Unprecedented Individual Care

How can a group practice offer the one-on-one personal care that women desire? How can my doctor offer me the experience of multiple specialists without ever leaving the office? How can the newest OB/GYN group in town offer the most experience? Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists has the answers!

These were some of the questions that the physicians of Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists were trying to answer when they decided to form a new group in 2009. Dr. David Owen, who has over 30 years of private practice experience in Knoxville, was especially sensitive to the first question. “My patients were voicing concern over the impersonal nature of most group practices,” he said. He and several other forward thinking physicians decided there had to be a better way.

Dr. Robb McKeown and Dr. Dean Turner, who combine for over 30 years of experience, also recognized the difficulty in being able to provide every service for every patient. “We all have areas of individual expertise and specialty, but it is impossible to be the best at everything,” notes Dr. McKeown.

Dr. Owen, Dr. McKeown, and Dr. Turner joined with Dr. Curtis Elam and Dr. Steve Pierce to form Fort Sanders Women’s Specialist in 2009. “The most important issue for me was to have partners that I could count on at all times,” voiced Dr. Elam.

Every one of our OB patients has a single doctor as their primary physician. They see the same person for almost every visit. Dr. Turner is quick to point out, “Our patients arrive at the hospital telling the nursing staff who their doctor is, not who the group is.”

Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists utilizes the expertise of Dr. Perry Roussis and Dr. Gary Stephens from Fort Sanders Perinatal Center to read every 18-20 week Ultrasound anatomy screen. Dr. Stephens explains, “Clinical studies prove that significantly more birth defects are identified early when a Fellowship trained High Risk OB reviews the Ultrasound.” In addition, Dr. Roussis and Dr. Stephens are immediately available if any high-risk situation arises.

In 2010, the group expanded their size and level of expertise by adding Dr. L. Michael Fields and Dr. G. Walton Smith. Dr. Fields and Dr. Smith helped the group develop the Center for Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery. Utilizing the commitment to technology at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital, the group can now offer a level of GYN care that is not found anywhere else in East Tennessee. Dr. Smith is currently the only AIMIS certified physician in Knoxville, although Dr. McKeown and Dr. Elam should soon join that rank. “Our partner, Dr. Fields, brings over 700 Robotic cases as his experience,” reports Dr. Smith. Most Physicians in town are working on their first 15 to 20 cases. The Physicians of Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists have performed multiple “firsts” in Robotic Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery. “We are striving for less than three percent open-incision rate for our patients,” explains Dr. Fields. “We are driven to offer quicker recoveries, safer procedures, and less painful surgeries for our patients.”

Dr. Fields recently performed a Robotic Hysterectomy on a uterus that was equivalent to a full term pregnancy! The lady was able to go home the next morning – pretty impressive for someone who had driven here from Missouri just for this level of expertise.

This year Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists added Dr. Dana Teagarden to the roster. Dr. Teagarden is a vocal advocate for women’s health issues. She was searching for a group that shared the same commitment to individualized care that has shaped her practice. Dr. Teagarden provides expertise in adolescent Gynecology and counseling.

A group where your doctor is focused on your individual care! Experts in the same office for your doctor to consult with! Over 150 years of private practice experience here in Knoxville! Welcome to Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists.

Women’s Specialists… Absolutely!

Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists
501 19th Street, Trustees Tower
Knoxville, TN 37916
865.541.1975
www.fswomensspecialists.com

ANY LAB TEST NOW® in Turkey Creek to Provide Convenient Healthcare Lab Testing Direct-to-Consumers

Any Lab Test Now – Knoxville is a healthcare lab testing facility that provides thousands of medical lab tests to consumers, physicians and employers in a professional, convenient and cost-effective way with an average savings of 40-60%. Any Lab Test Now’s most popular tests are Genetic testing, DNA testing, Cholesterol panel, Chemistry Panel, Complete Blood Count, Thyroid Screens, Hemoglobin A1c, HIV/STD’s, Teen Drug testing, PSA, VAP test, Employer Drug testing, Vitamin B12 injections and many more.

