June 9, 2023 by ymcaofthenorthshore

Who is running the Cape Ann YMCA St. Peter’s Fiesta 5K? Register Here-

Link for info and to register: https://raceroster.com/events/2023/66710/st-peters-fiesta-5k-road-race

June 1, 2023 by russellsheri

Benefits of Massage Therapy with Chiropractic Care

Many people view massage therapy as a method for relaxing and letting go of stress. These are two benefits, of course, but massage therapy is also an incredible tool for healing various issues.

How Does Massage Therapy Work?

Therapeutic massage is a method through which firm strokes or pressure are utilized in a target area. This technique helps break up nervous tissues to relieve pain and address motion restrictions. These benefits are commonly known, but this approach does much more than that.

As treated, an area pulls blood and other healing nutrients to kickstart the body’s natural healing processes. As a result, damaged tissue can regenerate and heal, relieving pain and reducing inflammation.

Massage therapy is also beneficial, as it promotes the release of endorphins in the body. This method provides a feeling of relaxation and reduces or eliminates your pain.

Combine Massage Therapy with Other Methods

Both the hard and soft tissues of the body work together and rely on each other to keep you healthy. Therefore, when there is an issue in either area, it can cause an issue in the other. Consequently, the hard and soft tissues must be treated for full and lasting relief.

Conditions Massage Therapy Can Address

Therapeutic massage has been used for many years to address various conditions and symptoms. The following are just a few conditions our team uses it for.

Joint Pain – Joint pain and stiffness often come from a combination of issues in the hard and soft tissues. Adjustments, massage therapy, and other methods can help reduce pain, discomfort, and reduce or eliminate joint stiffness to get you back to moving well.
Back Pain – Any issue in the back tends to pressure the spinal bones and the muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Spinal adjustments, massage therapy, and therapeutic exercise help to address these components, fully and effectively relieving back pain.
Shoulder Pain – In most cases, shoulder pain comes from overuse of the muscles due to work or sports. Massage therapy is a safe and natural way to relieve pain, restore range of motion, and prevent future injuries.

Neck pain, headaches and migraines, scoliosis, sciatica, and carpal tunnel syndrome are other conditions that can benefit from therapeutic massage with our team.

Experience the Benefits of Massage Therapy with Our Chiropractor

If you’re suffering from pain, limited range of motion, or other issues in the musculoskeletal system, the team at The Russell Center for Chiropractic & Sports Medicine can develop a personalized treatment plan for relief. Call their office at (978) 927-2607 to schedule your appointment today.

May 17, 2023 by ymcaofthenorthshore

News from your YMCA!

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Your Y is Every Y

Did you know your Cape Ann Y membership gives you access to 7 YMCA of the North Shore locations including our neighboring Ys in Beverly and Ipswich? You can enjoy so many additional amenities. Check out our Gymnastics Center in Beverly and the outdoor pool at our Ipswich Family YMCA, plus more group exercise classes to choose from including yoga, Zumba, aqua fitness, strength training and more!

Cleaning & Sanitization: A clean Y is a happy Y.

We are committed to the health and safety of all our staff and members. Thank you for continuing to do your part in helping keep the equipment and YMCA facilities clean. A friendly reminder to please wipe down equipment when you are finished. We will also continue our stringent cleaning practices and facility sanitization plans. Learn more>>

May 8, 2023 by russellsheri

Gardening Hurting your Back?

Hopefully, the message we received from Mother Nature this past weekend is going to stick around. Of course, many of us spent that time outdoors thanks to the bright sunshine and pleasant temperatures.

As we continue rolling into spring, we are getting outside more often.

Maybe that means golf, tennis, swimming, kayaking, jogging or good old yard work. Getting the yard cleaned up, planting those pots, mowing the grass, bending down and using muscles that have been dormant all winter surely feels great in the moment, but it might mean some of you are sore the next day. You also may be experiencing tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, knee pain, shin splints and more.

Doctor Sheri Russell has been helping people eliminate pain for 25 years! This is a great time of year to prioritize caring for your body so you can remain active, healthy & strong. Doing the things you love to do, pain free!

For their twenty-fifth year, The Russell Center now has a new logo and a brand-new sign to catch your eye as you drive through Beverly. Located at 319 Elliot Street in Beverly, MA, Doc Sheri is seeing new patients and offering a special introductory package on SoftWave Therapy. The Russell Center also has a Massage Therapist and Doctor of Acupuncture to offer an entire wellness experience.

Remember, Mother’s Day is this weekend and what better gift for mom than the gift of wellness? Perhaps a visit to The Russell Center is just what the doctor ordered. Take away her aches & pains so she feels like new again and Mom will definitely thank you!

April 10, 2023 by russellsheri

Kilimanjaro or Bust!

If you have heard of SoftWave therapy but have not yet tried it, here’s a TESTIMONIAL you need to read:

Johanna Hughes, visiting from the UK came to see Dr. Sheri Russell at The RUSSELL CENTER in July 2022 as a referral. Pre-Covid, she had planned a trip to climb Mount Kilimanjaro which had been canceled or postponed several times.

