On Monday morning at 3:30am I began my trek towards South Florida. I decided to take the eastern route to drive through VA and the Carolina's. I have never driven this route before. I was excited about the drive until I was driving in rain for the better part of 10 hours!
It changed to snow in a part of WV. I was standing there in my rainbows pumping gas in the rain thinking about how cold I was and how much I wished it would stop raining to make my drive a little easier. I looked up and realized it was snowing :) I think there is something so magical about snow. I can't help but smile when it is snowing. It lightly falls/floats to the ground. I am upset that will probably be the only time I see snow this year.
My drive continued through the snow for a couple hours and I loved every minute of it. Snow while you drive along the Appalachian mountains was breath taking.
It didn't last for long because it turned back into rain as I reached NC. I hit so much rain and traffic that I was almost 4 hours behind on my drive. This put me in Port Orange, FL around 12:45am where at this point I decided to crash at a friends house until the next morning. I woke up the next morning and drove the last 3 hours of the drive in the sun with the windows down. I forgot how much I missed sunny weather with it being 70 degrees out. It was the prefect ending to the drive.
Now I am in South Florida for a while. I am happy to be around friends and have the love and support of my family close by. Time to open a new chapter ...
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Weekend of Chiropractors in Traverse City, MI
For Thanksgiving this year I decided to meet up with friends in Traverse City, MI. I have visited this town a couple time before, but never spent a weekend. We spent the weekend at the parents house of a friend of mine from chiropractic school. They graciously allowed a couple of us to spend the weekend there while they supplied us with food and fun.
I was thinking throughout the weekend that there is a silent understanding between most chiropractors. Most chiropractors have this desire to help people and when you spend time around a number of chiropractors at the same time you can tell. Most of us are caring, nurturing, loving individuals. I had a fabulous weekend and am very thankful of friends and their love.
I was thinking throughout the weekend that there is a silent understanding between most chiropractors. Most chiropractors have this desire to help people and when you spend time around a number of chiropractors at the same time you can tell. Most of us are caring, nurturing, loving individuals. I had a fabulous weekend and am very thankful of friends and their love.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Changes (Again)
Well I'm moving again. The journey that was/is Western Michigan is coming to an end as I move back to South Florida.
It never ceases to amaze me how hard it is to be a female in Chiropractic. The job in Grand Rapids, MI seemed great to the average person. It required a small move from Grandville, MI however, it paid 3xs as much and offered free rent. (Lesson 1 = things can be too good to be true). I was very sceptical on the situation, but I also knew there was nothing to lose. I jumped right in and began "training" which lasted over a month (first time that has ever happened). I also recieved strange phone calls from my boss with promises never met. The boss also would call at strange hours for just small talk (all while I was thinking this is not normal for a boss). I am not completely naieve and realized what was going on. However, I put my thoughts on hold while I studied and prepared for the last of my board exams. Once the exams were over I reevaluated the situation that was my job and decided to head back to South Florida. I think what solidified it was when my boss asked me to marry him because I told him I was using a small sledge hammer to turn the master shower on and off since he did not fix it (like he said he would 4 weeks ago). I have never met a more conniving person in my life. A business owner who thinks they know exactly how to run an office all while his office is running without him. A business owner who asks each employee about the other employees, and then twists the statements around and uses them as scare tactics.
Now, I am by no means a business owner nor do I pretend to be. I do however know a few things on how to make an office run smoothly, and talking behind their employees backs and making up lies is not the way to solve anything (especially when the employees all talk and exchange information with each other and catch him in lies).
I am leaving Michigan smarter, happier, slightly older, but very much wiser and ready to take on my next position in the Chiropractic field (wherever/whatever it may be).
