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From the minute you walk into Cumberland Chiropractic Center in Downtown Millville, you start to feel better. From the friendly greeting from Yvonne to the colorful decorations & well-organized office, you just know you are in good hands.
Dr. Stephen Jackson has practiced chiropractic medicine long enough to count as a tradition himself. The practice he took over in 1991 began in 1953, joining him to a legacy going back more than 70 years. That’s 70 years of hands-on treatment for the people of Cumberland County.
The secret to that longevity, at least in Jackson’s case? Staying small.
“We do it the way we want to,” said Jackson. “It’s just my wife and me, and that’s it. At one time, we tried to expand the practice and tried having an associate here. But we lost touch with the patients.”
It turns out that staying in touch with patients has some notable benefits.
For one thing, in addition to the Myofascial Release, Lifestyle & Nutritional Advice, Sports Injury Treatments, and other features of the practice, it makes everything personalized.
“These days we are the docs who have the most hands-on approach,” Jackson said, “which means that vets do well with us, and athletes.”
For another, it transforms your office almost into a social center. Patients often find the office decorated for the season, and conversations take place there.
“I feel people have a lot going on in their lives,” said Yvonne Jackson, office manager and Stephen’s assistant and wife. “So when they walk through our door, I try to make them feel at ease. Patients expect that of me. I always say talking in the reception area is like therapy.”
Meanwhile, the kinds of patients and problems benefiting from chiropractic runs a sizable gamut.
“Every sort of person comes to us,” Stephen Jackson said, “including pregnant people, infants, and children. And there are so many conditions that can benefit, everything from helping with posture and breathing, balance problems, children with scoliosis, vertigo, and headaches. It’s a long list.”
Cumberland Chiropractic Center
122 N 2nd Street
856-825-0452
There are some really good places to eat in Downtown Millville. This is certainly one of them.
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At Soul of the Sea, the comfort of classic soul food meets the briny freshness of the shore. Owner Sam Fowler's fusion of fried chicken with blue crab isn't just a menu gimmick—it's a reflection of his own journey: a second chance turned into a community touchstone on High Street.
“They just naturally go together,” Fowler says of his menu, a sentiment that also describes his blend of faith, food, and ambition.
Soul of the Sea, with its eat-in or take-out service, has been a busy addition to High Street, often crowded with the phone ringing nonstop. Best sellers are the Pork Chop Platter, Jersey Blue Clawed Crabs, and Baked Mac and Cheese.
But Fowler has devoted his restaurant to a higher purpose that goes well beyond wings and dry rubs.
“I’m a Christian man,” he said. “I like giving people second and third chances. I have had a second chance myself and never looked back.” To that end, Soul of the Sea has played host to street revivals and Christian outreaches, and more such events are coming this summer, Fowler said. He considers himself “on assignment.”
Fowler, who grew up in Bridgeton and now lives in Vineland, makes many sauces and dry rubs from scratch, utilizing methods taught by his mom and grandmom. And yes, he has big plans.
“We’re going to be a chain one day,” Fowler said. “That’s my vision, I want to start my own franchise.
“I’ve been doing it for 23 years in four different restaurants. It’s been a rough ride, and I’ve been through a lot of changes. I just want people to think good about the area and that there is something good going on here. I wanted to be a light.”
It’s clear the light is shining.
Soul of the Sea
622 N High St.
Phone: 856-825-6288
Cell: 856-405-7553
Website: www.facebook.com/1SOULOFTHESEA/
Email: sots622@gmail.com
Hours: Monday-Sunday, 11 am - 9 pm
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