Wellness Care

Wellness care is not about taking treatments on a repetitive basis just to feel good. It is performing specific individualized examinations of the patient's well-being at regular intervals. The interval and type of examination are based on the patient's past history, family history, trauma history, occupation, lifestyle, nutritional habits, exercise, and toxic load.

State law mandates that we schedule regular evaluations of our automobiles. Most people maintain their dental health by brushing daily and periodically visiting the dental hygienist to clean and inspect our teeth. The same concept should apply to the rest of your body. Through periodic physical examinations with our physician, evaluation by our optometrist or podiatrist, and checkups on your spinal, nutritional, and musculoskeletal health, you can prevent many maladies from ever occurring. Usually, all it takes are minor changes to your nutrition or exercise to maintain your good health.

It is universally agreed that it is easier to prevent problems than cure them. As your body chemistry changes as you grow older, our programs to maintain your health also change. We desire to assist you in maintaining the healthiest lifestyle possible. This requires regular exercise, proper diet and nutrition, restful sleep, and a balancing your activities. We tailor this unique and individualized program specifically to meet your needs.

SAMPLE SIX-STEP PROGRAM

Our staff will take you through a six-step program:

1. Education - You need to know the "why" before the "how" - Attitude is everything.
2. Mobility - Just about everyone feels stiff and sore at times, and most people over the age of 50 have lost about half of their flexibility.
3. Diet - This means eating well, not less, and finding the correct balance for you.
4. Vitamins - In June 2002, the American Medical Association finally came right out and said that "…everyone needs extra nutritional supplement." Of course, this was something that chiropractors had been telling their patients for over 100 years.
5. Play well - Do something that you enjoy. There is no activity worse for you than tobacco - It is hard to believe but it is true.
6. Don't give up! Our staff will be your coach and closely monitor your progress.

Wellness care is usually not covered by your insurance plan because it is considered elective. Patients generally schedule their wellness visits between 3 and 6 months apart.