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Dog Training Elite Surpasses 2021 Franchise Sales Goals, Enters Q3 With Full Franchisee Pipeline For Ongoing Success in 2022


Dog Training Elite, the 63-unit dog training franchise, has seen monumental growth in 2021, surpassing its annual franchise sales goal before the start of Q3. In the past six months alone, Dog Training Elite welcomed six new franchisees into the system and the brand has several new openings slated through the end of the year.

Kelley Rosequist, CEO of Dog Training Elite, credits the company’s rapid growth to its adaptiveness during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We knew the pandemic was going to present unique business opportunities with more people at home. Many people have also used the pandemic as an opportunity to pursue their dream career and finally launch their own business. As a result, our 2021 franchise sales numbers were incredibly strong and we could not be more thrilled to continue this momentum through the remainder of the year.”

During the pandemic, the U.S. also saw a spike in pet adoption rates and, while some industries were forced to shut down, Dog Training Elite’s mobile training services were more in demand than ever before.

And the demand to own a Dog Training Elite franchise is just as strong. The brand saw a 170% increase in the number of applications in Q2 compared to Q1 as prospects took note of the timeliness of the brand’s services and its ability to withstand the impacts of the pandemic. Now, with a pipeline of potential deals, the brand has plenty of momentum to ride into Q3.

“Our franchise model has proven successful and the incredible work that our franchisees have done over the past year has really shone through. As a franchisor, we are thrilled to not only see new growth within the system but also to see franchisees who are continuing to reinvest in the brand and expand within their own territories,” said Rosequist.

By the start of Q3, Dog Training Elite has already surpassed its 2021 franchise sales goal by 40% and continues to garner new interest from potential franchise owners across the country. Additionally, four existing owners expanded their territories in an effort to serve a great number of people looking for specialized dog training services.

“Thus far, 2021 has been a great year for Dog Training Elite and I couldn’t be more excited for the future of our brand. The pipeline is incredibly strong and we are continuing to expand our presence with new locations cropping up nationwide. It is our hope that within the next few years, Dog Training Elite will have a presence in most states across the country.”

Startup costs to own a Dog Training Elite franchise range from $82,800 – $104,750. Learn more about franchise opportunities here: https://dogtrainingelite.com/franchise.

About Dog Training Elite:

With more than four decades of experience in dog training, Dog Training Elite is one of the country’s leading obedience and specialized training franchises. Offering a comprehensive suite of customizable training programs, Dog Training Elite works with dogs and owners to meet any and all training needs, including therapy dog training and advanced service dog training for PTSD support, psychiatric support, mobility support, autism support, diabetic alert training, personal protection training and an array of other services. In addition to the wide breadth of services offered, Dog Training Elite differentiates itself from competitors through a uniquely human-focused approach to dog training, which focuses on helping owners and their families learn to effectively and consistently support their dog’s training needs. To learn more about franchising with Dog Training Elite, visit https://dogtrainingelite.com/franchise.

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Are you experiencing more stress and anxiety than ever before? Dr. Eric Mintz announces a new service to help people decrease stress and anxiety without medications.


Dr. Eric Mintz, Clinic Director at Synergy Chiropractic has noticed a significant increase recently in stress related health issues. Global pandemics, isolation from quarantine, financial problems, bad marriages, and new work schedules all create a pattern of chronic stress. If left unchecked, this stress leads to health issues like depression, anxiety, insomnia, hormone imbalances, digestive issues, and more. And COVID has only made this problem worse.

According to Dr. Mintz, “The problem is that most people either don’t make the connection between stress and health issues, or they just think it’s normal to feel lousy every single day. Stress has a way of flying under the radar unless you’re really paying attention.” Dr. Mintz surveyed his patients and noticed that many were feeling worse than they were before COVID, and had developed new symptoms like sleep issues, digestive problems, fatigue, anxiety, and mood changes. The problem seems to especially be affecting women, especially if they are working on top of having to manage kids and household chores. There comes a tipping point where stress starts to slowly break down your health.

