Posts by Michelle Avola
Southwest Florida Free Pain Clinic Launching a Peer Support Group
The Southwest Florida Free Pain Clinic is launching a Peer Support Group with voice chat/conference call sessions weekly on Thursdays at 11 am starting at the end of May, 2021. Please click here to join the private Facebook Group and call information will be posted. WHO WE ARE: – A Christian, faith-based group based in…
Read MoreSlumped Over and Shuffling No More!
Louis arrived for his first appointment at the Southwest Florida Free Pain Clinic slumped over his walker, struggling to shuffle through the door. A couple of months prior, he had stopped at the grocery store to pick up a few things when suddenly pain shot down his legs and he collapsed on the hard tile…
Read MoreHEALING AFTER A TRAGEDY
Years ago, Mike was in a 56-car pile-up. He sustained back and shoulder injuries and found his way to Dr. Gruning’s Port Charlotte practice. Although he needed to have his L4 and L5 vertebrae fused, Dr. Gruning advised him against shoulder surgery. With aggressive physical therapy and other holistic treatment, his shoulder functioned perfectly and…
Read MoreSmile.Amazon.com – Shop and Let Amazon Donate at the Same Time
Did you know that when you shop online at www.Smile.Amazon.com, you are shopping from the regular Amazon site but you have the opportunity to choose a non-profit to support, and Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase price to help that charity? They have even updated the Amazon app so you can support a…
Read MoreSouthwest Florida Free Pain Clinic Hosts Stay at Home Gala on May 14th to Raise Funds Needed to Heal the Hurting in Our Community
FORT MYERS, FL – May 7, 2020: Because the health of our community is a top priority, the Southwest Florida Free Pain Clinic is hosting a virtual Stay at Home Gala to raise much needed funding to bring healing and hope to people in our community struggling from chronic or acute pain without the use…
Read MoreThe SWFL Free Pain Clinic Reopens!
Low-income, uninsured patients suffering from chronic or acute pain can breathe a sigh of relief. The Southwest Florida Free Pain Clinic is reopening on Tuesday, May 5th. New and existing patients can call 239.308.7107 to schedule an appointment. We have offered telehealth appointments with our physician, physical therapist, and counselor during the temporary closure due…
Read MoreTemporarily Closed but We Are Still Here For You
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Southwest Florida Free Pain Clinic has had to temporarily close. However, we are still offering telemedicine appointments to our current patients on Tuesdays. Current patients are asked to please call 239.308.7107 and leave a message with your name, date of birth, your concerns, and the best number to reach…
Read MoreBoost Your Immunity Naturally – Supplements That Have Been Studied and Proven to Boost Immunity
Vitamin D3 is key to protection. It is more than a vitamin, more like a hormone. It controls everything. Need blood level at least 60. If you have not checked a level yet, most of us are low and 10,000 IU daily is generally safe to start. Selenium 200 ug daily, increasing to 400 ug if feel…
Read MoreThe Day Everything Changed
April 2012 marked the beginning of a complete life change for Pastor Tim. While riding his bike as he did nearly every day (100-mile weeks were average), he was struck by a large automobile that ran a red light as he rode through a crosswalk. He was rushed by ambulance to the hospital and spent…
Read MoreBe Someone’s Hero TODAY!
Imagine being in so much pain that simply sitting at the table for dinner with your family is impossible. Picture throwing out your back and everything from dressing yourself to reaching for a light switch causes excruciating pain. Now imagine having no insurance, living paycheck to paycheck to provide for your children, with nowhere to…
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