Meet Our New Massage Therapist, SYNDEY!

Hello All! Sydney is our new Licensed Massage Therapist.

You will LOVE her. She's got some gifted hands and can work on your overworked, tight or tired & sore muscles. She'll be a great addition to our team & we are so happy to have her.

MORE ABOUT SYDNEY:

Sydney, is a Licensed Massage Therapist and finished her Massage schooling in 2020. She is Certified in Deep tissue, Swedish, Prenatal, and Hot Stone massages and uses her skills to personalize each massage to get the best results for her clients. Sydney has a passion for prenatal and postpartum massage and is a trained Doula currently working toward her certification. When she’s not working, she enjoys learning and continuing to develop her skills, spending time outdoors and bonding with her family and friends.

Meet Our New Doctor, Dr. J.R.

Dr. J.R. Nowakowski received his Bachelors from the University of South Florida. His mentor Dr. Austin Dacany, introduced him to the power of adjustments. He received his Doctorate in Chiropractic from Life University and was a member of their national championship rugby teams. When he’s not working, he competes as a physique bodybuilding competitor to keep his body fine tuned for chiropractic. With his background in athletics, it gives him a personal relationship to the bodily aches and pains people go through on a daily basis.

A note from Dr. J.R.:

"We are all athletes to our own varying degrees. How we physically use our bodies takes a toll on everyone. That's what is so great about chiropractic! It can help anyone willing to take back their health."

Everyone who has found chiropractic has their own unique story about how it helped them. For me chiropractic saved and changed my life. I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. That was, of course, after losing about 50 pounds in 5 months. Neglecting the pain, exhaustion and discomfort I was experiencing. The doctor I was seeing gave me two choices, take a medication that a known side-effect was colon cancer, or have surgery for a colostomy bag. A chiropractor I knew took me aside and told me to come in and talk about what was going on. Once we started regular adjustments I never looked back. Within 6 months my digestion returned to nearly completely normal. No drugs, no surgery, just letting the body function in complete alignment.

I believe in the power of adjustment and am excited to work with you!
-Dr. J.R.

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We can’t wait for you to meet Dr. J.R.! Schedule your appointments today.

A UPDATED letter about Covid-19

Dear Patients,

As a chiropractic patient, you know that stress negatively impacts the nervous system. So, our intention with this letter is to help alleviate some concerns you may have.

We are taking continued precautions to sanitize our office. We always use safe harsh-chemical free disinfectant cleaners on the tables after each patient, and our doctors are washing their hands between treatments as we normally do. Our front desk staff has disinfecting cleaner available at the front desk if you should want access to them while in our office. Additionally, the front desk staff is happy to process fees for services verbally, if you choose, so that you can avoid extra handling of your credit card. If any of our staff members’ health status becomes a concern, the staff member will be asked to stay home from work.

Per the CDC "mildly ill patients should be encouraged to stay home and contact their healthcare provider by phone for guidance about clinical management". If you are unsure about whether this applies to you, please call our office (407-942-3107) and speak to our staff.

We will continue to monitor the situation and will take appropriate action as directed by government authorities. Please continue to take the following precautions as advised by the CDC.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick. 

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. 

• Stay home if you are sick. 

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. 

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty. 

Prayer or meditation each day is one of the most impactful things you can do for your health, especially right now.  It’s never too late to add vitamins and supplements to your daily health routine.  If you’re looking for a trusted source, please email the office (info@spauldingwellness.com) and our office staff will send you our suggestions or while possible, we can also mail out any supplements or essential oils that we have on hand if that is helpful to you. 

Thanks so much for avoiding the hysteria, remaining vigilant, and proceeding with care. We are hopeful that this situation will come to an end in the near future. In the meanwhile, please know that Spaulding Family Chiropractic and Wellness remains committed to our Spaulding family. 😊  

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
— Philippians 4:7 ESV 

With love, 

Dr. Erin & Dr. J.R
Spaulding Family Chiropractic & Wellness, Inc.  

