Dr. Calabra Joins East End Chiropractic
We are pleased to announce the addition of a new doctor to our staff!
Lauren Calabra, DC, MS is a recent graduate of Logan University in St. Louis, MO, where she earned both a Doctorate of Chiropractic and a M.S. degree in Sports Science and Rehabilitation. Prior to her graduate school training, she earned her B.S. in Kinesiology at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.
Dr. Calabra’s specialty training will add an improved rehabilitative dimension to our clinic.
The overall theme of current musculoskeletal scientific research is that most musculoskeletal (muscular, bone, joint, and related nerve) problems respond best to a variety of treatment modalities, rather than just one.
Historically, there has been an unfortunate disconnect between chiropractors, who primarily use spine and joint manipulation (adjustive) techniques to treat dysfunctional joints in the spine and extremities, and practitioners who practice other physical rehabilitation modalities, including exercise therapy, neuromuscular re-education techniques, functional stability training, and myofascial release techniques.
Dr. Calabra is one of a very small number of practitioners who have undergone rigorous training in all of these treatment methods. At East End Chiropractic, our standard has been to prescribe only the treatment necessary to get the patient well (no more, no less), and find the appropriate referral for patients we cannot effectively treat in our office. With Dr. Calabra on our team, we offer a more comprehensive approach to treatment, and thus can exceed our previous standard, with less need to refer outside our clinic.
In addition to being a well-trained Chiropractic Physician, she is an accomplished athlete, primarily in the track and field sports. Dr. Calabra and her husband, Ben, reside in downtown Nashville with their dog, Remi.
CASA Superhero 5K
Our staff and family members participated in the CASA Superhero 5K on Saturday, April 19th. Dr. John has been a long-time supporter of CASA so we were excited to find a fun and active way to support this great organization. Each of us went dressed as a Superhero. Batman, The Incredible Hulk, Captain America, Flash Gordon and Wolverine all ran to help support CASA of Wilson County. Race day came with beautiful weather and a slight breeze to help keep us cool as we ran through the Wilson County countryside. In less than an hour, we had all crossed the finish line with smiles on our faces.
East End Chiropractic is Participating in the Wilson County CASA Superhero 5K
The East End Chiropractic staff and family will be participating in the Wilson County CASA Superhero 5K on Saturday, April 19. Wilson Co. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) provides trained volunteers who advocate in court for the stability and healthy development of abused and neglected children.
Would you like to join our team? Dress as your favorite superhero and come run with us at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center in Lebanon, TN.
- Start Time: 9:00AM
- Registration is $25 for adults
- Kids may participate in a 50 yard dash at no cost (signup day of)
- Register at www.active.com
Bring your whole family!
New Year, New Happenings
Happy 2014! There’s something so wonderful about the clean slate a new year offers us. We’ve undergone some really great changes recently at our office, and we’re excited to see what this year will bring.
We are proud to welcome our new Chiropractic Assistant, Meghan Jones, to the team! Meghan has primarily been working in our reception area but she will be receiving her CA certification in the next few months, which means she will become more involved with direct patient care. Our patients really love Meghan’s fun and cheerful attitude (and so do we)!
Our exam room got a facelift during over the holidays. Marah and Meghan gave the room a fresh coat of paint and we purchased a new exam table. We will continue to freshen up the office as the year continues so come on by to see the changes!
East Nashville has welcomed some incredible new businesses in the past year. Restaurants, shops, and healthcare offices have been popping up all over the place. The only “problem” is that we now have more excuses to spend all our money close to home!
Holiday Clinic Hours
*Please note that our hours will be different during the week of Christmas and New Years so that our staff may enjoy some time with friends and family.*
- Monday, December 23rd: 8:00AM-1:00PM and 3:00PM-6:00PM
- Tuesday-Friday: CLOSED for the Christmas Holiday
- Monday, December 30th: 8:00AM-1:00PM and 3:00PM-6:00PM
- Tuesday and Wednesday: CLOSED for the New Year Holiday
Normal Business hours will resume January 2nd.
Merry Christmas and best wishes for a Happy New Year from all of us at East End Chiropractic!
-Dr. John, Marah and Meghan
