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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 Washington 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 Washington 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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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Burlington County (WABC) -- New Jersey fire crews shared encouraging news about the wildfire that has burned across over 250 acres in Washington Township, Burlington County.As of Thursday morning, the blaze is 95% contained. All road restrictions have been lifted.On Wednesday night, officials had reported that the fire reached about 257 acres in Washington Township.Firefighters say the blaze is no longer threatening any structures, and no evacuation orders are in effect.A ...
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Burlington County (WABC) -- New Jersey fire crews shared encouraging news about the wildfire that has burned across over 250 acres in Washington Township, Burlington County.
As of Thursday morning, the blaze is 95% contained. All road restrictions have been lifted.
On Wednesday night, officials had reported that the fire reached about 257 acres in Washington Township.
Firefighters say the blaze is no longer threatening any structures, and no evacuation orders are in effect.
A Red Flag Warning issued Tuesday afternoon by the National Weather Service has been expanded to include the entire state of New Jersey through 8 p.m. Wednesday.
That warning means warm temperatures, very low humidity, and stronger winds have combined to produce an increased risk of wildfires.
READ MORE | What is a Red Flag Warning?
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"Dry air, a little bit of a gusty wind, these are all criteria the Weather Service has for us to get into a fire watch or fire warning," Meteorologist Sam Champion said.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service held a briefing Tuesday on the three major wildfires that ripped across parts of the state in the last week.
Crews have responded to 517 wildfires already this year compared to 373 in the same time period last year.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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WASHINGTON TWP., New Jersey (WPVI) -- The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is making progress in containing a wildfire in Burlington County.The flames were spotted around 11:48 a.m. Tuesday off Route 542 and River Road in Washington Township.Officials said the flames consumed 257 acres and were 95% contained as of 8 p.m. on Wednesday.All road restrictions have been lifted.On Tuesday night, families could only stand by and watch as firefighters went to work."Very worried. We've lived down here all our liv...
WASHINGTON TWP., New Jersey (WPVI) -- The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is making progress in containing a wildfire in Burlington County.
The flames were spotted around 11:48 a.m. Tuesday off Route 542 and River Road in Washington Township.
Officials said the flames consumed 257 acres and were 95% contained as of 8 p.m. on Wednesday.
All road restrictions have been lifted.
On Tuesday night, families could only stand by and watch as firefighters went to work.
"Very worried. We've lived down here all our lives and you never know," said John Mattern of Washington Township.
He says his family prepared for the worst and packed.
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The blaze, which was first detected around 11:48 a.m. Tuesday, is currently 75 acres in size and 0% contained, according to officials.
Mattern wasn't the one uneasy about the flames.
"All of a sudden I come out and I see a big fire over here I said, 'Oh my goodness,'" recalled Zoraida Mejias of Washington Township.
Claire Haviland took Action News towards her property along a fire break that teams had dug out. She says that the decision is saving homes.
"Even when it's happening to you, you don't really think about how it's coming towards you. You kind of wait and see when the time for panic is," she said.
Fire officials fear more fires will break out this month due to the dry conditions.
"We're seeing temperatures in April 85 degrees, 90 degrees. These are conditions you expect to see until July," said Chief Greg McGlaughlin with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.
"Staff is definitely starting to get fatigued," said John Earlin Jr. of the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. "We've been very busy and conditions remain dry."
Central and Southern New Jersey are under stage three fire restrictions, meaning no fires in wooded areas unless they're in an elevated stove using propane, gas, or electricity.
No wood fires or charcoal ones are permitted in the region.
Residents at Belhaven Lake RV Resort say they're used to keeping an eye on the conditions.
"We would love to have a campfire, but with the restrictions being on there, they post it," said Mike Finnegan, who lives at Belhaven most of the year. "You just go along with it. It's part of camping."
This spring has been much more active than last year.
According to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, so far this year the state has had 518 wildfires with more than 7,800 acres burned.
Around the same time last year, there were only 327 wildfires and 471 acres burned.
Fire officials say the warm winter combined with current conditions is contributing to the flames.
"Less snowfall, that didn't compact the forest fuels, higher temperatures, lower humidity, higher wind, everything is lining up. That's why we're having more wildfires," said Earlin.
Officials are still investigating the cause of the fire.
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS) -- A wildfire that broke out in Burlington County Tuesday was 95% contained as of Wednesday night, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.Firefighters were battling the 257-acre wildfire off Route 542 in Washington Township, Burlington County, on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.The wildfire, named the "River Road Wildfire," is 95% contained, according to the NJFFS.The fire is located in the area off Route 542 and River Road.The wildfire was first detected by a for...
