Some people think chiropractic and acupuncture are only used for the treatment of back and neck pain. However, it is important to realize that the human body is actually an electrical machine. The nervous system is an information superhighway that sends billions of bits of information in the form of electrical charges up and down the spinal cord and along energy meridians between the brain and the rest of the body. Sometimes these pathways become jammed and the information cannot flow freely, this is what chiropractic calls a subluxation. Just as how an accident can disrupt your morning commute, a subluxation of the spine slows the electrical communications between the brain and the affected area of the body. This can result in inflammation and pain. Once the body is in distress, you must choose the best treatment option for you, pain medications that will mask the pain and allow the cause of the problem to remain untreated, or chiropractic and acupuncture where we correct the imbalance, thus restoring the free flow of information throughout nervous system. Keeping with the freeway analogy; if the roads are properly maintained with regular maintenance, then the traffic flows freely. The same is true of chiropractic and acupuncture; once balance is restored, a monthly visit is usually all that is required to keep the spine and energy meridians in proper alignment in order to maintain optimal health. Dr. Winn is uniquely experienced with massage therapy, chiropractic and acupuncture which allows her to create customized treatment plans to best address the needs of her patients. New Patient Exam - Dr. Winn will ask in-depth questions to try and get a solid understanding of your current level of health, your nutritional and exercise regimen and your expectations from Winn Wellness. Dr. Winn feels that the most important part of the treatment process is listening to the patient, “By simply listening to the patient, I can better understand their ailment and together we can devise a method of treatment that is effective and appropriate.”
Regular Office Visits- Usually takes 10-15 minutes. Dr. Winn will ask for an update on your condition and based upon the information provided, she will tailor the adjustment to the patient’s individual needs. Rather than the usual 3 minute “rack and crack” She will identify the areas where subluxations exist and threat those specific areas with a gentle technique that focuses on restoring optimal mobility and balance to the skeletal/nervous system. Chiropractic Technique -Dr. Winn practices a gentle adjustment technique based upon biofeedback from the body that allows her to identify imbalances. Using specific pressure points, and gentle spinal manipulation she is able to correct these imbalances and effectively restore the free flow of information from the brain to the body, and the body to the brain. Rather than the harder adjusting style of typical chiropractic, Dr. Winn Has found that people respond faster to this type of adjustment and the healing time is shortened. She likes this explanation, “A typical chiropractic adjustment is like kicking a door down to enter a room, it works, but is not always necessary. I have found that I can achieve better results by simply turning the k**b and opening the door.”
Let’s face facts, when you are experiencing back pain, the last thing you want is for someone to be doing a side drop adjustment on you. Dr. Winn has been able to use her gentle technique to effectively reduce pain and restore the body to its proper balance. Acupuncture
The theory and practice of acupuncture is based on traditional Chinese medicine and is a comprehensive natural health care system that has been used for thousands of years to preserve health and diagnose, treat and prevent illness. Acupuncture helps ensure the proper circulation of nutrients, substances and energy called Qi (chee) which flow through the body’s energy meridians. This network of meridians connects every organ and part of the body, providing balance, regulation and coordination of physiological processes. When these meridians are disrupted, or blocked, pain and ill health may result. Lifestyle factors such as overwork, poor diet, blocked emotions, lack of rest and stress may also disrupt, or block the flow of energy through the body. Using fine needles, or electrical stimulation to stimulate acu-points in the meridian system, Dr. Winn seeks to restore sufficient, continuous and even flow of Qi and other nutrients throughout the body, thus restoring balance and relieving pain. Our aim at Winn Wellness is not only to eliminate, or alleviate symptoms, but to address the underlying cause and increase the body’s ability to function and improve our patient’s quality of life.