“There are a lot of people living in East Tennessee that are uninsured, possess HSA accounts, or simply are unaware they have a choice when it comes to taking control of their health,” said owner and University of Tennessee graduate Mike Mixon. “Most often they choose not to have the necessary test done or simply visit the closest medical laboratory missing out on the savings they would have received by choosing ANY LAB TEST NOW®.” In an effort to work with local physicians, Special Physician Referral Pricing is also available where consumers can receive further reduced pricing and take their results back to their physician for diagnosis and treatment.

Today’s healthcare industry is requiring that consumers become more proactive in their approach to managing their family’s health. And the innovation offered by ANY LAB TEST NOW® allows consumers to do just that, and at a much lower cost permitting them to better control their overall health costs.

“With nearly seven years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, the new direction of the nation’s healthcare industry became very clear to me,” said Mixon. “I’m pleased to offer area consumers this exciting new alternative to the conventional healthcare which provides the same quality care they have become accustomed to, but now at a substantial savings and in a convenient retail setting.”

No appointment is necessary, no insurance is required and a Dr.’s Order is provided. In and out in under 20 minutes or less. Most lab test results in 24-48 hours.

And, for a limited time, receive $10 off any lab test. Certain restrictions apply.

ANY LAB TEST NOW® provides extended hours: open Monday through Friday, 8 am – 6 pm and Saturday 9 am – 2 pm.

ANY LAB TEST NOW®
11075 Parkside Drive
Knoxville, TN 37934
865.288.4090
www.anylabtestnow.com/knoxville_tn

The Gift of Hearing
Nothing Sounds Better

As a boy, Joe Simpson found it hard to sit still. During church service, much to the dismay of his mother, Joe would constantly shift and squirm while his mother would whisper to no avail for him to stop.


Joe was not an unruly child, so his mother suspected there was something else going on. Her suspicions were confirmed when she took Joe to an audiologist. Tests revealed that Joe had 70% hearing loss in his right ear as well as 15% loss in his left. As luck would have it, Joe’s father worked as a hearing specialist, so by the age of nine, Joe was fitted for his first hearing aid.

Not many people realize the scope of the problem. Approximately 33 million Americans experience some level of hearing loss, and surprisingly, only 10% who suffer actually seek treatment.


“My hearing loss as a child was the single greatest motivation for pursuing my career as a certified hearing specialist,” said Joe. “My quality of life was vastly improved through hearing aid technology and I wanted to help improve the lives of others suffering from the same problem.”

With a total of eight Audibel hearing care centers, five in the Knoxville area, Joe and his dedicated team of hearing aid specialists are committed to helping East Tennesseans overcome their hearing loss and to re-experience natural hearing.

“Overcoming this problem opens up an entirely new world for my patients,” said Joe. “I can’t imagine a more rewarding profession. Knowing how it’s changed my life, I’ve made it my life’s ambition to reach out to so many others whose quality of life I know I can impact.”

Audibel, one of the best known and most respected names in the hearing aid industry, was a perfect fit for Joe to team up with. Together they offer area residents a new level of smart technology hearing aids that provide the very best results available for users.

“Unlike the simple ‘amplifier only’ aids you see advertised on television, the Audibel difference has brought technology to an entirely new level by offering hearing devices that actually discern and adapt to their environment, providing not only a comfortable fit which is nearly undetectable by others, but also an unprecedented level of natural hearing,” explained Joe.

Why not experience what you’ve been missing by discovering the difference that Audibel and Joe Simpson’s team can make in your life or the life of a loved one. Call today to find a hearing care center near you and rediscover the gift of hearing. Nothing sounds better.

Audibel Hearing Aid Center
4817 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
865.566.0370
www.audibel.com

A Different Atmosphere That Produces Superior Results

By Wendy Jackson

Have you visited Nourish Skin Studio? If not, you should! The owners, Amanda Burnett and Sydney Ferrigno, have created a very unique skincare spa. Not only can they help make you look and feel great, the products and services they offer are affordable.

“We wanted to be able to offer professional services at a price so clients could come in on a regular basis,” said Burnett. “We want our clients to see a difference in their skin. We make it so facials are not just a luxury, but affordable, so they can enjoy the relaxing skin treatment regularly and benefit from the results.”

Ferrigno echoed her partner’s statements and said, “Both Amanda and I have many years in the aesthetics business. We know if you are able to take care of your skin consistently, it responds. In addition, we want to have a results-driven result. This means we offer more than the basics. Every facial is customized because each person has individual needs.”

