Stress is a natural physical and mental reaction to life experiences. Everyone experience stress from time to time; which is beneficial in short dosis, but can harm your health when your stress levels stay elevated for long.
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When you hear, read, or watch news about an outbreak of an infectious disease, you may feel anxious and show signs of stress. These signs of stress are normal and may be more likely or pronounced for people who live in or have loved ones living in parts of the world affected by the outbreak. […]
The beginning of the new year give us the opportunity for a fresh start. We often hear about new year’s resolutions which are our desires to improve our health, finances or love life. Why don’t we make those desires realistic goals to be achieved this Year?
It is important to focus on creating healthy dietary habits that are safe and sustainable. It’s easy to fall for a fad diet that promises quick weight loss results, involves eating a very low amount of calories or eliminates entire food groups from the diet. Fad diets can be unhealthy and insufficient at promoting long-term […]
Thanksgiving has become a holiday for families and an abundance of eating. We all know how particularly delicious traditional meals are at Thanksgiving, but we don’t always have to overdo it. Having a healthier Thanksgiving does not have to be restrictive and there are many options to enjoy your meal while still eating better. We are sharing some healthy promoting recipes that can keep the holiday spirit we all love.
Allied Wellness believes strongly in the importance of mental health care as well as physical. October 8th is National Depression Screening Day. We are committed to providing the tools to prevent and manage this mental health condition, affecting more than 350 million people worldwide, and contributing to the risk of several physical chronic conditions. Risk Factors Depression is more common in those who are unmarried, have […]
SARS-COV-2 is the virus that causes the Coronavirus Disease 2019 aka COVID-19. The virus is of a zoonotic source, this means that the transmission occurred as a result of a non-human animal or insect, to a human. Symptoms range from mild to severe and may appear at any time after being exposed, up to two […]
In the United States, colorectal cancer (CRC) is the fourth most common cancer diagnosed among adults and the second leading cause of death from cancer (Siegel, Miller, & Jemal, 2016). Screening with any one of multiple options is associated with a significant reduction in CRC incidence through the detection and removal of adenomatous polyps and other precancerous lesions and with a reduction in mortality through incidence reduction and early detection of CRC (Wolf, et al., 2018).
Taylor Ann is a licensed, Doctor of Physical Therapy and is certified in dry needling. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Performance with a focus in Exercise Science and Wellness from the University of Tennessee and her doctorate degree in Physical Therapy at South College in Knoxville, Tennessee. Taylor Ann has worked with a variety of populations throughout her career as a Physical Therapist – from pediatric to geriatric patients. Her professional background includes assessing and treating a wide range of conditions, including general orthopedics, chronic pain, sports rehabilitation and neurological disorders. Her experience treating individuals in various stages of life and health has solidified her approach to assessments and treatments to be highly individualized to each patient. Manual interventions and implementations of dry needling are a few of Taylor Ann’s favorite techniques to utilize in the clinical setting. She also values addressing all aspects of health in her client’s plan of care in efforts to effectively enhance their quality of life. Utilizing her experience and insight as a clinician, Taylor Ann is passionate about working as a Health Coach and with the Allied Wellness team to provide individuals with evidence-based recommendations and resources to promote an overall improvement in health and wellbeing.
Elizabeth’s path to becoming a Registered Dietitian was not a straight path. She earned her first bachelor’s degree in International Studies from Texas State University with the intention of pursuing law school afterwards. However, there was an inner voice in her that told her she needed to follow her passion for nutrition and wellness. So, she went back to school to study human nutrition and dietetics. Elizabeth earned her second bachelor’s degree and graduated Magna Cum Ladue from the University of Houston in 2019 and came to complete her Dietetic Internship at the same university. In addition to learning about nutrition, Elizabeth became a Certified Personal Trainer and has been helping people achieve their fitness and wellness goals since 2015. When she’s not working with her patients, Elizabeth enjoys spending her down time working out, reading and being with her family and dog, Rascal.
Patty is a Licensed Dietitian and Allied Wellness health coach. She earned her first bachelor’s degree at the University of Manizales in Psychology. She then earned a second bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Cincinnati. Patty is fascinated with the relationship between the mind and body. One of her main pursuits involves identifying and learning about the most effective therapeutic techniques for achieving lasting behavioral changes, which leads to healthier and more fulfilled lives for individuals. Some of Patty’s other interests include cooking, traveling and learning about other cultures. She shares Allied Wellness’ firm belief that every person’s health and wellness journey is unique and there is no “one size fits all” approach to healthcare. She enjoys one-on-one interactions and strives to build and maintain solid relationships with her clients in order to offer them the best quality of treatment.
Julia earned her bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science at Texas State University and her master’s degree in Kinesiology at the University of Hawaii – Manoa. Throughout her career, Julia has been able to work with individuals of all ages and with highly diverse health statuses, including the chronically ill, disabled, injured, elite athletes, as well as the general population. After spending several years working in a clinical setting, she decided to venture into population health management in hopes of being able to reach and create a positive impact amongst larger groups of people by utilizing her knowledge and skills to help individuals improve their health in a holistic way. In her practice, Julia focuses on guiding individuals in establishing and maintaining strong support systems, better understanding their body and unique health needs, and motivating them to reach their full potential.
