SOMA Living March 2022

ATHLETE OF THE MONTH SPONSORED BY BASS FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC EMLY KATONI SENIOR AT COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL

• Treatment and Rehabilitation for Headaches • Neck and Back Pain • Sports and Gym Related Activities • Disc Problems and Neck Problems • Auto Injuries • Pregnancy Related Aches BASS FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

Sport: Fencing/Foil My favorite thing about fencing is the mental as pect of the sport. People often say, “fencing is a physical game of chess” and I concur. I like that it is both an individual sport and a team sport; to be able to coach and support my teammates can be even more fulfill ing that winning my own bouts. Goals

Fencing requires a tremendous amount of focus, strategy, and skill. As I continue, my plan for myself is to start attending tournaments. I would like to get my E rating by the time I head off to college. At the time of writing this piece, the girls’ team just qualified to compete in the Final Four in NJ State Competition. We had a terrific record during our regular season, getting through to this level at states is just icing on the cake. Favorite Things: School Subject: Sciences Exercise: Squats Food: Truffle Risotto Least Favorite Things: School Subject: Spanish was the hardest for me Exercise: Mountain Climbers Food: Blue Cheese What I want to be when I grow up: Doctor Favorite Trip: I have been fortunate to be exposed to some amazing travel opportunities. Can’t decide be tween the trip to Italy and a trip that included He licopter-hiking trip in the Canadian Rockies. They are both favorites for different reasons. Hobbies: Hiking, painting, spending time with animals, gar dening, and arts & crafts

My main goal for this year has been to have as much of a complete fencing season as possible. As the girl’s overall captain of the fencing team at Columbia High School I wanted to share my pas sion of the sport and ensure that the team contin ues the legacy of growth and success it has gotten used to experiencing. When I first joined the team, I was instantly engulfed in the accepting and di verse community. Recreating this environment for underclassman has been just as crucial for me as succeeding in the sport. I work to better myself through fencing every day. It is the ultimate test of self-control and composure, of mental and physical fitness. As captain of the women’s team at CHS, I also have a responsibil ity to my teammates—demonstrating confidence and commitment gives them the encouragement to thrive in their bouts.

ABOUT DR. BASS If one word were used to describe Dr.Wayne J. Bass, itwouldbe“community.” As one who has served on theMaplewood Chamber of Commerce for a number of years, Dr. Bass understands the needs of the community and strives to achieve excellence with every appointment. In fact, his business was founded on the principle of excellence in the community in 2006. While there are many chiropractors out there, Dr. Bass is one who truly cares about the well-being of patients.

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