407-942-3107 (Office) 

Working from home during COVID-19

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Some of us were not prepared to start effectively working from home, but due to COVID-19 this process what fast tracked and you may be feeling the repercussions mentally and physically. 

Spending some designated time properly assessing and looking at your workplace environment may be exactly what you need to boost your productivity, decrease those neck and back aches and pains, and keep you happy and healthy! 

Common Office related pains you may be experiencing: 

  • Low back pain

  • Neck pain

  • Headaches

  • Eye strain

  • Carpal tunnel like symptoms 

  • Hip pain 

If you are currently working from home and experiencing any of these pains evaluating and switching up your space to be more ergonomically sound should be first on your list. If you are still experiencing pain after making some adjustments contact your local chiropractor so we can assess your symptoms, work place ergonomics and help you get back to functioning better! We are here for you!! 


Different Ideas for office set up: 

There are multiple locations within the home that can be utilized as a home office. Make sure you find a well-lit space, have access to power, and can be made private. 

  • Bedroom: If you choose to set up shop in your bedroom it will be tempting to work from the comfort of your bed, however sitting on the bed can put a lot of forward leaning strain on both the neck and low back. Try setting up a designated “desk” you may have to get creative. Ideas listed below. 

  • Kitchen table or countertop: Make sure your chair is suitable for the height of your table or counter top. If your chair is too low this will put extra strain on the shoulders and wrists. Use books or boxes to lift your chair up if needed. 

Consider a fitness ball as a chair or even a balance disk.


Ideas for making a designated “desk”: 

  • High kitchen countertop: use as a standing desk

  • Use books or boxes to prop up a shelf or lower table to make it “desk” height

  • Ironing board ;)

If you are lucky enough to have an existing home office check your key board, monitor, desk, and chair height to make sure they all work for you. Remove clutter and excess papers from your space. 


Ways to stay focused when working: 

  • Create space between your “work life” and “home life” use your work space only for work, keep your personal space separate. 

  • Diffuse uplifting oils that stimulate your mood and your focus. 

    • Peppermint

    • Orange 

    • Lemon

    • Rosemary 

    • Grapefruit 

    • Valor 

    • Brain Power Blend

(we can still mail out what we have on hand; give us a call)!

  • Set a 30-minute timer that will remind you to get up and walk around or change positions. 

  • Purchase a pair of “blue-light blocking” glasses to help limit eye strain and damage to your eyes.  Illumineyes supplement may be a great addition for those overworked eyes (we carry that in the office and can mail it out)!

  • EXERCISE: go for a walk over your “lunch break” ride a stationary bike, do yoga, stretch, move your body to prevent soreness and stiffness from sitting or standing all day.

  • GET OUTSIDE: Vitamin D and fresh air are not only good for your health and wellness but good for your soul, break up your long days with outside breaks! 


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Home office ergonomics: 

  • Desk height: Get creative, if your desk feels too short use books or boxes to raise it up. If it feels to high, use a different chair or stool or switch to a standing desk. 

  • Monitor height: Your computer monitor should be directly in front of you so you don’t have to look down or look up to fully see your screen. 

  • Chair: Make sure if your chair has a back rest it has adequate low back (lumbar) support. If you need more support roll up a towel or a pillow and place it behind your low back. If you are using a backless chair or stool, make sure you are sitting up straight and not slouching forward. 

  • Sitting vs Standing: Research varies on whether standing or sitting is superior. A good rule of thumb is to do a little bit of both. Change things up every half hour to hour. 

  • Posture pointers: Low back should have a slight forward curve, ears should remain directly above your shoulders, shoulders should remain over your hips. 

We are all in this together and although this is probably not how you envisioned your “work life” in 2020 that doesn’t mean it can’t be productive and successful! Find joy in every day and take time for yourself. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at Spaulding Family Chiropractic for more information or if you have questions. We are here for you!