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“ In 20 short years, Andrew PRIVATE PERSONAL TRAINING
IN PERSONAL TRAINING SUITES
has overcome more adversity
than most of us will face in a
lifetime. Complications at his GET MOTIVATED...GET BALANCED
Let’s get together!
birth were later diagnosed
as cerebral palsy, epilepsy
and autism. Doctors told
his mother Melissa her son
” • Lose Weight
would never walk or talk. PERSONAL TRAINING GETS RESULTS
• Tone Up and Firm your Body
Andrew was seen by Dr. Lauren Governale, Clinical Director • Build Your Strength and Core
of NCEF Pediatric Dental Center, who recommended further • Gain Balance for Safety
treatment under anesthesia. “Andrew is one of hundreds of • Improve Your Posture
patients at the center who lack the ability to cooperate for complex • Metabolic Testing/Nutritional Counseling
dental care in the clinic environment,” Dr. Governale explains. The
Center works in partnership with Lee Memorial Health System, Health... Wellness... Success
which allows access to its operating room and anesthesia team to
provide special needs patients with comfortable care under general
anesthesia. At FT you will get experienced trainers and a Dr. of
During Andrew’s three hour surgery, Dr. Governale was able Physical Therapy who can advise you specifically to
to address years of serious dental issues, resulting in one extraction meet your needs!
and 20 restorations. As the hours stretched on, Melissa was
relieved that her son was comfortable, tolerated the procedures
well and was able to return home the same day. But it wasn’t until
that evening and the days that followed that Melissa would realize
the extent of her son’s previous debilitating pain.
In a heartfelt letter to Dr. Governale, Melissa shared, “Although
Andrew has extremely limited verbal communication, you cannot
imagine how thrilled I was that night when he looked deep into
my eyes and said clearly, ‘teeth no hurt.’”
Since his dental surgery, Andrew’s medications have been
reduced by an amazing 90 percent, astounding his physicians.
These medications included drugs to address behavior, which
Melissa now believes was greatly affected by years of constant
dental pain.
“It has been a delight getting to know the new Andrew - our
family, friends and physicians are overwhelmed with the progress
he has made,” Melissa wrote to Dr. Governale. “I am so thankful
and sincerely wish every child with special needs could be seen in
your wonderful dental clinic.”
More information about Healthcare Network of Southwest Fitness Together
Florida, its 14 office locations and services, and its many community 335 14th Avenue South, Naples, FL 34102
partnerships can be found at www.healthcareswfl.org.
Call Us Today! 239.263.9348
Life in Naples | December 2014 33
IN PERSONAL TRAINING SUITES
has overcome more adversity
than most of us will face in a
lifetime. Complications at his GET MOTIVATED...GET BALANCED
Let’s get together!
birth were later diagnosed
as cerebral palsy, epilepsy
and autism. Doctors told
his mother Melissa her son
” • Lose Weight
would never walk or talk. PERSONAL TRAINING GETS RESULTS
• Tone Up and Firm your Body
Andrew was seen by Dr. Lauren Governale, Clinical Director • Build Your Strength and Core
of NCEF Pediatric Dental Center, who recommended further • Gain Balance for Safety
treatment under anesthesia. “Andrew is one of hundreds of • Improve Your Posture
patients at the center who lack the ability to cooperate for complex • Metabolic Testing/Nutritional Counseling
dental care in the clinic environment,” Dr. Governale explains. The
Center works in partnership with Lee Memorial Health System, Health... Wellness... Success
which allows access to its operating room and anesthesia team to
provide special needs patients with comfortable care under general
anesthesia. At FT you will get experienced trainers and a Dr. of
During Andrew’s three hour surgery, Dr. Governale was able Physical Therapy who can advise you specifically to
to address years of serious dental issues, resulting in one extraction meet your needs!
and 20 restorations. As the hours stretched on, Melissa was
relieved that her son was comfortable, tolerated the procedures
well and was able to return home the same day. But it wasn’t until
that evening and the days that followed that Melissa would realize
the extent of her son’s previous debilitating pain.
In a heartfelt letter to Dr. Governale, Melissa shared, “Although
Andrew has extremely limited verbal communication, you cannot
imagine how thrilled I was that night when he looked deep into
my eyes and said clearly, ‘teeth no hurt.’”
Since his dental surgery, Andrew’s medications have been
reduced by an amazing 90 percent, astounding his physicians.
These medications included drugs to address behavior, which
Melissa now believes was greatly affected by years of constant
dental pain.
“It has been a delight getting to know the new Andrew - our
family, friends and physicians are overwhelmed with the progress
he has made,” Melissa wrote to Dr. Governale. “I am so thankful
and sincerely wish every child with special needs could be seen in
your wonderful dental clinic.”
More information about Healthcare Network of Southwest Fitness Together
Florida, its 14 office locations and services, and its many community 335 14th Avenue South, Naples, FL 34102
partnerships can be found at www.healthcareswfl.org.
Call Us Today! 239.263.9348
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