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS) -- A wildfire that broke out in Burlington County Tuesday was 95% contained as of Wednesday night, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.
Firefighters were battling the 257-acre wildfire off Route 542 in Washington Township, Burlington County, on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.
The wildfire, named the "River Road Wildfire," is 95% contained, according to the NJFFS.
The fire is located in the area off Route 542 and River Road.
The wildfire was first detected by a forest fire service observer in a fire tower around noon Tuesday.
"Due to the strong winds and dry fuels and the fire weather conditions in general, it started to get across our control lines and became a safety hazard for firefighters," John Earlin Jr., an incident commander, said.
Firefighters say they attacked the fire from the ground and air but it continued to rapidly spread.
Crews dunked about 5,000 gallons of water on the blaze.
The fire happened after the National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for New Jersey and Delaware on Tuesday.
The NWS says that a red flag warning "means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly due to a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. Any fires that develop may quickly get out of control and become difficult to contain."
There were zero mandatory evacuations.
Firefighters are asking residents and campers to be careful and help crews out as they battle through this year's wildfire season.
"Anything they can do to help us prevent a fire is one less fire we have to fight," William Love, an assistant fire warden, said. "We have been combating firefighter fatigue with this rash of fires we have been having throughout the state."
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Firefighters say they will be out all night. They will be monitoring the fire to look out for flying embers that could spread the fire and falling trees.
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Mission Fire Company and Consolidated Fire were dispatched to a 257-acre wildfire in Washington Township this week, in which the departments were assigned to structural protection. Mission Fire Company and Consolidated Fire were dispatched to a 257-acre wildfire in Washington Township this week, in which the departments were assigned to structural protection. Photo Credit: Mission Fire CompanyMission Fire Company and Consolidated Fire were dispatched to a 257-acre wildfire in Washington...
Mission Fire Company and Consolidated Fire were dispatched to a 257-acre wildfire in Washington Township this week, in which the departments were assigned to structural protection.
Mission Fire Company and Consolidated Fire were dispatched to a 257-acre wildfire in Washington Township this week, in which the departments were assigned to structural protection. Photo Credit: Mission Fire Company
Mission Fire Company and Consolidated Fire were dispatched to a 257-acre wildfire in Washington Township this week, in which the departments were assigned to structural protection. Photo Credit: Mission Fire Company
Mission Fire Company and Consolidated Fire were dispatched to a 257-acre wildfire in Washington Township this week, in which the departments were assigned to structural protection. Photo Credit: Consolidated Fire Association
Mission Fire Company and Consolidated Fire were dispatched to a 257-acre wildfire in Washington Township this week, in which the departments were assigned to structural protection. Photo Credit: Mission Fire Company
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ — Mission Fire Company of Bordentown Township and Consolidated Fire Association of Bordentown City are among the 32 fire departments and agencies who are being credited with helping contain a massive wildfire in Washington Township (Burlington County) this week.
According to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, the 257-acre wildfire started burning on Tuesday morning off Route 542, River Road and Old Church Road in Washington Township. While 30 structures were threatened by the fire, evacuations were voluntary. Structure protection was provided by volunteer fire departments from Burlington County, Ocean County, and Atlantic County.
Both Mission Fire and Consolidated Fire were dispatched to the fire for a Wildland Urban Interface assignment, in which the departments were assigned to structural protection.
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As of Wednesday evening, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service achieved 95 percent containment of the fire despite Red Flag fire weather conditions, meaning that critical weather conditions occur due to a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels.
“Our Board wishes to express our sincere thanks to the firefighters from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service and the close to 30 area fire departments and EMS squads who worked most of the day Tuesday, overnight and Wednesday to contain this wildfire," said the Burlington County Commissioners in a statement released Thursday. "Their efforts saved numerous homes and other structures that were threatened by the fire, and they also prevented hundreds more acres of forest from being consumed. Their work is a shining example of the teamwork and professionalism of all our fire services. It also provides a reminder of the dangers posed by wildfires. Most of these blazes are caused by humans through accidents and carelessness. We all have the responsibility to remain vigilant and do our part to prevent these fires from sparking.”
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and no injuries were reported, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.
The following fire departments and agencies sent personnel and/or equipment to assist the New Jersey Fire Service with containing the Washington Township wildfire:
Forest Fire Service staff will remain on scene and continue to monitor control lines and address areas of concern until significant precipitation occurs to ensure public safety. Those traveling in the area of the fire are reminded to use caution while traveling as smoke conditions may exist for several days.