Finally, the trip was back on her calendar and scheduled for September 2022.

Unfortunately, her body and her calendar weren’t aligning. Johanna suffered a hip injury about six years ago that gradually led to other issues in her right leg including her knee, adductor muscles, and IT band.

A fit and active person, Johanna regularly practiced yoga & pilates as well as played Padel (a racquet sport that is a mix between tennis and squash) and (English) football.

Unfortunately, her injury got to the point where her leg was giving way when she made any fast-paced change in direction or on any downhill slope.

By April of last year, she was fraught to think she would miss out on this trip of a lifetime as every step had become painful.

In July, she signed up for eight sessions of SoftWave therapy. This treatment coincided with training time for the trek to the top and no rigorous training was allowed during these sessions so that was challenging.

Doc Sheri was able to alleviate all the issues related to Johanna’s hip injury and after her eight sessions, she put her treatment to the test. On September 11, 2022, Johanna did the Yorkshire three peaks challenge, climbing 23 miles in 11 hrs. and 24 minutes!

Anything under 12 hrs. is considered a good result. She told us, “I practically jogged down the last hour and my leg hadn’t given way once. Now I knew I had a chance at Kilimanjaro!”

In October, Johanna fulfilled her dream and completed the hardest physical challenge of her life. She successfully climbed to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro- six days up and two days down. “Summit day” required 16 hours of hiking both up and down to reach the top and only on the eighth day did she say she felt any very mild discomfort.

SoftWave therapy got her body back to peak performance! While you may not have plans as lofty as Kilimanjaro, any pain that is standing in your way and preventing you from doing things you love is pain that Doc Sheri can help treat.

As they say at The Russell Center, “We take care of the most important piece of equipment you own- YOU!”

April 2, 2023 by russellsheri

Are you suffering with pain?

Big Jim Murray from 98.5 The Sports Hub was in pain every day. Now that he has been seeing Dr. Sheri Russell in Beverly he is pain free! After just a few treatments, Big Jim is feeling great and is happy to share his experience!

If you have back pain, shoulder pain, golf or tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, arthritis, tendonitis…go see Doc Sheri. SoftWave is a game changer! Call 617-927-2607 or visit http://www.rusellcenter.com to try it today for only $49!

March 13, 2023 by ABC Home Healthcare

Cape Ann Caregiver Job Fair

Like working with Seniors? We have opportunities for YOU!
Don’t miss our Cape Ann Job Fair with SeniorCare

Monday, March 20th (11AM – 2PM)
SeniorCare
49 Blackburn Ctr, Gloucester

Set up an on-site interview – complete your application online today.

We have opportunities to help seniors living at home AND in senior housing.
Don’t miss this opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of our Cape Ann Seniors.

Can’t make the job fair?
Don’t worry – WE’RE LOCAL!

Stop by ABC Home Healthcare – 281R East Main Street, Gloucester
or visit us online at abchhp.com

Note – Caregiving opportunities exist throughout our full service area – Come join our fantastic team!

March 2, 2023 by ymcaofthenorthshore

Spring Into Fun At The Y

Spring Program Registration is OPEN!
Register for fun, health, and connection at the Y.

From swim, T-ball, flag football, sports, and gymnastics to personal training ,pickleball, STOTT PILATES ® and more, there is something for every age and every interest to keep you active this spring!

Be sure to check out all our “NEW” programs, noted on our registration page here>>.

ADULT LEAGUES!
Pickleball, Basketball & Women’s Floor Hockey

Get in the game, meet new friends, stay healthy, and have fun!

Click here to sign up for Leagues

Click here for all Pickleball Schedules

STOTT PILATES®

We’re so excited to offer STOTT PILATES® at our Cape Ann Y!

Pilates is an excellent physical exercise with a focus on concentration, centering and breathing. It can also sharpen participants’ mental faculties and help to reduce stress and anxiety, enhance concentration and improve sleeping habits. Contact Cassie Carlson to get started carlsonc@northshoreymca.org

Schedules

Click here to explore ALL our programs!

YMCA of the North Shore Locations

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February 16, 2023 by ABC Home Healthcare

Home Care Jobs in Senior Housing

CAREGIVER JOBS

Home Care Aides | Personal Care | Homemakers

Immediate Openings in Senior Housing

Work 1-on-1 with our seniors in the building

ABC Caregivers enjoy MORE:

FLEXIBILITY – work a schedule that meets your needs

REWARDING work • COMPETITIVE pay

OPPORTUNITIES – online & on-site training plus ABC’s Career Ladder

EARNING INCENTIVES:
• Up to$1000 SIGN-ON BONUS
• ABC Employee Referral program
• Extra $ for specialty cases, weekends and evenings
and much, much more!

Don’t delay – Apply today!

Call 781-914-3283

apply now at abchhp.com/apply-online