued to assist shops and nonprofits hit hard by the pandemic.Sabor Latino was a particularly special st...
Checks for $15,000 Each Presented to Growing Stage & Sabor Latino
The nonprofit Growing Stage—The Children's Theatre of New Jersey in Netcong and the Sabor Latino Restaurant in Dover were today’s recipients of $15,000 checks through the Morris County Small Business Grant Program, as the Morris County Board of County Commissioners continued to assist shops and nonprofits hit hard by the pandemic.
Sabor Latino was a particularly special stop for Commissioner Director Tayfun Selen and Deputy Director John Krickus because owners Wilson and Maria Vasquez had opened their business to host a kick-off for the grant program on Valentine’s Day. With the Morris County Chamber of Commerce, Morris County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and other partners, Wilson and Maria permitted their restaurant to serve as a one-day staging area for owners of Dover businesses, including their own, to apply for up to $15,000 grants under the program on Feb. 14.
“On behalf of the Morris County Board of Commissioners, it is my pleasure to present you with this grant,” said Director Selen to Wilson and Maria, noting the family business, operating since 2007, was substantially impacted by the pandemic.
Joining the check presentation was Dover Mayor Carol Blackman, Chamber Vice President Michael Stanzilis and Ed Ramirez of the Morris County EDC.
“This is an example of different levels of government coming together … all working for nonprofits and, most importantly, to help out our small businesses,” said Deputy Director Krickus, noting the county built the program using American Rescue Plan Act funds.
“This is a visionary approach to helping small businesses, and we really appreciate what the Morris County Commissioners have done with this funding. We are not seeing programs like this elsewhere,” said Stanzilis.
Later in the afternoon, Netcong Mayor Joseph Nametko joined Commissioner Krickus in presenting a $15,000 check to Stephen L. Fredericks, founder and Executive Director of The Growing Stage—The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, which is celebrating its 40th Anniversary.
“It has been a difficult time for all of the arts … We thank you for this,” said Fredericks, as Commissioner Krickus presented at check.
The Growing Stage is a non-profit professional performing arts center for young audiences, and as with all performing arts centers, the pandemic essentially shut down operations for many months, leaving the center struggling to recover. The presentation was held in the lobby of the historic Palace Theater in Netcong, where The Growing Stage established its home in 1994.
In attendance for the presentation were Morris Arts Executive Director Tom Werder and Growing Stage Business Manager Stephanie Kingsbury in attendance.
Nearly 600 small businesses and nonprofits have applied for grants under the unique Morris County program, which is designed to help shops who overcame the pandemic, but continued to face financial impacts as they struggled to maintain their business.
The Commissioners dedicated $10 million to the program, and $3 million currently remains uncommitted. Morris County is still accepting applications.
Most of applications heading for final approval will provide each of the qualified businesses and nonprofits the maximum grant amount of $15,000. While the remaining applications are still being reviewed, the program remains open to new applications.
There is no cost to apply.
The Small Business Grant Program eligibility requirements include, but are not limited to:
Federal guidelines covering the grant program will determine exactly which expenses qualify for coverage under the grant program and which applications may be approved.
The grants are capped at $15,000 per applicant. However, business owners and nonprofits are encouraged to submit applications that include all costs they believe may qualify for the grant, even if the total amount of a single claim exceeds $15,000.
A final review may determine that some costs submitted for consideration are not covered under the program guidelines. However, by submitting all expenses that may qualify, applicants increase the possibility of getting the maximum amount of grant dollars possible.
Photos
Top Right: Director Selen and Wilson Vasquez greet Ed Ramirez with Dover Mayor Blackman and others at the start of the Sabor Latino event.
Top Left: At the Growing Stage, in the lobby of The Palace Theater in Netcong, (l-r), Morris Arts Executive Director Tom Werder, Growing Stage Business Manager Stephanie Kingsbury, Commissioner John Krickus, Growing Stage Founder and Executive Director Stephen L. Fredericks and Netcong Mayor Joseph Nametko.
Center Right: At Sabor Latino, (l-r) Ed Ramirez, Maria Vasquez, Wilson Vasquez, Mayor Carol Blackman, Director Tayfun Selen, Deputy Director John Krickus and Michael Stanzilis.
Bottom Left: The Palace Theater, home to The Growing Stage - The Children's Theatre of New Jersey.