Dr. Mintz noticed that no one was really addressing these issues in West Bloomfield. As a solution he started implementing a simple non-invasive lab test that shows how resilient your body is coping with stress. According to Dr. Mintz, “many of our patients’ stress hormones were significantly out of balance.” While there is no quick fix to make stress magically disappear, Dr. Mintz developed a unique program to help his patients combat stress. “It’s all about hormonal rhythm.” Dr. Mintz explains. By naturally helping to restore normal hormonal rhythm, and following some daily stress resilience habits, Dr. Mintz is noticing that his patient’s symptoms are improving without the use of medications.

If you feel like stress may be getting the better of you and you want to check out Dr. Eric Mintz at Synergy Chiropractic in West Bloomfield to learn more about his unique and natural approach to better health and stress resiliency, please contact his office at (248) 862-2202. Telehealth is available for those not in the Metro Detroit area.

For more information, please contact Dr. Eric Mintz

Phone: (248) 862-2202

email: dreric@synergychiromi.com

website: http://www.synergychiromi.com

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Shannon McIntyre Hooper Joins BehaVR as Chief Strategy and Product Officer


Shannon McIntyre Hooper Joins BehaVR as Chief Strategy and Product Officer

“We are delighted to have Shannon join our mission at a time when digital therapeutics are accelerating to help solve our country’s most pressing mental health care needs,” said Aaron Gani, founder and CEO of BehaVR.

BehaVR, a digital therapeutics company whose vision is to liberate people from stress, anxiety and fear through the power of virtual reality, announced today that Shannon McIntyre Hooper has joined the company as Chief Strategy and Product Officer. Leading product strategy, customer experience, operations and data science, Hooper will build the continuous feedback loops necessary to optimize growth and strategic market expansion.

“We are delighted to have Shannon join our mission in this vital leadership role at a time when digital therapeutics are accelerating to help solve our country’s most pressing mental health care needs,” said Aaron Gani, founder and CEO of BehaVR. “We are seeing record-level cases of anxiety, fear and depression and there are too few clinicians to remedy this. Shannon’s vision, passion and track record in digital health will help us to break through barriers to more accessible and lasting care.”

Hooper joins BehaVR with seasoned experience spanning both start-ups and Fortune 100 companies, leading teams in corporate strategy, growth, and finance. Most recently, she spent nearly a decade at ReviveHealth, an award-winning, Nashville-based healthcare strategy and marketing agency. During her tenure there, she served in roles including Chief Growth Officer, Interim Chief Financial Officer, and Health Technology Practice Leader. She joined ReviveHealth from Care Innovations, a joint venture of Intel Corporation and General Electric, where she was part of the start-up team building the new company’s brand and global go-to-market strategies. Hooper received her MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, where she was recognized as a Fuqua Scholar. She is also a graduate of the Nashville Health Care Council Fellows program.

“We’re at a turning point where new technologies and immersive media are opening up entirely new avenues to effectively address the mental health epidemic,” said Hooper. “This intersection of experiential creativity, therapeutic efficacy, and technological innovation is already fundamentally changing people’s lives. I am thrilled to join this team of passionate people wanting to make a difference – there is no more exciting and impactful space to be in today.”

About BehaVR

BehaVR is a new kind of digital therapeutics company dedicated to tackling the epidemic of anxiety-related challenges and disorders. Its mission is to reimagine how people access and experience care, to improve health at scale.

Partnering with the country’s leading academic institutions, research institutes and pharmaceutical companies like Sumitomo-Dainippon Pharma, Johns Hopkins University, Hoag Women’s Health Institute, and Evidence in Motion, BehaVR leverages the power of VR to change how people get connected, get diagnosed, get treated and get better. The company works with leading clinical domain experts to translate proven evidence-based protocols into engaging and immersive VR programs.

