SERVICES

Chiropractic care:  we use traditional manual chiropractic adjustments, primarily in the specific Gonstead method.  We believe that adjustments do not need to be rough in order to be effective; this allows us to adjust anyone from a newborn, to a 250 lb athlete to a senior with osteoporosis.

Acupuncture: we use traditional needle acupuncture to complement our chiropractic treatments.  We use the standard clean needle procedures.  Our point formulas are based on the Traditional Oriental Medicine diagnosis based on pulse and tongue  patterns.  Please note that our office uses acupunture as a therapy to compliment and enhance our chiropractic approach.  As such, we do not offer acupuncture as a stand-alone therapy.

Auriculotherapy: is a cousin of acupuncture performed only on the ear and using a small electrical current rather than a needles.  It has a variety of applications for pain control and some in addiction management.

Massage therapy:  our massage therapist, Christine, uses gentle deep tissue and various soft tissue techniques for individuals with acute injuries or more chronic muscular problems.  Massage is also provided for clients seeking general body maintenance for wellness. Patients with chronic and difficult conditions will be co-managed by Dr. Fletcher and Christine. The massages are typically 30 or 60 minutes in length. The pressure is modified to patient tolerance.  Only the area being massaged is exposed at any given time while the rest of your body remains covered with a sheet.

Active Release Technique: ART is a patented method to treat difficult soft tissue injuries using specific contacts and movements.  Dr. Fletcher is ART certified for the upper extremity.  ART is extremely useful for shoulder and rotator cuff problems, chronic tendinitis and some carpal tunnel cases.

Phototherapy ( AKA “ Cold Laser”): certain light waves in the near red and infrared spectrum are known to accelerate the healing rate of all tissues, but especially those that normally heal slowly, such as ligaments, tendons and nerves.  Phototherapy is completely painless  safe to use when other  therapies such as ultrasound are contraindicated.

Nutritional therapy:  Our approach to nutritional therapy includes both diet and food management as well as supplementation.  Proper nutritional intervention should be based on your history, health condition, and needs.  To that effect, we will often need some kind of assessment to tailor a program that works for you and does not require excessive supplementation.  Some of the tests that we commonly use are:  health surveys and diet history, mineral hair analysis, saliva hormone tests, blood allergy tests, and the standard blood tests performed by your physicians.  See the resources and links for a list of our labs and nutritional suppliers.

Custom foot orthotics: many of our patients have foot and ankle problems that w ill continue to trigger their spine problems.  Custom orthotics can correct those problems.  Unlike standard insoles that are purchased over the counter, these orthotics are based on an imprint of your foot and made specifically for you.  They can fit in a variety of shoes and their lifespan is 3-5 yrs.

Coordination of care: since most of our patients present with some complex conditions, we will often need to work in coordination with your primary doctor and other specialists. We routinely request and review your other records and update your other doctors upon request to ensure that you receive all the care that you need.