Dr. Andrea Sciarrillo graduated from New York Chiropractic College with a Doctorate of Chiropractic. She maintains her continuing education with annual training seminars and updates. Additionally she holds a specialty in the following areas of expertise:
CCSP® (Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician): This certification is an advanced program that includes additional studies in exercise physiology, sports nutrition, environment and the athlete, medical/legal aspects. In addition, there is a focus on clinical competency in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of sports injuries, diagnostic imaging, CPR, emergency procedures and adjunctive therapy. ART (Active Release Technique): The art of soft tissue movement based massage techniques designed to treat specific areas often plagued by overuse. ART focuses on the muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Among other problems, ART treats headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fascilitis, knee problems and tennis elbow. ART has been found to be extremely beneficial to athletes. Activator Methods Technique: AMT uses orthopedic, neurological and chiropractic examinations to find joint dysfunction in the spinal column and extremities. The technique uses an Activator Adjusting Instrument to apply consistent low-force, high-speed chiropractic adjustments. Dr. Sciarrillo is a Proficiency Rated doctor in Activator Techniques. Nimmo Receptor-Tonus Technique: Nimmo is a technique that uses pressure points to relieve hypertonus or hypermyotonia. When an injury occurs and remains for a long period of time, it can change the position of bones, causing body distortions. As the problem persists, muscles and joints become aligned in a way to relieve tension from the repositioning of bones, creating trigger points. Nimmo is a technique that applies the proper degree of pressure and at a proper interval to relieve this tension and the trigger point. SOT (Sacral Occipital Technique): Cranial method of chiropractic medicine used to determine any underlying spinal, cranial or organ related problems. SOT integrates the mechanics and neurology of the body to identify issues and relieve pain. Focus is placed on the relationship between the top of the spine/back of the head and the base of the spine to correct spinal subluxation.
