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always goes by too fast. Between camps, sports practice, and family vacation, it seems like we’re almost busier in the summer than back when the kids had homework. We had an eye on summertime with this issue, and this month’s stories have plenty of tips and info you can take home to the family.

This summer, a lot of middle school and high school youth will head to sports camps or school gyms to train for their next season. Our story on Omaha training programs talks about what the extra practice can do for budding athletes, as well as what kids and parents need to know to prevent injuries.

Now that the weather’s heating up, we’ve also got you covered on how to stay safe in the sun. Omaha experts shared with us their summertime tips — from the best sunscreens to the latest

treatments to reverse sun damage.

As you celebrate Independence Day, we invite you to read about a few of our local heroes who have defended our country.

Omaha veterans enrich our community with their integrity and leadership, and we’re proud to feature a few of them among these pages.

With many thanks, Jack Shotbolt Editor in Chief

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CONTENTS OUR heroes

OUR home 8

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OUR health

MY concoction

MY two cents

OUR food

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“It isn’t the kind of condo that we expect to see downtown,” said realtor Deb Cizek of the Cizek Group. “It’s a level above what’s expected.”

The condo owner worked with interior designer Lisa Cooper, Allied Member ASID with Interiors Joan and Associates, to rework the original floor plan and create a standout space. The top floor of the historic building had great views, but the original plan called for view-obstructing walls and partitions. Cooper’s assignment was to nix the walls, but still create functional and distinct living and working spaces.

The request required Cooper to work creatively. In a condo, square footage is finite and space allocation is key.

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The high-functioning kitchen incorporates high-end appliances, an espresso bar, media center and titanium granite countertops, while the large island and barstool seating area provide ample space to host a cocktail event. Behindthe-scenes storage amps up the functionality of the space. The eight-person custom dining table doubles as a conference table, offering views of the Missouri riverfront.

With its media components and interactive TV, the great room can serve as a relaxing space for socializing or an alternative space for business presentations.

In the master suite, Cooper utilized walnut sliding doors to allow the space to be open as needed and private when desired.

To create the dual office and guest room, Cooper used elevated wood floors to delineate the space and also mask rerouted plumbing. A built-in murphy bed can be pulled down to create a second sleeping quarter with its own guest bathroom.

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veterans

A MONG US

In Nebraska, nearly

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Whether as friends, neighbors, employers or employees, veterans enrich our communities with the

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Nebraska heroes

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JOE TRADER U.S. Army | Founder, Nebraska Equal Parenting Association

FIGHTING FOR A FATHER’S RIGHTS

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oe Trader survived dangerous work in Iraq in the Army, but the hardest fight in his life has been struggling for equal parenting rights in Nebraska, he said.

“I went through some pretty tough times when I was in Iraq,” he said. “But a lot of times I think this battle is twice as bad.”

For the past few years, Trader has been a vocal activist for equal parenting in Nebraska. He’s hoping to raise awareness on the issue and spark legal change to make equal parenting time the case in the majority, rather than the minority, of custody arrangements in the state.

His quest began when his daughter was born. Trader sought joint custody and equal parenting time, but a judge denied both even while recognizing Trader as a fit parent.

As Trader delved into the issue, he realized many Nebraska fathers shared his experience: They wanted more time with their children, but the legal system typically favored giving custody to mothers. In Nebraska, mothers are awarded sole custody in about 60 percent of cases, while joint custody is awarded about 30

percent of the time. Fathers are awarded sole custody in about 10 percent of Nebraska cases.

“There are too many good fathers, too many good people out there that love their children and want to be a part of their kids’ lives,” Trader said.

Hoping to make his voice heard, Trader started a Facebook page that quickly grew into hundreds of “likes.” His rallying efforts brought 150 people to the Capitol last year to support two bills that would make equal parenting time routine.

Even though those legislative attempts failed, Trader refuses to give up the fight.

