Advanced Wellness & Sports Rehab

11/28/2025

We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

11/17/2025

Looking for some good news on a cold November Monday?! Look no further!

The intersection at Jefferson Hwy and 109th, which has been closed for 6 months, is set to open on Thursday, November 20th! It will be so nice for those coming to the office from the south and west!

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👋 Champlin, we’re almost there! The final touches are underway at the 109th Avenue & Jefferson Highway roundabout. 🚧💙💚

The contractor is completing the last elements of the project, including:
✅ Permanent signage
✅ Lighting installation
✅ Pavement markings

For safety, the roadway will remain closed until all work is finished. We anticipate reopening by Thursday, November 20.

Thank you for your continued patience as we wrap up this important improvement!

🔗 Project Details & Detour Map: https://www.ci.champlin.mn.us/527/109th-Ave-Reconstruction-Project-Improve

🔗 Subscribe to Project Update Emails: https://ci.champlin.mn.us/list.aspx (select 2025 109th Ave Reconstruction Project)

11/11/2025

On November 11th, we celebrate Veterans Day, but how did this day come to be?

A brief history lesson: November 11th was originally observed as Armistice Day, which marked the end of World War I ("the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month").

In 1954, after World War II and the Korean War, the day was expanded to honor the veterans of those wars as well and the name of the holiday was officially changed to Veterans Day.

So, on this "11th day of the 11th month", be sure to thank a veteran for their service.

Our sincerest thank you to all of our veterans! And a special thank you to my dad, for his service (Vietnam).

08/21/2025

Today kicks off The Great Minnesota Get-Together. While I'm not a fan of going regularly, I know many people are. So, here are some fun facts about the Minnesota State Fair.

- 2nd largest state fair in the U.S.

- 667 shops & 275 food vendors

- Started in 1854, before MN became a state (1859 was the first official MN State Fair. Before that, we were still a territory)

- 1910 - The first airplane flight ever in Minnesota happened at the fairgrounds

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08/05/2025

I borrowed this picture from Neil deGrasse Tyson and I love how impactful this statement is!

Loneliness isn’t just a feeling - it’s a serious health risk with real, known risk factors.

Here’s how loneliness can impact your mind and body:

🔹 Increases risk of depression and anxiety
🔹 Weakens your immune system
🔹 Raises the chance of heart disease and stroke
🔹 Disrupts sleep quality
🔹 Speeds up cognitive decline and risk of dementia
🔹 Linked to early death
🔹 Loneliness is as dangerous as smoking 15 ci******es a day*

Bottom line: Connection isn’t a luxury, it’s essential for real health - just like sleep, food and exercise!

Let’s all work to help build a more connected community - for ourselves and our health!

07/21/2025

New Research on Diet & Brain Health 🥦

Few diagnoses strike more fear in people than the word 'dementia.' So, what if making just a couple of small dietary changes could significantly reduce your risk?

A study of 1,000+ older adults in Greece over ~3 years found that a diet rich in polyphenols - especially lignans, flavonols and isoflavonoids from foods like leafy greens, pulses and cruciferous veggies - was linked to improved health outcomes such as:

✅ Slower cognitive decline
✅ 71% lower risk of dementia

The takeaway? What you eat may help protect your brain as you age. More studies are needed, but the results are promising! So, EAT YOUR (organic) VEGGIES! See the comments for additional details on which veggies.

https://jn.nutrition.org/article/S0022-3166(25)00330-X/abstract?fbclid=IwY2xjawLrEgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFtY1RIZ3BWMnhNZzdYWmlNAR7lMNdkUsIVrYHAdD7pmZdFINfvgpLUKRdOdrtPnKg0fRKsEycqYeV1sGuqpA_aem_85bYAboQsmb2Zg733vwMVg

07/07/2025

It's race shirt Monday! Completed a 5k race on the 4th of July with a 2nd place finish in my age group (yes, there were more than 2 people in my age group...41 in my age group, in fact!)

Hope everybody had a happy and safe 4th of July!

07/04/2025

Wishing everybody a happy and safe Fourth of July! It's going to be a warm one, so stay hydrated!

07/04/2025

Wishing everybody a happy and safe Fourth of July! It's going to be a warm one so stay hydrated!

06/20/2025

Happy first day of SUMMER! ☀️🌈 Hooray! The sunshine has arrived in full force and the heat is finally here (for a short time anyway). 🔥 So grab your shades, stay hydrated this weekend and don’t forget: if the pavement is too toasty for your tootsies, it’s too hot for our furry friends' paws!🐾

Stay cool, stay kind and soak up those golden rays - but be safe! 😎🍉

05/19/2025

“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” — Jim Rohn

Your body is not just a vehicle - it’s your lifelong companion. Every step, every breath and every heartbeat depends on how well you maintain it. Your body is not like a house or car that you can sell and upgrade to a new one.

Just like a car (or house) that requires regular maintenance, our bodies do too! Nourish yourself with rest, movement and good food, and it will carry you far.

Taking care of your body is the foundation for everything else you want to do in life - career goals, relationships, adventures, etc. When your body thrives, you thrive!