Chiropractic Care

Chiropractors play a crucial role in promoting overall health and wellness by focusing on the relationship between the body's structure, particularly the spine, and its function. Through various techniques, chiropractors aim to address musculoskeletal disorders, improve body alignment, and alleviate pain through impulse and manual adjustments.

Impulse Adjustments: A Gentler Approach to Chiropractic Care

What is an Impulse Adjustment?

Impulse adjustment uses an instrument to deliver a gentle and precise adjustment designed to reduce pain and restore normal joint function. Because impulse adjustments are gentler it does not produce the “crack” typical of a manual adjustment.

Who May Benefit From Instrument Adjusting?

  • Individuals who dislike being “cracked”

  • Patients suffering from osteopenia or osteoporosis

  • Individuals with acute or extreme pain

  • Particularly sensitive individuals

  • Infants and young children

Conditions We Treat

  • Back Pain

  • Neck Pain

  • Headaches

  • Migraines

  • Sciatica

  • Herniated/Bulging Disc

  • Scoliosis

  • Poor Posture

Chiropractic Treatments

  • Manipulative Care

  • Soft Tissue Manipulation

  • Instrumentation

  • Spinal Decompression

Acupuncture Treatment

Acupuncture is a practice rooted in traditional Chinese medicine that has gained significant recognition and popularity in Western societies over the years.

By targeting specific acupoints, acupuncture stimulates the release of endorphins, which are natural painkillers produced by the body. This process helps to alleviate pain and reduce inflammation, making it particularly effective for chronic pain conditions such as arthritis, migraines, and lower back pain. Acupuncture also promotes relaxation and stress reduction, benefiting individuals with anxiety or insomnia.

Conditions We Treat

  • Acute or Chronic Pain 

  • Mental Health (Stress, Anxiety, Depression) 

  • Digestive Issues 

  • Sleep 

  • Fertility 

  • Headaches & Migraines 

  • Menstrual Issues

Here are some key components and principles of acupuncture

Acupuncture Points
Specific locations on the body where the needles are inserted. There are hundreds of these points, each associated with different functions and organ systems.

Individualized Treatment
Treatments are individualized. A qualified acupuncturist assesses the patient's health and creates a personalized treatment plan that may involve selecting specific acupuncture points and techniques, such as moxibustion or cupping.

Acupuncture Needles
The needles are extremely thin, ranging from 0.12 mm - 0.35 mm in diameter. The needles are usually made of stainless steel and are sterile to ensure safety.

Therapeutic Goals
Used to treat a wide range of physical, emotional, and mental health conditions. Some common goals include pain relief, stress reduction, improved circulation, enhanced immune function, and overall well-being.

Massage Therapy

Joyce’s extensive training allows her to provide a variety of therapeutic services designed to promote relaxation, relieve chronic pain, and improve overall health. Her offerings include:

  • Reflexology (Ingram Method): Targeting specific pressure points on the feet to promote healing and balance throughout the body.

  • Reiki (Level 2 Practitioner): A gentle energy-healing practice to reduce stress and enhance emotional and physical well-being.

  • Trigger Point Therapy: Focused treatment to release tension and alleviate muscle pain.

  • Myofascial Release: A gentle technique to ease pain and increase mobility by releasing tension in connective tissues.

  • Jin Shin Do: A blend of acupressure and body-mind awareness to promote deep relaxation.

  • Hot Stone Therapy: Using heated stones to relax muscles and improve circulation.

  • Cupping Therapy: A time-tested method to release muscle tension, improve circulation, and promote healing.