Serenity Holistic Massage: Emily Bilodeau, LMT

09/20/2025

For everyone who’s waiting for Karen’s next Tai Chi classes to begin: Tuesday is the day!

05/03/2025

Here’s a photo for all you folks wondering how long my hair really was, unbraided, before I donated about 14 inches to Wigs For Kids

My new cut is from Jordyn at The Beauty Spot and I couldn’t be happier with the results! She does such excellent work, as you’ll see next time you’re in my office. I am so much happier with short hair.

03/31/2025

I recommend this to anyone who wants to age in place, even if you believe your balance is fine. Changes happen slowly, over time, and catching a balance problem early makes a tremendous difference.

The MaineHealth Franklin Hospital Physical Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Department is hosting a free balance clinic for community members who are interested in learning about fall prevention on Monday, April 7, from 5-7 p.m. at the Stanley Health Center on the Franklin Hospital campus.

Participants will receive a balance and fall risk assessment, information on fall risk prevention and will learn ways to improve their balance provided by a licensed physical therapist. Individual recommendations will be provided for each participant which could include a follow-up with your primary care provider or formal physical therapy.

Attendees should wear comfortable clothing and supportive footwear.

Space is limited so reserve your spot today! Contact Heather Patterson, DPT, the director of Physical Rehabilitation at 779-2256 to save your spot or if you have questions.

11/28/2024

Enrollment is now open! Visit CoverME.gov, Maine’s go-to resource for comparing health insurance plans, discovering savings, and getting your questions answered. Make sure to enroll by December 15 to secure coverage starting January 1.

Explore your options today at CoverME.gov.

Need help with enrollment? Contact MaineHealth Access to Care for support: https://bit.ly/4e4WFZB.

11/26/2024

Let’s talk turkey! Up to 80% of people will experience low back pain at some point in their lives. Research shows that massage therapy can be an effective nonpharmacological approach to relieving pain in those coping with low back pain. Discover how massage therapy can help manage both acute and chronic pain: https://bit.ly/30WcBek

11/16/2024

One of the best days of the year!

Chester Greenwood Day is coming up on Saturday, December 7th! Be sure to check out our website for the latest info. Don't forget to grab some CGD Merch and this year's Taste of Farmington Passports!
https://www.franklincountymaine.org/chester-greenwood-day

11/13/2024

The MaineHealth Franklin Hospital Physical Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Department is hosting a free ski and snowboard clinic on Monday, November 18, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Stanley Health Center on the Franklin Hospital campus.

Open to all ages, this clinic will provide valuable assessments in flexibility, strength, balance, and form to enhance your alpine and Nordic skiing and snowboarding skills and help prevent injuries.

Participants will rotate through several educational stations, including:
• Traumatic brain injury awareness: Helmet safety and injury prevention
• Squat and lunge assessments: Evaluating proper form to improve technique
• Balance and plyometrics: Power-building exercises for stability and agility
• Stretching and flexibility: Personalized flexibility evaluations
• Core strengthening: Exercises to boost overall stability
• Nutrition for winter sports: Tips for fueling performance

Staff taking part in the clinic will include: Dr. Thomas Pulling, athletic trainers, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants and a speech and language pathologist.

Attendees should wear comfortable, athletic clothing and supportive footwear. For additional information call 779-2256.

10/25/2024

Spending my morning hitting the books.

02/26/2024

I always love New Sheet Day!

11/01/2022

A friend just forwarded me this research study about using honey and coffee to treat a Persistent Post-Infection Cough. I thought of several of you folks as I read it.

02/17/2022

I am STOKED that Kathi is back!

Health New PT joins Allied Physical Therapy team by Administrator February 17, 2022 3 mins read Kathi Stanzel FARMINGTON – Allied Physical Therapy is delighted to welcome Kathi Stanzel back to our Physical Therapy team. Stanzel previously worked at Allied PT, first as an aide, and then as a Physic...

01/01/2022

Want to start a new habit? Think small. That's the counterintuitive idea in BJ Fogg's book, Tiny Habits. Fogg explains that making small behavior changes requires just a little motivation and lots of celebrating — and can lead to big change.