At the core of each immersive, evidence-based product is BehaVR’s stress, anxiety, and fear extinction (S.A.F.E.) protocol. S.A.F.E. builds a powerful foundation of short-term coping skills and long-term resiliency tools — giving people agency over their own health, and generating value, change, and better clinical outcomes for all stakeholders in the healthcare system.

The BehaVR Board of Directors and Scientific Advisors includes leading researchers and authorities in the fields of behavioral neuroscience and medical virtual reality technology, including Walter Greenleaf, Ph.D., Hunter Hoffman, Ph.D., Adriaan Louw, PT, Ph.D., and Amelia Aldao, Ph.D. For more information, visit http://www.behavr.com.

NOTE TO EDITORS: A high-resolution headshot is available upon request.

Media Contact:

Tracy Simon for BehaVR

267-679-2774

tracysimon@behavr.com

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Save the Date for iaedp™’s International Chapter Annual Professional Training


“All attendees will receive a Certificate of Participation. This is training that only iaedp™ can provide, and it’s important to us to let our international community know about the availability,” said Blanche Williams, Director of International Development at the iaedp™ Foundation.

On November 19 – 20, 2021, the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals’s (iaedp™) International Chapter will present its annual Professional Training series for eating disorders treatment professionals abroad. International experts from Bulgaria, Canada, Costa Rica, Egypt, United Kingdom and the United States will present virtually for two full days with focus on this year’s theme, “Build A Professional Practice as an Eating Disorder Professional: The Business and Clinical Foundations.”

The two-day training event will be hosted by the Chapter Chair of Canada, Andrew Sofin, MA, RP, TCF, RMFT. Registration will kick-off later in August.

“All attendees will receive a Certificate of Participation. This is training that only iaedp™ can provide, and it’s important to us to let our international community know about the availability,” said Blanche Williams, Director of International Development at the iaedp™ Foundation.

Learn more about the International Chapter by visiting https://membershare.iaedp.com/international-chapter/.

The virtual international training will be accessible to health care professionals from around the globe. More information about all aspects of the iaedp™ can be found at iaedp.com. Registration information and more about speakers coming soon.

About iaedp™ Foundation

Since 1985, the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals has provided education and training standards to an international and multidisciplinary group of various healthcare treatment providers and helping professions.

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Oak Health Center Opens New Beverly Hills Location


Oak Health Center Beverly Hills Office Entrance

After two years in the community, we are glad that we can now accommodate even more patients.

Oak Health Center, Southern California’s premier comprehensive mental health outpatient care organization, is pleased to announce the opening of its new Beverly Hills office location, ready to provide the community with the same level of quality care that Oak Health is known for. Oak Health Center’s team of providers is ready to create a personalized treatment plan for you and start you on the path to mental wellness.

Oak Health Center was originally founded in 2015 with the purpose of giving the communities they serve an easy way to access comprehensive and compassionate mental healthcare. This new location serves to further that goal. It is conveniently located on Wilshire and San Vicente with on-site parking available for patients.

Once you make your appointment, Oak Health will place you with the appropriate provider, confirm your insurance coverage, and provide scheduling assistance. Their treatment plans are tailored to each unique individual, since every mental health journey is different.

Discussing the new location, Practice Manager Andrew Brewer had this to say: “We are very excited to expand our offerings in Beverly Hills. After two years in the community, we are glad that we can now accommodate even more patients.”

The new location officially opened its doors on August 2nd, 2021. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8AM – 6PM. You can find it at 8383 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 518, Beverly Hills, CA 90211. To learn more about the office, visit http://www.oak.care/locations or call (310) 231-6805.

About Oak Health Center

Oak Health Center offers comprehensive mental health outpatient care through our team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, therapists, and tele-behavioral health clinicians. With the increasing prevalence of mental illness, the company is looking to make a positive impact on this struggling population. To learn more, visit http://www.oak.care.

