Health care professionals that focus on diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, with special emphasis on the spine, under the hypothesis that these disorders affect general health via the nervous system. These practitioners hold environmental and social responsibility as an important factor to treating the whole health of a person.
Whole Life Chiropractic
| Green Badge Count | | 5 |
| Green Badge Value: |
| 68 |
http://wlcbillings.com Chiropractic care can be delivered via a number of techniques and methods. Here at Whole Life Chiropractic, LLC we are skilled in the following:
Diversified
Standard, hands on manipulation of the spine and extremities. A specific force is applied to the joints in order to re-establish the normal motion and functioning of the body. This is the method most thought of in conjunction with Chiropractic.
SOT
Sacral/Occipital Technique. This technique makes use of the patient’s body weight and gravity in order to manipulate the spine and extremities. Specially designed padded wedges are placed under the patient at specific angles in order to return the body to its natural alignment. This is often done in conjunction with Diversified adjusting.
Graston
This is an instrument assisted soft tissue technique. The instruments are made of stainless steel and come in various sizes and shapes. The larger instruments are suited to larger muscles like the quadriceps. Likewise, the smaller tools are designed to treat smaller areas such as the carpal tunnel.
Graston is used to treat just about any soft tissue injury with the exception of full ligament or tendon tears. Graston® has been used on patients facing surgery and in many cases has even eliminated the need for surgery. The technique can also be used post surgery to help the healing process and reduce scar tissue. Graston is done in conjunction with diversified adjusting.
Soft Tissue Manipulation
Non-instrument assisted soft tissue technique used for lesser soft tissue injuries. The treatment is specific to the area of complaint and is only done in conjunction with diversified adjusting.
Health is more than the absence of disease or pain. It is also influenced by the quality of your interactions with others. To that end we also provide:
Health talks
The doctor is available to speak to your group or organization about chiropractic health and wellness care. Contact us to schedule some time with the doctor.
About the Doctor:
Dr. David Powell, a former Naval officer with a background in body-oriented psychotherapy, brings a unique perspective to the practice of Chiropractic. After the Navy he decided to pursue an education in Chiropractic in order to help people live healthier, happier lives. In the Navy, Dr. Powell, then known as Lieutenant Powell, was an experienced motivator who was able to go into a new command and take a lethargic PT (physical training) program and bring it new life. Those under his command not only began to enjoy working out but also looked forward to his SEAL inspired PT sessions which focused on team building and physical fitness. After the initial grumbling the sailors realized a renewed sense of self-worth and pride.
Before joining the Navy to become a Korean linguist, Dr. Powell did graduate work at John F. Kennedy University, Orinda California, in marriage and family counseling with an emphasis on body-oriented psychotherapy and holistic health. Although he is not currently a licensed therapist he brings this perspective to his practice of Chiropractic%3B he understands the relationship between the mind and body and how it can physically manifest itself as pain or stiffness.
While in the Navy Dr. Powell meet and married Kristina, a Billings native. After many years of moving around the country she convinced him that Montana is a great place to live and work so they decided to start their Chiropractic practice here.
While not at the office, Dr. Powell enjoys being physically active, whether running along rims, hiking in the beautiful Beartooth Mountains, or playing Frisbee with their dog Hallie.
Kris is originally from Billings. She is a graduate of Sky View High School and MSU Bozeman. She is also an occasional Graduate student and looks forward to focusing on her studies again once life at the practice settles into a steady rhythm.
She loves the outdoors. A typical Sunday afternoon will find her with their dog, Hallie, on some hiking trail somewhere. Hallie, by the way, is a 13 year old Australian Sheppard/Blue Healer mix with the attitude of a dog half her age.
Additional Green Directory Listings