In addition to custom facials, that can include a chemical or enzyme peel or diamond resurfacing, the Nourish Skin Studio also offers facial and body waxing with both hard and soft wax, spray tanning, airbrush makeup application, and massage via massage therapist Julie Harris.

Nourish Skin Studio is located on the second level of the The Orangery on Homberg Drive. The studio’s atmosphere is quiet and relaxing and more intimate than what you would find at larger spas. “Amanda and I share the same views on how to connect with our clients,” said Ferrigno. “We want to teach them how to take care of their skin at home so that they see even greater improvements. We also want to connect to our clients on a very personal level. That is why we have created a very intimate setting that is different than what’s available at larger spas.” On top of that, we aren’t tied to one skincare line, like most spas, which means we can treat every client as an individual.”

Do you have a special event on the horizon and you want to look your best? If so, both Burnett and Ferrigno have reputations at being expert make-up artists and they are a favorite choice among brides. The studio’s airbrush foundation gives a natural look, yet it is water resistant, which means it will stand up to not only happy tears, but the heat of summer. They often will go on site and work magic on an entire bridal party.

Call Nourish Skin Studio today to learn more about their products, services and monthly specials at (865) 454-3035. You can also find them on Facebook.

Nourish Skin Studio
5412 Homberg Drive
Knoxville, TN 37919
865.454.3035

Jennifer Connelly

“Hey Jennifer… I’m cured!  You rock; thanks for all your patience.”  Emily, age 17

“Ms. Connelly, I don’t know what I would have done if you hadn’t helped me.  I’ve been working on this sound for SOOOO long – you were the only therapist that helped me finally get it!”  Conner, age 14

“How can one therapist demonstrate consistent discipline, establish fair expectations, motivate, and still make us laugh and want to come to therapy?  Thank you so much for helping both of my kids and seeing their individuality.”  Parent

These are typical letters from individuals seen at Verbal Design Services, Inc.  Jennifer Connelly is a dedicated speech pathologist who specializes in articulation (speech), stuttering, tongue thrusting and prolonged thumb & finger sucking, as well as presentation skills.  Children and adults are seen at our beautiful Franklin Square office.

Our typical patient has a strong desire to improve in the least amount of time!  Therapy is individualized and goal oriented.  No matter the age, every individual is well aware of what they are doing, why they are doing it, and how a particular exercise will help them improve in a timely manner.  Parents participate in all sessions making it easier to help at home between visits.

No need to miss school or work as therapy can be scheduled in the evenings or on Saturdays.  Many insurance plans cover treatment, but if yours doesn’t, a no-interest payment plan is available.

Isn’t it time to gain clearer speech and feel more confident at work?  Wouldn’t it be nice to see your child less frustrated?  Fall is a great time to address these goals.  Discuss your concerns with Jennifer personally by calling 865-357-6550.  Let’s start talking!

Verbal Design Services, Inc.
9724 Kingston Pike #1102
Knoxville, TN 37922
865.357.6550

Spartina Accessories

Spa 9700’s retail boutique has long been the place for fabulous body care products made from the highest quality ingredients.  Many clients take home the very same products used in Spa 9700’s relaxing treatment rooms.  Couple that with beautiful and unusual pajamas, robes, spa slippers and many types of candles and other items for your home spa and it becomes a first rate destination shopping experience on its own.

But that’s not the end of the story.  Recently Spa 9700 has expanded its offerings of all types of accessories including handbags and travel bags, scarves, wallets and everyone’s favorite, jewelry.  Customers can be assured that the buyers have assembled the unique, quality items you would be proud to own or to give as gifts.

Here are a few of our favorites:

Spartina 449 is a beautiful linen and leather handbag and travel bag line created in Daufuski Island, South Carolina.  Its colorful, unique patterns have quickly become favorites in Knoxville.  New releases will arrive this fall.

Susan Shaw Jewelry – Susan Shaw designs the latest fashion trends with 24kt handcast gold and sterling silver plated metals, cotton pearls and semi-precious stones.  She then combines these to create her beautiful jewelry collections.  Each design is handmade by experienced artists in her boutique factory in San Antonio, TX.
Artist Jay Jewlery – North Carolina artist Jay Schiavone has created fun and funky jewelry using recycled aluminum.  Chunky yet light as air, each piece is a definite attention getter.