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Locumpedia Introduces the First Search Engine for Locum Tenens Physician Jobs


After two years of development, we are thrilled to see our vision of the first locum tenens search engine come to fruition. We worked hard to bring Locumpedia Search to market and are eager to see the locum tenens industry embrace this free service.

Locumpedia today announces the launch of Locumpedia Search, the first locum tenens search engine that allows physicians, CRNAs, and advanced practitioners to search job listings posted on staffing agency websites from a central location. The search engine is free to use and does not require registration by employers or by job seekers.

Unlike traditional job boards, which require registration, verification, expensive fees, and manual posting, staffing agency jobs are included in Locumpedia Search automatically with no action needed by agencies. At present, more than 30,000 locum tenens opportunities can be searched, and the index is expected to continually grow in the months ahead.

For physicians and other providers, Locumpedia Search offers a one-stop shop where all available jobs online can be searched in one location using standard web search queries, such as “hospitalist texas” or “oregon family practice job in august.” Search results are presented in a familiar list of up to 10 search results per page. Clicking on a job search result takes the job seeker straight to the agency source, where providers can apply directly online.

For locum tenens staffing agencies, Locumpedia Search introduces a new source of leads for job postings, reducing the cost to fill job orders. If a job posting can be visited by clicking a link on an agency’s website, the job is searchable in Locumpedia Search, saving agencies time and hassle.

“After two years of development, we are thrilled to see our vision of the first locum tenens search engine come to fruition,” said Cory Kleinschmidt, founder and publisher of Locumpedia. “We worked hard to bring this product to market and are eager to see the locum tenens industry embrace this free service.”

While Locumpedia Search features a high degree of accuracy in search results, improvements will be regularly introduced, much as Google constantly refines its acclaimed search algorithm.

“Getting web search right is a major technical challenge. We are committed to investing further in our proprietary technology to continually improve the quality and accuracy of our search results,” he said.

Locumpedia Search follows the launch of Locumpedia News in March 2020 and Locumpedia Directory in August 2020. Kleinschmidt promises several major new upgrades and product launches by the end of 2021.

“This launch is the first of many innovative tools that we expect to gain widespread adoption due to their simplicity, robustness, and elegance – not to mention their low or no cost. Locumpedia Search is just the beginning of our aspiration to become the most indispensable platform for the locum tenens industry. As they say, ‘watch this space’!”

To begin searching locum tenens jobs, visit https://www.locumpedia.com/job-search/.

About Locumpedia

Locumpedia is a locum tenens industry platform that helps physicians, staffing firms, and healthcare facilities make smart decisions with free news, resources, and tools. The company is based in St. Louis, Missouri, and is an official vendor member of NALTO, the National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations.

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New Stress Management Book Could Save Doctors Careers and Lives


The Stress-Free Dentist: Overcome Burnout and Start Loving Dentistry Again

“Mental health and wellness are two important topics in dentistry that few have attempted to address. With mental health issues among dentists on the rise and wellness on the decline, Dr. Eric Block’s new book attempts to reverse this course. I would highly recommend you pick up a copy and learn fro

Dr. Eric Block, a practicing dentist from Acton, Massachusetts just launched his first book, The Stress-Free Dentist, and it’s already changing the lives of doctors across the country. After years of struggling with anxiety, regret, stress, and burnout, Dr. Block came to a pivotal realization—he wasn’t alone. Once he began talking to his colleagues (and a licensed therapist), the weight began to lift, and the solutions became clear and attainable. Dr. Block wants all the stressed-out dentists out there to know they are not alone—they too can overcome burnout and start loving dentistry again.

We keep going through the motions, showing up at a job that may increasingly feel like it’s asking everything of us while giving little back. And because of the nature of our training and our profession, many of us don’t have the tools we need to prevent or treat burnout. That’s the bad news. But here’s the good news: There’s hope. Recovery from burnout is possible.

