Chiropractic Services & Pricing
All new patients start with a thorough neuromuscular examination. This includes checking the patient’s posture, range of motion, orthopedic and neurological evaluation, as well as, a Myovision Scan. We are proud to be a part of the MyoVision Network where we provide evidence-based chiropractic care. We provide all new patients with a scanned image of their back using a revolutionary new tool from MyoVision – The ScanVision.
“Look well to the spine for cause of disease.”
– Hippocrates
Chiropractic Care
We offer sophisticated spinal correction tools utilizing the most advanced techniques in chiropractic care. These newer correction methods are gentle, more comfortable and more effective than ever before.
Our Techniques & Tools
Pettibon
Click to learn more about the Pettibon Technique.
This is a technique geared towards postural correction, which is so important in today’s world of computer workers. Posture (aka – your structure) determines function. The most common abnormal posture we correct is forward head carriage, which is commonly associated with dysfunctions like neck pain, headaches, pain or numbness into the arms and hands, as well as decreased lung capacity. Pettibon practitioners perform specific corrective adjustments to restore proper alignment. These techniques are used in conjunction with special exercises designed to rehabilitate the corresponding weak spinal muscles.
Thompson Drop
The Thompson technique requires a special table that has several movable “drop” pieces. It is a low force adjustment that makes it especially comfortable for patient’s who are in pain.
Diversified
After identifying which vertebrae have lost their spinal motion or position, a specific manual thrust is applied to free up “stuck” spinal joints. A very specific direction, speed, depth, and angle are used based on the body’s needs. Most of our patients prefer this type of adjusting, many noticing immediate benefits directly after the adjustment.
Athrostim
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This revolutionary hand-held instrument applies a series of highly controlled “taps” to misaligned vertebral segments, avoiding the twisting, turning or “cracking” of spinal joints.
Activator
The Activator Method uses a small, hand-held instrument called the Activator Adjusting Instrument to deliver a gentle impulse force to the spine with the goal of restoring motion to the targeted spinal vertebra or joint.
It is an alternative to the traditional manual form of adjustment. Next to the Diversified technique, the Activator Adjusting Instrument is reported to be the most common therapeutic intervention used by chiropractors. This instrument is especially beneficial for extremely sensitive patients, infants, and elderly patients.
Spinal Rehabilitation Exercises: The Science Makes the Difference
Rehabilitation Program
Our state-of-the-art rehabilitation program is designed to achieve very rapid changes; not only in your posture, but also in your overall health.
Dr. Burl Pettibon, the scientist behind these exercises, says it best: “Optimal health is a journey, Not a destination. Becoming healthy and staying healthy is a choice. This program is about choosing to be healthy and functioning at 100% for the rest of your life.”
These exercises only take a few minutes in our office and are proven to improve posture, reduce pain and stress, increase flexibility, as well as hydrate and re-nourish the inter-vertebral discs of the spine. Home care kits of the exercises taught in the office are available to patients, so they can get results as quickly as possible.
Standing Cervical Traction
Our patients warm up with this exercise to reduce stress, increase flexibility, and hydrate and re-nourish the inter-vertebral discs. Just make sure you are well hydrated to achieve maximal benefit!
Reduces stress in the neck and upper back
Assists in the healing of disc bulges and disc tears
Re-hydrates cervical discs, keeping them young, strong, and healthy
Helps restore the normal cervical curve, known as “The Arc of Life,” to neurologists.
Warms up the cervical and thoracic discs prior to adjustment so you can reshape your spine more easily
The Wobble Cushion
Our patients warm up with this exercise for the low back while waiting to be seen by the doctor.
Reduces stress in the low back
Assists in healing of disc bulges and disc tears
Rehydrates and nourishes the lumbar discs, keeping them young, strong and healthy
Stimulates reflexes to correct posture
Enhances oxygenation of blood
Warms up the lumbar discs prior to the adjustment so that you can reshape your spine more easily.
Head and Shoulder Weighting
Our specialized weighting system is used in conjunction with our vibration platform to achieve optimal spinal corrective results, quickly! This exercise is performed for 5 minutes after the adjustment to strengthen and re-educate postural muscles, and HOLD and STABILIZE your correction longer.
Corrects forward head posture, uneven shoulders and hips, by working with the body’s own righting reflex
Relieves tension on the spinal cord
Promotes tissue oxygenation by increasing lung capacity
Relieves pressure and stress on degenerative discs so they can rehydrate
VibePlate
This tremendously beneficial exercise sends vertical vibrations at a very specific frequency (Hz) that has been studied, and proven to increase HGH (human growth hormone) in the body naturally! Increased HGH helps regenerate damaged bone, muscle and tissue cells to maintain overall body health.
Reduces joint pain and stress
Increases circulation
Increased flexibility and range of motion
Faster healing
Improved balance, and strengthening of postural muscles
More energy
Therapeutic Add-On Therapies
Z Tek Electrical Nerve Stimulator
Benefits include:
Acute and Chronic Pain Reduction <
Reduction in swelling
Improves post-surgical scar tissue complications
Soothing sensation
*Add on “Z tek electrical stimulation” to your adjustment.
5 Therapy Far Infrared PEMF Mat
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Benefits of Pulsed Electromagnetic Frequency include:
Pain reduction
Inflammation reduction
Improved energy, circulation, blood and tissue oxygenation, sleep quality
Improved uptake of nutrients, cellular detoxification, and cellular regeneration
Immune system balancing
Acceleration of bone and soft tissue repair
Muscle relaxation
*Add on a 5 Therapy Far Infrared PEMF Mat session before or after an adjustment.
Nutrition
Dr. Michelle has taken numerous additional hours of advanced nutrition, and went on to receive her certification in Functional Medicine to be able to pass this education onto her patients. She works to offer recommendations to all of her patients, whether they are in a wellness stage, need immune support, pain alternatives, or just beginning on a more intense detoxification journey. Please see links to her online dispensary.