To all my friends in South Florida ... here I come :0)
It never ceases to amaze me how hard it is to be a female in Chiropractic. The job in Grand Rapids, MI seemed great to the average person. It required a small move from Grandville, MI however, it paid 3xs as much and offered free rent. (Lesson 1 = things can be too good to be true). I was very sceptical on the situation, but I also knew there was nothing to lose. I jumped right in and began "training" which lasted over a month (first time that has ever happened). I also recieved strange phone calls from my boss with promises never met. The boss also would call at strange hours for just small talk (all while I was thinking this is not normal for a boss). I am not completely naieve and realized what was going on. However, I put my thoughts on hold while I studied and prepared for the last of my board exams. Once the exams were over I reevaluated the situation that was my job and decided to head back to South Florida. I think what solidified it was when my boss asked me to marry him because I told him I was using a small sledge hammer to turn the master shower on and off since he did not fix it (like he said he would 4 weeks ago). I have never met a more conniving person in my life. A business owner who thinks they know exactly how to run an office all while his office is running without him. A business owner who asks each employee about the other employees, and then twists the statements around and uses them as scare tactics.
Now, I am by no means a business owner nor do I pretend to be. I do however know a few things on how to make an office run smoothly, and talking behind their employees backs and making up lies is not the way to solve anything (especially when the employees all talk and exchange information with each other and catch him in lies).
I am leaving Michigan smarter, happier, slightly older, but very much wiser and ready to take on my next position in the Chiropractic field (wherever/whatever it may be).
To all my friends in South Florida ... here I come :0)
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Lately
So far in Michigan ...
Work is going well. I have been shadowing the other doctors in the office and learning how to put things together and the flow of everything with Applied Kinesiology. You take the certification course and you THINK you are good to go, but in actuality there is soooo much more to it. I am thankful to have this opportunity. I know in the end I will grow from this experience in so many ways.
Now I wish people would just show up for yoga class!
Work is going well. I have been shadowing the other doctors in the office and learning how to put things together and the flow of everything with Applied Kinesiology. You take the certification course and you THINK you are good to go, but in actuality there is soooo much more to it. I am thankful to have this opportunity. I know in the end I will grow from this experience in so many ways.
Now I wish people would just show up for yoga class!
Monday, September 7, 2009
Adjusting
Michigan is far different then Florida. So far I am adjusting well to the new surroundings. I have been very busy and have great friends here to hangout with. Most weekends have been nice and sunny with numerous boat trips to take in the sun.
However, I am worried about the snow and the cold. The more people try to prepare me for what is to come this winter, the more nervous I get. I am just a little FL girl. I am sure I am tough enough to handle it, but I guess we will have to wait and see.
I have many exams and reviews in the next two months and I will be very busy working at the same time. I just pray I will keep my head on straight and I can handle the pressure so everything will turn out amazing in the end.
However, I am worried about the snow and the cold. The more people try to prepare me for what is to come this winter, the more nervous I get. I am just a little FL girl. I am sure I am tough enough to handle it, but I guess we will have to wait and see.
I have many exams and reviews in the next two months and I will be very busy working at the same time. I just pray I will keep my head on straight and I can handle the pressure so everything will turn out amazing in the end.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Big Plans
I have been searching for jobs in South Florida for the past month with no success. I was offered a position for a Doctor in Plantation who was going to pay me a little over minimum wage to be a CA (Chiropractic Assistant). It would have been a decent job; just not one I think I would have benefited from.
While in Michigan this past weekend I had lunch with some Doctors in Holland, MI. I had been offered a position in their office about a year ago. I did not take the position then because the living situation I had lined up fell through. This time I have been offered a place to live along with a great position at the AK Chiropractic Research Center in Holland, MI.
I am excited to move and redirect myself on the path towards success. I love that this job will offer an opportunity to learn and grow.
Thank you everyone who has helped in this long process. Your efforts and words have helped more than you know :-)
While in Michigan this past weekend I had lunch with some Doctors in Holland, MI. I had been offered a position in their office about a year ago. I did not take the position then because the living situation I had lined up fell through. This time I have been offered a place to live along with a great position at the AK Chiropractic Research Center in Holland, MI.
I am excited to move and redirect myself on the path towards success. I love that this job will offer an opportunity to learn and grow.
