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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 Pequannock, 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 Pequannock, 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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Mile Djordjiovski | For NJ Advance MediaGirls Soccer: Mountain Lakes vs. Pequannock, Group 1 Semifinal, November 9, 2023Abigail Hawes (15) and Ashton Parker (18) of Mountain Lakes react after winning in overtime after the NJSIAA Group 1 semifinal girls soccer game between Mountain Lakes and Pequannock at Mountain Lakes High School in Mountain Lakes, NJ on Thursday, November 9, 2023....
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Girls Soccer: Mountain Lakes vs. Pequannock, Group 1 Semifinal, November 9, 2023
Abigail Hawes (15) and Ashton Parker (18) of Mountain Lakes react after winning in overtime after the NJSIAA Group 1 semifinal girls soccer game between Mountain Lakes and Pequannock at Mountain Lakes High School in Mountain Lakes, NJ on Thursday, November 9, 2023.Get Photo
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Girls Soccer: Mountain Lakes vs. Pequannock, Group 1 Semifinal, November 9, 2023
Abigail Hawes (15) and Ashton Parker (18) of Mountain Lakes react after winning in overtime with Kristine Squeglia (9) of Mountain Lakes after the NJSIAA Group 1 semifinal girls soccer game between Mountain Lakes and Pequannock at Mountain Lakes High School in Mountain Lakes, NJ on Thursday, November 9, 2023.Get Photo
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Girls Soccer: Mountain Lakes vs. Pequannock, Group 1 Semifinal, November 9, 2023
Abigail Hawes (15) of Mountain Lakes scores the game winning goal in overtime during the NJSIAA Group 1 semifinal girls soccer game between Mountain Lakes and Pequannock at Mountain Lakes High School in Mountain Lakes, NJ on Thursday, November 9, 2023.Get Photo
There’s a fun concept behind the name of Defying Gravitea in Pequannock. As Owner Gina Cassese explains, it’s first a play on the word tea. It also illuminates that baking is a science requiring specific measurements and techniques for items to rise and set correctly. Finally, it is a reference to the song “Defying Gravity&...
There’s a fun concept behind the name of Defying Gravitea in Pequannock. As Owner Gina Cassese explains, it’s first a play on the word tea. It also illuminates that baking is a science requiring specific measurements and techniques for items to rise and set correctly. Finally, it is a reference to the song “Defying Gravity” from the Broadway show Wicked.
Defying Gravitea is a cafe that offers drinks, breakfast, lunch, and fresh-baked goods. The 1,775-square-foot space seats 49 guests indoors, and features their own proprietary tea line. The interior offers a “warm, comfortable environment,” according to Gina. “From custom river tables, cozy nooks, our Sakura tree, and a hand-painted mural ‘treebute’ to our supporters; it is really a space designed to welcome people in to relax and unwind.”
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A quick-serve concept, customers can order their items from the counter or place their orders online in advance. Tables are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. “We offer a warm environment, focusing on friends, family, and community, where everyone can eat without restrictions,” Gina adds.
The Defying Gravitea menu includes farm-fresh fare for breakfast (available all day) and lunch. “We are a gluten- and dairy-free space, but you’d never know it!” Gina says. They also offer baked goods made in-house daily with gluten-free flour. These reinvented recipes are based on five generations of chefs in her family.
Popular items include the breakfast crepe and banana bread ABJ sandwich. Likewise, their scones are a hit, and they introduce two new seasonal flavors each month. Gina loves the Defying Gravitea Chicken Salad Sandwich. It’s made with Goffle Farm chicken breast, coconut yogurt, lemon juice, fresh tarragon, and currants. Patrons can order it either on a gluten-free house-baked brioche bun (made daily) or over greens.
Early response to Defying Gravitea has been huge. “We have had all the seats filled recently and a line out the door,” Gina says. “It’s such an amazing, humbling feeling to see people enjoying the space, their community, and the food.”
Besides their sit-down dining, they offer an event space for large parties by reservation. They also do catering for on-or-off site. Additionally, they accommodate custom orders for all occasions including cakes, cupcakes, pies, and loaves.
After years of struggling with body-image issues, Gina learned she was intolerant to gluten and dairy. (She has been gluten free since 1993). She now tweaks her family’s recipes and treats to create gluten- and dairy-free versions for all to enjoy. The song “Defying Gravity” is about pushing the limits and breaking boundaries, and that really resonates with Gina.