His current efforts include a legal petition asking the Nebraska Supreme Court to adopt uniform rules that would require equal parenting time in divorce cases, unless there is a compelling reason to do otherwise.

Trader is also raising awareness about the issue through the Nebraska Equal Parenting Association, an organization he founded that offers support to parents through a statewide attorney referral program.

Despite setbacks, Trader believes

change is on the horizon in Nebraska.

“We’re making a lot of headway,” he said.

Trader, of Bennington, joined the military at age 21 to bring focus into his life.

In Iraq, he served as a combat engineer, a dangerous job that involved securing convoy routes. He was back in Nebraska attending college when Grace, now 3, was born.

Trader said his experience in Iraq shaped his drive to work for change.

“When you come back from risking your life, you realize there are a lot of great things about this country. But your eyes are opened a lot more to things that are wrong with this country — not just for soldiers, but for everybody.”

In Iraq, Trader lost many friends. The reason he survived, he believes, was to struggle for change on an issue that effects so many Nebraska families.

“I think God wanted to prepare me for the biggest battle of my life,” he said. ”I’m not the kind of person that gives up. When I set out to do something, I’m going to finish it. I honestly believe this is what I’m supposed to do and this is why I made it back.”

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KELLY GITT U.S. Air Force | Real estate agent and owner of Kosama fitness studio

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t age 17, Kelly Gitt left balmy Florida for snowy Nebraska to pursue a job in the Air Force — two transitions that prompted “a ton of culture shock,” Gitt said.

Twenty years later, Gitt remains in Nebraska lending her ambition and passion to multiple businesses. She’s built a successful business with Gitt Real Estate.

She owns a Kosama studio, a group fitness facility offering specialized classes including kettle bells, kickboxing and plyometrics. At home, she and husband Mike are parents to five children, ages 3 to 14.

Gitt said the Air Force instilled in her a love for country and an appreciation for hard work. When she enlisted, she

had to learn every basic task, she said.

The challenge to “start at A and get to Z” fueled her work ethic.

“It shaped everything — my desire to work, to want more, to never settle or get complacent,” she said.

Gitt said she tried to learn as much as possible from everyone around her. As a medical technician at the base clinic, she met people from all walks of life. She often worked with veterans. “For all they sacrificed, they were still grateful to us,” she said. “That was extremely humbling.”

When Gitt left the Air Force after four years, she stayed in Nebraska to finish her degree at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Real estate caught her attention. Today, her work in the in-

dustry seeks to raise the bar for customer service. “It’s never about a deal,” she said.

“It’s about people and their next phase in life and how you can support them.”

She formed Gitt Real Estate group in 2008. Since then, her drive has produced accolades including a nomination for entrepreneur of the year from the SCORE office of the Small Business Administration; recognition from the Metro Omaha Builders Association as rookie of the year; and a spot on a Women’s Council of Realtors panel of high-producing realtors.

Gitt credited her faith, family and country for helping her achieve success.

“I love this country, I love what it stands for: if you work hard, you can work your way into anything.”

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JAMIE KADAVY U.S. Army | Co-founder, 92 West

MAKING EVERY DAY COUNT

“I

s today the day?”

Those words greeted Jamie Kadavy frequently as he escorted Army trucks in Iraq. In his work as a convoy escort, roadside bombs and ambushes were a daily reality. The sign was a reminder.

“Any day could be the last day, so I have to make sure I can do my best and that I’m effective,” he said.

Kadavy, who grew up in Mead, Neb., joined the Army Reserves in 2002 at age 20 to be a part of something bigger than himself, he said. In 2003, he was deployed for the first of three tours in Iraq.

His second tour was particularly violent.

“Every time we went out, we ended up finding a bomb or getting hit,” he said.

When Kadavy came back to Nebraska in 2010, the sign’s meaning stayed with him. He proposed to his girlfriend, Audra, when he got off the homecoming bus in Lincoln. They’ve been married for four years.

