Happy New Year!

As we wrap up another year, I wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for your trust in FYZICAL Brevard Beaches. It's been an honor to be a part of your healthcare journey.

We wish you a Happy New Year filled with good health, happiness, and all the best for 2025. May this year bring you strength, progress, and joy in every step!

If your New Year's resolutions include reducing pain, increasing strength, or simply striving to be the best version of yourself, we're here to help.

Warm regards,

Peter & Michelle Renz and the entire FYZICAL Brevard Beaches Team (Kim, Kenadi, Katie, Jordan, Alyssa, Stacie, Samantha, Alexis, Paige, Lexie, Gillian, and Gabriella)

Welcome to FYZICAL Melbourne Beach Katie Hockin!

Dr. Katie Hockin PT, DPT has been practicing physical therapy for over 7 years in our area. She received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Florida State University in 2013 and went on to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Florida International University in 2017. She has worked in a variety of care settings including sub-acute rehab and outpatient therapy with emphasis in neurological and vestibular rehab for the last 3 years. Katie is very excited to serve her local community in Melbourne Beach and can’t wait to get her patients back to what they love to do most. She is a firm believer that “Movement is the best Medicine”!

Happy New Year! Medicare sets an annual deductible amount, which is the out-of-pocket amount each Medicare patient must pay before Medicare coverage starts to apply for the year. For 2025, that amount is $257. As a healthcare provider, we are required to collect this deductible if it hasn’t been met yet. Once your deductible is reached, Medicare will cover its share of your therapy costs according to your plan, and any remaining balance will typically be covered by you or your secondary insurance. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about your Medicare benefits or our billing process.

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HAT TIP FOR CERVICAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month is celebrated in January and serves as a reminder of the importance of early detection and prevention strategies for cervical cancer. Throughout January, awareness campaigns highlight the significance of regular Pap smears and human papillomavirus (HPV) tests, both of which play key roles in the early detection of cervical cancer, and the HPV vaccine, which plays a key role in the prevention of cervical cancer. Providing education to the public about early screening and detection programs and advocating for accessible access to healthcare helps to improve patient outcomes and increases survival rates.

EAT WELL

Here are two simple recipes to enjoy for lunch or dinner.

Portabella Penne Pasta Casserole

From: allrecipes.com

This simple one-pan dinner combines portabella mushrooms, spinach, cheese, and penne to create a delicious and nutritious meal. It’s packed with protein, calcium, iron, and a variety of vitamins and nutrients.

Sesame Ginger Ground Beef Slaw

From: allrecipes.com

This Asian beef slaw combines beef, shredded veggies, soy sauce, hot sauce, and an abundance of fresh cilantro to create a tasty (and addictive!) dish that’s packed with fiber, protein, and vitamin C.