Dr. Michael Gottfried

06/14/2022

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06/06/2022

The synergy of a symbol!

STAR POWER ON MEMORIAL DAY

Mayflower II is a perfect Memorial Day tribute because it was built by a British non-profit organization in the 1950s to honor American veterans who died defending freedom and democracy.

When it arrived in the USA, it also did something very unusual, it transformed a museum. That is a rare achievement which others have tried to emulate. In recent years the de Young Museum in San Francisco, the Dallas Museum of Art and Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts have all acquired properties they believed could transform or revitalize their public personas. There are others, but perhaps the two best examples of this paradigm can be found in New York City and the Massachusetts coastal community of Plymouth.

The Egyptian Temple of Dendur transformed the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Fifth Avenue when it arrived in 1967 with global fanfare, greetings from President Lyndon Johnson and a new wing built specifically to display it. Half a century later, its 50th Anniversary was widely celebrated in 2017.

This June, the Plimoth Patuxet Museums in Massachusetts will celebrate their own “Temple of Dendur” moment when the 65th Anniversary of their star attraction, Mayflower II, is honored. Ten years before LBJ’s greeting to New Yorkers, President Dwight Eisenhower sent his own welcoming message to the ship’s captain and crew, writing, “The name of the good ship Mayflower is dear to the hearts of all Americans. It brings to mind our heritage of freedom and our historic ties to lands across the sea.”

The Colonial America history center was founded in 1947 by Henry (Harry) Hornblower II, the son of a dynastic Wall Street family. It was his teenage dream come true, but after a decade the institution featured only three small Pilgrim houses for tourists to explore. The directors knew something more was needed, so a decision was made to offer guests a replica of the ship that carried the 1620 Pilgrims to America, the Mayflower.

Unfortunately, the cost of building such a wooden galleon was more than they were willing to pay, so a decision was made to build a “water-line” model of the ship that would sit on a concrete slab, never sail, but offer patrons a new history-themed attraction. Then “fate intervened in the form of Project Mayflower Limited of England,” according to Plimoth’s own history written in its 1993 book “Mayflower II Plimoth Plantation.”

That British non-profit organization, led by English Army Veteran Warwick Charlton, was also interested in recreating the Pilgrims’ ship, except they were actually building one, a full-size replica they planned to sail across the Atlantic to honor America’s World War II Veterans and the “Special Relationship” between the countries. No amusement-park-style boat for them!

When this other Mayflower arrived in June 1957, the museum had no place to put it, because like New York’s Temple of Dendur, new specifically build facilities were required. In their case, Plymouth Harbor needed to be dredged and the work would not be completed until the following year. As a result, the replica went on tour to New York City, Miami and Washington, DC, before being officially anchored in the Bay State in 1958.

Its arrival sixty-five years ago quickly transformed both the museum and the Town of Plymouth by placing them firmly on America’s national history map. In 2020, the US Department of the Interior honored Mayflower II by naming her a National Historic Site and confirmed that a single acquisition can indeed transform a museum.

Well done, little ship!

01/20/2021

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02/22/2019

New 5.0-star Review: "Great chiropractor schooled in the latest techniques.Personable and knowledgeable as well as involved in the community and professional organizations.I recommend!"

05/16/2018

Is your alignment the source?

03/28/2018

I was recently a presenter at a Rhode Island Medical Society. My topic was "The Chiropractic Alternative to Opioids for Pain Management". Also presenting was my fellow Chiropractic Society of RI member Dr. Angela Ciresi of East Greenwich and Dr. David Dwyer of Warwick.

10/13/2016

Under the Affordable Care Act, you have a right to chiropractic care without limitations on the number of visits or phantom co-pays that are the same or more than the out-of-pocket cost to visit your chiropractor. Sign this petition to let the RI Health Commissioner know you want the care you are entitled to by law.

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I just signed a petition to Dr. Kathleen Hittner, Insurance Commissioner, Office of the Health Commissioner, Emily Maranjian, Legal Counsel, RI Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner, and Alyssa Metivier, Alyssa.Metivier@ohic.ri.gov: Under the rules of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), chiropracti...

02/23/2016

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02/20/2016

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02/16/2016

2nd Reminder for Seminar - How to safely lose weight and keep it off, Thurs., Feb. 25, 7-8 p.m. at Aquidneck Chiropractic.

02/13/2016

Another free seminar - How to safely lose weight and keep it off, Thurs., Feb. 25, 7-8 p.m. at Aquidneck Chiropractic.

02/09/2016

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01/24/2016

Last call for Free Seminar on Jan. 28, How to safely lose weight and keep it
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01/17/2016

Don't miss the free seminar - How to safely lose weight and keep it
off - Jan .28

01/13/2016

Jan. 28 - Free seminar – How to safely lose weight and keep it
off

01/05/2016

Free seminar – How to safely lose weight and keep it off.
Set for Thursday, January 28, 7-8 p.m. at Aquidneck Chiropractic.

