Integrative Health Services | Dr. Karen Maxwell

Realizing the importance of chiropractic on overall health, there is an understanding that the alignment of the spine affects the nervous system in a big way; for this reason, chiropractic care can improve a variety of conditions and disorders including anything from migraines to foot pain. Gentle and focused adjustments are utilized to improve nerve function and rejuvenate your vitality without the use of drugs or surgery. Chiropractic care is the all-natural, drug-less, side-effect free solution for better health.

The techniques that Dr. Karen uses are considered non-force to low-force, so there is no popping or twisting involved as with traditional chiropractic techniques. Utilizing Thompson, Upper Cervical Specific, Activator, and Bio-energetic Synchronization Technique (B.E.S.T.) allows each visit to be tailored to the individual and their current needs.

Your chakras are the invisible, but vital, energy life force centers that are designed to move energy between your personal field and the Universal field. Allowing this energy system to function at its highest level allows the physical body to adapt easier as well. Utilizing Reiki, Chakra balancing, Cranial Sacral and health intuitive techniques, the integration of energy balancing and physical balancing can take place.

Chiropractic and Energy Techniques

Upper Cervical Specific Technique

This adjustment is a gentle low force technique specifically focusing on adjusting the Atlas or Axis (C1/C2). It is performed on a patient without having to turn the neck or apply the type of force that results in a “clicking” noise. There is no twisting of the neck, only a firm pressure on the atlas or axis as the head piece of the table gently “drops.” Many patients feel as though very little or nothing has happened, although correction of the atlas has many far-reaching benefits.

Thompson Technique

Utilizes a "Segmental Drop Table" to enhance the motion force imparted towards the segment or area to be adjusted. The "Segmental Drop System" takes advantage of the spine's inherent design of the joints in order to move the spinal segment in the direction that will improve the motion of the segment with the one above and below.

Activator Technique

The use of a spring-loaded, handheld mechanical instrument called the Activator Adjusting Instrument provides a quick, low-force impulse at specific points along the spine.

Bioenergetic Synchronization Technique (B.E.S.T.)

B.E.S.T. is a non-forceful, energy balancing hands-on procedure used to help re-establish the full healing potential of the body. B.E.S.T. is widely used by health care practitioners all over the world who practice mind/body healing and recognize that the body is more than the sum of its parts. It is a system of health care that is state of the art in balancing body, mind, memory and spirit energy fields, and enhancing the flow of that energy throughout the entire system. It is a whole-body healing technique.

Reiki

Rei means "God's Wisdom or the Higher Power" and Ki is "life force energy." Reiki is actually "spiritually-guided life force energy." It is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing.

Craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, non-invasive form of bodywork that addresses the bones of the head, spinal column and sacrum. The goal is to release compression in those areas which alleviates stress and pain.

Chakra Balancing

There are 7 main energy centers in the body, known as chakras. Each chakra is located throughout our body so that it correlates to specific body ailments and physical dysfunctions; each energy center also houses our mental and emotional strengths. In addition, the clearing of the energy can balance our emotional state of mind.

Medium and Health Intuitive Service

A medium uses her intuitive abilities to see the past, present and future events of a person by tuning into the spirit energy surrounding that person. This means mediums rely on the presence of non-physical energy outside of themselves for the information relevant to the person being read and often uses her abilities to perceive information from people (humans with Spirit), to receive information from Spirit, without physical presence.

Nutritional Assessment

Utilizing saliva testing, hair analysis, and blood work we can determine the ideal foods and supplements for you. Assessments for pH balance, adrenal sufficiency, allergies (both digestive and environmental), hormonal balance, parasite infestation and many other panels can help us to determine the optimum course of cleansing or rebuilding of systems. We recommend the most advanced and best products available such as Standard Process and Medi-Herb, Biotics Research, Isagenix, Prothera, Morter Health and many other herbs, teas, and homeopathy products.

Neural Functional Testing

Our comprehensive approach to health is built upon the remarkable technology embodied in our Space-Certified, Insight Subluxation Station. With it, we are able to establish a reliable, scientifically valid, quantitative, multi-dimensional representation of your condition. With the ability to test using five different techniques, we can detect hidden patterns within, shedding a light on internal changes in the body. This helps to determine the most effective path when caring for each patient.

Custom Orthotic Testing

Your feet are as unique as your fingerprints. Only Foot Levelers custom-made orthotics are built specifically to meet your individual feet, body and wellness needs. Using cutting-edge technology, our highly precise and accurate foot scanning unit is designed with the ultimate goal of creating the perfect orthotic, which in turn helps bring about peak performance and health. This scan can identify asymmetries in the feet, illustrating how the feet impact the entire Kinetic Chain and can generate foot assessments in under 60 seconds.