Happy Holidays--Wishing you Abundance in 2010
December 24th, 2009
I have been blessed in 2009 personally and professionally, and wish all of you a wonderful holiday, and all the best in 2010. My very special "Nana" passed on November 21st, and I was touched by countless acknowlegements from my patients.
Without each of you, and many friends and colleagues, I would not have grown in wisdom and experience, as I have in 2009. My feeling was serendipitously echoed by a Physical therapist- colleague in an early morning email:
"Just wanted to drop a note wishing you a great holiday season Dr. Tomaino! I appreciate all the patients you have entrusted to my care. I owe so much to each and every patient that I get to work with, independent of their outcome because they all present me with an opportunity to grow clinically and as a compassionate human being. Thanks again! "
I am privileged to have so many professionals, from a variety of disciplines, contribute to the mission of Tomaino Orthopaedic Care! Now more than ever, people deserve accountability from their providers, and I must say that my "circle of influence" is much wider because of the skill and dedication of nurses, therapists, anesthesiologists, office workers etc etc! Thank you to all!
My very first blog in 2008 was entitled, "Small is the New Big". And, after 18 months, I truly believe that we "compete" with much larger Institutions because, in addition to the highest levels of expertise and experience, we shoulder unparalleled access and accountability. Reread that blog!
Scale, however, does have its advantages. It enhances Brand recognition, and, arguably, broadens reach and impact! But as I reflect on my virtual "Network", ours is no less. In fact, ours is potentially greater---because so many special individuals are linked by shared mission. The total is greater than the sum of its parts.
In celebration of shared commitment, I am launching a new Internet site in early 2010--www.rearmyourself.com.
This site will be replete with content regarding arm problems--and provide easy to navigate portals to the various providers that help make Tomaino Orthopaedic Care unique and successful. Indeed, I am assembling a virtual Network--"The Tomaino Arm Care Network"----
Access to information will help to streamline conservative care for your Hand, Shoulder, or Elbow problem , hopefully without ever needing to see me! I have invited Therapists, Chiropractors, Pain physicians etc to participate. The site will also facilitate dynamic dialogue--for those looking for information about their condition, what to expect if surgery is needed, etc Social networking will allow patient to patient communication.
This morning I also received an email from a patient, whose special message to me merits sharing it with each of you:
"May your new year be filled with abundance and joy, and the warm community of friends and family. May health and ease continue to flow through your being."
2009 was not a great year for many--economic hardship, personal loss, illness, pain.......
My intention, to the small extent that I am able, is to provide optimism and wellness, even amidst hardship. Having lost my grandmother reminds me of the priceless value of " the warm community of friends and family."
May health and ease flow through your being in 2010.
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