Weight loss is the number one New Year’s resolution. In response, a free seminar entitled “How to safely lose weight and keep it off” is set for Thursday, January 28, 7-8 p.m. at Aquidneck Chiropractic, 1272 West Main Road, Middletown, RI 02842.

The four gold standards of weight loss will be discussed. These include dietary modification, behavioral modification, nutritional supplementation and exercise. As part of the workshop, Dr. Michael Gottfried will provide a complimentary consultation that includes analysis of body fat, Basal metabolic rate (BMR), blood pressure and food plan history.

“Weight loss can be a life-long struggle unless the patient makes a concerted effort to learn new and healthy ways of eating and living and applies this knowledge with enthusiasm,” noted Dr. Gottfried. He added, “Excessive weight is the leading cause of many health conditions and I see this on a regular basis as the main burden of my patients. Many of these painful limitations can be avoided with some focus and effort.”

Seating is limited. Please RSVP to Aquidneck Chiropractic, 1272 West Main Road, Middletown, RI 02842, (401) 849-7011, www.DrMGottfried.com.

Aquidneck Chiropractic

12/30/2015

Aquidneck Chiropractic based in Middletown, RI announced that it has added the doctor supervised ChiroThin Weight Loss Program™ to their office.

For a complimentary consultation that includes analysis of body fat, Basal metabolic rate (BMR), blood pressure and food plan history, contact Aquidneck Chiropractic, 1272 West Main Road, Middletown, RI 02842, (401) 849-7011, www.DrMGottfried.com.

Aquidneck Chiropractic

07/29/2014

We had a great time sailing on the Aurora with some of the Newport Holisitc Community. Chopra/Oprah will be having another meditation series in August, so be sure to sign up.

07/02/2014

Chiropractic, Chirothin,and T'ai Chi are three powerful natural health assists for your health. Why wait. lose weight, and feel great!

05/14/2014

If you are having trouble with seasonal allergies, try our Chirothin Weight Loss Program which emphasizes a basic elimination diet. Couple that with a homeopathic supplement (very minimal side effects) and you will breathe easier.

04/14/2014

Spring into health in NE. Check out the Chirothin Plan to lose 20- 30 pounds, decrease inflammation, and increase energy to feel ggggreatt! Combine this with low force Chiropractic to reduce the negative effects of stress in your body, the latest in gentle Chi Kung/Tai Chi exercise, and the ChopraCenterMeditation Series and you will do wonders for your health and longevity.

04/14/2014

I went to the New England Chiropractic Conference at U. of Bridgeport as the VP of the Chiropractic Society of Rhode Island to exchange ideas about how to give the public full education and access to the wonderful healing powers of Chiropractic.

03/29/2014

After snow and wind, now rain. Is this what appreciating the change of seasons is about? My friends in the south and west expect to see sunshine, in NE we can really appreciate the beautiful days. Certainly, appreciating what we've got rather than lamenting about what we don't have is a key to happiness.

03/20/2014

I'm on my way to a Newport Chamber of Commerce lunch networking meeting, Thurs. at 12. Opportunities abound to get the word out about health and wellness. This past Tues I was at the Newport Chamber Expo.

03/10/2014

I just got back from a Social Media Workshop at the Newport Chamber. There's a lot to learn. It's time to make up for my inactivity on Facebook,Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google Plus.

01/06/2014

Here's to 2014 being your best year ever.
For a healthy start to 2014:
Activator-gentle, high speed/low force Chiropractic Care
Chirothin-Doctor supervised, guaranteed, ant-inflammatory weight loss program
Tai Chi/Chi Kung,Apollo Exerciser low force,minimal time,maximum benefit exercise programs

12/02/2013

I've just finished the 21 day Oprah/Choprah Meditation Series along with a 23 day Chirothin anti-inflammatory weight loss program. A great way to take care of the mind, body, and spirit!
Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments. I can't think of a better way to end 2013 and start 2014 off with a bang.

11/29/2013

Remember my father's best lecture re Moderation being a key to life, as you journey thru the holiday season. My new perspective on food continues to allow me to feel great and not "pig out."

11/09/2013

I'm in my 6th day of doing my Chirothin Food Plan and I feel GGGGGreattt!! No more joint aches, clogged digestive system, brain fog, etc and losing unwanted belly fat I've always felt good, but now I feel even better.
Managing the foods that I eat and taken the proprietary amino acid supplement is easier than I thought it would be.
Chirothin will be available to the public in 2014 .Please Feel free to contact me with questions/comments.

10/02/2013

"Stress-Can't Live With or Without It"is the title of the workshop I'll be presenting at the Newport Chamber at 8:30 AM on Wed, Oct 16th. Come on down for a fun/educational hour of power.