“Dr. Eric Block has provided the ultimate guide for the dentist operating in a highly stressful world to embrace the thought process to become a stress-free dentist. This book should be required reading for all graduating dental students and residents.” -Dr. Jason Portnof DMD, MD, FACS, FICD, FACD

Dr. Eric Block is a full-time practicing dentist in Acton, MA. Dr. Block loves helping dentists find new customer offers on his website DealsforDentists.com and interviewing dental professionals from across the industry on his podcast The Deals for Dentists Podcast. He is also hosting the first Get Stress-Free Dentistry Summit at the Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood Beach, Florida on October 12-17th, 2021.

For media and interview inquiries, contact Dr. Eric Block at (617) 216-7937 or via email at info@thestressfreedentist.com. To order the book The Stress-Free Dentist, visit thestressfreedentist.com/Shop.

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Regency Palms Oxnard Senior Living is Recognized with Best Place to Work of the Year Award from West Ventura County Business Alliance


View of Building at dusk

Regency Palms Oxnard Senior Living

I couldn’t be more proud of our team and how they feel empowered and pride themselves in creating a welcoming and nurturing environment.

Regency Palms Oxnard Senior Living, a luxurious, newly-renovated senior living community in Oxnard, CA, is proud to announce that they have been recognized with Best Place to Work of the Year Award from West Ventura County Business Alliance (WVCBA), Chamber of Commerce serving Oxnard and Camarillo. The Best Place to Work Award is one of only eight categories of distinction as part of WVCBA’s 2021 Oxnard Community & Business Awards.

“We are honored to be recognized for this outstanding designation,” said Ken Mahler, Executive Director, Regency Palms Oxnard. “I couldn’t be more proud of our team and how they feel empowered and pride themselves in creating a welcoming and nurturing environment.”

WVCBA’s 2021 Oxnard Community & Business Awards honorees epitomize the best in Oxnard as nominated by citizens and subsequently chosen by the WVCBA Selection Committee on July 15, 2021. These exclusive awards honors individuals, business and organizations in Oxnard, CA. The Best Place to Work Award reflects a team that is dynamic and creates an exceptional work environment, which Regency Palms Oxnard provides with flying colors.

Regency Palms Oxnard Senior Living team members support that they all are thrilled going to work every day in a supportive and enriching environment. The community regularly receives highly positive comments from their staff members like these:

“At Regency Palms, you are made to feel appreciated, you are made to feel like you add value to the business. I have been treated with gifts, accolades and praise on a consistent basis. It makes me love what I do even more because the company I do it for cares and appreciates me.”

“Every employee, including management, continuously shows interest in bettering the level of care provided with training and team building to ensure a great quality of life in a free, fun, loving home environment.”

“Regency Palms gets to know you as a person and finds ways to show you they care about you based on your own interest or events occurring in your life. It’s so refreshing to work for a company where you feel like you’re not at work… you’re home!”

There is no doubt the achievement of this award is based on leadership and team effort in creating a strong culture of teamwork, appreciation, and empowerment. A sincere expression of gratitude and appreciation is warranted to all staff members working tirelessly to help support and achieve the optimal working environment at Regency Palms Oxnard.

The Community & Business Awards including the Best Place to Work of the Year will be presented on Thursday, August 12, at 11:30 am at the Courtyard by Marriott in Oxnard. Interested attendees can register on WVCBA’s website here. To learn more about Regency Palms Oxnard and employment opportunities, visit regencypalmsoxnard.com or call (805) 342-2001.

About Regency Palms Oxnard:

Regency Palms Oxnard features best-in-class senior living in delivering compassionate assisted living services and an exceptional, distinctive dementia care program based on a Montessori methodology for seniors with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia to their residents. The community offers a total of 101-suite apartments ranging from cozy studios to luxury one-bedroom suites in a single-story, 34,000 square foot building. Nestled in a quiet residential area, Regency Palms Oxnard is thoughtfully redesigned to include customized room designs with extra storage and vistas of beautifully landscaped outdoor areas. Each of the nine outdoor courtyards have a unique design to enrich outdoor recreation. This amenity-rich building supports the community’s focus on active living: daily engaging and social activities, a dining experience with multiple dining options and venues, as well as an exceptional level of care. All spaces of the building have been carefully appointed to accommodate the superior services and luxurious lifestyle residents at Regency Palms Oxnard deserve, at a price within reach. To learn more about Regency Palms Oxnard, visit regencypalmsoxnard.com or call (805) 342-2001.