Lodis – Classic leather goods with an edge.  LODIS stands for sophisticated, traditional craftsmanship and refined materials fused with a bold modern attitude and thoughtful attention to detail.  Spa 9700 has a great selection of the original slim wallet which has been “knocked off” by hundreds of companies.

And lastly, getting back to what a spa does, you can find organic skincare, Eminence of Hungary, along with the favorite of Hollywood, Sonya Dakar.  Complementing that are Youngblood’s Mineral Makeup and Cara’s custom blended makeup.  Who knew?

Spa 9700
9700 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37922
865.357.7721
www.spa9700.com

Heart Help with Just the Right Timing
www.restorationheartcare.com
Charles Jones knows firsthand the benefits of the new Enhanced External Counterpulsation treatment – since he’s been going through the procedure, he’s been feeling better, walking better and, best of all, he’s avoided heart surgery.

Enhanced External Counterpulsation, or EECP for short, is a nonsurgical, noninvasive procedure designed to help people suffering from heart conditions such as angina. Patients lie on a table and three cuffs are wrapped around their calves, thighs and buttocks. An air compressor inflates and deflates the cuffs, which helps move blood from the patient’s lower limbs to the heart. Each wave of pressure is timed with the heartbeat so the blood flows at peak times and the heart doesn’t have to work as hard to pump blood to the rest of the body.

“I took 50 treatments, and they’ve been wonderful,” Jones said. “I’m hoping to get some more treatments because they’ve done wonders. I do feel better.”

Jones had had trouble walking prior to the EECP treatments, but he says the procedure makes him feel well enough to walk around his home and the grocery store. He has more energy now and hasn’t had to have any heart surgery.

Clinical studies show more than 75 percent of patients benefit from EECP therapy, and the benefits can last as long as three years post-treatment. It’s covered by most insurance policies, with no out-of-pocket expense to the patient. It’s pain-free and much safer and cheaper than heart surgery.

Angina occurs when the heart muscles don’t get enough blood to pump properly. This can cause pain during physical activity, when the heart is pumping fastest and needs the most oxygen. In most people, angina is caused by coronary artery disease. EECP is considered a safe and effective alternative to surgery, or at least a way to prolong the need for surgery, for patients who suffer from angina and similar heart conditions. It’s an outpatient procedure that doesn’t require any anesthetic.

www.restorationheartcare.com

You Never Looked So Good
www.breazealeclinic.com

Anyone who decides to get plastic surgery wants to make sure they have a caring doctor who keeps the patient’s best interests at heart. At the Breazeale Clinic for Plastic Surgery, patients can rest easy knowing they aren’t just clients; they’re friends as well.

Dr. Ed Breazeale is a board-certified member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and a fellow in the American College of Surgeons. One of the country’s leading plastic surgeons, he earned his M.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis. He is also the medical director of the Laser Institute of Tennessee.

Dr. Breazeale and his qualified staff consult with each patient to determine the best procedures to achieve their desired outcome. The patient can expect a full report on the details of the treatments they choose. Once the surgery has been done in the clinic’s state-of-the-art facility, patients are ensured a beautiful, natural-looking result.

The Breazeale Clinic provides breast augmentations, tummy tucks, facelifts, arm lifts, chin implants, brow lifts, neck lifts, liposuction, Botox, Juvederm, Restylane, waxing, laser treatments, and microdermabrasion. The clinic’s website, www.breazealeclinic.com, contains information on the full list of services available, including before and after photos of people who have had surgery there.

The Breazeale Clinic is offering specials on breast augmentation through May 31 for qualified customers. Schedule a complimentary consultation to find out if you’re eligible for this offer. The clinic is also offering 15 percent off Botox treatments from now through June. New patients receive 20 percent off injectables; all patients get 30 percent off Botox the month of their birthday. For more information on specials, visit the website or become a fan of The Breazeale Clinic on Facebook.

The Breazeale Clinic is located at 2068 Lakeside Centre Way in Knoxville. For more information, call the clinic at (865) 342-0300 or log on to www.breazealeclinic.com.