Visit Defying Gravitea at 211 Newark Pompton Turnpike in Pequannock. To learn more: | See them on Google Maps | Visit their Website | Follow on Instagram | Give them a Call |
Do you accept Reservations?
They accept reservations for parties of four or more at their community table.
Are there Gluten-free options?
Yes, all baked goods are gluten-free and dairy-free. Food is also gluten-free, with available dairy-free options.
Are there Vegetarian options?
Do you offer Takeout?
They do offer takeout, yes.
Can you offer Delivery?
Delivery services will begin in mid-July 2023.
Do you have a Liquor license?
No, they do not serve alcohol.
Is there a Kids’ menu?
They do not have a kids’ menu, no.
All Photos: © Defying Gravitea / Instagram
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — We first met Aruther Zyfy of Pequannock N.J. six weeks ago, just days after flood water forced him and his neighbors to send another round of destroyed personal property to the curb.“Because the river is right here. I...
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — We first met Aruther Zyfy of Pequannock N.J. six weeks ago, just days after flood water forced him and his neighbors to send another round of destroyed personal property to the curb.
“Because the river is right here. I think that is the only way,” said Arthur.
Add another bad flood earlier this month and you can understand why Arthur is eager to learn more about a new plan proposed by area elected officials to elevate a long stretch of nearby Route 23, and hopefully improve water drainage in the process.
“Because right now, the guy now, my neighbor there, he is saying he wants to leave the house, even if he cannot sell no more. Second, third time, even two, three days ago he had a lake in front of his house,” said Arthur.
Just a few doors down Valentina chooses to leave out her two sump pump tubes because she says her basement now floods even after a modest rainfall.
“We are gonna be happy for that. Because this is not worth it. We do not want to live here like this is this continues like this. We are scared now even from the rain. I did not even think from the rain we can get flood. But now, even from the rain,” said Valentina.
The elevation and new drainage plan are just that for now.
But elected officials including state senator Kristin Corrado, are pushing hard for Governor Phil Murphy’s administration to weigh in.
“It is desperately needed. We would like them to be involved. We are going to be reaching out to the administration. Every time there are a flood, we live through it with our residents. We want them to see the impact on the people that live along the river, the businesses,” said Sen. Corrado.
Former Pequannock mayor and current council member David Kohle says flooding often causes horrible traffic on narrow side streets.
“My biggest thing would be the money – and where the state is gonna get it. They gotta do something to help this section of New Jersey. I mean, flooding has been here for a long time,” said Kohle.
Pequannock resident Arthur Zyfy says this is a regional issue that deserves Trenton’s attention.
“It is not only us. It’s Lincoln, Park Wayne, Little Falls. Paterson – forget it,” said Arthur.
PIX11 News reached out to state transportation officials in Trenton, and directly to the governor’s office for comment on the proposed plans to elevate the highway. We did not receive a response in time for this report.
Schedule / ScoreboardDate Opponent Result 4/4 @ Mahwah L 13-11 Game Details 4/6 @ Montville W 8-7 Game Details 4/9 @ Pascack Valley L 17-4 ...
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| 4/4 | @ Mahwah | L 13-11 | Game Details |
| 4/6 | @ Montville | W 8-7 | Game Details |
| 4/9 | @ Pascack Valley | L 17-4 | Game Details |
| 4/11 | vs. Immaculata | W 13-10 | Game Details |
| 4/12 | @ Glen Rock | L 15-4 | Game Details |
| 4/15 | vs. Roxbury | L 11-9 | Game Details |
| 4/17 | vs. Ramsey | L 16-4 | Game Details |
| 4/20 | @ Wayne Valley | L 11-8 | Game Details |
| Date | Opponent | Time | |
| 4/26 | @ River Dell | 5:00 pm | Pre-Game |
| 4/29 | vs. Kinnelon | 4:30 pm | Pre-Game |
| 5/2 | vs. Tenafly | 4:00 pm | Pre-Game |
| 5/9 | vs. Parsippany Hills | 6:00 pm | Pre-Game |
| 5/11 | vs. Newton | 10:00 am | Pre-Game |
| 5/13 | @ Morris Hills | 4:30 pm | Pre-Game |
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MADISON, NJ – Last year when Madison played at Morris County College in the county tournament semifinal they did so as a Cinderella story, a program that rarely found themselves in as big of games as a county tournament final four. This year, Madison entered the county tournament as one of the favorites and not only hopes to return to the semifinal but expects to. The journey got off to a rip-roaring start Thursday night as the Dodgers soundly defeated Pequannock for the third time this season 85-47.Thursday’s matchup agai...
