Local Experts Share Free Advice for Quad Cities Residents

JULY 20, 2012 BETTENDORF, IA - Maria Bribriesco, candidate for Iowa House of Representatives (District 94) and Bettendorf resident, will launch a five-part Health & Wellness series. The first segment in the series, "Unlocking The Benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine" will be at the Bettendorf Public Library July 24, 2012 at 6:30 PM. Drs. David and Melissa Birdsell, 30-year experts on Traditional Chinese Medicine, will deliver a short presentation followed by a Q&A.

A life-long advocate of living a healthy lifestyle, Maria has seen first-hand the tremendous benefits of taking an active role in the care of your personal health. "Good health and peace of mind are essential to well-being" Bribriesco said recently. "Stress causes so many problems - physical, psychological, etc; it is important to learn how to reduce or manage stress in our lives."

Dr. David Birdsell,with 30 years of experience and expertise in Acupuncture and his daughter, Dr. Melissa Birdsell will present on the topic of traditional chinese medicine and specialized chiropractic techniques. Dr. Birdsell supplemented his education by traveling to Japan to study acupunture under the world-renowed Dr. Koji Uemura, a certified acupuncturist and native of Kyoto, Japan, from 1982 to 1985, and to China in 1991.

About Maria Bribriesco
Maria Bribriesco, a long-time resident of Bettendorf and graduate from the University of Iowa College of Law, is candidate from the Iowa House of Representatives, District 94. After 27 years at working for the U.S. Army at the Rock Island Arsenal, Maria retired as a supervisory attorney advisor in July 2011.

Maria is married to local attorney William J. Bribriesco and is the proud mother of attorneys Anthony and Andrew Bribriesco and Dr. Alejandro Bribriesco.

For more information contact:
Sandra Travino, Campaign Coordinator
Telephone: (563) 332-0416
Email: maria4iowa@gmail.com

Website: www.MariaBribriesco4Iowa.org

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