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A Marine Corps veteran was recently present at an open house to thank Healing Heroes in the Heartland for helping her recover and walk.
Healing Heroes of the Heartland held an open house at its
offices at 2508 25th St., Rock Island, where many veterans and
supporters assembled to discover more information about the non-profit
organization. “The organization is devoted to contributing holistic services to
heroes,” explained Angel Hong of Milan, doctor of chiropractic and holistic
medical director. Holistic services are focused on treating an individual
completely, both physically and emotionally.
Although Healing Heroes in the Heartland inaugurated in
2013, utilizing holistic procedures to help individuals with anxiety, trauma,
or pain is not a recent approach. “Three thousand years ago, people had
depression,” Hong quoted. Similar programs by other organizations focusing on healing and rehabilitating active duty military members and veterans also utilize a holistic approach to promote a faster and complete treatment of not only physical injuries or conditions but also emotional complications, such as PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorders.
From individuals curious of the group’s services to
supporters who’ve previously benefited from its services, more than 60 people
attended this particular open house event, including soldiers who’ve been referred by
doctors.
Marine Corps veteran Heather Petersen of Bettendorf, acknowledged
Healing Heroes for supporting her through her recovery from a severe accident
that left her in pain. In August of 1998, Petersen was a heavy-equipment
mechanic serving in Japan. She was ordering parts by a table when a steamroller
near her jumped into gear. Heather Petersen was pinned between the table and
the steamroller. She described her experience during the accident, which lead
to severe back complications, nerve impingement, joint and leg pain,
Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD, as well as difficulty getting out of
bed and walking due to the pain and other symptoms. Petersen then learned about
Healing Heroes in the Heartland at a health fair at the Rock Island Arsenal,
where she is a contract specialist. She recognized that if it weren’t for Angel
Hong, she wouldn’t have been able to walk and she would have continued utilizing
medications supplied by the Veterans Administration. Currently she undergoes
regular acupuncture, cupping therapy and chiropractic treatments.
One of the major challenges for Healing Heroes in the
Heartland involves getting active duty members and veterans alike to admit they
need help. The association wants to expand its services to accident and abuse
survivors as well as increase the amount of first responders. Paul Lappin,
development coordinator of grants for Healing Heroes, described how many people
resolve to taking medications, but there are other non-pharmacological ways to
treat a variety of injuries or conditions.
The group uses Chinese medicine, acupuncture, life coaching,
massage therapy, and meditation to help overcome post-traumatic stress
disorder, which Angel Hong mentions these treatment options have shown to be
beneficial for the condition.
Stacy Muhs of Eldridge was among various vendors at the open
house who was at a booth to discuss Young Living Essential Oils. “The Bible
mentions many essential oils such as cedar wood, which King Solomon used to
build his palace and temple. Smelling cedar wood helps people clarify their
thinking,” Muhs stated. “We’re all here to help provide support for our
veterans and people who suffer from PTSD and any kind of emotional or physical
issues.”
Other local organizations, such as the El Paso Veterans Affairs Health Care System, have also established a variety of medical benefits for veterans and active duty service members alike. Both groups of individuals can now seek medical attention of their injuries through services such as chiropractic adjustments, manual manipulations, and exercises, as well as specialized services for emotional disorders or conditions affecting service members and veterans.
Other local organizations, such as the El Paso Veterans Affairs Health Care System, have also established a variety of medical benefits for veterans and active duty service members alike. Both groups of individuals can now seek medical attention of their injuries through services such as chiropractic adjustments, manual manipulations, and exercises, as well as specialized services for emotional disorders or conditions affecting service members and veterans.
By Dr. Alex Jimenez
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