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William Smart, a Civil War veteran, was Specialist; and, Chris Hanley, widowed when his wife (Mrs. Dodd’s mother) died FMS-Cert, CF-L1 Certified, in childbirth with their sixth child. Mr. Smart was left Head of Ancillary Services. to raise the newborn and his other five children by These Neurosport staffers are himself on a farm in Washington state. It was after Mrs. Dodd became photographed in their brand an adult that she realized the strength and selflessness her father had new facility located at 1197 shown in raising his children as a single parent. The first Father’s Day was Johnson Ferry Road in East observed on June 19, 1910 in Spokane, Washington. Father’s Day has Cobb. Neurosport Functional become a day to not only honor your father, but all men who act as a Training offers functional father figure. Stepfathers, uncles, grandfathers, and adult male friends training programs, extended rehabilitation sports recovery, are all honored on Father’s Day. In that same spirit the EAST COBBER patriot program, chiropractic, continues its Father of the Year essay contest. It’s fun to read all the great pilates, A.R.T., dry needling, tributes written about East Cobb dads. The winning essay written by Erin cupping and soft tissue flushing. Davenport, about her father, Stephen, can be read on page 6. Neurosport Physical Therapy In this world of hype and celebrity, many young (and older,too!) is independently owned and men and women are looking for a role model. Our popular culture operated by Carolyn M. Lawson, promotes great athletes, movie stars and/or popular rock stars as people PT,FOC,ART-Cert. Established to admire. The EAST COBBER magazine focuses on the role models in 1996, Neurosport Physical within reach and that we can truly be inspired by. Moms and dads are Therapy is considered the the most obvious heroes for us to emulate. This publication is happy to premier therapist-owned practice grant them a few minutes of fame. Hence, the annual Father of the Year in the country. Their staff is contest. EAST COBBER also features stories of other East Cobb residents highly trained in the latest, most that contribute to our quality of life. The people featured in this edition— advanced, and proven physical from the parishioners at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (see page 14) to therapy techniques. the East Cobb high school valedictorians spotlighted on page 18—are Neurosport’s ongoing excellent examples of role models right here in our own backyards, within commitment to education and our reach. There’s a lot of good we can learn from our parents, friends, training ensures that their staff and fellow East Cobbers. I hope after reading this edition, like every is practicing the most current edition, you will not only learn a little bit more about what is going on in and effective techniques, our community but also be inspired by the people that make East Cobb including hands-on manual such a great place to live! therapy, dry needling, and active release techniques (ART). Learn more about Neurosport Happy Father’s Day! Functional Training on page 6. For more information, call 770-973-7200 or visit www.neurosportga.com. Cover photo taken by Cynthia M. Rozzo Michael Drewitz of Founder l Publisher Michael’s Photography. [email protected] 4 June/July 2014 EAST COBBER www.eastcobber.com Give Your Child The Tools To Succeed! With Club Z! One-On-One Tutoring In Your Home • All Subjects • PreK- Adult • SAT/ACT prep • Study Skills • Foreign Languages • Flexible Schedules • Affordable Rates • Certified and Degreed Tutors First Session Free! Call for details. 770-426-4508 www.clubz.com/marietta www.eastcobber.com EAST COBBER June/July 2014 5 Neurosport Opens Functional Training Facility in East Cobb When Carolyn Lawson opened her life. She understands the importance of a physical therapist business in East Cobb 18 strong and dedicated team and hires the years ago, she never imagined the direction most talented therapists in the country to her business would grow. In addition to work for Neurosport. nationally recognized physical therapy, By focusing on continuous education and Neurosport Physical Therapy services now training, Carolyn and her partners are able include sports medicine, massage and to offer clients the most current and effective chiropractic care. s Carolyn Lawson, techniques, including hands-on manual Owner, Neurosport Additionally, Carolyn is excited to therapy, dry needling and active release announce the grand opening of a Neurosport techniques. Also, they offer poultice massage Functional Training facility in East Cobb. (a soft tissue massage with aromatherapy) The mission of Neurosport Functional and impact testing. Training is to offer performance programs Neurosport has offices in Buckhead, for members and athletes using evidence- Alpharetta, Woodstock and New York City. based research, video motion analysis and Additionally, NEURO TOUR provides integrated clinical techniques to ensure physical therapy services for performers optimal performance and quality of life. of local and touring Broadway theater Each participant will receive a Functional productions and major concert entertainers. Movement Screen that objectively measures “Production companies now see the benefit core strength and mobility and identifies of having therapists on site to work with movement-related deficits. performers on preventive measures specific The therapists then design a program to the nature of a production,” says Carolyn. by focusing on the identified deficits in full Carolyn lives in East Cobb with her s Matt Martin, DPT, conduct- body exercises. Removing these deficits, husband and two children, so it’s important ing a Function movement such as mobility restrictions, mechanical Screening (FMS) to her that Neurosport gives back to the instability, asymmetrical strength (one side community in many ways. They work with is stronger than the other), coordination and the Arthritis Foundation and offer a small balance, allows a body to adapt to physical group fitness class in which a portion of stress instead of breaking down. every purchased class is donated to the “We recommend all ages come in for a Wounded Warrior Project. screening. We see a lot of injuries in young Whether you’ve had knee surgery, a athletes, and our goal is to prevent serious stroke or want to be in peak physical form, injuries before they happen,” says Carolyn. the staff at Neurosport will work with “This screening test shows us an individual’s you to help you achieve your individual limitations and what we need to do to keep goals.