About Camilla

About Camilla S.

Content creator. Creative makeup artist. Mental health advocate. Lover of corgis. Can be found gaming and advocating for intersectional feminism at your local eSports bar! View all posts by Camilla S. →

26 Jun , 2020

Roller Skating 101: Avoid Common Injuries and Fall Safely

Camilla S.

concussion, fracture, Healthpointe, how to roller skate, orthopedics, roller derby, roller skate, roller skating, skating 101, Sports Medicine, sprain, united we skate Hot Topics, Sports Medicine

Though roller skates have existed since the 1700s, roller skating first became a more popularized hobby in America in early 1960’s and 70’s. It is a pillar of dance, sport, artistic expression, culture, and more, and once again has become more popu...

5 Jun , 2020

How to Stay Safe this National Running Day

Camilla S.

covid-19, Healthpointe, healthy, national running day, pain management, parks and recreation, running, Sports Medicine Holidays, Pain Management, Sports Medicine

The first Wednesday in June of each year marks National Running Day, a day that the National Day Calendar designates as “a day for runners to reaffirm their passion for running… [or begin] a life-changing commitment to running.” With gyms and pu...

7 Feb , 2020

Running Shoes Running Down Street During Marathon

Healthy Running – Injuries to Know, and How to Avoid Them

Camilla S.

Achilles tendinitis, brea 8k, healthy running, shin splints, Sports Medicine, sports physicals Community, Hot Topics, Sports Medicine

Here at Healthpointe, we love to run – so much so, that this year we’ve decided to sponsor and participate in one of Southern California’s biggest annual running events, the Brea 8k. We agree that running is one of the best ways to stay in shape, a...

31 Jan , 2020

Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury

Camilla S.

brain damage, CRT, Healthpointe, orthopedics, rehabilitation therapy, therapy, traumatic brain injury Neurology, Pain Management

What do motor vehicle crashes, falls, and assault incidents all have in common? According to the Brain Trauma Foundation, these are some of the most common causes of traumatic brain injury, which is “the leading cause of death and disability in chi...

17 Dec , 2019

Healthpointe is proud to announce completion of it's 2019 Holiday Donation Drive!

Healthpointe Holiday Drive Raises Donations for Survivors of Domestic Abuse

Camilla S.

domestic abuse, donation, Healthpointe, holiday drive, local community, orthopedics, physical therapy, support survivors, whittier Community, Holidays

A Group Effort and Holiday Success! Healthpointe is proud to announce completion of yet another successful holiday donation drive! From November 4th through November 22nd, Healthpointe's 11 locations came together to collect a myriad of non-perish...

3 Dec , 2019

Rain Running for the Adventurous Athlete

Camilla S.

athlete, conditioning, cross country, orthopedics, physical therapy, rain, running, Sports Medicine Hot Topics, Sports Medicine, Weight Management

If you’re a Southern California native, the idea of a rainy season may seem peculiar, or even off-putting, compared to the bright and sunny weather that you are likely accustomed to. While there are certain precautions that should be taken while be...

22 Nov , 2019

Tattoo Health and You: Pro-activity and Risk Prevention

Camilla S.

body modification, cancer, cosmetic, dermatology, hepatitis, HIV, infection, inked, mri, neurodermatitis, proactive, risk prevention, tattoos Dermatology, Hot Topics, Pain Management

Tattoo artistry has existed and has been culturally-relevant for centuries – from hand-carved and colorful Tebori tattoos that have been applied for over two millennia in Japan, to traditional poke–and-stitch tattoos that have been rites of passage...

5 Nov , 2019

New Facility Expansion: Healthpointe’s Colton Medical Office

Camilla S.

colton medical clinic, Healthpointe, healthpointe colton, orthopedics, physical therapy, press release Orthopedics, Press Release

Healthpointe is proud to announce the expansion of our Colton medical facility! To celebrate the new expansion, we visited the new space and spoke with Patricia Garnette, Colton Office Manager, about the opening, and what it means for Healthpointe...

10 Oct , 2019

World Mental Health Day: Let’s Talk About #MentalHealth

Camilla S.

#endthestigma, bpad, depression, emdr, end the stigma, mental health, ocd, psychology, ptsd Holidays, Medicine, Neurology, Psychology

A Short Introduction to PTSD, Depression, BPAD, and OCD Today is October 10th, which means that it’s also World Mental Health Day! The World Health Organization recognizes the importance of mental health on this day as a way to raise awareness...

27 Sep , 2019

The Flu: Complication Prevention

Camilla S.

back to school, common cold, flu season, flu vaccine, influenza virus, vaccination, vaccines Holidays, Medicine, Physicals and Vaccinations

Catching and experiencing the flu can heavily impact even the healthiest of individuals. Unlike having a sniffle or a sore throat, flu symptoms can include “feeling feverish [or having chills], cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or bo...

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