10 Traditions on My Christmas To-Do List I still can’t believe it: This is the second to last Christmas we’ll spend as a family before our oldest son, Alan, graduates from high school. I hope Alan comes home for the holidays in the upcoming years, but there’s no way to know for sure. He might … Read more
Can PT Help Fight Diabetes? When I launched our clinic’s eight-week wellness program two years ago, I knew it would help hundreds of people get back in shape, feel better, and live healthier. But I had no idea what a profound effect it would have on people with diabetes. The results have been amazing. One … Read more
Penrose & Associates Physical Therapy Jennifer’s Epic Family Road Trip This summer, Dan and I packed up our three boys, filled our trailer with a month’s worth of supplies, and hit the highway for a 4,000-mile road trip. During the next 30 days we … • Visited ten states: Oregon, Wyoming, Colorado, South Dakota, North … Read more
THE BEST WAY TO DEAL WITH FRUSTRATION DURING RECOVERY As I write this, one of my PTs is helping a local coach recover from surgery. It has been a real uphill battle. Last time he came in, he was exhausted from being in pain for so long, and frustrated by the outcome of his surgery, … Read more
THERE’S A NEW PENROSE BUSINESS IN TOWN Last summer, my oldest son Alan’s work ethic caught the eye of one of our neighbors in the cul-de-sac — and inspiration struck. “Hey,” said our neighbor, “If you want to borrow my commercial-grade pressure washer to make a little money washing driveways this summer, it’s all yours … Read more
LISTENING WITH BOTH EARS When my kids were little I had to remind them regularly to listen. This was my favorite line: “God gave us two ears and one mouth for a reason — so that we listen twice as much as we speak!”As a parent, I have to keep this rule in mind too … Read more
MY HUSBAND’S DIET SECRET TO STAYING WARM This January, I went skiing with my husband in freezing cold weather. We were bundled up but still shivering, so during lunch, Dan decided to use his secret weapon: He had a big helping of chili in a bread bowl … CONTINUE READING EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT … Read more
MEET CATHY, AN 8-WEEK PROGRAM PARTICIPANT In last month’s newsletter, I told you all about the eight-week, science-based lifestyle program I implemented in 2020. Back then, my patients were worried about the “quarantine 15” and wanted help losing fat and decreasing their joint pain. One of those patients was Cathy — a sweet, funny 72-year-old … Read more
JENNIFER’S NEW BOOK WILL BUST MYTHS ABOUT AGING November is National Novel Writing Month, so this feels like the perfect time to make a big announcement: I’m writing another book! I’ve been working on it all year, and I can’t wait to publish it in early 2022 … CONTINUE READING THIS HELPFUL ROBOT COULD REDUCE … Read more
