"The two most important days in life are the day you are born and the day you find out why" -Mark Twain
My Life Is Not My Own highlights the life of Dr. Crystal Champion, a small-town resident turned medical professional. This memoir details how her life experiences in faith, love career, tragedy, and trauma have shaped her to find her life's purpose of helping and serving others. She also candidly expresses her self-revelation, self-knowledge, and self-reflection. The readers will gain further insight into her resiliency, servitude, successes, and failures at various life stages. The goal is to encourage readers to evaluate their own life stories and paths in order to inspire them to seek out their life purpose to help in finding personal fulfillment.
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"I have often heard people say that the most unused potential is in a graveyard. Some people die without knowing their true purpose. There is no age limit to finding your purpose."
“When the flames start, not everyone who you thought would help you will be there to cool you off. Ghosting is real!”
“You have to sometimes release something to gain something. You can't expect to get something new if you are still holding on to garbage, things that have expired, and things that no longer positively serve you.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
White Plains, Georgia native Dr. Crystal A. Champion, PT, DPT, CLT-ALM, Cert. DN, is a Physical Therapist and a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. Upon graduating from Greene-Taliaferro Comprehensive High School in Greensboro, Georgia in 2000 as Valedictorian, Dr. Champion attended Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville, Georgia where she graduated Cum Laude in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Education with a Concentration in Exercise Science. She attended the Medical College of Georgia where she obtained a Master of Physical Therapy degree in 2006 and Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree in 2008.
Dr. Champion has received several accolades in her career which include the Innovators Award for Quality/Patient Safety, a Clinical Excellence Award, and was nominated for the American Health Council Best In Patient Care Award. In October 2019, she received the “40 Under 40” Achievement Award from both The Network Journal of New York City and Georgia Trend Magazine for her work with cancer and lymphedema patients. Dr. Champion served as an Elevate Ambassador for the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS), participated in the GC3 Advocacy Council for the Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education, Inc. (Georgia CORE), and has served on the College of Health Sciences Board at Georgia College & State University. She is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Dr. Champion has a special interest in oncology rehabilitation and was instrumental in developing the oncology rehabilitation program as well as the outpatient lymphedema treatment program for a major hospital system in Atlanta, Georgia. She received her certification as a Lymphedema Therapist from the Academy of Lymphatic Studies in 2015 and later earned an additional certificate in Advanced Lymphedema Management in 2018. She is also certified in Dry Needling through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy. She enjoys spreading awareness about cancer survivorship by participating in various community events, support groups, and lectures. Traveling, attending concerts, and jewelry making are some of her hobbies.
Dr. Champion is a breast cancer survivor and was diagnosed on December 31, 2019. She has also had family and friends who were affected by cancer and endured horrible side-effects, leading to a poor quality of life. Her passion for providing quality care for patients who require cancer rehabilitation and lymphedema treatment led her to start her own practice, Eminence Physical Therapy, LLC. Also, in her experience as a healthcare practitioner, she saw the need to serve cancer patients on a larger scale by encouraging them to take a more holistic approach to restoring their spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being. She established Champions Can! Foundation for Cancer Wellness, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes and advocates for cancer survivorship. She is also a published author of the book "The Elements of Cancer Survivorship: A Guide to Navigating the Journey" which aims to help individuals and their families through their cancer journey.
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