Whole Health Orthopedic Institute

08/08/2025

A Special Day for Do Good, Inc.

In 2020, my good friend, Travis Buzzell, and I started a simple nonprofit with an even simpler mission: DO GOOD—especially for those in our community who need it most.

Five years later, thanks to an incredible network of sponsors, volunteers, and supporters, we’ve raised over $100,000 to help local families facing hard times.

Our two signature fundraisers—a summer golf outing and our annual 5K—fuel events that have become traditions in our community:
• Operation Do Good – Every holiday season, we deliver meals to over 200 families, gift 200+ “Family Fun Boxes” (board games, snacks, a pizza coupon), give 300+ stockings to kids, and host our “12 Bikes of Christmas” giveaway.
• Bolt Back-to-School – Today marks our second annual event, where we’ll give away 500 fully stocked backpacks, 12 fresh pairs of Air Jordans, and much more. We turn it into a carnival—popcorn, cotton candy, slushies, games, and smiles all around.

These events aren’t just about what we give. They’re about how we give—together, with joy, dignity, and genuine connection.

I want to thank:
• Our board members and volunteers who pour their time and energy into every detail.
• Our sponsors who make these dreams a reality.
• The families who trust us to be part of their lives.

For me, my wife, and our three boys, this is personal. We don’t just organize these events—we roll up our sleeves, work the tables, hand out the popcorn, and share in the laughter. Watching our kids give back is the greatest gift of all.

Here’s to another unforgettable Bolt Back-to-School day.
Here’s to doing good—always.

08/08/2025

Let's go to the Patio!

🎶 The 2025 Summer Concert Series Rolls On! 🎶
Join us this Friday evening at Lucantino’s Trattoria for another unforgettable night on the patio as we welcome the indomitable Mark Morris!

With soul-stirring vocals and dynamic guitar work, Mark brings a magnetic energy you won’t want to miss. Come early, grab a table, sip on our signature cold brew or a glass of wine, and enjoy our famous flatbread pizza as the music fills the summer air.

Music starts at 5PM – see you there!
🍕🎸☕

08/08/2025

🎉 Weekend Vibes in Erie County! August 8–10, 2025 🎶

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Erie County is buzzing with events for all ages and interests!

🛳️ Wobbly Pirate Cruise – Set sail on Scallywags Pirate Adventures for an evening on the water!

🎭 Much Ado About Nothing – Enjoy Shakespeare under the stars at Goodell Gardens in Edinboro. (Aug 8–10, 6 PM Fri/Sat, 2 PM Sun)

🎤 Tom Arnold Live – at Kellar’s Modern Magic & Comedy Club. (Aug 8–9, 6:30 & 9 PM)

🎨 Second Sunday at Erie Art Museum – Family-friendly pay-what-you-wish admission. (Aug 10, 2–4 PM)

🍝 St. Paul’s Italian Festival – Indulge in authentic Italian food, music, and culture. (Aug 8–10)

⚾ Erie SeaWolves vs. Richmond Flying Squirrels (Aug 8, 6:05 PM)

08/07/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆: 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗻

“𝘖𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨.”
— 𝘉𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘑𝘰𝘦𝘭

This one might seem a little unexpected.

But today, I want to thank…
Billy Joel.

Yes, that Billy Joel.

I’ve always been a fan.
I knew the hits.
I knew some of the story—
the marriages, the addiction, the fame.

But after watching the 5-hour HBO documentary…
I saw the man behind the music.

And wow.
What a complicated, brilliant, tortured soul.
An absolute genius with a piano and a pen.

🎹 He doesn’t just write songs—
he pours out emotion, memory, and meaning.
His lyrics live inside your gut.

But what struck me most…
wasn’t the stardom.
It was the scar tissue.

Abandoned by his father at 7.
That wound never fully healed.
Even when he found him again decades later—
the distance never really closed.

You feel it in the music.
You feel the ache.
You feel the resilience.

And that’s what I’m thankful for today:

Billy Joel’s ability to keep showing up.
To keep creating.
To keep rising—despite the critics, the addictions, the heartbreak.

He didn’t just give us music.
He gave us pieces of himself.
And I’m better for it.

🎬 Do yourself a favor—
Watch Billy Joel: And So It Goes on HBO Max.

Yes, it’s 5 hours.
Yes, that’s a long time in front of a screen.
But every minute is gold.

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗿𝗮𝘄.
𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹.
𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿.

08/06/2025

𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱?
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁?
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲?

𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨.
• 50% 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵.
• 𝘗𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘣𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯.
• 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴... 28.2% 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘴.

𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻.

As a patient, are you okay with this?

𝗜’𝗺 𝗻𝗼𝘁.

I’m a patient too—and there’s no world where I’d want my doctor to be exhausted, demoralized, or teetering on the edge.

𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝘆 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻:
• 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱
• 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱
• 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁

Because when doctors suffer, patients do too.

Burnout isn’t just a physician problem.
It’s a patient safety problem.
It’s a healthcare system problem.