He went into business with his brother, Troy. Their company, 92 West, provides affordable advertising and marketing services to clients across the country.

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Jamie credits his military experience with helping him be a better communicator. When working with clients, he notices when he needs to explain something more thoroughly or tweak his pitch. “It’s made me more confident as an individual,” he said.

He carries his military ethic into his work. Each day, he reminds himself: “Is today the day?”

“When I come to work, I want to try and put everything I possibly can into it,” he said. “If today happens to be my last day, I want to know I gave it my all.”

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ummertime fun means shorts, sandals, swimsuits and bronzed skin. But as people head outdoors, they are also more vulnerable to the dangers of sun overexposure, including skin cancer and prematurely aged skin.

Omaha experts say protecting sun-exposed skin now can go a long way in preventing future skin problems. For individuals already experiencing the aging effects of sun exposure, new skin care techniques and treatments can help. “Prevention is always the best option, but if you already have visible damage, there are a number of options available to help reverse it,� said Kristen Hammes, nurse practitioner at Dreams MedSpa. The experts offered several tips to keep skin happy and healthy in the summer months.

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Additional prevention measures include wearing long-sleeved shirts, widebrimmed hats and avoiding the sun’s most intense rays between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thompson said.

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Because of the effects of smoking, smokers are also more likely to experience prematurely aging skin. Nicotine reduces blood flow and damages the elastin fibers that keep skin tight and healthy looking. “Smoking plus sun dramatically accelerates the aging of skin,” he said.

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SOOTHE SKIN To care for a fresh burn, the Skin Cancer Foundation recommends slathering on moisturizing cream or lotion with vitamin C and vitamin E. Drinking extra water, juice and sports drinks can prevent dehydration, an effect of the burn drawing fluid to the skin surface and away from the rest of the body. Ibuprofen, taken at the first sign of sunburn and for 48 hours, can reduce the swelling and redness associated with sunburn.

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Effective products include the Obagi Nu-Derm line and SkinMedica’s Lytera system, she said.

In addition to an at-home regimen, Dr. Thompson recommends Fraxel laser skin resurfacing. The treatment smoothes

lines, evens out skin pigmentation and discoloration, and improves skin tone and texture. For individuals with early signs of elastin damage to the skin, he recommends Ultherapy, a non-surgical ultrasound treatment that lifts, tightens and tones loose skin. The procedure is a one-time treatment with no downtime.

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Gentile, corporate executive chef for Omaha’s Flagship Restaurant Group, is the chef behind Blue Sushi’s Asian fusion menu, Blatt Beer and Table’s gastropub fare and Plank’s seafood specialties. But despite these culinary forays, Gentile is a Texas boy at heart. “If I had to choose to eat one thing for the rest of my life, it would be Tex-Mex,” he said.

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Roja Mexican Bar and Grill is an ode to Gentile’s Texas upbringing. Now in its 10th year, Roja at 168th and Center offers Tex-Mex inspired dishes tailored for a Nebraska palate. The restaurant continues to draw customers for its crowd-pleasing happy hour and madefrom-scratch dishes.

Roja was Gentile’s second foray in menu development after being tapped to open Flagship’s first restaurant, Blue Sushi Sake Grill. With Roja, Gentile wanted to use Tex-Mex to inspire a fiesta-like atmosphere.

“The food lends itself to being social, the drinks lend themselves to being social,” Gentile said. “Whether its happy hour or dinner, it’s always high-energy.”

Over time, the Roja menu has evolved to offer a fusion of Tex-Mex and “WestMex” with a Midwestern spin. The restaurant is continually “taking TexMex, mixing it up and making it our own,” Gentile said.

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Working with a personal trainer at T7 Fitness in Omaha, Alex shaved significant time off his 400 meter dash and increased his vertical jump by six inches, just in time to start high school in the fall. He also gained confidence.