For the latest information about the wildfire as well as current fire conditions around the state, follow the New Jersey Forest Fire Service on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NJForestFireService.
If the Eagles make it to the Super Bowl, South Jersey residents will have two things to root for on Feb. 12.A Washington Township High School health and physical education teacher, who has a popular BBQ business, appears on the second season of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s “Next Level Chef”, which kicks off on Fox right after the Big Game wraps up.Teacher Matt Groark, the creator of Groark Boys’ BBQ, has amassed a huge social media platform — 128,000 followers on ...
If the Eagles make it to the Super Bowl, South Jersey residents will have two things to root for on Feb. 12.
A Washington Township High School health and physical education teacher, who has a popular BBQ business, appears on the second season of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s “Next Level Chef”, which kicks off on Fox right after the Big Game wraps up.
Teacher Matt Groark, the creator of Groark Boys’ BBQ, has amassed a huge social media platform — 128,000 followers on Instagram, 651,000 followers on YouTube and 3.2 million TikTok followers (@groarkboysbbq) and has amassed more than 50.9 million likes on that platform.
His social media following likely made him hard to overlook for the show, which was filmed in London and will have a regular 8 p.m. Thursday time slot after the first episode.
Groark’s business has grown so much over the last several years that he has an agent, who found the opportunity with Ramsay and encouraged Groark to apply.
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“When everyone was home with COVID, I decided to strike while the iron was hot,” Groark said in a statement. “My business had already been established, and I started posting my BBQ videos, then food tutorial videos, and my social media just blew up. I started to get BBQ-related deals. Lowes reached out and wanted to send me a grill to cook on. I filmed a video and used #Lowes and they posted it on their website. Other deals came in.”
Ramsay is joined by two other top names in the food world — Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais. The pair take a separate group of talented chefs under their wings in the competition. Groark competed under Blais.
Groark endured a virtual interview, questions from FOX's production team and even a psychiatric evaluation to see if he would be a good fit for the show.
“Outside of the actual cooking, they asked me about traveling, being away from my family. They wanted to see how I handled stress, whether I had issues with anxiety or depression.”
Groark was invited to be among 22 people (18 made the show) in the all-American cast, a combination of professional, culinary-trained chefs, home cooks, and social media chefs, Groark’s category. He had the largest audience among the social media competitors.
According to a news release, the show is produced by Studio Ramsay Global and FOX Alternative Entertainment, “Next Level Chef is the next evolution in cooking competitions, as Ramsay has designed a one-of-a-kind culinary gauntlet."
The three-story building where the show was filmed has a “stunningly different kitchen” on each floor. From the “glistening top floor to the challenging basement, the ingredients match the environment because Ramsay believes the true test of great chefs is not what they can do in the best of circumstances, but what kind of magic they can create in the worst”, the release stated.
Filming began in mid-August so Groark had to take an unpaid leave of absence from WTHS to participate.
“All of the contestants stayed at the same hotel, and we went from the hotel to the studio and/back,” he explained. “We were not allowed to go out in London, but we could congregate on the roof-top terrace for fresh air and to socialize. I met some incredible people and some amazing chefs.
“Getting to be in the kitchen with Gordon Ramsay was pretty wild. He was so different than how he has appeared in 'Master Chef' or 'Hell’s Kitchen.' The basis of this show was mentorship. I saw a very different side of him. He was awesome.”
While he missed his wife Kristin, and his boys Aidric (8) and Nash (6) and his WTHS seniors, the experience is something Groark will never forget.
“It was just an incredible, unforgettable experience,” said Groark, who cannot share the outcome of the competition. “I was so happy to have had that opportunity, and I encourage everyone to tune in and watch my journey.”
Groark was interviewed by the Courier Post previously in 2018 when he and his family were, sadly, mourning his wife’s miscarriage. His 22 juniors in his second-period health class gifted him and his wife tickets to a Philadelphia 76ers game. Groark is an avid fan.
“What they did was just so heartfelt and kind,” said Groark at the time. He had to step outside the classroom to gather his emotions.
Two days later, Groark shared the news that he and his wife wouldn’t be attending the game alone. The students would be coming, too, courtesy of the Sixers.
Celeste E. Whittaker is a news features reporter for the Courier Post, Daily Journal and Burlington County Times. The South Jersey native started at the CP in 1998 and has covered the Philadelphia 76ers, college and high school sports and has won numerous awards for her work. Reach her by email at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter at @cp_CWhittaker.
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