An Overview of American Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Services

Jacksonville Chiropractor, Dr. A. J. Hunziker, provides an overview of the helpful, healthful

Chiropractic
Massage Therapy
Physical Rehabilitation Therapy

services provided at the two, friendly American Chiropractic and Rehabilitation offices in Jacksonville, Florida

If you have a question about our American Chiropractic Services, please Contact Us.

May 28, 2012 – Florida Striders Memorial Day 5K

Get your Memorial Day started with a nice run (or walk) in the Florida Striders Track Club Memorial Day 5K in Orange Park, Florida.

The race starts at First Place Sports in Orange Park, and finishes at the Orange Park Town Hall, including a tour along the tree-lined streets of Doctors Lake Drive.

The 5K race starts at 8 AM.

TECH Shirts for all pre-registered 5K runners, and medals for all finishers.

The FREE 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 9AM, with awards for all finishers.

And the Sunshine Rotary Club of Orange Park is holding a pancake breakfast.

For more information and to register, please visit the Florida Striders website.

May 20, 2012 – Walk for Lupus Now – Jacksonville

Jayla’s Smile organization is sponsoring a Walk for Lupus in Jacksonville, Florida on Sunday, May 20, 2012.

Jayla’s Smile organization is a group created by an 8 year old who was diagnosed with Lupus, and her mother. The organization works with children in Jacksonville communities as well as other local non-profit organizations with a focus on ailing children.

The Walk for Lupus in Jacksonville will cover the perimeter of the scenic A. Phillip Randolph Heritage Park, and for those who can, will include a second lap.

Caring and knowing people will be at this opportunity for the Lupus community to come together, to learn how to better live with Lupus, and raise awareness of the disease in their local communities.

If you have a friend or loved one suffering from Lupus, you know how this chronic, autoimmune disease can damage any part of the body (skin, joints, and/or organs inside the body).

Register and purchase a tee shirt for the Walk for Lupus Now in Jacksonville at Jayla’s Smile website or at Eventbrite.

Learn more about Lupus at the Lupus Foundation of America website and at the Jayla’s Smile organization website

May 19, 2012 – Stop Bullying Now – 1 Mile Fun Walk

Enjoy a scenic 1 mile Fun Walk in downtown Jacksonville with your children.

Learn how to stop bullying with former Jacksonville Jaguar Ernest Wilford and WJXT TV 4 Crime Analyst Ken Jefferson.

$15 Registration includes:

participation in the Fun Walk
breakfast
an event t-shirt
admission to the MOSH (Museum of Science & History).

The Walk starts at 8:30 AM, at the Museum of Science & History (which is also where the Fun Walk will end).

All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to Mental Health America’s Bullying Prevention Programs.

To learn more about the Stop Bullying Now 1 Mile Fun Walk, the Mental Health America organization, and to Register for the Fun Walk, please visit the Mental Health America of North East Florida website.

May 5, 2012 – Tees for Tatas Golf Tournament

Enjoy a day of activity and fun at the 8th Annual Cliff’s Bar and Grill Charity Golf Tournament – Tees for Tatas

11:00AM Sign in and Bloody Mary Party at Cliff’s
1:00PM Tees for Tatas Shotgun Start at
Mill Cove Golf Club 1700 Monument Road
6:30PM Steak Dinner and Awards Presentation at
Cliff’s Bar & Grill
8:00PM Post Party with more chance
drawings and music by Big Engine!

Please Note – Registration form must be received by April 30, 2012.

The 8th Annual Cliff’s Bar and Grill Charity Golf Tournament will raise funds for Bands Against Breast Cancer, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to educating women in the battle for early detection of breast cancer, financially assisting those going through treatment for breast cancer and supporting innovative breast cancer research.

The tournament includes:

Greens Fees
Cart
Bloody Mary Party
Tickets for Drink on Course
Steak Dinner and Prizes

With prizes for

1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Teams
Last Place Team
Best Dressed Pink Team
Longest Drive
Closest to the Pin
Chance to Win a New Car from George Moore Chevrolet with a

Hole in One!

* Mulligans Available * 50/50 Drawing *
* Chance Drawings *

For more information, and the Tees for Tatas Golf Tournament Registration Form PDF, please visit the Bands Against Breast Cancer website.

“What is Chiropractic?” by Jacksonville Chiropractor Dr. A. J. Hunziker

Dr. Hunziker of American Chiropractic answers the commonly asked question “What is Chiropractic?” in this video.

His American Chiropractic practice, has 2 convenient locations in Jacksonville, Florida – one in the Jacksonville Beach / Ponte Vedra area and the other in the Baymeadows / Southside area.

Please visit the American Chiropractic about page for more information.

“What is the Chiropractic Popping Sound?” answered by Chiropractor Dr. A. J. Hunziker

Ever wonder, “What is that popping sound?”, when you are getting a chiropractic adjustment?

That interesting noise actually results from the healing, therapeutic treatment.

Dr. A. J. Hunziker of American Chiropractic and Rehabilitation explains that popping sound in his educational video.

