February Market Perspective
Markets took a bit of a break to start the year, as volatility pulled back earlier gains. The S&P 500 ended the month down 1.01 percent, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.95 percent. The Nasdaq Composite did better, finishing the month with a 1.44 percent gain.

These weak results came despite improving fundamentals. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, as of January 29 with 37 percent of companies having reported, blended earnings for the S&P 500 in the fourth quarter are down 1 percent. This is much better than the 8.8 percent decline analysts expected at the start of earnings season.
Health and Wellness for Our Clients
Using Sunlight to Regulate Your Circadian Rhythm
Melissa Martin, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Certified Pilates Instructor
In our modern times, insomnia, stress, and sleep deprivation is an epidemic we are seeing across many populations and age groups. The more high-tech our world has become and with all the wonderful technological advances we’ve made, it seems that these issues are becoming more and more problematic with each year that passes. 


Physical Therapy for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Ryan Hastie, PT, DPT, CSCS

BPPV is one of the most common causes of vertigo, the sudden sensation of feeling like you or your surroundings are spinning. This condition is a common problem with the inner ear that affects your vestibular system. The vestibular system is one of our sensory systems that provides the brain with information regarding head position, motion and spatial orientation.
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