Thank you everyone who has helped in this long process. Your efforts and words have helped more than you know :-)
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
3 Day Rule
Recently I had a friend call me all upset. Upon calming her down and listening to her story I realized I too became angry. I had discovered she was dating a guy for 3 weeks or so and then 4 days ago he decided he was going to stop returning her phone calls. At first she thought something had happened to him, and she still hasn't proven nothing has. However, he doesn't return calls and she sent him one email. The second thing that came to my mind is that he was using this as a way to breakup with her.
Now why can't guys man up and just answer the phone and say "I'm sorry but I'm just not feeling it, I think we are not good together" then the lady can be on her way. Who teaches you guys these tricks? I mean they are funny when they are not happening to you, but when they happen to a friend or yourself it quickly becomes frustrating.
I haven't thought about this for a while, but I used to have this 3 day rule when I was dating in college. If I did not hear from a guy for 3 days, I considered it over, finished, done. I told my friend she should take up this rule immediately.
If you can go 3 days or more without talking to the person you are with (and you are not in a special, random circumstance) then you really would probably be happier by yourself.
Hahaha
Now why can't guys man up and just answer the phone and say "I'm sorry but I'm just not feeling it, I think we are not good together" then the lady can be on her way. Who teaches you guys these tricks? I mean they are funny when they are not happening to you, but when they happen to a friend or yourself it quickly becomes frustrating.
I haven't thought about this for a while, but I used to have this 3 day rule when I was dating in college. If I did not hear from a guy for 3 days, I considered it over, finished, done. I told my friend she should take up this rule immediately.
If you can go 3 days or more without talking to the person you are with (and you are not in a special, random circumstance) then you really would probably be happier by yourself.
Hahaha
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Still Job Searching
So the other night I went in to train for the Nanny/Personal Assistant job I had lined up. WOW! This lady had some severe mental issues. I walked into the garage and there was enough ziplock bags, light bulbs, paper towels and other household supplies to last at least 2 years, and yet she had me unload 8 more boxes of trash bags!
I then went into the house and the whole hall was filled with 10-12 book bags (all see through clear plastic). They were labeled Mon-Sat and had one row for one child and the other row for the other child. There was a lady who came in once a week to organize wardrobe for the week (including shoes and underwear) on hangers. Two outfits per day in case one gets dirty.
I soon saw the dad drop the girls off (ages 4 and 6). The 4 year old ran to the kitchen to get her bottle with chocolate milk (really at 6pm you are going to give her chocolate milk ... in a bottle no less!). This little girl is too old to be drinking out of a bottle, but when mom and dad don't pay attention to her I can understand her need to feel like a baby.
After a couple hours there I came across way too many things that I couldn't morally handle and I decided to leave. I told her if she would like a nanny than I would be willing to return to take care of the girls every evening, other than that I could not handle the chaos that went on in the house.
I guess this leaves me to more job hunting. Sent out 8 resumes today and I'm sure something will come up.
I then went into the house and the whole hall was filled with 10-12 book bags (all see through clear plastic). They were labeled Mon-Sat and had one row for one child and the other row for the other child. There was a lady who came in once a week to organize wardrobe for the week (including shoes and underwear) on hangers. Two outfits per day in case one gets dirty.
I soon saw the dad drop the girls off (ages 4 and 6). The 4 year old ran to the kitchen to get her bottle with chocolate milk (really at 6pm you are going to give her chocolate milk ... in a bottle no less!). This little girl is too old to be drinking out of a bottle, but when mom and dad don't pay attention to her I can understand her need to feel like a baby.
After a couple hours there I came across way too many things that I couldn't morally handle and I decided to leave. I told her if she would like a nanny than I would be willing to return to take care of the girls every evening, other than that I could not handle the chaos that went on in the house.
I guess this leaves me to more job hunting. Sent out 8 resumes today and I'm sure something will come up.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Job Search
I moved to FL knowing I had a job lined up. It isn't an amazing job, and has nothing to do with chiropractic, but it's a job. It will be part nanny and part personal assistant. It is only 3 days a week, but long hours so it will pay enough for me.
