Today may be Black Friday but tomorrow is Small Business Saturday! In lieu of our favorite studio project, Focus on Wallingford, we wanted to remind you of some of our favorite local businesses. On behalf of ourselves and these places, we want to thank you for your business and loyalty! Shopping local not only benefits your town but families and people who are just like you and doing something they love for work. Although it may cost a little more at times, you can't put a price tag on the added customer service and knowledge of these business owners. Enjoy these few weeks of the holiday season and the new year! Don't forget to shop local tomorrow and all year long.

As a photographer, I am often on my feet for many hours a day and awkwardly lugging around different equipment. Usually that means sore shoulders, back, legs....or all of the above. I'm also and avid crossfiter and sometimes the WODs can take a lot of out of me, especially when work has been really busy. When I met Dr. Tracey, the owner of Healing Hands Chiropractic, I was a little hesitant to see what she had to offer. As much as I wanted to offer my body relief, I was nervous. When I went in for my appointment, Tracey made me feel so comfortable! She provided relief to my aches as well as a calming enviornment. All of my freinds who have attended her practice have said the same things!

Here is what Tracey had to say about her office...

"I have been a Chiropractor since 1998. I decided to be a chiropractor at age 6 and have been working toward that goal my entire life. I began taking college courses in Sports Medicine since high school and became the student athletic trainer. I graduated from Massage School in 1990 and did massage in private practice and further utilized theses skills in physical therapy in outpatient and hospital settings. I later went on to get my acupuncture certification to round out my knowledge.

Although I have extensive knowledge of athletes and rehabilitation, my true love is working with pregnant women and children. It is better to build healthy kids than to repair longstanding issues in adults. Often our problems as adults begin in childhood but are not addressed until we are much older, and the kids really love it! It helps keep you healthy by strengthening immune function, helps with ADD and ADHD symptoms, and can help kids with bed wetting and ear infections! (Adults too!)

I love what I do! I am not your "typical" doctor, or chiropractor. You get individualized care in my office and often leave with a hug too."

If you have been looking for a local chiropractor for you or your children, I believe I have ended your search! Together you will make a plan on what will heal and work best for you. Contact Tracey today!

Thank you for reading this weeks FOW! If you own a business in town and would like to be featured on our Focus on Wallingford series, comment below or contact me HERE!