Get to Know Ellie!
You can find a place to nap anywhere... as long as you are creative.
Ellie is a New Orleans native with a passion for helping people! Here’s what we learned about her:
What’s your favorite thing about your work?
I enjoy the fact that I get to build a relationship with the people being treated, to measurably watch their progress, and witness the joy they experience when they can return to doing the things that they love.
What’s one thing not many people know about you?
I rode in a helicopter for airmed twice as an EMT. Oh, and I have a motorcycle, or as my mother calls it, a donor-cycle.
What makes you laugh the most?
My finaceé.
What are you working to improve?
I’m currently working towards improving my discipline, in every aspect of my life. I think it’s an important skill to develop. Unfortunately, no one tells you it takes discipline to develop discipline. Go figure.
Who is your hero?
If you asked my family, they would say the moon. When I was a child, I told everyone that I was going to become an astronaut so I could marry the moon. Now? I would say that I try to be my own hero. It doesn’t always work, but I would say that it keeps me humble.
What would you sing at Karaoke night?
Caroline by OutKast.
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Hmm. I would have to go with salad. They’re so versatile, and yes, I would consider a taco salad a salad still. And I guess wine is still a fruit salad, technically…
What makes you feel accomplished?
I feel most accomplished when I create something from scratch. It could be a meal, something that I’ve written, a home improvement project. Recently, I have been focusing on growing and nurturing plants.
How do you spend your time outside work?
I try to do as much as I can. I like to write, read, hike, and explore new places as often as possible, preferably with a friend or on my motorcycle. Lately, it has been a lot of wedding planning, but that’ll wind down soon enough.
What’s a skill you’d like to learn?
Jiu Jitsu. I am planning on enrolling in a jiu jitsu gym in a couple months. And backpacking.
Come visit Ellie to learn a bit more about her, and please bring photos of your pets and plants. Give us a call at our Seattle office to make an appointment: (206) 420-3131.
Patient Spotlight: Jon Lin
Meet Jon, one of our amazing patients!
Jon’s originally from Chicago and when he’s not pushing terabytes of data from one server to another, he loves pushing the limits in endurance races. The question he asks himself is always how far and how long? Since 2007, that question has brought him to the finish line of 12 marathons, 3 half Ironmans, and 1 full Ironman. His commitment to endurance races has been fueled by bringing support and awareness to the water crisis in Africa.
To see the work of Jon’s fundraising organization Team World Vision, take a look here: https://www.teamworldvision.or
You can donate to the cause here: teamworldvision.org/participan
Here’s what Jon had to say about Velo Sports Rehab:
Q: What is your favorite thing about Velo Sports Rehab?
A: Maybe it’s the engineer in me, but I’ve been impressed by the way Dr. Adam Swick was able to answer all the questions I had – no matter how dumb it may have sounded. I never felt ashamed for the situation I was in, but felt like he was on my team and wanted to get me back on track as soon as possible.
Q: What activities do your treatments at Velo Sports Rehab help you to enjoy?
A: Most recently, I had come in with some lingering hip / glute pains that weren’t serious, but were annoying and kept me from performing at the level I wanted to. With Adam’s help I was able to recover effectively and run my 12th marathon in Chicago this past year pain free! And all with having begun treatment three weeks before race day! Looking forward to getting the support I need for future marathons and triathlons.
Q: What else would you like to share with us about your experience with Velo Sports Rehab?
A: For someone that wants to make endurance racing a permanent part of their life, I’m reminded of the African proverb: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This is a lifestyle that requires community and I’m proud to let VSR come around and support me and as a result have a direct impact on the lives of the people that have a new lease on life by having access to clean water.
Get To Know Dr. Adam Swick!
Dr. Swick is a rugby enthusiast with a passion for helping people! Here’s what we learned about him:
What’s your favorite thing about your work?
Most of our patients have been told time and time again what they cannot do with their bodies. My favorite thing is helping patients reclaim their lost mojo and see them get back to what they are passionate about.
What’s one thing not many people know about you?
I once ate 36 hard shell tacos in one sitting.
What makes you laugh the most?
Jim Gaffigan.
What are you working to improve?
Spending more time unplugged.
Who is your hero?
Dan Carter (Former flyhalf for the New Zealand All Blacks).
What would you sing at Karaoke night?
Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’.
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Is bacon considered a meal?
What makes you feel accomplished?
Ticking items off my to-do list before 10:00am.
How do you spend your time outside work?
Coaching rugby, eating my way around Seattle, lifting weights, and getting out into green spaces whenever possible.
What’s a skill you’d like to learn?
How to build a log cabin.
Dr. Swick is currently accepting new patients! Give us a call at our Seattle office to make an appointment: (206) 420-3131.
Bench Press, Squat & Deadlift Prep with Dr. Swick
Looking for ways to prevent injury when lifting? Dr. Adam Swick provides warm-up exercises for three common lifts: Bench Press, Squat and Deadlift. Check out the videos below, give these exercises a try and let us know what you think.
Bench Press Prep
Squat Prep
Deadlift Prep
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