About Meridian Senior Living:

Meridian Senior Living, a privately held company based in Bethesda, Maryland, owns and operates seniors housing communities across the country and provides operational consulting to 24 communities in China. With more than 75 communities in 20 states and more in development, Meridian is one of the largest seniors housing operators in the U.S. The company prides itself on providing the highest quality care, exceptional lifestyle programming and a distinctive dining experience for its residents. For more information on Meridian Senior Living, visit meridiansenior.com.

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Summit BHC Expands Presence in Colorado With the Opening of Johnstown Heights Behavioral Health


Summit BHC (“Summit”), a leading national provider of behavioral health and addiction treatment services, has opened Johnstown Heights Behavioral Health in Johnstown, CO.

Johnstown Heights Behavioral Health provides a full range of treatment services, including mental health crisis intervention, inpatient treatment, medication management, and intensive therapy for mental health issues. Johnstown Heights will also treat substance use disorder through a full continuum of care, including medically managed detox and intensive inpatient services. The facility has 92 beds that will serve adults, children and adolescents.

“The addition of Johnstown Heights Behavioral Health allows Summit to continue providing quality, affordable mental health and substance use disorder treatment to the residents of Colorado,” says Brent Turner, CEO of Summit. “This is an exciting expansion for us as we grow our services and reach more people in need of quality behavioral health services.”

Summit has 24 inpatient facilities nationally. This is its second in Colorado, in addition to Peak View Behavioral Health in Colorado Springs.

About Summit

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee and founded in 2013, Summit was established to develop and operate a leading network of behavioral health hospitals and addiction treatment centers throughout the country. The company’s primary focus is on psychiatric services and substance use disorder treatment within a flexible and dynamic continuum of care. The leadership team at Summit is composed of senior executives with decades of combined experience in the behavioral healthcare industry at the national level. The company currently owns and operates 24 freestanding facilities nationwide.

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DC Talk Therapy Hires Trauma Specialist


DC Talk Therapy, a psychotherapy group practice, has added another therapist to its growing team. Yvany Peery, LICSW, a Black psychotherapist with a decade of experience, joined DC Talk Therapy July 1.

“We are thrilled to not only have another experienced therapist join our team, but to have a person of color is like icing on the cake,” said founder and director David Sternberg.

With the addition of Ms. Peery, DC Talk Therapy now has 13 therapists in three offices in the Woodley Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Ms. Peery specializes in working with adults who have experienced a variety of traumatic experiences. She uses a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) and CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy). Ms. Peery also sees clients with anxiety and depression.

Ms. Peery offers daytime and evening appointments and will conduct most of her sessions via teletherapy, using secure video platforms like Doxy and Zoom.

Prior to joining DC Talk Therapy, Ms. Peery worked for nine years as a psychotherapist and supervisor at Vesta, Inc., a community mental health clinic in Silver Spring, Md. She is a graduate of Howard University and the University of Maryland.

Ms. Peery’s arrival, coming on the heels of another new therapist, Michelle Lawlor, LPC, in April, means the practice offers even more evening hours.

Mr. Sternberg said that not only do clients appreciate the company’s expanded evening hours, but so do the referring physicians and psychiatrists.

“So many of our clients have demanding jobs. There’s a real need in the community for evening hours,” said Mr. Sternberg, who added that several of his therapists also offer Saturday appointments.

Founded in 2012, DC Talk Therapy specializes in treating young adults (20s and 30s) struggling with anxiety, depression and relationship issues. For more information, call 202-588-1288 or visit at http://www.dctalktherapy.com.

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