“He’s happy with the results he’s seen so far, and that’s what makes him want to go back,” mother Jenny Nelson said. “He wants to be a better athlete.”

Today’s young athletes have a plethora of options to boost their athleticism in the off-season, whether through school programs or at area fitness facilities. High schools host summer strength and conditioning programs to help players stay sharp for the fall. Outside facilities offer one-on-one training and small group instruction with personal trainers or sport-specific coaches. With the extra support, kids (and their parents) aim to push their athletic performance to the next level.

“Most athletes, when they come to us, are looking to excel better in their sports,” said Gibbie Duval, owner of Xplosive Edge. “They are looking to run faster, jump higher and make the next greatest team.”

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While numbers documenting off-season training are scant, it is clear that more students are participating in sports than ever before. Nationwide, participation in high school sports has increased for 24 consecutive years to a record 7.7 million boys and girls in 2012-2013, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations.

By putting in hours of training during the summer months and/or off-season, young players build the individual skills to improve their game once they rejoin the team. “From our perspective, this is when great players are made,� said Elkhorn South High School basketball coach Alex Bahe.

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well-rounded athletes.

At Elkhorn South High School, basketball coach Bahe said the school’s summer strength and conditioning program is geared toward the multi-sport athlete.

Instead of specializing in one sport, Elkhorn South encourages players — particularly younger players — to participate in multiple sports, Bahe said. “We believe that participating in other sports helps improve overall athleticism, toughness and competitiveness, which prepares them well for basketball,” he said.

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Elkhorn High School is also invested in promoting a culture of multi-sport athletes, said basketball coach Spencer Peterson.

“When you participate in multiple sports, you build a much more well-rounded person, and athletically you develop bodies better,” he said.

Similarly, the summer programs at T7 emphasize broad athleticism, owner Troy Watchorn said. “It’s about making the kids more athletic across the board,” he said.

A high school football player might do a tennis drill to diversify his skills, he said. With younger players, programs are more foundational and emphasize teaching kids the art of efficient movement. “Even though there are a lot of athletes in youth sports, a lot of kids can’t jump rope nowadays,” Watchorn said.

T7’s programs teach functional movement patterns to set the stage for better performance as youngsters develop.

Learning how to do things the right way at a young age is also a focus at Xplosive Edge. Middle school athletes learn the basic movement patterns to jump, squat, cut and change directions as well as how to eat well. “If we can teach them how to do things the right way when they are young, they will excel in sports later

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in life and have a significant reduction in sports injuries,” Xplosive Edge’s Duval said.

Going Vertical, another fitness facility, utilizes multiple systems to improve young athletes’ speed, agility and power.

Computerized, interactive training systems create customized drills to enhance agility and range of motion, while also providing feedback on reaction time.

Over time, younger kids notice improvement in their performance, Going Vertical’s Tyler Nieland said. “They become more athletic, their movement is smoother and they’re not as awkward,” he said.

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE When young athletes stick to a training schedule in the summer, they reap the rewards once play starts again.

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Trainers at outside facilities also said that dedication in training can close the gap between great players and average players. “Hard work is better than talent,” said Going Vertical’s Nieland. “If you train and you are consistent at it, you’ll catch up with those kids that are not training and are just talented.”

At T7, the emphasis on movement efficiency can help young athletes learn how to work with their bodies to maximize their effectiveness, Watchorn said. For example, a personal trainer can point out a running issue that, when corrected, can improve performance. “If you’re not the world’s fastest kid, you can become faster by utilizing the system more efficiently,” he said.

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school students from across the state.

Players work on quarterback fundamentals to improve their game in the fall. “We work on footwork, ball handling, drops, option, throwing, reading coverages,” said the academy’s Matt Turman, who is also a football coach at Skutt Catholic High School.

Older high school athletes may utilize outside training programs to prepare them for college play and catch the eye of college coaches, Nieland said. In one case, Going Vertical trainers worked with a high school football player to develop the explosive speed needed in the next level of play. In a couple of months, the athlete noticed significant improvement, he said.