Terrific Tomatoes
ellenburgnursery.com

This being the very merry month of May, it is time to start the summer vegetable garden. Having made it through the winter, now we turn our eyes toward better days, brighter flavors, and bigger harvests. Possibly the biggest star of the summer garden is the tomato. First, however, let us get a site ready for this popular player.

In choosing a site, people will generally pick a part of the lawn in the backyard. That’s fine, but if the grass didn’t grow well there, then neither will a vegetable garden. This means a good site is one where there is plenty of sun (at least six hours), good soil drainage, and fair fertility. My general rule is that if you are just growing a few vegetables for your own small family, a raised bed will do well; if, however, you want to grow vegetables for the whole block and your extended family, then a conventional backyard garden where you plant directly in amended native soil is the right choice.

Generally, the advantage to raised beds is more intensive growing because you have more control over the soil for the plants and better weed control. For tomatoes, you want to provide a loose well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter. Adding stuff like composted manures, organic soil conditioner, or peat go a long way to improving what you have or creating soil for a raised bed. The staff at Ellenburg’s can help you choose the right soil amendments for your situation.

When selecting tomatoes, be prepared to be dazzled by all the varieties that are available. An entire galaxy of flavors, colors, and sizes are at your disposal. All it boils down to is your personal visual and flavor preferences. If you want that old-timey flavor that your parents or grandparents enjoyed, an heirloom like ‘Brandywine’ might please you. Heirlooms, however, are less resistant to various diseases which a newcomer like ‘Celebrity’ or ‘Better Boy’ can resist. Heirlooms tend to be a bit more acidic and lower in sugar (sweetness) than the newer varieties.

No variety, antique or modern, is resistant to blossom-end rot. This disease isn’t so much a disease as it is growing conditions. It arises because of a lack of calcium in the tomato. This is avoided by providing enough calcium for the tomato plants. Organic fertilizers such as Tomato-tone® or Garden-tone® are excellent because they have low nitrogen levels (but high P and K) which is important in fruit set and developing fruit as opposed to foliage while providing other nutrients such as calcium.

Another way to avoid the rot, and the most common, is to provide consistent soil moisture. If you can’t be out there every other day soaking the garden, a good 2-3” layer of hardwood mulch can cut your watering down to two to three times a week by moderating soil temperatures and reducing soil moisture loss. Hardwood mulch biodegrades and adds organic matter season to season, improving the soil.

Come in to Ellenburg’s Nursery for all your summer garden needs and expertise! Your totally terrific tomato and vegetable garden awaits you!
Niko Pantanizopoulos
Ellenburg Landscaping and Nursery

The Seasons Top Five: How to Pursue Wellness
Here are the Seasons top five suggestions for the pursuit of wellness.
1. Evaluate Your Diet.
Do you make good food choices? Are you overweight? The latest statistics indicate that 58 million Americans are overweight, 40 million are obese, and 4 million are morbidly obese. The vast majority of illness is caused or complicated by being overweight.
2. Evaluate Your Activity.
Do you exercise? Small choices add up to increased physical activity, so park further from the grocery store entry and WALK. Take the stairs. Stop working at the computer for 5 minutes and do 50 situps.
3. Have a Wellness Checkup at Seasons of Farragut. The Seasons approach to wellness is centered around balance and prevention. A few medical tests will reveal where your body is deficient. A wellness regimen tailored to YOUR body will relieve hot flashes, sleep difficulties, mood swings and even weight gain.
4. Make Sure You’re Getting Enough Vitamin D. Studies indicate the importance of Vitamin D in disease prevention. The level of cold and flu increases in the winter largely due to the decrease of Vitamin D in our system. Medical research even suggests that Vitamin D is the BEST prevention for flu–even better than the vaccine. At Seasons, we evaluate your Vitamin D levels and offer medical-grade Vitamin D supplements in capsules, drops, and even injections, if needed.
5. Decrease Stress. Stress is the enemy. Don’t spread yourself too thin. Take time to smell the flowers. Find a de-stresser that works for you, whether it’s weekly Bible Study, a good book, or coloring with your kids.

For more information about the Seasons approach to wellness or to schedule an appointment, contact us at 865.675.9355 or visit our website at www.seasonswellness.com.