OVERVIEW Skincare is the best tool for looking and feeling better and regular facials by a medical aesthetician or a board-certified plastic surgeon are an essential part of that care. So if you've been on the fence about why regular professional facials matter when it comes to taking care of your skin

OVERVIEW Skincare is the best tool for looking and feeling better and regular facials by a medical aesthetician or a board-certified plastic surgeon are an essential part of that care. So if you've been on the fence about why regular professional facials matter when it comes to taking care of your skin

AC (acromioclavicular) joint arthritis is the inflammation and degeneration of the AC joint, the joint between the collarbone (clavicle) and the acromion (a bony prominence on the shoulder blade). It can cause shoulder pain, swelling, and limited mobility. Learn more about AC joint arthritis, including

AC (acromioclavicular) joint injuries occur when there is damage or separation of the joint between the collarbone (clavicle) and the acromion (a bony prominence on the shoulder blade). They can cause shoulder pain, swelling, and deformity. To understand more about AC joint injuries, including their

ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) tears are injuries to the ligament in the center of the knee. They often occur during sports or activities that involve sudden stops or changes in direction. Symptoms include knee instability, pain, and swelling. To learn more about ACL tears, including their diagnosis

Overview Have you had trouble focusing on daily tasks, or do you find yourself disorganized? Or do you have difficulty focusing on one-on-one conversations? An ADHD integrative therapy session with us might just be what you need for overall wellness. Here's what you should know about integrative approaches

OVERVIEW If you’ve had breast implants, then it’s important to be especially aware of changes in your breasts and overall health. Such changes may be a sign of a serious condition. What is ALCL and BII? ALCL is the abbreviation for Breast-Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, and BII

Strong abdominal muscles may actually prevent you from incurring a back injury, since these muscles are so critical to maintaining your spine's position, as well as assisting you with lifting. Strong abdominals can also lower, minimize, or avoid back pain from excessive strains, help your body deal

OVERVIEW Abdominal pain is pain or discomfort that's felt in the stomach area, between your chest and genitals, known as your abdomen or belly region. Abdominal pain can occur for many different reasons, including a stomach virus, indigestion, constipation, or for some people, during menstruation. A

OVERVIEW Living with excess abdominal skin can certainly have an impact. If you are uncomfortable with loose skin in your stomach area, you may want to consider an abdominoplasty to remedy this area once and for all. What is an Abdominoplasty? The common name for an abdominoplasty is a “tummy tuck.”

OVERVIEW Commonly referred to as a liver panel or liver enzymes, these are a series of tests that check the functioning of your liver and its performance. While it's not uncommon for a liver panel to be part of your routine health checkup, liver function tests can be used if your gastroenterologist or

Treatment of an abscessed tooth An abscessed tooth is a pocket of pus, usually caused by some kind of infection and the spread of bacteria from the root of the tooth to the tissue just below or near the tooth. In general, a tooth that has become abscessed is one whose underlying pulp (the tooth's

Acanthosis nigricans presents as a darkening and velvety thickening of the skin, most commonly affecting the neck, armpits, and groin region. It is most commonly associated with obesity and insulin resistance; people who have acanthosis nigricans are more likely to develop diabetes. In very rare instances,

Surgery to repair a torn (ruptured) Achilles tendon is conducted on an outpatient basis using a local anesthetic. It involves making an incision or cut in the back of the leg above the heel to access the torn tendon. The tendon is then sewn back together. Surgery may be delayed for about one week after

The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the human body and can withstand forces of 1,000 pounds or more. It also is the most frequently ruptured tendon, usually as a result of a sports injury. Both professional and weekend athletes may suffer from Achilles tendonitis, a common overuse injury and

Ankle sprains occur when the ligaments in the ankle are stretched or torn due to sudden twisting or rolling of the foot. They are common injuries that can cause pain, swelling, and difficulty walking. To learn more about Patient Education, contact Chris Strickland.