MADISON, NJ – Last year when Madison played at Morris County College in the county tournament semifinal they did so as a Cinderella story, a program that rarely found themselves in as big of games as a county tournament final four. This year, Madison entered the county tournament as one of the favorites and not only hopes to return to the semifinal but expects to. The journey got off to a rip-roaring start Thursday night as the Dodgers soundly defeated Pequannock for the third time this season 85-47.
Thursday’s matchup against Pequannock was similar to the previous meetings between the Dodgers and the Golden Panthers. Madison’s offense seemed unstoppable at times as all 12 Dodger players who saw action got on the scoresheet with a trio, Gavin Randall (23), Tommy Bland (14), and Evan Colao (12), scoring in double figures. Madison jumped out to a 16-5 lead in the first quarter, but Pequannock was able to close the gap to keep a 10-point game at 23-13 after one.
That was the closest the game would get.
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Madison had an answer for every Pequannock counter and slowly imposed their will on a team that has beaten now three times this season. The Dodgers led 44-24 at halftime as the makings of the route that it was were in full affect. To squash any chance at a Golden Panthers comeback effort, Madison started the second half on a 17-6 run and put a whopping 27 points in the frame, putting the game to bed early and allowing for some rest for the starting players ahead of their quarterfinal game on Saturday.
Thursday night might have represented Madison’s most complete performance of the season to date. After losing back-to-back games against New Providence and Morris Catholic on January 20 and 22, Madison head coach Joe Reel said the team had “a bit of wakeup call” and have been determined to get back on track ever since.
“These kids brough it tonight,” Reel said. “We have been pretty locked in this past week. We kind of committed to ourselves and playing together a little bit more and making each other better on the court. Playing with a little bit more enthusiasm, a little bit more passion. It is fun to watch when it comes together like that.”
The Dodgers are now an impressive 15-4 on the season and may be playing their best basketball of the season over the last couple of weeks. Since the consecutive losses in the middle of January Madison has won four in a row beating their opponents by an average of over 30 points a game in the process as everything seems to be firing on all cylinders for the Morris County side.
“I think we are just clicking right now, I think we are all playing together really well right now,” junior guard Evan Colao said. “We have a lot of offensive weapons, and we are all playing together now. I think our defense is doing well playing off ball defense and having great on ball defenders. All that together and having that team chemistry is what is happening right now.”
Madison finds themselves in an interesting position in the county tournament compared to last year’s squad that made a magical run to the final. As the No. 9 seed a season ago no one expected the Dodgers to be the team that went on a deep run, but this year as the No. 3 seed expectations have changed. Despite that, Reel said his team is taking it day by day and following their team mantra.
“It plays into my mental aspect, but [the players] just like playing together and having fun,” Reel told TAPinto Madison. “They all like each other, these kids go out to eat together after games, they spend all day together at the gym.”
“And that is what is special about this group is that it is a close-knit group off the court, as well,” the Madison head coach continued. “I said before the game it is a lot easier being the nine seed, it is a lot more enjoyable being the nine seed coming in without the pressure. But I think I am the only one who feels that pressure right now. Credit to these guys they came out like it was just another game. Our team mantra is to go 1-0 every day.”
Some on the Madison roster reiterated the team rallying cry on when asked about the difficulty of looking ahead in the bracket, specifically at a rematch from last year’s final against Delbarton in a potential semifinal.
“It is definitely tough [not to look ahead],” senior Jackson Maloney noted. “It is a great venue at County College of Morris but on motto is 1-0, trying to win every day even at practice trying to focus on the day ahead.”
Although Reel said that his coaching staff are the only ones that feel the change in expectations from this year’s Madison team to last year’s in the county tournament the Madison players also feel the vibe change being a higher seed this time around.
“It is definitely different,” Maloney said. “Coming from the nine to the three seed people expect us to be there now. Now we do not have the underdog mentality. We expect to be there, we strive to be there, and we know in the end that we will get there.”
Up next for Madison is a date in the quarterfinal round against Morris Knolls on Saturday at Randolph High School at 2 p.m.
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