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training program he or she utilizes. “Most of the best basketball players have been developed on their own, spending hours alone in a driveway, on a playground or in a gym, driven by no one but themselves,” he said. “And this can’t become a lost art.”

INJURY PREVENTION High school coaches and personal trainers agree that supervision during training, especially weightlifting, is critical to preventing injuries.

“Whether it’s at a school or in a facility, supervision is the most important emphasis,” said Peterson of Elkhorn High School.

The basketball coach said he often sees youth performing lifts incorrectly. “If they start doing a lift wrong — and I see it all the time — and start straining muscles that aren’t supposed to be strained, who knows what kind of drastic injuries they will come across?”

High school students may be tempted to show off their abilities in the weight room. Without adequate supervision, “it’s basically a free-for-all where the athlete can do whatever they want with as much weight as they want on the bar,” Duval

of Xplosive Edge said. “It’s a recipe for disaster and injury.”

For middle school students, who typically do not lift weights, trainers say they still work to get kids thinking about proper technique. The early practice sets the stage for safer sports participation.

“It’s a stepping stone before they get to high school,” Going Vertical’s Nieland said.

A growing body of research is recognizing the risk of overuse injuries among youth who specialize in one sport too early.

“Children are playing at higher intensities and at younger ages. Grade-schoolers may be playing in multiple leagues,” said Dr. Mininder S. Kocher in an interview with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. “By high school, many adolescent athletes concentrate on one sport and play all four seasons, which means they don’t cross-train or change loading environments.”

One Loyola University study found that kids who highly specialized in one sport were 36 percent more likely to suffer a serious overuse injury, such as stress fractures in their backs, arms or legs; damage to elbow ligaments; and cartilage injuries. In fact, nearly half of all sports injuries sustained by middle school and high school students are overuse injuries, according to the organization Safe Kids USA. Research shows that diversification not only protects against injury, it also

improves performance. Elite athletes generally wait until their mid- to late-teenage years to specialize, several studies have found. Athletes who specialize earlier stop short of achieving the highest ranks.

Regardless of the sport, doctors say early detection of an injury is key. “If we can catch these injuries in the early stages, we can modify the patient’s activity to allow him or her to heal and regain normal anatomy and function,” Kocher said.

KEEPING IT POSITIVE Trainers say their approach to building kids’ abilities also focuses on fun. “Our goal is to try and give kids a positive, fun experience that will keep them enjoying the game, while helping them perform at a higher level,” T7’s Watchorn said.

Going Vertical’s Nieland said fitness programs also boost youth’s confidence.

Youth at Going Vertical work out with others their age as well as older athletes, helping them learn communication skills alongside athletic skills. “They’re able to be more social,” he said. “Especially nowadays when kids are on their phones, here they get out and meet different kids.”

At T7, 14-year-old Alex worked with Watchorn to understand his body type and natural strengths and weaknesses. “(Troy) has done a good job of thoroughly explaining why Alex is built the way he is, and I think that’s important for kids to know,” said Alex’s mom, Jenny Nelson. “It helped his confidence and increased his strength and overall body composition.

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very year the Omaha Fire Department receives numerous questions from citizens on what constitutes a safe fire and what is and isn’t legal when dealing with recreational burning. It is important to know these requirements so outdoor burning can

remain safe and enjoyable. Failure to follow good safety practices with these fires can lead to serious injuries and property damage.

There are a few types of outdoor burning that would be legal within the City of Omaha without the issuance of a “burn permit”. This would include: • Cooking on standard barbecue equipment.

• Use of an outdoor fireplace or “portable” outdoor fireplace.

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The burning of leaves, grass clippings, brush, trash, construction debris, or any other type of rubbish for the purpose of salvage or destruction is strictly prohibited.

