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Show Volume XXI Issue VII The Ogden Valley news Page 11 July 15, 2013 Mountain Performance Massage Now Open in Eden I do massage, but it’s more about helping others By Kera Erickson Shawn Carolan is proud to announce the reach their potential as an athlete, or just to feel better during your everyday activities.” opening of Mountain Performance Massage. Carolan has been an athlete throughout his In celebration of its opening, Carolan is offering a Grand Opening Special. New clients life. He played football during his high school and can call in and schedule a fifty-minute massage college years. He competed as a professional armwrestler, a sport he still competes in, occasionally; session for the cost of only thirty dollars. however, on more of a local level. His current Mountain Performance passion is mountain biking and Massage has something for training to compete again this everyone—from elite athletes September in the Xterra Offwishing to enhance perforRoad Triathlon. “I like to assist mance, someone who is looking athletes, because I know what for the more traditional Swedish they go through, and want to be massage, or even expectant able to help.” mothers looking for relief from Carolan also has a deep the stress of pregnancy. interest in helping people with Carolan offers sports therdisabilities. He will be doing an apy massage, pre/post natal internship at Neuroworx in Salt massage, Thai massage, and Lake City. Neuroworx is one of Swedish massage. the top centers in the nation for Shawn is originally from treating those with spinal cord the Midwest, but has lived in injuries, and Carolan looks forUtah since 1990. He states ward to learning more from his that in the last couple years, work there. he has fallen in love with Another key player in Ogden Valley, and now calls Carolan’s career path was Nate this beautiful place his home. “There is something about the Shawn Carolan of Eden’s Mountain Graven, who runs a successful sports therapy business in mountains, the water, the land- Performance Massage. South Ogden. “Graven was a scape of this valley that brings wonderful mentor in my jourpeace and strength.” Carolan, a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), ney to become a massage therapist,” Carolan received his degree from Myotherapy College of insists. Shawn concluded, “In addition to the world Utah. However, he says, there were many twists of of athletics, I love working with people. I love fate to bring him to his current occupation. He started his career in the farming indus- meeting new people and hearing their stories. try and then in the concrete business where Massage therapy is a way for me to bring he worked for eighteen years. In 2011 he was together my love of working with people and involved in a life-threatening accident, which my athletic background. I have a lot of empainstantly changed his career path. He was life- thy for those who are in pain, especially after flighted, first towards a trauma center in Salt what I have been through. I really feel like I Lake City, then was rerouted to Utah Valley can help make a difference.” Mountain Performance Massage has services Hospital in Provo. Carolan had suffered serious available for anyone. To find out more about the injury to his head and face. The doctors feared head trauma, and perhaps even permanent vision massages being offered, and all their unique benloss. Luckily, one of the best reconstructive efits visit <mountainperformancemassage.com> Mountain Performance Massage has flexsurgeons in Utah was on call at Utah Valley Hospital the night Carolan was transported there. ible business hours, and offers Out Call serDr. Engen did a miraculous job in recon- vices. Out Call prices will vary according to structing shattered bones in Shawn’s face, and the client’s location, and the time of day the many others worked with him through a long massage is scheduled. This new business is located in downtown year of rehabilitation and recovery. Through this experience, he says he was led to pursue a Eden at 5460 E. 2200 N. Suite #1 in the comnew career in massage. “I have a desire to help mercial complex located directly west of Carlos other people, and to assist other people in their and Harley’s in old town Eden. For more inforpersonal goals. I assist in facilitating wellness. mation, or to schedule an appointment, call 801-688- 3006. CANYON UPDATE cont. from page 1 holiday weekend. The remaining paving work, including the mill and overlay, will be complete mid to late August. As of the second week in July crews were installing UDOT conduit in the trench and prepping for asphalt placement. Because the road in the area of the first phase is so narrow, the asphalt paving can only be completed at night during the closures. During the closures, canyon residents living east of the project limits will need to access their homes from the east (the top of the canyon). We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. For more information on the project, please visit www.ogdencanyonh2o.com, or call the project hub during normal business hours at (801) 621-1025 to speak to a project representative. Alpine Pizza & Pasta Announces Grand Opening at New Location Alpine Pizza and Pasta is announcing its grand opening, which will be held July 18 through July 20. While continuing to serve award-winning pizza, the restaurant has added a new line of tasty pasta dishes. The new dishes include Shrimp Scampi, Pompadour, Spaghetti, Penne Pasta with Chicken Alfredo, and much, much more. A new dish will be featured each night during the grand opening. The restaurant’s new location is in the Jim Halay, owner of Alpine Pizza and Pasta. In their efforts to support sustainability, Alpine Pizza and Pasta uses local produce and products in menu items from nearby farmer markets to create fresh- and flavorful-tasting food. Alpine Pizza and Pasta has quickly become a favorite Ogden Valley restaurant. Making great authentic Italian food served in a unique, casual Italian-style atmosphere keeps their customers coming back. Diamond Peak Plaza in Eden, located at 2429 N. Hwy 158, and features an entirely remodeled space, which gives guests a feeling of dinning at an Italian piazza. Interior design was created by Sheila Musante. The restaurant is tastefully decorated with recycled chairs, which creates a hometown feel. These chairs have been collected from local garage sales and area donations. If you are a local, you might just happen upon one of your own refinished chairs! The tables were created from local wood and by local artist Alan Wheelwright. “I think it is important in a small community to support other small businesses,” says GOLF DIRECTOR cont. from page 1 on the Sr. PGA TOUR and the PGA TOUR, and later on what is now the Web.com Tour and LPGA Tour. During this time he worked with the world’s best players, instructors and agents on all professional golf tours in the U.S., establishing the support and dominate usage of Callaway equipment in professional golf. After leaving Callaway, Byers entered the professional golf tournament management business working for the PGA TOUR as executive tournament director for the Utah Championship. After successfully building the Utah Championship to its continued platform, he became the tournament director for the JELD-WEN Tradition, a Major Championship on the Champions Tour. In these roles Byers utilized his experiences and Follow Alpine Pizza and Pasta on Facebook and on their website, <www.alpinepizza.com> relationships to successfully provide sponsors and their guests with memorable experiences. With over 34 years of experience in the golf industry, Byers’ crossover within the industry has provided him with a vast degree of knowledge for the golf business, relationships, and respect. He has established a reputation within the game of golf locally in Utah and across the country as a dedicated and passionate professional, respected for his initiative, creativity and integrity. “I couldn’t have found a better opportunity to be a part of than here at Wolf Creek”, said Byers “I am thrilled to be here and look forward to doing my part in building the club and its activities” For more information about the Wolf Creek Resort Golf Course visit www.wolfcreekutah. com or call 801-745-3365. |