Frequently Asked Questions

How long will it take for me to feel better?

Some people notice a positive difference after just one visit, with some people a few visits or a few weeks may be necessary depending upon the problem and how acute or chronic it is.  Commonly the improvement begins fairly soon after starting care and is progressive.  Remember, healing is a process, not an event.

How long will the course of treatment take?

How long you choose to remain in care will depend upon the natural rhythm of your own healing and what your goals are.  The symptoms may resolve before the stability, flexibility and balanced function of the spine have been restored.  We usually recommend an initial course of 8 weeks of care followed by a Progress Examination in order to assess changes from the Initial Examination.  We would then decide together if more care is needed.

Will the changes be permanent if I decide to discontinue care? 

If adequate progress has been made through the Levels of Healing, you have achieved changes in your alignment, posture and flexibility, and your awareness of your body and how you respond

to stress has increased, then we can expect much of the change to be lasting.  Much like learning to ride a bike, learning to release

old patterns and incorporate new ones will become a "skill" that can serve you for many years to come.

How can I change if the level of stress in my life does not change?

We do not always have control over the outer circumstances in our lives but we can change the way we and our bodies react to the situations we find ourselves in.  As the Nervous System becomes more balanced we are able to handle stress better.  It is common for our practice members to report that situations or people which once bothered or irritated them don't seem to affect them as much and they are taking more in stride;  Breathing more and holding on to less.

How can such a light touch create so many changes?

The Nervous System is an exquisitely sensitive and specific system that does not need a high level of force or stimulation to respond in a specific way.  When the body and mind are relaxed and not guarded the Nervous System is free to respond to specific light touch on these specialized points along the spine with a healing response.  We honor the bodies sensitivity and Wisdom.

Can children benefit from receiving care?

This type of work is excellent for children.  Most children today besides having a lot of physical knocks and bumps from accidents and sports, are experiencing increasing levels of stress at school with homework and testing requirements.  We often feel more tension and stress in a child's spine and body than one would think.  A child who's spine is aligned and body is learning to release stress is likely to perform better in school and have a higher level of self esteem, in addition to increased physical agility and health.

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