Dr. A. J. Hunziker explains Why Choose American Chiropractic

What makes American Chiropractic the right place for your chiropractic, massage therapy, and physical rehabilitation?

Just watch our video and listen as Dr. A. J. Hunziker of American Chiropractic explains how his Clinic maintains the highest standards of patient care,

taking the time to listen and properly diagnose each of their patients,
and then prescribe the appropriate treatment plan to ensure your progress to improvement and an active rehabilitation plan.

Chiropractic is Safe and Healthful for Children by Dr. A. J. Hunziker

Jacksonville Chiropractor, Dr. A.J. Hunziker, explains the benefits of having children examined to see if they are in need of chiropractic care.

From birth to learning how to walk, children’s bodies are exposed to traumatic events. In some cases an adjustment can help the child elevate pain, avoid infections, and develop healthy motor skills.

April 28, 2012 – Mandarin Biathlon

For some good exercise on the land and on the water, and to raise money for a good cause, the Mandarin Biathlon on Saturday, April 28, can be a memorable experience.

All proceeds from the race will benefit the Mandarin Museum and Historical Society.

The Kayak portion of the Mandarin Biathlon is 5.78 miles. It starts at Walter Jones Park, travels around Mandarin Point to Mandarin Park.
The Run/walk portion of the Mandarin Biathlon is 3.9 miles- starts at Mandarin Park and travels along Mandarin Rd, Brady Rd, and Flynn, to finish back at Walter Jones Park.

This race is open to men, women, and relay teams, and will start at 6:30 the morning of the Biathlon, with arrivals and Kayak drop offs at Walter Jones Park.

NO REGISTRATION DAY OF THE RACE. – NO REFUNDS. – SHOULD BE A BEAUTIFUL COURSE.

For registration, and more information about the race, please visit the Mandarin Museum and Historical Society website.

April 22, 2012 – DLC Nurse & Learn Golf Tournament

Get some good exercise for a good cause by joining in the 13th Annual Developmental Learning Center Nurse & Learn Golf Tournament at the beautiful Deer Creek Country Club.

DLC Nurse and Learn, Inc is a special education school and non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to meeting all of the needs of special needs children in a loving, positive atmosphere.

The Tournament starts Sunday, April 22, 2012, at 1:30 PM.
If you are a non-golfer, you can still enter for a nice dinner and prizes.
Each team will consist of four players in a best ball scramble.

To sign up for the Tournament, please see the DLC Golf PDF, or visit the DLC Nurse & Learn website for more information.

April 14, 2012 – Earth Day at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens will celebrate Earth Day 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, with Party for the Planet.

Environmental and conservation booths at the Zoo will be sharing how to take care of our Earth, throughout the day, with

children’s activities
entertainment
prize drawings

For example, the Zoo will be teaching how to properly dispose of environmentally hazardous 6-pack rings and monofilament fishing lines.

Jax Zoo has a Special Admission Offer for Earth Day – bring electronic recycling or at least 5 pounds of recyclable paper for a coupon for $2 off one General Zoo Admission ticket. Each member of your group can bring their own recyclables for a $2 coupon. Acceptable recyclable items and where to turn them in are listed on the Jacksonville Zoo website.

Please note, the Zoo is NOT ACCEPTING ALL Recyclable Items; Zoo staff and volunteers maintain the right to refuse certain items if they are not on the list of acceptable recyclable items on the Zoo website.

April 7, 2012 – SML Women’s 5K Run/Walk & Children’s Fun Run

Fitness fun for the whole family – join thousands from the Jacksonville, Florida community on Saturday morning, April 7, 2012, for the Shannon Miller Lifestyle Women’s 5K and 1 Mile Children’s Fun Run!

The Children’s 1 Mile Fun Run will start at 8:00 a.m., followed by the Women’s 5K Run/Walk starting at 8:30 a.m.

Visit race vendors and enjoy the SML community Health Fair, featuring FREE health screenings.

Plan on a day of family health and fitness fun at the Jacksonville Landing in downtown Jax!

Proceeds from the race will benefit the Shannon Miller Foundation to fight childhood obesity.

To register, and for sponsorship information, 2012 vendor agreement, volunteering, and frequently asked questions, please visit the Shannon Miller Lifestyle website.

March 31, 2012 – Jacksonville Walk the Talk for Epilepsy

Enjoy a walk for a good cause and join the fundraising Walk the Talk on Saturday, March 31, 2012, at Memorial Park.

Funds raised will support The Epilepsy Foundation of Florida (EFOF), which provides many services to individuals and their families, regardless of their financial situation, including resource materials, support groups, and Children’s Camp.

Walk the Talk Registration starts at 8:00AM; the Walk starts at 9:00AM.

Registration is FREE, though EFOF requests each walker to raise at least $50 to receive a t-shirt.

For more information about the Walk, or to sponsor a walker if you can’t attend the Walk, please visit the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida (EFOF) website.

March 17, 2012 – St. Johns River Cleanup

The City of Jacksonville’s 17th Annual St. Johns River Celebration Cleanup gives us a chance to give back to nature and help the St. Johns River on Saturday, March 17.