However, plans have changed a little. When I got home I started to talk to my brother about the job and he mentioned I should go and try to get a personal training position at one of the local gyms. I hadn't thought about it and I don't know why, but this was a great idea. I have been speaking with numerous gyms in the area and have a few leads. I hope by August I can switch from personal assistant to personal training.
Wish me luck!
However, plans have changed a little. When I got home I started to talk to my brother about the job and he mentioned I should go and try to get a personal training position at one of the local gyms. I hadn't thought about it and I don't know why, but this was a great idea. I have been speaking with numerous gyms in the area and have a few leads. I hope by August I can switch from personal assistant to personal training.
Wish me luck!
Cross Country Drive
The move Cross Country went well . The first day I left early and drove all the way to Fort Stockton, TX. I slept for only 2.5 hours (I just couldn't sleep) and then got on the road again by 4:30am. At this point I was upset that I spent money on a hotel room when I didn't even use it, therefore I decided if I got tired I would just pull over and sleep in the car for an hour or so. Normally I would be completely scared to do this; however, I had the 70lb dog with me in the car who can hear an avocado falling 5 miles away and barks. She had me protected. I slept in a hotel parking lot the first stop at about 12am for about an hour (at this point I was in Pensacola) and the second stop was for an hour and a half in Tallahassee. I couldn't believe I drove this much!
Monday, June 8, 2009
On Friday
I am beyond excited because on Friday my Dad, Brother, and his girlfriend Cammie come into town. I miss my family so much. It is hard sometimes to keep as close as I would like due to time differences and such. Even though they are only going to be out here for a small amount of time I am very grateful for their visit. It is much needed!
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Qi Day
Today I went and had my Qi read in northern California. It was quite the experience. My Qi was apparently "not good" which didn't surprise me.
While I was having my Qi read I could feel the energy moving throughout my body. I was so stiff when I got up from the floor. My left arm was sore and hurt a little to move. (This is a normal reaction to opening the Qi gates) After I was also really tired (most people fall asleep while they are being worked on, but I couldn't). As the day went on I was more and more tired and stiff.
Being that my Qi was as bad as it was this is all normal reactions. Tomorrow I should feel better than ever, lets see :)
Overall this was a great experience and I cannot wait to go back on Tuesday for some more work and testing of products and how they effect my Qi.
While I was having my Qi read I could feel the energy moving throughout my body. I was so stiff when I got up from the floor. My left arm was sore and hurt a little to move. (This is a normal reaction to opening the Qi gates) After I was also really tired (most people fall asleep while they are being worked on, but I couldn't). As the day went on I was more and more tired and stiff.
Being that my Qi was as bad as it was this is all normal reactions. Tomorrow I should feel better than ever, lets see :)
Overall this was a great experience and I cannot wait to go back on Tuesday for some more work and testing of products and how they effect my Qi.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
I Hope Neely Sleeps
The past two nights Neely has been restless. She wakes up and then wakes us up. After being so uneasy for a couple hours we let her out, feed her and hope it worked (it didn't). This is very unusual behavior. Neely is almost 8 y/o and she has never been like this. Last night was the third night I have ever seen her like this. Today we took a different approach. We took her for a walk, took her to petsmart, then to eat lunch/dinner at an outdoor restruant with a large bone. If she isn't tired to tonight I am not sure what else we are going to do.
Wish us luck!
Wish us luck!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Birthdays
Birthdays, for some reason, bring about thoughts from the past year. How you have grown, what has changed, who is still around, friends, family, love, what your priorities now are .... the list is long. It also brings about thoughts of thanks and appreciation. I am thankful for everything I have experienced in the last year. With out it, I would never be where I am today.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Brothers Graduation
WOW ... I can't believe both my brother and I are done with school. We worked so hard over the years and now it has finally paid off.
M.E. and D.C. have been (so called) released into the real world.
I am so proud of him. I probably didn't tell him enough. Who goes through college with a 4.0, let alone engineering masters with a 4.0!!!! He has always been better at testing than me (so jealous).
You did great Cory Thomas Salzano, ME!
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Preparing
I am beyond excited to take a trip home to Florida! I cannot wait to see everyone. I am very excited my brother is graduating. He has worked so hard and he deserves a day dedicated to him.
