Two certified massage therapists will be taking appointments at the Massage Therapy Office located at Hillsboro Community Medical Center.

Carolan McFarland and Carol Wituk, both of Marion, will take appointments beginning July 6, according to owner Kimberlee Jost. McFarland will be in the office on Tuesdays and Wituk on Thursdays.

Jost said the addition of McFarland and Wituk will enable the office to better serve Hillsboro clientele by making appointments possible Monday through Saturday.

Appointments can be made by calling 620-947-1492.

Ochs-Wheeler receives award for therapy work

Cheri Ochs-Wheeler of Marion Prairie View Inc. was one of 10 winners at the Keys for Networking's Oscars Celebration June 25 at the Red Rock Guest Ranch in Soldier.

Ochs-Wheeler, nominated by Traci Anderson of Hillsboro, received the therapist award for her work to resolve conflicts, develop strengths and solve difficult problems.

"Cheri has gone above and beyond in helping our family not only in therapy, but also tirelessly working to educate school teachers and administrators about our daughter's disorder," Anderson stated in her nomination comments.

Keys for Networking Inc. is a statewide, non-profit organization serving families whose children have educational and mental health needs.