COOKING ON STANDARD BARBECUE EQUIPMENT • Use of charcoal and other open flame cooking devices is strictly prohibited and shall not be operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction. The exceptions are:

• One- and two-family dwellings.

• Where buildings, balconies, and decks are protected by an automatic sprinkler system.

• Liquified-petroleum-gas-fueled cooking devices having an LP-gas container with a water capacity no greater than 2.5 pounds (normal 1 pound LP-gas capacity).

• The use of portable “outdoor fireplace” is permitted within the City of Omaha.

• Fuel for the portable “outdoor fireplace” shall be limited to Charcoal; Clean, dry “fire wood”; Commercial “fire logs”; and/or clean untreated lumber.

• A portable “outdoor fireplace” shall be at least 15 feet from a combustible structure.

This would include a deck or overhang. The exception would be portable “outdoor fireplaces” used at one- and two-family dwellings. (Please note: The Omaha Fire Department does not recommend using a portable outdoor fire place within 15 feet of any combustible construction.)

• A portable “outdoor fireplace” shall be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished.

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• A fire extinguisher (rating of 4A or greater), garden hose, or some other means of extinguishment shall be available for immediate utilization.

WHERE FIREWORKS USE IS LEGAL, FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS: • Always have adult supervision.

• If children find fireworks, they should alert an adult, who should properly dispose them.

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• Do not hold any fireworks in your hand when lighting.

• Do not discard spent Sparklers on the ground. Put them in a bucket of water.

• The only legal sparklers are the ones with wooden stems. (NEW in 2014) • Light fireworks with a punk stick. After using it, dispose in a bucket of water.

• FIREWORKS CAN AND DO START FIRES! Be aware of your surroundings and where the fireworks are landing.

• If an injury or fire does occur, CALL 911 immediately and wait for trained emergency personnel.

Fireworks can add much pleasure and enjoyment to our holidays. Be safe this Fourth of July. Attend a public fireworks display by the professionals.

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“It’s so severe, it can take the place of everything else around you,” she said of the pain.

Johnson’s personal experiences led her to open the Omaha Headache Clinic in 2008 to help fellow headache sufferers. At the clinic, Johnson and Dr. Toby Green use a comprehensive approach to treat headaches, migraines and whiplash without medication. “My goal is to lessen the frequency, duration and severity of headaches,” Johnson said.

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the patient to complete at home. Typically, patients feel relief within one to two weeks, Johnson said.

Patient Mark Anderson used to experience back pain and debilitating headaches that would wake him from sleep. Other physicians prescribed powerful pain pills; one recommended neck surgery. Hoping to avoid that outcome as well as limit medication, he worked with Green and Johnson to find an alternative.

In addition to adjusting his spine, the doctors utilized traction, a technique that involves the prolonged stretching of joints and ligaments. Anderson also completed at-home exercises aided by a workout band and a small ball. After two Dr. Tereshel Johnson, D.C.

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weeks, he could stop taking his medication. “My health is much better overall,” he said.

Johnson likened the process of treating headaches to peeling away the layers of an onion. For some patients, it may take time to unveil the root cause of their headaches and alleviate pain.

Patient Mary Reeg-Dhingra came to the Omaha Headache Clinic with a long history of daily headaches that prevented her from doing the things she loved, like working in the backyard. “When you have this constant pain and pressure in your head and nothing seems to be helping it, it’s tough to find energy,” she said.

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Reeg-Dhingra often bent over and looked downward at work.

To correct her posture, Johnson employed tissue therapy, chiropractic adjustment, traction and stretching. Reeg-Dhingra also had exercises to complete at home. “It’s very comprehensive, much more than just the typical chiropractic adjustment,” Reeg-Dhingra said.

After several weeks of treatment, Reeg-Dhingra’s headaches decreased in frequency and intensity. Now, having a headache is an unusual event, rather than a normal part of life. As she continues treatment, her outlook for the future is positive.