My family is my life and this has been the longest I have ever gone without seeing them. There are so many things I want to do while I am at home ... like go to the beach and actually be hot! (Hasn't happened yet in CA)
Family here I come! Thursday could not come quick enough!
My family is my life and this has been the longest I have ever gone without seeing them. There are so many things I want to do while I am at home ... like go to the beach and actually be hot! (Hasn't happened yet in CA)
Family here I come! Thursday could not come quick enough!
Monday, April 20, 2009
Covering Shawn's Patients
This week Shawn (the other doctor in the office) is out of town at a seminar. I am covering some of his patients for the week. Today is the reason why I have this blog in the first place ... you could only have experiences like today if you were a female.
It started out with a Personal Injury case coming in and telling me what areas HE FELT were out ... like I can't figure it out on my own. As I'm working on him he proceeds to tell me his C1 is out at well on the right. My reply was, "Actually it's your occiput, but thank you so much for your help, " obviously with much sarcasm. After his adjustments he was getting up telling me that the adjustments seemed easy and was I sure I didn't need to go harder. I replied with yes I'm sure, I made sure I was specific, how do you feel? He said he felt great (and I had a little ah ha in my head). He then asked, "How old are you now?" UHHHHH are you serious! Come on, have some class guy! "How old am I?" I asked, "28." He then muttered under his breath, "you look 12." Normally this would have been a compliment to me, except the way he said it didn't sound that way. As he walked out of his office he said in a loud voice "enjoy 28!" I said back, "Oh I will!"
You would think it would end there, however there was another guy later on. This one gave me a "wow I was surprised you got that" after I adjusted his hips. "It's all about timing not force" was my reply. He then apologized because he realized he offended me. I laughed and said it was ok and I get comments like that all the time. I told him a couple of offensive stories and he laughed. He apparently took this as a license to make fun of me and for the rest of the visit he made one sexist comment after another.
The difference between the two men was the tone in their voice. Even though there was more comments by the second guy, you could tell he was joking and he gave me much credit for everything I was doing. Where the first guy was almost disgusted by me trying to be a female in a males profession. I have some news for you guys ... I enjoy this and I am not going anywhere! You do not have to be a male to be a talented chiropractor.
It started out with a Personal Injury case coming in and telling me what areas HE FELT were out ... like I can't figure it out on my own. As I'm working on him he proceeds to tell me his C1 is out at well on the right. My reply was, "Actually it's your occiput, but thank you so much for your help, " obviously with much sarcasm. After his adjustments he was getting up telling me that the adjustments seemed easy and was I sure I didn't need to go harder. I replied with yes I'm sure, I made sure I was specific, how do you feel? He said he felt great (and I had a little ah ha in my head). He then asked, "How old are you now?" UHHHHH are you serious! Come on, have some class guy! "How old am I?" I asked, "28." He then muttered under his breath, "you look 12." Normally this would have been a compliment to me, except the way he said it didn't sound that way. As he walked out of his office he said in a loud voice "enjoy 28!" I said back, "Oh I will!"
You would think it would end there, however there was another guy later on. This one gave me a "wow I was surprised you got that" after I adjusted his hips. "It's all about timing not force" was my reply. He then apologized because he realized he offended me. I laughed and said it was ok and I get comments like that all the time. I told him a couple of offensive stories and he laughed. He apparently took this as a license to make fun of me and for the rest of the visit he made one sexist comment after another.
The difference between the two men was the tone in their voice. Even though there was more comments by the second guy, you could tell he was joking and he gave me much credit for everything I was doing. Where the first guy was almost disgusted by me trying to be a female in a males profession. I have some news for you guys ... I enjoy this and I am not going anywhere! You do not have to be a male to be a talented chiropractor.
Earth Day Fair
Yesterday was the Earth Day Fair at Balboa Park. I was very nervous things weren't going to go well and we would have wasted money on this fair and never got any patients from it. Even though the fair started slow, it quickly picked up pace about lunch time. Becky was a great help! She really knows how to talk someone up, haha.
