Holistic Chiropractic Care in Scottsdale

 

A body in alignment heals itself

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What Is Holistic Chiropractic Care?

Holistic chiropractic care looks at the whole body rather than the spot that hurts. No one part of the body is separate from another, and emotions influence the physical body more than most people expect. At Life Studio we use a unique process called artful chiropractic; a blend of techniques that includes breath work, movement, and specific adjustments to align the body. This process focuses on identifying the fundamental dysfunctions in the body and why certain symptoms are presenting. By addressing the underlying problem, rather than symptoms, we achieve long lasting positive change.

The nervous system is at the very core of how the body functions and it controls every organ and muscle in the body. Physical and emotional stressors we experience in daily life cause increased tension in the body and alter the normal alignment of the spine. Misalignments in the spine, called subluxations, interfere with the health of the nervous system and inhibit the body’s own natural healing abilities.

    Benefits of Holistic Chiropractic Care

    Wellness care is for those who want to take their health to the next level. Most people think of chiropractic for neck and back pain, but regular chiropractic care can do much more. It not only promotes a pain-free body, but also stimulates your body and mind to function more optimally. Changes such as increased energy, sharper thinking, and a stronger immune system are typical with regular care. We believe vitalistic chiropractic can be the foundation of your health routine in the promotion of ongoing wellness.

    Meet Your Scottsdale Chiropractor

    Dr. Julio Reis, DC, ATC, CSCS, is a holistic chiropractor in Scottsdale who developed this approach over more than two decades of hands-on work with the body. Before earning his Doctor of Chiropractic from Life University in 2017, he spent 15 years as an athletic trainer and strength and conditioning specialist. That background shapes how he practices. He is watching how you move and where you hold tension, not just looking at a spine on a table.

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    Conditions We Can Help With

    HEADACHES

    Tension held through the upper neck and jaw is one of the most common patterns we find. As alignment improves and that tension releases, many patients tell us their headaches become less frequent.

    STRESS AND PHYSICAL TENSION

    Emotional stress shows up in the body. Breath work and gentle adjustments help shift you out of a constant state of guarding, which is usually when people notice they are sleeping better and feeling less wound up.

    ANXIETY

    We can address the physical side of anxiety, the held breath and braced shoulders of a body stuck on alert. Many patients say that gets easier to carry as the tension eases.

    NECK AND BACK PAIN

    This is what most people picture when they think of chiropractic, and it is often what brings someone in. We look at why the pain is there, not only where it hurts. The two are frequently in different places.

    LOW ENERGY, POOR SLEEP AND POOR DIGESTION

    These are regulated by the same system that runs everything else. As interference in the spine is reduced, they are often the first changes patients report, sometimes before the aches shift at all. When the body is spending less on guarding, there is more available for everything else.

    IMMUNE FUNCTION

    Vitalism holds that a body free from interference regulates itself better, and immune function is part of that picture. That is our philosophy rather than a promise. We make no claim to prevent or cure illness.

     

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    Our Specialties With Holistic Chiropractic Care

    Pregnancy & Pediatrics

    The Webster technique for pregnancy is a chiropractic technique used during all stages of pregnancy. It serves to improve pelvic dysfunction, reduce stress in the uterus, and create the best environment for a growing baby. This technique has shown to reduce stress on the spine, decrease back labor and back pain, shorten overall time in labor, and promote a natural and safe birth process. Patients that receive the Webster technique while pregnant often report an easier labor and less pain throughout pregnancy.

    Mothers under our care usually begin bringing their babies in to be adjusted not long after birth. They often continue with their care throughout the first year of life to support the many changes in growth and neurological development that take place.

    Misalignments in babies can cause symptoms such as:

    • inability to turn head to one side
    • difficulty latching
    • preferring to latch on one side
    • colic
    • constipation
    • frequent crying
    • irritablilty when held
    • flattened occiput

    Misalignments In Children Can Cause Symptoms Such As

    INABILITY TO CONCENTRATE

    ALLERGIES

    FREQUENT COLDS

    EAR INFECTIONS

    NECK PAIN

    HEADACHES

    Adjusting infants and young children is very different from adjusting adults. Subtle and gentle adjustments often made with just the tip of a finger are all that is needed to restore spinal alignment and improve the health and function of the nervous system in babies and kids.

