Chiropractic Care
a vitalistic approach to your health care
There are two main views of health care: Mechanistic and Vitalistic…
Our conventional healthcare system takes a mechanistic approach. Which means that it views the body in distinct mechanical parts and there’s a specialist responsible for caring for each individual system. I take more of a vitalistic approach to how I practice chiropractic. Which means that I believe that the body is a dynamic, ever-changing organism, continuously changing and adapting to its needs and desires. Vitalism also assumes that there is an intelligence and order within the organism that is designed to heal the body and every system in the body coordinates functions with every other system.
Chiropractic is designed on the concept of vitalism. It is believed that the body has an Innate Intelligence to healing, and dis-ease occurs when the body’s natural ability to adapt to life’s forces (stress, toxins and trauma) is interrupted. The thing that disrupts this communication pathway is called a subluxation, which interferes with the normal function of the nervous system. By removing subluxations through a very safe, specific, and controlled force applied to a joint, the interference is released and the body’s nervous system is able to function fully and properly. In essence, with chiropractic, true healing is coming from within the body rather than from the chiropractic adjustment.
Conventional medicine is based on an outside-in approach where healing comes from something being added to the body, such as medicine or surgery. Chiropractic is based on an inside-out approach where healing occurs when the body’s own healing powers are unleashed.
Here are some of the common conditions that people seek chiropractic care for:
Spinal posture and alignment
Stress and anxiety
Pediatric care
Pre and post natal care
Improve function of your nervous system
Overall health and wellness
Neck pain and back pain
Headaches
Sport related injuries
A note from one of Dr Alyssa’s patients
“Dear Dr. Alyssa: I want to take this time to thank you for all that you have done for me. I was delighted that at our first appointment that you gently massaged my back before you started adjusting me. I felt supported and could feel the positive affect of your adjustments. While I wish only the best for you , I miss your gentle caring adjustments. I miss your smile and wonderful professionalism. I am sure you will succeed in your next adventure. Please let me know if there is any way I can be of help. Thank you again Dr. Alyssa. You are an excellent chiropractor. I have been treated by many chiropractors over the years. You fulfilled all of my expectations. it was reassuring to me knowing that you were available to help me. Take care now.” - Linda M.
Pediatric Chiropractic
The processing of being born can be very hard on a baby.
Chiropractic care and Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a very gentle technique that can help minimize the repercussions of a difficult birth to better promote good health and growth for the baby. By monitoring the Craniosacral rhythm with a very gentle touch and applying gentle manipulations to correct the sources of dysfunction, your baby will have more balance and ease during their growth and developement.
Prenatal and Postnatal Chiropractic
A pregnant mother’s body slowly changes over 9 months, but drastically changes after birth
Seeing a prenatal focused chiropractor can make this transition for moms easier by make sure that her body is aligned and that she is moving optimally.
Chiropractors provide a hands-on health care approach that is non-invasive, safe and effective for treating and managing the nervous system and musculoskeletal conditions.
Chiropractic Philosophy
The purpose of chiropractic care is not necessarily the treatment of conditions or disease; rather, it is the restoration of normal body function. As chiropractors, we work synergistically with the nervous system through spinal adjustments. The goal is to reduce stress related interference to the nervous system, thereby enhancing your overall body function. All the systems of the body — circulatory, digestive, eliminatory, hormonal, glandular, immunological, muscular, reproductive, respiratory, and skeletal — depend on the optimal function of your nervous system.