The Secrets of the Ony-X Fitness & Therapy Symbols Revealed

The Secret of the Ony-X Fitness & Therapy Icons Revealed

by D.O.C.

The mystery of the logos of my practice lie in my native roots of the Ibgo people, particularly the village of Oloko. Most people know me as Dr. O.C., but my entire name is Dr. Onyedikachi Chigozirim "Nwabugwu" Ibeji. My mom gave me my first name, my dad gave me my second name, and my grandma gave me my nickname. My grandma is the focal point of my fitness and therapy practice.

"The Oloko Queen's Hand"

• This is an original icon designed and conceptualized by myself, depicting the combination of four symbols; 
• The combined image of two people:
• My grandmother, Rosaline Nweke Ahia of Oloko, matriarch of the Ahia tribe.
• My famous great, great grandmother, Nwanyeruwa of Oloko, known as the mother of African Nationalism and led a revolt against the British.

Rosaline Nweke Ahia

Nwanyeruwa

• The lower part of the back leg representing the thenar eminence of the hand.
• The upper part of the leg represents the Gateway Arch in my birthplace, St. Louis, Missouri.
• The arms representing the hand of a clock.
• The lower part of the back leg of the icon depicts the thenar crease of the human palm, which draws it's meaning from Psalm 31:15, "My Life is In Your Hands". 
• The thenar crease is important because it marks the boundary of the thenar eminence, a crucial area on the palm of the hand responsible for fine thumb movements like gripping, pinching, and opposition, which are essential for daily activities; essentially, the thenar crease indicates the location of the muscles that allow for the thumb's dexterity and flexibility. Without the thumb, 40% of the hand's function is gone.
• Upper part of the legs represents the Gateway Arch, a prime National Landmark monument located in St. Louis, Missouri, my birthplace. The Gateway Arch is the starting point of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and Manifest Destiny.
• Arms represent 1:55pm o’clock (Luke 1:55 = God’s Promise).
• Arms also represents the distal palmer crease of the hand.
• Green and white represents Nigerian national colors.
• When combining the legs, arm and head of the icon, the entire unified image of my grandmother dancing represents freedom of movement of all affected populations.

Thenar Eminence of the Palm

St. Louis Gateway Arch

Ony-X Fitness & Therapy

• This is an original icon designed and conceptualized by myself, combining the hand crease with text.
• Black represents the black onyx.
• Genesis 2:12; “And the gold of that land is good; bdellium and onyx stone are there”.
• Derived from the Hebrew word shoham.
• Bring success, honor, courage, protection.
• Fifth foundational stone in New Jerusalem (sardonyx)
• Symbolizes strength and protection.
• Ony = Onyedikachi (my first name😀). 
• X = Greek word for Christ.

Four References of Ony-X

• This is an original icon designed and conceptualized by myself, depicting a hand displaying the number 4.
• The four fingers represent four occupational therapy Frames of References:
• Index – biomechanical
• Middle - rehabilitative
• Ring – neurodevelopmental
• Pinky – cognitive
• It depicts a hand, and represents one of my grandmothers’ favorite verse of the bible, Psalms 31:15 - "My Life is in Your Hands".
• The thumb represents 40% of the hands functions. The thumb is curled inwards to represent an injury, and is reliant on the palm (The African Queen's Palm) and the four frames of references (biomechanical, rehabilitation, neurological and mental health) for support, hence, Psalms 31:15 - "My Life is in Your Hands".
• The hand is the universal sign of healing; known as the "Healer Hand".
• The "Healer Hand" is a Native American symbol that depicts a hand with a spiral in the place of a palm. It represents healing and protection.

Healer Hand

• It defines the essence of OFT’s occupational therapy service; manual therapy treatments using the hands.

The Stretch Pretzel (O.C. Infinity)

• This is an original icon designed and conceptualized by myself.
• The Stretch Pretzel is the official manual therapy and physical rehab service of Ony-X Fitness & Therapy.
• The concepts it to turn humans into human pretzels, per say. Essentially, setting a goal of improving flexibility.
• The logo resembles four things; a pretzel, my nickname (O.C.), the number 8, and the universal infinity symbol.
• The icon represents a play on words from my nickname; "O.C. Infinity".
• The icon also depicts the number 8, which is the universal symbol of infinity.
•  I was born on the 8th of April.

- D.O.C.

12/1/2024

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