    What To Expect At Your First Visit

    1st Visit

    Consultation: This is your time to be heard. We will discuss what’s important to you and solidify your health goals.

    Digital Postural & Functional Movement Analysis: Your posture is a reflection of your spine and nervous system. We will assess your standing posture and your posture while performing functional movement.

    Neuro-Spinal Exam: With this chiropractic analysis we gain insight into your nervous system by identifying patterns of tension in the spine, as well as in the muscular and fascial systems of the body. This is a unique analysis to Life Studio, and key in determining the appropriate care plan for you.

    2nd Visit

    Life Insight: On your second visit to Life Studio we start with a process called Life Insight. Here, we explain in a very simple way, how imbalances in the body begin and the role your nervous system plays in overall health. This process brings clarity to previous health habits or beliefs that have kept you from expressing your innermost potential.

    Review of Findings: A thorough review of your assessment is performed. This process begins to link the main reason for your visit with objective findings from your assessment. We start to address the root cause of any imbalances.

    Picking your care plan: Clear recommendations for care designed to meet your specific goals are given based on the findings from your assessment. We’ll also review your health goals and discuss which care plan will best meet your needs so we can begin on your health journey together.

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    FAQS

    Does chiropractic hurt?
    No. We practice a gentle style of chiropractic that incorporates breath work, movement, and adjusting the body while it’s in a state of ease and relaxation. This makes the adjustment experience pleasant and enjoyable.
    What’s that popping sound?
    The popping sound is a release of gas from inside the synovial fluid, which is a fluid inside your joints. When the gas is brought out of the fluid by the sudden increase in space, a sound is created much like when opening a soda bottle. The gas then lines the inside surface of the joint making it frictionless. This is how we are able to increase range of motion in joints that have been stuck.
    Do you accept insurance?
    We do not accept insurance, however we are happy to provide you with a receipt that includes the necessary coding for you to submit to your provider.  We recommend checking with your insurance company to see if you are covered for chiropractic services and if so what specific conditions are covered. Keep in mind that we do not allow insurance companies to interfere with our recommendations for care as we consider your health the number one priority in our practice. 
    How often do I need to come in?
    Each treatment plan is customized based on careful analysis and the health goals of our patients.  Our care plans vary from once a week to three times per week depending on individual needs. We focus on holistic care which involves addressing the root cause of dysfunction in order to provide lasting change.  This is different than a symptoms based approach which generally involves a shorter course of treatment, and provides temporary relief.
    Can babies get adjusted?
    Yes, we adjust lots of them! Pediatric adjustments are gentle and safe and can help prevent future health challenges. Proper spinal alignment and nervous system function is vital to maintaining your child’s health especially throughout the first year of development. We adjust children of all ages to support their health through the different phases of life.
    What if I don’t have back and neck pain?
    Most of our patients come see us to increase the health and function of their bodies. Regular chiropractic adjustments improve overall health and prevent future problems from arising.  Although we give careful attention to aches and pains, our treatment goes beyond symptoms and addresses the root cause of imbalance in the body.
    What conditions can chiropractic help with?
    Chiropractic increases how the body functions and stimulates a natural healing process regardless of your condition.  At Life Studio we follow a vitalistic philosophy for health and wellness. Vitalism is the understanding that the body is self-healing, self-regulating, and self-maintaining as long as it’s in a state of balance, free from interference.  As interference is removed from the spine and nervous system, numerous conditions and ailments may begin to resolve.
    What is a subluxation?
    A subluxation refers to the structural misalignment or fixation between two or more adjacent vertebrae, causing nerve irritation and resultant alteration in normal mechanical and neurological functions. In short, it’s a misalignment of the spine which interferes with how your body functions and can affect your overall health.
    What is the Webster technique?
    The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic analysis used during pregnancy. It involves gentle adjustment to the sacrum and involved soft tissue structures that have an effect on the proper function of the uterus. The goal of the adjustment is to reduce stress on the sacrum and sacro-iliac (SI) joints to improve health and function to uterine muscle. This improves pelvic function and promotes a natural birth process. 
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    Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again?

    Your first visit at Lifestudiowellness in Scottsdale includes a full consultation, a digital postural and functional movement analysis, and a neuro-spinal exam, so you leave knowing what is actually driving your symptoms. 

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