I signed up 8 new patients!!!!!! For those of you who don't know, this is AMAZING! I had all of them pay up front so if they didn't show up for their appointment then I still got paid, however everyone showed up today so I guess it worked. I am excited to start treating more people.
Thanks to Trevell and Grace who both took pictures with some kids who were walking around the fair. Thanks to Mike as well ... even though he didn't make it for actual fair, he did drive all the way from Chula Vista and sit in traffic for forever before admitting he couldn't make it. I really appreciate the effort.
Again the event was a great success and I appreciate everyone who contributed more than they know.
I signed up 8 new patients!!!!!! For those of you who don't know, this is AMAZING! I had all of them pay up front so if they didn't show up for their appointment then I still got paid, however everyone showed up today so I guess it worked. I am excited to start treating more people.
Thanks to Trevell and Grace who both took pictures with some kids who were walking around the fair. Thanks to Mike as well ... even though he didn't make it for actual fair, he did drive all the way from Chula Vista and sit in traffic for forever before admitting he couldn't make it. I really appreciate the effort.
Again the event was a great success and I appreciate everyone who contributed more than they know.
Friday, April 17, 2009
OTC Trip with the Cousins
On Thursday I took Cierra and Isa to the Olympic Training Center. The both got to see me work on some of the athletes. Cierra received a lesson in the hurdles and we watched some pole vaulting. Everyone had a great day. The weather was beautiful and it was nice to have them around. At the end of out visit both Cierra and Isa had their first chiropractic adjustment. It is always enjoying to adjust someone for the first time and show them it doesn't hurt. Cierra was surprised.
Trip to the Vet
On Wednesday I took Neely to the vet. She was chasing a bunny and tore the cuticle from the nail and since then it looks as though it could have been infected. I brought her to a place in Alpine (small town just west of Descanso). We were in the waiting room for about 40 minutes before the vet tecs decided to try to clip Neely's nails. I warned them she flops around because she does not like this at all. The ladies still persisted and went on to successfully trim her back nails. I was surprised. The proceeded to the front and that is when the flopping began. Neely pulled her paw back and whacked the one tec in the lip. She was not happy, however, I did warn her.
The doctor came in soon after and examined her nail. He kept saying that the nail itself was fine, but they want to place her under anesthetic and remove the nail. This seemed completely unnecessary! If the nail was fine then why are you removing it? The doctor paused for a moment and seemed as though there wasn't any other option and he didn't know what to do ... this should have been where I walked out of the office, but I was concerned for Neely and wanted to find out what I should do. The doctor said he was going to send in Connie to explain it to me.
Connie was the office manager. The second she entered the exam room she had an attitude and seemed very angry with me. She started with a stern voice, the same voice a mother uses when their child has been misbehaving. She told me "the nail is cracked, we need to place your dog under anesthesia and remove the nail." "The vet said the nail was fine and it wasn't cracked," I replied. This arguing went back and forth a few times until she told me I was stupid,if I didn't like what she was saying I could leave, and how could I not understand. I let out a "wooooh" because at this point she was yelling at me. How could something so small go from zero to 60 in such a sort period of time? I was confused.
I explained to Connie that I did not want to leave, I just wanted to know who knew what was wrong with my dog. At this point she pulled Neely off the 4ft high table by her collar and Neely hit her hip on the floor and started yelping. She went to slap me, I placed my arm in the way and she grabbed my arm and kept yelling. "You're stupid and you're leaving now!" Everything was happening so fast. I told her "ok I will leave, but why are you yelling at me?" Her response was "because you're stupid." Connie had me by the arm and Neely by the ear and collar when she yanked us out of the exam room and into the lobby where she pushed me and I tripped. She caught up to me and grabbed my arm again to throw me out of the front door. At this point she was hurting my arms and I actually began to cry because I was so confused. She threw us out the front door and slammed the door behind us.
Now what i want to know is how everyone in the office could let this lady act this way. Every single employee was in the room when Connie came in and everyone witnessed the situation. Is this how you run an office????? No matter how unruly a patient is you NEVER act this way!
