Spanish Speaking Patient

Yesterday a spanish speaking patient came to my office for care. This was my first spanish speaking patient since I was in Colombia...over a year ago. I was really excited. It gave me a chance to use my spanish and refresh some of the spanish terms used for chiropractic care. Everything went pretty well. There were a few instances where I had to pause to think about a word to use or a conjugation of a verb but pretty pleased with how it went. I saw the patient again today and he is aleady doing a lot better. I hope this experiences turns into other spanish speakers being referred to my office.

Fundacion Mi Sangre

Juanes is one of my favorite musical artists and he is Colombian. Not only does he make great music but he's very active in fighting the problems and bringing attention to the issues that his country faces. He started a foundation - Fundacion Mi Sangre - which is trying to raise kids to live peacefully in a nation that is known for its violence. This is something I would love to help with. Maybe some day I'll have the opportunity!

My Story

I went to Colombia for the first time in the summer of 2010.  I spent 3 months in Bogotá working for the Colombian Olympic Committee as a chiropractor for their athletes and staff.  It was one of the best experiences of my life.  I returned to the US in August and have spent the last year trying to figure out a way to return to Colombia...permanently.  Not a day has passed since I left Colombia that I haven't thought about the cities, the culture, and the people of that great country.
Currently I am a chiropractor in Ames, Iowa and I own the office that I work at.  I love Ames, home of Iowa State University (Go Cyclones!) and the family and friends that I have here.  I love being a chiropractor here and helping my patients get past whatever condition they are suffering from.  I love golfing at Veenker with my brother-in-law and being able to see my little niece Ellsey whenever I want.
But there is just something about Colombia that is pulling me back...and pulling hard!