No Need for Plastic Surgery

If we all did the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves.

Thomas Edison – 1847-1931 – Inventor

Dear Friends,
I find this in healing all the time. The more you do to position yourself for optimal healing, the more incredible you will heal.  The less you do…well the less likely you will get great results.

To that end, my quote factory (retired Military Veteran) said, “Watch where you set your expectations because you will meet them.” Heck, I can guarantee that if you set them low you will hit them. I believe it is better to raise your bar and miss by a little than lower it and reach it.

I have often said that I sometimes feel I am just an accumulation of repaired broken parts. My last injury was a filleted eyebrow and torn calf muscle after a blow to the head when waterskiing. I would say ouch but one of the benefits of your head being numb from the impact was there really was no pain!

I employed every tool I have to speed the recovery up and to increase the quality of the recovery. I am amazed at how quickly I healed because the of the body’s miraculous abilities which are astounding. That said, I am not surprised because I have come to expect it and you should too.  

First, I must express how pleased I was with the ER experience at the new Aurora hospital Dr. Wnek did a bang up job. They set up an appointment with the plastic surgeon that I had to cancel. I told them that Dr Wnek did such good of a job and that my face wasn’t plastic surgery worthy 🙂

Expect great things in recovery and do the things that yield you a great recovery. Expect a poor outcome and I promise you will do the things that take you there. 

Here’s what I used:

  • Boswellia Complex was my herb complex of choice. It contains boswellia (frankincense), turmeric, ginger, and celery seed.  I choose this particularly because of the celery seed. My right calf was two inches bigger than my left because of the inflammation from the tear and celery seed is great at pulling the edema out of areas that are injured.  
  • Ligaplex 1: has all the nutrients from whole foods for quick soft tissue healing. It is high in manganese which is a mineral that acts like super glue for connective tissue.
  • Kinesio tape drew out the fluid from my calf
  • Laser therapy increased the speed of healing and decreased my pain and inflammation.

Whenever you are injured, give us a call. I have used myself as a guinea pig to find the best healing methods for recovery. Ha! I need to find a better method…

God Bless,
Dr. Dan

Boswellia Complex
Ligaplex 1

Testimonial

Kurt Bassuener, President of MWS Associates, Inc.

MWS Associates has leased office space in the Business Center since the inception of our company in 2018 and from 2015-2018 with the previous company that I worked for.  The Business Center was the clear choice for us to locate our main office for several reasons: location, cost effectiveness, reliable high-speed internet, services offered and full access to the conference room.  It truly offers everything our company needs to headquarter our business from without the hassle of owning our own office building with the maintenance, yard care and snowplowing that goes along with ownership.  

A major benefit for us is the ability to host in-person and online meetings in the newly renovated, state-of-the-art conference room.  COVID changed many aspects of our business with a major increase in online meetings being one of them.  Many companies struggled with technology issues to host or participate in online meetings with poor audio, video quality, background noise and unprofessional business settings negatively affecting meetings.  The size, layout and quality of the A/V equipment of the conference room now allows us to host annual company-wide in-person meetings as well. Every October we bring our entire staff in from around the country for weeklong meetings and the conference room comfortably allows us to host 20+ people.  The setting also allows us to host on-site meetings with key accounts.  Clients appreciate being able to combine a business trip with bringing their family to enjoy a few extra days to experience all Door County has to offer.

Jeff Bruemmer

Physical Plant

Jeff Bruemmer joined DCEDC in July of 2001. Jeff is responsible for maintaining the DCEDC Business Center, located at 185 East Walnut Street in Sturgeon Bay. Jeff was born and raised in Kewaunee and moved to Sturgeon Bay in 1985.

KATHY LASEE

Accounting and Operations Coordinator

Kathy Lasee is responsible for the organization’s financial operations, as well as the operations of the Business Development Center in Sturgeon Bay. A Door County native, Lasee graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in music with a minor in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Lasee is a charter member of the Peninsula Symphonic Band and previously worked as a music teaching assistant for the Sturgeon Bay School District. Prior to joining DCEDC in October of 2023, Lasee was the Office Manager of Kevin’s Automotive in Sturgeon Bay. During her professional career, she also worked in the loan office at Baylake Bank (now Nicolet National Bank) in Sturgeon Bay.

DEVIN VANDERTIE

Director of Business Development

Devin Vandertie enjoys working with entrepreneurs and businesses to help foster economic growth in Door County. She is also passionate about helping nurture the next generation of the community’s workforce. Devin has recently earned a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and is involved with Leadership Door County, which brings together professionals from diverse business sectors who are inspired to make a positive impact on the quality of life in Door County. A Door County native, Vandertie cares deeply about cultivating a community that is not only a desirable destination, but also an exceptional place to live and to work. In addition to her recent achievement of a master’s degree, Devin is a graduate of Southern Door High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Prior to joining the DCEDC staff in October of 2023, Vandertie was the Laboratory Assistant Supervisor at Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay.

Michelle Lawrie

Executive Director

Michelle Lawrie has more than twenty years of experience in economic development at regional and local levels. Michelle’s career in Washington, D.C., Arizona and Wisconsin has focused on serving the public interest through economic development, issue advocacy and coalition-building. Michelle began her economic development career at the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), in Phoenix, Arizona. After serving in several roles at GPEC, Michelle became the President and CEO of the Western Maricopa Coalition (WESTMARC) in western Maricopa County, Arizona. Michelle later also served as Economic Development / Community Development Director for the communities of Goodyear, Arizona and DeForest, Wisconsin. Michelle has extensive experience working in development of strategies and performance measures for communities and organizations, as well as leading teams toward achieving goals desired by communities, businesses and residents. Michelle is a native of Phoenix, Arizona, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff.