Services & Techniques

In our practice we use nutrition to help balance your bodies inter-woven systems.   We assess the following: digestion, liver, gall bladder, endocrine (hormonal) systems, sugar handling, cardio-vascular, immune, urological, musculoskeletal and neurologic system.

Well over 85% of all illness and disease is due to stress.  This is rather simplistic but true!  Stress comes in a wide variety of flavors much like ice cream.  The body however doesn’t differentiate one type from another and it inevitably comes down to the total load of stress and the body’s ability to cope and keep up.

We utilize a culmination of testing procedures that help us analyze your body’s exposure and ability to cope with stresses of all types including: environmental, physical, and psychological.  These are the 3 classes of stress that take their toll on us in today’s world.

Custom Foot Orthotics

Approximately 80% of all adults have some form of foot problem, conditions which can vary from bunions to heel spurs.

The most common foot problem usually doesn’t cause foot pain. It’s called excessive pronation (fallen arches), and it develops due to the aging process, changes in weight (e.g., pregnancy and obesity), active lifestyles on unforgiving surfaces, etc. It’s important for healthcare providers to identify excessive pronation since this condition contributes to ligament injuries in the knees, lower back pain, hip dysfunction, functional scoliosis, and even as far reaching areas as the jaw.

Another key foot problem, though more rare, is excessive supination. It causes a tightness in the foot joints and muscles that affects the foot’s shock-absorbing abilities. The long-term effects of supination can be quite debilitating, including degenerative arthritis and even stress fractures.

Studies show that custom-made orthotics reduce pronation and improve structural alignment and dynamic function of the entire body.  Ask the Doctor for more information on how these special orthotics can stabilize your feet and balance your body.

Signs & Symptoms that you may benefit from custom orthotics:

•  My pain is worse when I stand, walk, or run.
•  My feet hurt or swell at the end of the day.
•  I have bunions.
•  I have difficulties with my balance.
•  I stand on hard surfaces throughout the day, like concrete, gravel & cement.  
•  I run outside on the pavement on a regular basis.

Corrective Exercises

We teach our patients special "blueprint" exercises designed just for them to help strengthen and correct their own unique problem. These exercises can be performed in the comfort of your own home and can improve the effectiveness of your spinal correction by as much as 30-40%. In addition to skeletal misalignment, muscles and connective tissues can be out of place or strained by improper alignment and use. Specific exercises and stretches can help your body stay in balance and in health.

Lifestyle Advice

We often find it helpful to "coach" our patients on certain activities they should avoid or do differently to avoid aggravating their particular health challenge. Our goal is to help every patient achieve a fulfilling and happy lifestyle full of the activities they enjoy most. We recognize that each our patient is a whole person, and help them reach true health and wellness is a collaborate effort between our professionals and our patients.

Spinal & Postural Screenings

Posture and spinal screenings can reveal important health information and unlock the door to improved health and well-being. We provide screenings at area malls, community events, health fairs and places of employment. Contact us today to arrange a screening at your event or workplace.