“Not being in pain brings you a sense of mental relief, but more importantly, it gives you energy,” she said.

Johnson said posture issues related to work — especially sedentary, computer-based desk jobs — are frequent headache culprits. Sitting at a computer causes people to slump, pushing their head and neck forward as they strain to see the screen.

The improper alignment puts stress on the neck and can cause head pain.

A doctor can work to correct the imbalance and suggest small changes that reduce pain. “Sometimes it’s a simple fix – but people don’t realize it,” she said.

Johnson said when patients make their way through her door, oftentimes “they are at their wits end,” she said. They may have seen multiple doctors and specialists, undergone a CT or MRI scan or tried physical therapy. Still, the pain won’t go away, and patients may find it hard to concentrate at work or care for their children.

“I want to let those people know that I was there, I know how it is,” she said. “There’s treatment that can help.”

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Chris Rasmussen | Age 13 | St. Wenceslaus Chris Rasmussen’s stellar junior golf career began with a plastic club and a bag of Wiffle balls. A then two-year-old Chris would hit Wiffle balls for hours in the family’s backyard, walking from one side of the yard to the other to retrieve and hit the balls. He played his first official round of golf before he turned three.

About a decade later, Chris’ passion for golf has only grown and his skills have improved as well.

The rising eighth grader at St. Wenceslaus grade school has played in numerous national junior golf competitions. He has also competed with the best in the state while playing on the Nebraska Junior Golf Tour. A year ago, Chris even hit a hole-in-one.

“His dream,” said his mother Suzanne, “is to one day play on the PGA Tour.”

He certainly got an early start on his dream. When Chris was three, his father, Mike, would play nine holes at Elmwood Park with Chris before heading to work in the morning.

Chris would wear his pajamas and rain boots and hit balls with his starter set of clubs — a wood, an iron and a putter. The golf course became a second home to Chris and the Elmwood staff was impressed by his focus and love of the game.

Since the age of six, Chris has been playing in the U.S. Kids World Championship in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Recently, he’s also been playing in tournaments around the state and in Kansas City. So far this summer, Chris has won two of the three Nebraska Junior Golf Tournaments he’s competed in.

Chris also plays soccer for the Elkhorn Soccer Club.

During the winter, he plays indoor soccer and basketball. At school, he’s been honored for his helping attitude both in and out of the classroom. Since transferring to St. Wenceslaus in sixth grade, Chris has been a fixture on the honor roll.

For high school, Chris plans to join his older sister, Alexis (15), at Elkhorn South High School and play on the golf team.

Chris is the son of Mike and Suzanne Rasmussen of Elkhorn.

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Today, the Elkhorn South High School student has competed against the world’s best cheerleaders at the prestigious Cheerleading Worlds — not once, but three times. Vanessa trains more than 13 hours a week yearround to perfect the choreographed tumbling, stunts, gymnastics and jumps with her all-star cheerleading team through Elite Cheer. She is also on the cheerleading team at Elkhorn South High School.

Vanessa loves the competitive aspect of cheerleading.

She and her Elite Cheer teammates have earned multiple awards on the national and international stage. The team earned third place in their division at the JAMfest Cheer Super Nationals, one of the largest U.S. cheer competitions with over 800 teams. That performance earned the team a spot to compete at Cheerleading Worlds, held last April at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Disney World. The team won the U.S. Finals in their division.

When she’s not training, Vanessa is coaching others in the sport she loves. She helps coach junior cheerleaders from ages 5-11. She’s also a role model for her brother Dominic, 11, and sister Jaideyn, 6. At school, her achievements earned her the Presidential Award for Scholastics.

Vanessa plans to continue cheering and make her way to the next Cheerleading Worlds competition. She hopes to earn a scholarship and follow her parents’ footsteps as a college cheerleader. Vanessa says she loves cheerleading because not only has she learned to trust and work with her teammates, she has also learned to dig deep and self-improve every day.

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