What is a D.O.? DOs are: Osteopathic Physicians   Nationally recognized   State Licensed   Medically trained   Trained in manipulation   Board certified DOs can: Practice any specialty   Treat all diseases and conditions   Prescribe medicine   Perform surgery   Perform outpatient / office care   Perform inpatient / hospital care Osteopathic Medicine emphasizes:PreventionHolistic CareCommon SenseComprehensive CareWhole-Person Approach

What is Osteopathic Medicine? Copyright American Osteopathic Association OVERVIEW OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINEOsteopathic Medicine: A Unique Approach to Modern Medical Treatment In today’s society, people are becoming more concerned about reducing their risk of developing diseases and are working to prevent long-term complications to their health. To accomplish this, many people are turning to their physicians […]

OMM / OMT Craig M. Wax, DO Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) is the comprehensive name for osteopathic holistic care that includes OMT or Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment. OMT is a large set of modalities or types of hands on treatment that are applied by an osteopathic physician to correct somatic dysfunction. There are many types of […]

Nail Care Makes Summertime Fungus-Free Fun As the temperatures begin to rise, winter gloves become a distant memory and many Americans opt for sandals instead of socks and shoes. With both hands and feet in the summer sunlight, you should know that caring for your nails is especially important during this time of year. “Many […]

Pocket Medical History The small chart to follow allows you to cary your significant medical history and current medication in your wallet or purse. It will allow healthcare providers all the inforamtion that they need about your history. It is simple to fill out. Just fill out your name, date of birth, allergies to medications […]

Grieving Will Help Every one of us has experienced the loss of a loved one. Sometimes death occurs suddenly, as the result of an accident. While other times, it takes place over a long period of time due to chronic illness or aging. Either way, there are few things more emotionally painful than losing a […]

Want to Lose Weight? Do It the Safe WayCopyright American Osteopathic Association Are your old habits of grabbing fast food at lunch, munching on popcorn at the movies, and drinking soda pop daily starting to pack the pounds onto your body? You shouldn’t be surprised-and you aren’t alone. Obesity among young women in the United […]