From 8 a.m. until 11 am, join other volunteers in collecting litter and debris from the St. Johns River, at multiple sites around Jacksonville.

Pre-registration is not required, but volunteers 18 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Students can receive community service hour certificates.

There will be Site Captains at each Cleanup location, to register volunteers and provide trash bags, gloves, and Tickets.

Tickets may be redeemed for refreshments and t-shirts from Noon until 2 p.m. at Riverside Arts Market (while supplies last), with parking at Fidelity Bank.

For River Cleanup site locations and more information, please visit the 17th Annual St. Johns River Celebration Cleanup web page.

American Chiropractic Helps Out at Mandarin Oaks Elementary PTA

American Chiropractic and Rehabilitation participated in the recent 2012 Mandarin Oaks Elementary PTA Family Fun Fest, in Jacksonville, Florida.

There were an assortment of attractions, with a rock climbing wall, a dunk booth for some of the more daring teachers, and American Chiropractic team brought their positive message to the Family Fun Fest, providing FREE, 5 minute therapeutic massages to many attendees. It was a great opportunity to be involved in the community, support better education for our children, and introduce people to the natural, chiropractic methods for better health and pain relief. American Chiropractic also donated a 30 minute massage for the Silent Auction, and held an in-booth raffle, giving away another 30 minute massage and a bottle of BIOFREEZE. Family Fun Fest vendors (including Woody’s Bar-B-Q, Tropical Smoothie, Bruster’s Ice Cream, Cupcake Heaven 77, and Larry’s Giant Subs #156) contributed 10% of the day’s sales to the school.

The 2012 Mandarin Oaks Elementary Family Fun Fest was a great success. Mandarin Oaks Elementary PTA thanked the American Chiropractic team, and each and everyone of the participants for their time and effort in contributing to a great day for the students at Mandarin Oaks Elementary.

Sports Chiropractic

I like to call it “sports medicine without the medicine.”

Chiropractors are capable of adjusting the spine and extremities when necessary to restore proper biomechanics and help injuries heal faster and more complete. Usually athletes seek sports medicine care once they have been injured. If injuries are bad enough it may require invasive procedures. Having a chiropractor on your health care team can be a wise adjunct to help the athlete excel.

Ten years ago it was commonplace to see physical therapy and orthopedics and athletic trainers as primary pieces of a sports medicine staff but nearly unheard of to have a chiropractor working with a sports medicine team on a professional level. Ten years ago I was fortunate enough to be one of the co-founders of the United States Sports Chiropractic Federation. Our mission was to do just that- help the other health care professionals see the value of having a sports chiropractor.

Now nearly every team in the four major sports has a chiropractor as some part of the team. Sports chiropractic has evolved to the point where athletic trainers and medical staff has come to appreciate the unique talents a chiropractor can bring to the sports medicine environment.

Posted by Dr. Ron Spallone; read more at denverchiropractor.com/

March 10, 2012 – The GATE River Run

This will be the 35th annual GATE River Run.

2012 GATE River Run Last year over 21,000 runners and walkers participated in the three featured events, and this year should be even bigger and better. The course starts and finishes at the EverBank Field stadium, home of the Jacksonville Jaguars, and takes participants through downtown Jacksonville, across two bridges, and through many scenic, historic, and beautiful neighborhoods. Live bands will be performing at different locations along the course to keep the adrenaline going. The course also provides multiple water stations and medical stations along the route, and then there is the Publix Post Race Celebration.

There will be a 15K, a 5K, and a Junior River Run.

Each 15K participant will receive an adidas technical shirt and a finisher medal.

To volunteer to help, to register, and for more information, please visit the GATE River Run website.

February 25, 2012 – Daily’s Ortega River Run

Whether you are looking for a 1 Mile Fun Run or a 5 Mile Grand Prix Race, or even a nice Walk, the Daily’s Ortega River Run has the Saturday family event for you.

The Ortega River Run starts and ends at St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School, at the intersection of Ortega Boulevard.

The day’s events will include:

t-shirts for all runners, and awards
a Family Friendly Street Fair
the famous Spaghetti Dinner hosted by Boy Scout Troup 26
refreshments and food samples from local restaurants

For more information about this historic race, Registration, and a map, please visit the Ortega River Run web page.

February 23, 2012 – St. Vincent’s HealthCare Heart Screening

February is American Heart Month, when all Americans are encouraged to learn more about preventing heart disease by living heart-healthy lives.

“Heart disease kills an estimated 630,000 Americans each year, and, including stroke, is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States.”, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

You are at higher risk of heart disease if you are:
• A woman age 55 or older
• A man age 45 or older
• Or a person with a family history of early heart disease

St. Vincent’s HealthCare is offering Heart Screening on Thursday, February 23, 2012 -

Blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and BMI (body mass index) screening
AngioScreen testing
Plus metabolic screening
One-to-one counseling from a panel of medical experts available to answer questions and discuss your results

Time:
8:00 AM until 12:00 Noon

Location:
St. Vincent’s Medical Center Southside
4201 Belfort Road
Jacksonville, FL 32216

What is Chiropractic? by Dr. A. J. Hunziker