Hey Folks, here's a good resource to get answers about current and forecasted air quality. Good time to minimize outdoor activity and wear an N95 or similar when you do go out. The Clackamas office will be open on Monday.
https://aqicn.org/city/usa/oregon/portland/
AQICN.ORG
Portland, Oregon, USA Air Pollution: Real-time Air Quality Index
Starting Sept. 15, Dr. Snell is back in-network with Providence!
CHECK YOUR PULSE!
Dear Patients,
Does that photo below of closely grouped, unmasked, sweaty, panting people make your pulse elevate a bit? Sorry for that, but I can appreciate the feelings. I'm not sure how long it will take before any of us feels comfy entering that kind of environment again. However, we need to balance those feelings with the reality of the sensation many of us have around our middle right now. That's the feeling of the combination of less activity and more comfort-eating and the resultant weight gain. :)
Given the associated risk factors of poor outcomes in cases of Covid 19 infection, there may never have been a better time to rationalize regular exercise to improve health. Yet, limitations on available exercise equipment has us all on a 3-6 month waiting list to receive that online order of a kettlebell, barbell or exercise bike. Here's where I might be able to help.
I'm now available at 2 locations, each with wonderfully stocked, sparsely populated gyms. At each location, all entrants are screened for Covid risks, body temperature, pulse oximetry and mask use is mandatory. All surfaces are regularly sanitized after use. I've had several very happy and creative patients who recently pivoted on their neck pain, shoulder pain or back pain condition and have used it as an opportunity to develop a good workout plan. They book an hour appointment and we spend 45 minutes in a workout after 15 minutes in treatment. Moda, Regence and other insurers are more willing to cover your exercise treatments than any other therapy I can offer. ;)
Feel free to use me in this regard. I can help design a workout plan for you to work around your current condition and prescribe exercise options that keep you moving. I'll put a shared Google spreadsheet together for you and choose exercises that you can do at home with some creative use of household items. We can meet weekly for several weeks to help you get started, keep you accountable and assure that you're helping your presenting painful condition instead of possibly irritating it with less-than-optimal exercise form.
I'm here for you if you need and am working to open more similar locations in the coming months. I'll be hiring more associates trained in my style of treatment to help give you more options for treatment times. Let's use this pandemic "pattern interrupt" to set some positive health goals that you've had on the bucket list for some time.
Be well,
Dr. Snell
Hey Folks,
After much consideration, I decided last week on Thursday, March 19, 2020 that I would close to face-to-face appointments until further notice. That may be some time as we negotiate the vagaries of the Covid-19 viral pandemic. Here's 2 cool things!
Starting today, I am now available to you 7 days of the week from 9-6:00 for teleconference appointments! You can book that at DrPhillipSnell.com.
Second thing...I am re-enrolling in several insurance plans and those will also be available for those teleconferences. I understand the financial bind this thing is going to put all of us in. As such, most of you that have already paid your insurance premiums and have coverage will have less to be able to manage your care with me. Let's meet half way!
For now, I'll see you on line. Wash your hands and stay home as much as you can!!
Here are some current (10-18-2020) updates for my patients regarding our clinic opening status during Covid-19 social distancing recommendations.
Heads up parents!
Laughing Planet Cafe
March 13 at 12:56 PM ·
School closures might sound like a dream for kids, but it throws a wrench in the system for kids who participate in MAP.
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From now until further notice Laughing Planet will be providing a free kids meal to kids who qualify for Meal Assistance Programs. PLEASE help us spread the word!
Need to see Dr. Snell? We just had a last minute cancellation at the Southeast clinic today. To take advantage of this and get in to see him today, schedule online at this link https://solutionssportsandspineinc.janeapp.com/
SOLUTIONSSPORTSANDSPINEINC.JANEAPP.COM
Book Online at Solutions Sports and Spine, Inc.
Our new clinic is up and running at Kabuki Strength Systems in Clackamas. Dr. Chris Dominic has joined the Solutions team and will be seeing patients during those off hours. We hope that this will help support you folks that are busting your butts during the week at work, coming home to manage your family time and never taking time to take care of yourself. We are here if you need us for safe, expert, attention to your pain and performance needs. 9570 SE Lawnfield Rd., Clackamas, OR 97015
