Patterson Electrics covers all the bases
Programme helps restore health
Patterson Electrics is a family-owned and operated business that started in 2006. With 45 years’ experience, they provide personal service with one-on-one attention to achieve their customers’ requirements and electrical dreams.
Their friendly team provide honest advice and solutions tailored to their customers’ needs with prompt and courteous service with trustworthy results every time.
With a shift towards consumers being more power-conscious, LED lighting upgrades, switchboard upgrades and Smart Central Vacuum systems are more popular.
Energy-efficient LED lighting has short payback periods and will definitely save money on power bills with up to 50,000 hours of lamp life. Smart Vacuum Systems provide quiet but unbeatable suction power with 58 per cent less energy consumption compared to earlier models.
Located centrally in Palmerston North, Patterson Electrics services the Manawatu¯, Pahiatua and Tararua districts.
In early 2020, Charles Harrison suffered a seizure that resulted in the discovery of a tumour in the left side of his brain. The tumour was successfully removed but Harrison continues to experience side effects, such as numbness down his leg and pins and needles under his foot.
During his long career in the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), he has always led an active life.
However, his seizure was a setback to his health.
Harrison heard about the Sport Manawatu¯ Green Prescription programme (GRx) through his NZDF therapy councillor, Susan Aitken.
“Engaging with the GRx programme has given me a different insight into exercise and overall wellness. I learnt that exercise is about quality and not so much the quantity and going 100 miles an hour all the time,” he says.
Taking the time to slow down and reflect on this has allowed Harrison to feel a sense of achievement and peace of mind.
Goal-setting has been a huge part of his journey.
“I now have a better sense of pacing myself and setting realistic goals.”
He wants to be able to continue his wellness journey and to hopefully complete a half marathon, and then a full marathon.
Harrison says he has learnt many valuable skills throughout the GRx programme.
“I have learnt everything from how to read food labels, to the healthy food plate model, and new recipes.”
This invaluable information he now puts into practice.
“All the GRx staff and external presenters were great. Their general awareness, knowledge, and support given was greatly received.”
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For more information on the GRx programme phone 357 5349 or visit sportmanawatu.org.nz.