Mobile Physical Medicine & Wellness

Is your nail salon safe?

We offer some tips on what to look for before you get a manicure or pedicure.

Dr. J. Christopher Shaver, Orthopedic Surgeon, Arthroscopic, Reconstructive Surgery, Shoulder...

Professional memberships held by Dr. Christopher Shaver include those in the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. TOC offers eleven locations to better serve you in Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Lenoir City and East Tennessee.

How do I change my oncologist? What to consider before changing doctors

If you are thinking of changing oncologists, this article provides guidance on important considerations and steps to take before making a decision.

Have Multiple Pets? 6 Tips to Help Make Feeding Time Easier

If you have more than one dog or cat, feeding time can be challenging. Our veterinary nutrition expert shares strategies for making mealtime simpler.

10 things plastic surgeons won’t tell you

Beauty is more than skin deep — so this is going to hurt. What to know before you and your wallet go under the knife for cosmetic treatments.

9 Health Rules That Doctors Never Break

Top doctors share the best health tips and health advice they themselves follow to prevent skin cancer and breast cancer, reduce back pain, prevent stress and more.

5 Things to Know about Physical Therapy and Regenerative Medicine

Rehabilitation and healing have a new ally — a set of regenerative procedures that will further strengthen the connection between orthopedics, rehabilitation medicine, physical therapy and their shared patient population.

Maybe it’s time to see a physical therapist

Physical Therapy: What To Expect

WHAT IS PHYSICAL THERAPYPhysical Therapy (PT) is the treatment of disorders with physical agents and methods such as therapeutic exercises, mobilization, electrical and light modalities to assist in rehabilitating patients and restoring normal function after an illness or injury. Physical therapy is a necessary tool to bring a patient back to their full physical potential. Physical therapy care focuses primarily on the rehabilitation of motor…

Healing From Back Pain

​Chiropractors provide physical solutions - adjustments, exercises, stretches, muscle therapy - to help the body heal.

Your Own Wellness Plan

12-fixes to a new, healthier you! This 12-fix healthy program is designed to provide you weekly guidance and support from our dietitians.

How Physical Wellness, Mental Health, and Finances Go Hand in Hand with Valerie

Improve Your Wellness and Mental Health by Making Small Changes In today’s episode, we will speak to my friend Valerie from the Wellness and Wanderlust podcast. Money is an essential pillar in your life and the main focus of this blog and podcast. Of course, as I always like to point out on social media, … More How Physical Wellness, Mental Health, and Finances Go Hand in Hand with Valerie

How Does Stress Affect Physical Wellness?

Your physical and emotional health are not discrete entities. Mind and body affect and feed on one another, and stress strongly affects your overall physical wellness. Long-term stress can bring about significant changes in your body, and even extreme, short-term stress can temporarily decrease overall health. In a ...

Only 1% of Older Adults Were Aware Falls Risk Can Be Reduced Through Exercise

“Only one participant was aware that falls risk could be reduced by carrying out exercises to improve strength and balance.” Yep, participants in this 2005 study “interpreted ‘fal…

Integrative Medical Tools for Health Practitioners

The Academy of Comprehensive Integrative Medicine (ACIM) offers convenient online training in a wide array of integrative medicine treatment modalities.

Why the benefits of walking are much greater than you might expect

While many of us live our working lives through online meetings, it’s not often you get asked to take part in one standing up.