This was such an odd situation I began to question things ... what did I do wrong? how could I change the situation? If I were to do it over what would I change? Did I offend the lady? Was I sorry? Why should I be sorry? Uhhhhhhh
Needless to say Wednesday was a LONG day!
The doctor came in soon after and examined her nail. He kept saying that the nail itself was fine, but they want to place her under anesthetic and remove the nail. This seemed completely unnecessary! If the nail was fine then why are you removing it? The doctor paused for a moment and seemed as though there wasn't any other option and he didn't know what to do ... this should have been where I walked out of the office, but I was concerned for Neely and wanted to find out what I should do. The doctor said he was going to send in Connie to explain it to me.
Connie was the office manager. The second she entered the exam room she had an attitude and seemed very angry with me. She started with a stern voice, the same voice a mother uses when their child has been misbehaving. She told me "the nail is cracked, we need to place your dog under anesthesia and remove the nail." "The vet said the nail was fine and it wasn't cracked," I replied. This arguing went back and forth a few times until she told me I was stupid,if I didn't like what she was saying I could leave, and how could I not understand. I let out a "wooooh" because at this point she was yelling at me. How could something so small go from zero to 60 in such a sort period of time? I was confused.
I explained to Connie that I did not want to leave, I just wanted to know who knew what was wrong with my dog. At this point she pulled Neely off the 4ft high table by her collar and Neely hit her hip on the floor and started yelping. She went to slap me, I placed my arm in the way and she grabbed my arm and kept yelling. "You're stupid and you're leaving now!" Everything was happening so fast. I told her "ok I will leave, but why are you yelling at me?" Her response was "because you're stupid." Connie had me by the arm and Neely by the ear and collar when she yanked us out of the exam room and into the lobby where she pushed me and I tripped. She caught up to me and grabbed my arm again to throw me out of the front door. At this point she was hurting my arms and I actually began to cry because I was so confused. She threw us out the front door and slammed the door behind us.
Now what i want to know is how everyone in the office could let this lady act this way. Every single employee was in the room when Connie came in and everyone witnessed the situation. Is this how you run an office????? No matter how unruly a patient is you NEVER act this way!
This was such an odd situation I began to question things ... what did I do wrong? how could I change the situation? If I were to do it over what would I change? Did I offend the lady? Was I sorry? Why should I be sorry? Uhhhhhhh
Needless to say Wednesday was a LONG day!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Mike's visit to the OTC
Today the big man (no pun intended) was on campus (aka - the OTC). His name is Mike and he is the head of the medical committee for the Olympic Training Center. This meant that Brian and I had to keep quiet and try to work on people between his random visits to the track building. I was working on Trevell when I told him that Mike was here and I wasn't exactly sure what he looked like. Trevell said he would keep an eye out and point him out. About 45 minutes later while I was working on Tommy I saw a man turn the corner behind the track building. I quickly told Tommy he had about 2 minutes to sit up and let me adjust both shoulders and for him to tell me how he felt. Why 2 minutes you ask? Because I figured this is how long it would take the man to reach the door. Just as Tommy was standing up off the table and I pretended to stretch my quad (as to not look suspicious) Trevell rounded the corner and tried to pick up the stop on the door to the building but the stopper bent backwards and he almost fell into Mike who was now trying to enter the room. Trevell apparently saw Mike from the other side of the track and sprinted over to warn me. It was hilarious to see him almost fall into Mike. I was very grateful and touched, until Trevell explained he was being selfish because if I wasn't allowed to treat him how would he be able to run. Wow, and here I thought he was looking out for his girl haha.
Monday, April 13, 2009
The Reason
So in recent days I have had to explain what I do (you know as a chiropractor) and how I became interested. This story has become more than exhausting to tell. I have had so many interesting things happen to me on my road to becoming a doctor that I believe people get a kick out of them. My life as a FEMALE chiropractor is more than hilarious. Sometimes I think to myself ... "If I were only 350lbs and wore gigantic glasses would people consider me a better doctor upon first glance?"
Well, here I go to tell my story ...
Well, here I go to tell my story ...
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