Is Chiropractic Safe?

Yes, when performed by a licensed chiropractor. Chiropractors are trained to look for red flags and contraindications for care prior to adjusting patients. Open communication is essential for chiropractors to best serve each patient with chiropractic care or if an out of office referral if needed.

Is Chiropractic Safe for Children?

Yes, when performed by a licensed chiropractor who has training and experience serving children. Chiropractic adjustments for children are as gentle as the pressure your would apply to a tomato to see if it is ripe. Learn more.

Do you take insurance?

My office is out of network with all insurance carriers, including Medicare and Medicaid. This decision was made after billing insurance for years, where I experienced many complications that affected patients and my practice negatively. It is important to me that patients are never caught off guard with the cost of care in my office. All rates are listed here.

I can provide a superbill receipt upon request. Patients who have out of network chiropractic benefits may be eligible to receive reimbursement by submitting a superbill to their insurance.

You are always welcome to use HSA and FSA to pay for care as well.

How often do I need to come in for chiropractic once I start?

As with all bodywork, you will always get the best outcome when you allow some repetition to facilitate change. Concluding your visit, I will let you know what frequency I think would benefit your body, however I will always be respectful of the frequency that matches your wishes, finances, and time.

What causes my spine to be misaligned and restricted in the first place?

In chiropractic lingo: traumas, thoughts, and toxins. This equates to physical, emotional, and chemical stressors. When overwhelming stressors exceed the bodies ability to adapt (which the body is naturally very good at), the spinal joints can become misaligned, tight, and restricted (subluxation in chiropractic terms). Examples of physical stressors are injuries, sedentary lifestyles, and repetitive daily work postures. Examples of emotional stressors are trauma, grief, fear, anxiety, and turmoil. Examples of chemical stressors are toxic loads, hormone disrupting chemicals found in food and body products, and polluted air.

What Techniques Do You Use?

I have been trained in the Palmer Package Adjusting Techniques including Diversified, Thompson Drops, and Gonstead Technique. But, I tend to use the first two in practice more often. I am certified in the Webster Technique to best support expecting moms during their pregnancies. I also use the Activator instrument to adjust patients who prefer or respond better to more gentle chiropractic care.