These are exciting times at our clinic!
If you haven’t been in recently; now’s a good time to give us a call.
First and foremost, we are going beyond chiropractic and are transforming into a full-service Wellness Center. After 16 years of practice, I’ve come to the realization that achieving true, lasting health (which includes being pain-free, mobile and flexible) is more than getting your spine adjusted and improving your posture. While this is a good component of a wellness regimen, for some, it is not enough due to pre-existing chronic, systemic problems.
For example, someone who exhibits any form of gastrointestinal deficiency (gas, fullness, reflux) may not be getting adequate nutrient absorption and may therefore not heal properly from, let’s say, a lumbar disc bulge.
Or, someone who has built up toxins in their body over the years from ingesting them through the lungs, skin, and poor food choices may have a difficult time losing weight or fighting chronic fatigue.
In cases like these, nutritional intervention and lifestyle modification are needed to transform the body into a healthier state. And that, dear patients, is now an integral part of our services.
We will now offer nutritional management of chronic, degenerative diseases such as metabolic syndrome (insulin insensitivity, obesity/excessive weight gain); chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia; cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disorders such as Chron’s Disease and IBS; and musculoskeletal conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, acute sprain/strains, and bone and joint weakness. The system we use is Metagenics line of medical foods and nutraceuticals. Metagenics is the only supplement company that is Triple-GMP (Good Manufacturing Processes) Certified for quality and is only available through health care providers.
Secondly, exercise rehabilitation methods are now emphasized equally to and in some cases, in place of, chiropractic adjustments. Somatic therapy is specially designed movements that help “break” abnormal, neurologically controlled muscle patterns in the body. I find that many cases of chronic back pain and stiffness are not just a matter of misaligned vertebrae. Old injuries and repetitive movements/habits over years can literally program your muscles contract unevenly, resulting in pain and stiffness. Like a broken record, the brain commands the muscles to maintain this abnormal contraction. Somatic therapy “de-programs” this and re-sets the muscles to their original state.
Lastly, we will be offering weight loss, body contouring, cellulite reduction, and non-surgical face lifts to improve the outer appearance of the body. We already have the cellulite reduction services at our location, which is quite popular; the other services will be in place shortly.
In the next few weeks, we will be launching a new website and FaceBook Fan Page, where we will update clients and the public on the latest developments. An Open House is planned this Summer or early Fall– stay tuned!
Till next time,
Dr. Dan
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