Arts + Culture

The Hidden Power of Performance Season: How Music, Theatre, and Art Build Confidence That Lasts a Lifetime

As autumn settles in, performance season begins to bloom at New Song School of the Arts. The halls are filled with music rehearsals, theatre lines being memorized, and students putting finishing touches on artwork for our upcoming gallery. There’s a special kind of energy this time of year—a mixture of excitement, focus, and growth that only comes when students prepare to share their gifts with others. For many families, these performances mark milestones that go far beyond the arts...

Health + Wellness

Can a C-Section Scar Cause Constipation?

It’s been years since your C-section. The scar looks fine. But you’re still struggling with bloating, constipation, and strange abdominal discomfort.You’re not imagining it.At R3 Physio, we see it all the time. Scar tissue from abdominal surgeries—especially C-sections—can restrict the fascia around your organs.Fascia beneath the scar can stick or tighten, pulling on nearby organs—like your colon—and disrupting normal movement. And when fascia pulls on your colon, digestion slows down.This isn’t...

Health + Wellness

Why Shoulder Pain Doesn’t Always Start in the Shoulder

You’ve iced it.You’ve stretched it.You’ve tried exercises from YouTube or from that printout from a past PT visit…But your shoulder still hurts.We hear this story all the time at R3 Physio.That’s because conventional shoulder treatments often focus only on the joint itself. However, the shoulder is one of the most complex and integrated areas of the body—and true healing requires looking far beyond it.What We Do Differently at R3 PhysioOur systems-based approach takes into account the full body...

Home Services

Finding Home

Coming home to Teresa’s House Assisted Living and Memory Care Village. Article by Michelle Parnell | Photography by Savanna Romano Founded by Teresa Whittington, RN BSN, and Godwin Dixon, Teresa’s House Assisted Living and Memory Care Village was born from a desire to provide the best care for seniors in an environment that feels like home. From their experience working in senior living communities, Godwin and Teresa noticed that residents struggled with the transition because most places felt...

Entertainment

Fall Festivities

Cooler weather brings new, fun activities! Article by Kennedy Wood We hope everyone has had an amazing fall so far—filled with pumpkins, corn mazes, and maybe even a haunted house or two (for the brave ones among us!). Now that there's a crisp chill in the air, it's officially time to start leaning into all the holiday fun. Cue the Christmas music on the radio! This season is the perfect time to get out and enjoy some fun with family and friends. And since we’re no longer melting in the heat...

Life + Culture

Your Guide to Host the Perfect Friendsgiving

Local businesses that are sure to make your Friendsgiving memorable. Article by Kennedy Wood One of the best holidays of the year is upon us — Friendsgiving! If you’ve never celebrated Friendsgiving before, this is your sign to give it a try. Yes, traditional holidays are often centered around family, but what about the family you choose yourself? Spending time with your relatives is important and always will be, but carving out space to gather with your closest friends will leave you feeling...

Local Services

Serving Local Families With Compassion

Community Clothes Closet, providing ample support for local families. Article by Michelle Parnell | Photography by Savanna Romano During the holiday season, our thoughts often turn to supporting local organizations and families in the community. Since 2012, Community Clothes Closet (CCC) has been providing clothing to families in Denton and surrounding counties at no charge. Each month, CCC serves over 170 families, and since its founding, has provided over 1 million pieces of clothing to...

Food + Beverage

Traditions Made Anew

The Bartonville Store - "The Store with more". Article by Kennedy Wood | Photography by Savanna Romano The Bartonville Store is no stranger to rich history and tradition. The Store, selected by the Barton family, dates back to 1882, as the beginning of the town. The Store was a convenience store throughout the 1900s, and as time went on, it was used for countless town meetings and events over the years. In 2018, the House family purchased this historic building and has since converted it into...

Health + Wellness

Your Imaging Is Clear—So Why Are You Still in Pain?

If you’ve ever walked out of your doctor’s office with a “normal” MRI or blood panel—but still feel anything but normal—you’re not alone.At R3 Physio, we see this every day.Imaging and lab tests are important, but they only show part of the picture. They don’t measure function. They don’t show how your body is moving, compensating, or communicating across systems.What Imaging Misses:Joint Mechanics: How is your joint actually moving under load, during daily tasks, or when your system is...

Health + Wellness

Why Clenching Isn’t Just a Jaw Problem: The TMJ–Nervous System Connection

Many people come to us at R3 Physio frustrated by chronic jaw pain, clenching, or TMJ dysfunction. They’ve tried night guards, bite adjustments, or massage. Yet, nothing sticks. Why? Because the real issue often lies beyond the jaw.Clenching is often a sign that your body is stuck in a state of fight-or-flight.This sympathetic nervous system state increases tension in the jaw, face, neck, and breathing muscles—feeding into a loop that won’t resolve with surface-level treatment.Our Systems-Based...