At Acupuncture and Alternative Health Care, we take great pride in providing the finest chiropractic wellness care to our patients. Below is a sampling of the different chiropractic services we offer in our Vernon office.
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care is a form of holistic and complementary alternative medicine (CAM) that is based upon the belief and understanding that general health and wellness depends in large part upon the proper function of the nervous system. As chiropractic physicians, we believe in removing interference from the nervous system through manipulation of the spine, muscles, joints and tissue by hand. Chiropractic care subsequently allows each bodily system to properly communicate with the brain and in many cases allows the body to heal itself.
Acupuncture 
Acupuncture is one of the best known of the alternative therapies. Acupuncture can treat a variety of conditions such as post-operative pain, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, back pain and many more. Acupuncture is also an effective treatment for headaches, migraines, back pains, sciatica and other muscle related symptoms. In Western societies acupuncture is explained including concepts of neuroscience. Acupuncture points are seen as places where nerves, muscles and connective tissue can be stimulated. Acupuncture stimulates and increases blood flow while at the same time triggering the activity of our own body's natural painkillers without side effects.
Class 4 Laser:
Laser therapy is proven to biostimulate tissue; enhance repair and growth, and decrease inflammation and pain. When it comes to pain management, K-laser treatments are very safe and may provide dramatic results.
Positive Effects of K-Laser on the Body:
- Improves and promotes healing
- Reduces pain and spasm
- Increases joint flexibility
- Reduces symptoms of osteoarthritis
- Improves peripheral microcirculation
- Detoxifies and eliminates trigger points
- Advanced pain relief
Benefits to Patients:
- Pain relief
- Inflammation reduction
- Reduced muscle spasm
- Faster recovery time
Acugraph:
Acupuncture and Alternative Healthcare is using the AcuGraph Digital Meridian Imaging system as a part of an integrated approach to your healthcare.
AcuGraph Digital Meridian Imaging system is a computerized tool used to analyze and document the energetic status of the acupuncture meridians. The system is a short examination by touching a moistened probe to acupuncture points on your hands and feet.
Acupuncture meridians are invisible energy pathways in your body that have been used therapeutically for over 5000 years. These meridians conduct life-force energy or Qi (“chee”) in and around all the parts of the body. Blockage or interference in these meridian pathways can result in energetic imbalances that may contribute to negative health conditions. The primary goal of acupuncture treatment is to restore energetic balance and proper energy flow these meridians, thus allowing your body to function properly and return to health naturally.
The Acugraph system allows these meridians, thus allowing your body to function properly and return to health naturally.
The Acugraph system allows measuring the energy level of each acupuncture meridian and comparing the results in a graphical format. Armed with this information, your healthcare practitioner can make better-informed decisions about your condition, and provide the best treatment possible.
Bax Allergy Desensitization:
Experience the most advanced, non-invasive drug-free form of allergy relief available. AllergiCare Relief, offered by Acupuncture and Alternative Healthcare, is an advanced and proved laser technology that relieves most forms of allergies and sensitivities with one session per allergen family.
Using technology that merges 21st century science with 3,000 year old traditional Eastern principles, AllergiCare Relief Centers treats the problem at its source, rather than just the symptoms- Allegicare Relief retains the body to no longer react to allergens.
The unique state of the art BAX-3000 Laser Treatment System utilizes digital technology to effectively identify and provide pain-free, non-invasive relief from your allergies and sensitivities. This advanced technology creates greater accuracy in our treatments which result in greater success in relieving your allergy symptoms.
Physiotherapy
To complement and enhance the healing effects of Dr. Gary specific Chiropractic adjustment treatment, we at Acupuncture & Alternative Healthcare also provide the following physiological therapeutic procedures:
- Ultrasound
- Interferential electrical muscle stimulation
- Microamperage neural stimulation
- Mechanical traction
- Cryotherapy
- Diathermy
- Moist heat therapy
- Work hardening rehabilitation program
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy offers a natural conservative treatment approach that relieves musculoskeletal pain for many patients. Our office provides specific massage and muscular therapy that is tailored to meet the patient's condition and injury. The benefits of massage therapy may include increasing blood circulation, reducing swelling, relaxing muscles, relieving muscle pain and spasms, and aid in recovery and range of motion.3D Spine Simulator
Launch 3D Spine Simulator