News and Updates at River Valley BHWC

Our policy for no show/late cancellations has changed. Please take note:

• The charge for your first two (2) missed appointments is $100 for a therapy and medication management appointment.
• The charge for ALL missed appointments thereafter is the FULL FEE of the missed appointment. Example: A missed 60-minute individual therapy appointment will be a charge of $250.  A missed 30-minute medication management appointment will be a charge of $275.00.
• For clients under medical assistance, you are given two missed appointments in a calendar year.  If you miss two appointments, you will be referred to another provider or agency outside of River Valley.

With the year coming to a close in just a few weeks, we have a few important policy reminders:

• Everyone will be required to fill out the annual consent form.
• Most insurance plan deductibles will reset on January 1, 2023. If you are on a deductible plan you will have a balance due beyond your copay until your deductible is met.
• Your balance cannot exceed $250.
• All clients are required to have a credit card on file. If you have a balance your card will be ran on the day of your appointment. In addition, all outstanding balances are ran on the 15th and 30th of every month. Having a credit card on file will:
  • Keep balances low
  • Allow our independent contractors get paid in a consistent manner
  • Give more time to our awesome billing and administrative staff to focus in other areas ultimately making your visit a better experience

Please review the service agreement guide for more clarification:

River Valley's Holiday Essential Oils Giveaway

We are excited to announce River Valley's Holiday Essential Oil Giveaway! As a subscriber to this newsletter, YOU ARE ALREADY ENTERED! You have the chance to win a doTERRA "Holiday Essential Oil" Package, a $70 value! Includes one 15 ml bottle each of doTERRA's "Siberian Fir", "Clove", and "Wild Orange". Remain a subscriber to River Valley's "Cue To Be Well" newsletter and the winner will be drawn on Sunday, December 25, 2022! (no purchase necessary). Thank you for being a subscriber!

The holidays are approaching and we would like to remind everyone of our holiday hours. If your recurring appointment falls on one of these days, please note that we will be closed.
 

CLOSED

•Friday December 23, 2022 - Christmas Eve (observed)

•Monday December 26, 2022 - Christmas Day (observed)

•Monday January 2, 2023 - New Year's Day (observed)

New Team Members at River Valley BHWC

Hollis Wunderlich - MA, LPCC - Northfield Location

Hollis is a 2014 graduate of Trinity International University with an M.A. in Mental Health Counseling and is currently credentialed as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Hollis has worked in the mental health field since 2009 providing individual and family services in a variety of home, community, and school-based settings in Southern Minnesota. Hollis’ clinical background includes a special emphasis in working with children, adolescents, and their families. She also enjoys supporting adults of all ages...FIND OUT MORE

This is a particularly delicious recipe that you could bring to a holiday gathering and it's vegan! Some of the spices have huge benefits to our health. This is a time of year when we find ourselves at a lot of gatherings with foods and treats that can be less than beneficial to our health.

Cinnamon always seems to find it's way into holiday recipes. Cinnamon is especially great for people who have high blood sugar. It lends a sweet taste to food without adding sugar, and studies indicate it can lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Cinnamon may also provide heart-healthy benefits, such as reducing high blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

There are a lot of anti-inflammatory properties of ginger that can help your brain. For example, ginger increases serotonin and dopamine levels. This can reduce inflammation, which may cause depression. Ginger could also provide benefits for anxiety, depression, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Ingredients

Salad:

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 handful of parsley, chopped
45 grams dates, pitted and chopped
1 tablespoon (heaped) black sesame seeds (white sesame seeds also work—you'll just need to toast them)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 handful of peanuts, chopped and toasted, for serving (optional)
1 handful chopped radicchio for serving (optional)

Sauce:

2 tablespoons date syrup or maple syrup
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
1 lemon, juiced

Step 1:

Preheat the oven to 425°F
 

Step 2:

Place the sweet potatoes in a large baking tray and drizzle with the olive oil, add the ginger, cinnamon, cumin and some salt and pepper. Mix well. Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes, until they are soft.

Step 3:
While the sweet potatoes are cooking, make the dressing by whisking all the ingredients for the sauce with some salt until smooth.

Step 4:
Next, place the parsley, sesame seeds, and dates in a large bowl.

Step 5:

When the sweet potatoes are cooked, add them to the bowl with the dressing and mix everything together. Sprinkle with toasted peanuts, if using.

ENJOY!