Big changes at Pray Chiropractic Dalton
After three years at its Dalton location, Pray Chiropractic is again making big changes.
Dr. Charles Pray, the founder of Pray Chiropractic, announced the addition of two more fully bilingual chiropractors to join his Dalton chiropractic team, Drs. Javier Loucil and Julio Borrero.
Dr. Loucil was born and raised in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, so he is fully bilingual in both Spanish and English. Before embarking on his chiropractic education, he studied biology at the University of the Sacred Heart. Loucil went on to earn his doctorate in chiropractic from Life University in Marietta, Ga., graduating Magna Cum Laude. When not working, Loucil enjoys spending time with his wife Sofia, and their daughter, Marena. He likes all outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, traveling and finding any chance to escape to the beach.
Dr. Borrero received degrees in both mechanical and industrial engineering before receiving his chiropractic degree from Life University in Marietta. Borrero is also fully bilingual, having been born and raised in Salinas, Puerto Rico. Borrero’s personal experience with chiropractic care made him realize that he wanted to dedicate his career to improving other’s quality of life through chiropractic. He and his wife Hilda met as children while living in the same small town in Puerto Rico. The two share a passion for rescuing animals and finding homes for them.
Pray Chiropractic is now open seven days a week. Open early mornings, lunchtimes, late nights and weekends, Pray Chiropractic’s Dalton office can now accommodate even the busiest of patient schedules. Same-day appointments are offered every day. Pray Chiropractic continues to offer stateof-the-art treatment, having recently been the only office in the region to acquire the latest Litecure 40-watt laser for treating pain and inflammation in minutes.
Its chiropractors have a wide range of clinical interests and they understand the importance of getting to know their patients personally to understand the many factors that can have an impact on their patients’ health.
Drs. Loucil and Borrero are accepting new patients seven days per week. Call for an appointment at 706-609-0023 or make an appointment on Pray Chiropractic’s website at www.praychiro.com. Pray Chiropractic is located at 715 South Thornton Avenue in Dalton, Ga.
Iwoke up today with a much brighter outlook than I had a year ago. remember the fear, the uncertainty, and the eerie quiet in my neighborhood. The sounds of school buses chugging by, and folks going to work had been replaced by stillness. The era of masks, distancing, and elbow bumps had begun.
My daily journey to the TV station came to a screeching halt. A production crew transformed my den into a home studio, with intimidating technical gear. I’ve never been good at changing a light bulb, and suddenly I was asked to transmit a broadcast signal. It took only one snafu to keep me off the air, and I created a new one each day.
A writer for the Los Angeles Times summed it up: “We are not working from home. We are living at work.”
One year later: Like flowers blooming in the spring, our smiles are gradually returning. Day by day, the masks will disappear. The vaccines are working. Many people who were misled by misinformation spreaders finally came around. My friend Matt Haase put it this way: “I’m amazed that people I know from high school that couldn’t pass Algebra suddenly became experts in viral medicine.”
It isn’t completely over, and the new variant strains could still wreak havoc. Still, we are moving forward with a positive attitude. Our post-COVID world will be different, but in some ways it might be better.
When I asked readers how the lessons of the pandemic would change their lives, one woman wrote, “I will always use curbside grocery pick-up. I have never liked strangers breathing down my neck while I’m standing in line.”
Others added the joys of porch sitting, outdoor dining, cleaner hotel rooms, and improved personal hygiene habits. One mentioned a new landscape. “Why would anyone build a multi-story office complex?” he asked. “We’ve proven we can get just as much work done at home.” He makes a good point.
A woman added, “I’m glad I won’t have to wear a mask ALL the time, but at least I will have that option without being stared at. I like to hide behind mine. It’s nice not to have to wear makeup when I leave the house. Plus they feel good on cold days.” I totally get that, but I hope eye contact makes a comeback. I miss making a connection with new people.
I can also relate to this person’s opinion: “My challenge will be keeping my home as uncluttered as it is now. It has never been cleaner. I have used the pandemic as an excuse to weed out clothing and other items that have gone untouched for years, or even decades. Yes,
I really was that bored, but it has paid off. My home seems bigger now, because I have created more space.”
Opinions are mixed on Zoom gatherings and conversations that have largely replaced office meetings and family visits. One reader said, “I hope we continue to have them. I hate in-person meetings, and I hope people continue to stay six feet away from me.” Of course, not everyone feels that way. Here’s a polar opposite point of view: “As soon as it is permissible, I will smother my family and friends with hugs, and they had better get ready, because it’s gonna be big!”
Many readers say they are looking forward to the spontaneous moments that disappeared in 2020. “I feel like
I have been in prison,” one man wrote. “I can’t wait to go to a live music concert again.”
Another person said, “I have really missed last-minute invitations. I love it when a friend calls and says, hey let’s go downtown and get some dessert and see a show. I used to take things like that for granted. Never again!”
A female reader wrote, “I should be ashamed to say this, but I miss trying on clothes in stores. It may sound silly to some people, but it’s important to me.”
I am in full agreement with this comment. “I look forward to driving more. I’m paying an outrageous amount for car insurance, and the odometer is about where it was a year ago. I might as well get my money’s worth.”
And this one: “I used to think
I wanted peace and quiet. Well, I’ve had enough of that. I need some noise and fun.”
Maybe the best words of all come from Samantha Dmochowski, a registered nurse: “Surround yourself with those you love and make your home a place you love to be. That way if you’re ever “stuck” with them again, it’s the best place to be.”
This renewed optimism is why I’m singing along to one of my favorite oldies. “The future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades.” I wish the same for you.