And unless we address it—
Medical errors rise.
Complications increase.
Satisfaction plummets.

We all lose.

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵:

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴.

08/04/2025

💬 Myth: “You can’t injure yourself swimming.”

✅ Truth: Swimming is low-impact, but not injury-proof. Shoulder injuries like swimmer’s shoulder are common due to repetitive motion and poor technique.

🦴 Tip: Warm up, stretch, and focus on proper form to protect your joints and muscles in the water.

08/04/2025

𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗳 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝘂𝘁-𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀

𝟰𝟵%.

That's how many of us are burned out, according to the latest systematic review.

𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝟱%. 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝟭𝟱%. 𝗡𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗳.

We're good at diagnosing. We see the MRI, identify the tear, plan the repair.

But when it comes to burnout, we keep treating symptoms instead of the source.

Another wellness seminar.
Another mindfulness app.
Another pizza party.

Band-aids on a broken system.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀:

𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. Not the formal checkbox version. Real mentorship. Where senior surgeons remember what it felt like to be overwhelmed at 2 AM. Where wisdom gets passed down along with technique.

𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲. Ironic, isn't it? We tell patients to move, then spend 12 hours hunched over operating tables. The surgeons who prioritize their physical health aren't just happier. They're sharper. Their patients notice.

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆. The illusion of control matters. When surgeons have input into their schedules, burnout drops. Not because the hours decrease. Because ownership increases.

But here's the part that should terrify administrators:

𝘉𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴.

This isn't a wellness issue. It's a 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀.

𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘬𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘴. But they're measuring the 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴.

They track infections and readmissions. But they're not tracking the emotional state of the person holding the scalpel.

𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙤.
𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙭𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚, 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙨.
𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣'𝙩 𝙗𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙩, 𝙣𝙚𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.

The question isn't whether you can afford to invest in surgeon wellness.

The question is whether you can afford not to.

Because 49% burned out isn't a statistic.

It's half of us.

And 𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗳 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲.

𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘨𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴?

08/03/2025

🥾 Planning a Summer Hike?

Don’t forget to support your ankles and knees—they do the heavy lifting on the trail!

🧳 Orthopedic Safety Packing List:

✔️ Supportive hiking boots

✔️ Ankle braces (if prone to sprains)

✔️ Trekking poles for stability

✔️ Compression sleeves for knees

✔️ Lightweight first aid kit

✔️ Plenty of water to stay hydrated

Pro Tip: Trails are fun, but uneven terrain can lead to sprains or strains. Prep smart and hike safe!

08/02/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗕𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗼𝗻

“𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀. 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀.”
– 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗝𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻

I’ve always been a team guy.
Grew up on the court —
Loved the huddles, the locker rooms, the grind.

That mindset never left me.
And today, it’s at the heart of our care.
Because what we do in surgery isn’t solo.

Yes, I’m the captain of the ship.
I’ve spent years fine-tuning my craft.
Built protocols, systems, and recovery plans.

But I could never do this alone.
Not without my team behind me.
Not without the people who make it work.

From the first call to the final follow-up…
Patients feel the difference.
They meet excellence at every step.

At Whole Health Orthopedic Institute…
And Edgewood Surgical Hospital, 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗨𝗻𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗧𝗠…
We show up likew it’s game day, every day.

Reception. MAs. PAs. Techs. Scrub team.
They’re not just teammates.
They’re trusted friends.

Since opening in 2018…
We’ve grown stronger, sharper, and closer.
This team has earned every bit of praise.

𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀...
𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄.
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲.

08/02/2025

😎 This or That: Summer Edition!

Which one’s your go-to for sun protection?

🕶️ Sunglasses or 👒 Hat?

Both are great for keeping you cool and protecting your eyes and skin—but don’t forget to protect your joints too! Whether you're walking trails or lounging poolside, orthopedic health matters all summer long.

👇 Tell us your pick in the comments!

08/01/2025

Mild temperatures and soulful tunes outdoors at the Trattoria this evening!

🎤 Acoustic Summer Nights at the Trattoria! 🎸🍕

This Friday evening, make plans to unwind on the patio at Lucantino’s Trattoria with the warm, soulful sounds of Collin Hearn - bringing his signature blend of vocals and acoustic guitar to our 2025 Summer Concert Series.

Pair the music with our house cold brew coffee or one of our famous flatbread pizzas, fresh from the oven and perfect for sharing.

☀️ Laid-back summer vibes
🎶 Live local music
🍕 Artisan eats & cool drinks

Music begins at 5 PM—see you on the patio!
No cover charge—just a great time waiting to happen.

08/01/2025

☀️ Summer Fun Check-In!

We want to know—how are you soaking up the sunshine this summer? 🌴🍉

👇 Drop an emoji that best describes your favorite summer activity:

🏖️ Beach Day

🚴‍♀️ Biking Trails

🎶 Outdoor Concerts

🍦 Ice Cream Runs

🔥 Bonfires & S’mores

🛶 Kayaking Adventures