At Vardy Chiropractic and Wellness clinics, 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 both of our offices.

• Chiropractic Care
• Acupuncture
• Nutritional Counseling
• Corrective Exercises
• Kinesio Taping
• Spinal & Postural Screenings
• Lifestyle Advice
• Physiotherapy

Chiropractic Care

We provide advanced spinal correction utilizing "state of the art" chiropractic techniques. Never in the history of chiropractic have we been able to provide the level of help and expertise that now exists. These newer correction methods are even safer, more comfortable and more effective than ever before. As Doctors of Chiropractic, Dr. Vardy and Dr. Peterson have years of training and experience in spinal adjustment.

Acupuncture

Both Dr. Peterson And Dr.Vardy are Licensed Acupuncturist that really care about their patients and are always looking for ways to help them be healthier and pain free without the use of Medications.

Energy Vital substance or Chi/Xi – produced by the organs – flowing on pathways to every cell in the body. Energy moves the blood.
Blood Fluid circulated by the organs and energy through the vascular system, carrying oxygen and nutrients to every cell in the body. Blood nourishes the energy.
Organ Part of the body adapted for specific functions that govern health, including the production of blood and energy.
Acupuncture
Insertion of hair-thin needles into the body at specific points in the treatment of health problems.

Oriental Medicine recognizes 12 organ meridians; the lungs, large intestine, stomach, spleen,

gall bladder, liver, heart, small intestine, urinary bladder, kidney, pericardium, and the overall digestive tract. They produce blood and energy, which are the building blocks of proper body

function. Blood flows in the blood vessels throughout the body. Energy flows on specific pathways throughout the body.
Physical, chemical, or emotional stressors can cause the organs to malfunction, blood to stagnate, and energy to stagnate. The purpose of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine is to return flow of energy and blood back to normal and to reinstate optimal organ function. This will, in turn, restore function to the affected area and the body will begin to heal itself. If detected early, organ malfunction and blood and/or energy stagnation may respond well to Oriental Medicine with an excellent chance for a complete and painless recovery.

Q. How can I improve treatment results?
A. It is vital to follow these guidelines:
1. Come to your appointments. If you absolutely need to reschedule an appointment, we require 24 hours notice.
2. Eat something in the three hours before receiving Acupuncture.
3. If healing reactions occur while under Acupuncture care or while taking Chinese Herbal Medicine, we highly recommend calling and informing the office of specific body reactions.

Q. Is Acupuncture safe?
A. Yes. The sterile, stainless steel needles used at our clinic are of the highest quality.

The areas on your body used in treatment will be cleaned in advance with a cotton ball saturated with food-grade ethyl alcohol. You may experience two sensations with acupuncture: the insertion (which may feel like a mosquito bite), and the arrival of energy at the tip of the needle (which may feel achy, distending, warm, electric...each person has a unique experience).

Corrective Exercises

We teach our patients special "blueprint" exercises designed just for them to help strengthen and correct their own unique problem. These exercises can be performed in the comfort of your own home and can improve the effectiveness of your spinal correction by as much as 30-40%. In addition to skeletal misalignment, muscles and connective tissues can be out of place or strained by improper alignment and use. Specific exercises and stretches can help your body stay in balance and in health.

Kinesio Taping

We use this advanced, Olympic quality tape to treat different conditions in our office. We use it primarily for athletes and people with injured muscles and joints. So why do we use it? Kinesio tape is used for several purposes and it is applied and cut in different ways to create a range of desired effects. This tape can be use to assist in mechanical support and correction of a muscle or joint, it can be used to put tension on or off of fascia, and it can be used to assist in lymphatic drainage (reduce swelling) and improve healing. We have seen amazing results in the time it takes for bruises to go away! The tape usually stays on for 3 to 5 days per application. It allows for full motion of your joints and it is water and sweat resistant. Children and adults can use KINESIO TEX® Tape to assist in musculoskeletal function and healing of conditions like tendonitis, bursitis, bruises, swelling and muscle strains. If you are interested in learning more about this tape let us know.

Lifestyle Advice

We often find it helpful to "coach" our patients on certain activities they should avoid or do differently to avoid aggravating their particular health challenge. Our goal is to help every patient achieve a fulfilling and happy lifestyle full of the activities they enjoy most. We recognize that each of our patients is a whole person, and helping them to reach true health and wellness is a collaborative effort between our professionals and our patients.

Nutritional Counseling

We provide specific recommendations on nutritional supplements and healthy food choices to enhance our patients' return to optimal health. Do you know which supplements and vitamins are good for you? Dr. Vardy and Dr Peterson can provide a structured nutritional program based on your individual needs.

Spinal & Postural Screenings

Posture and spinal screenings can reveal important health information and unlock the door to improved health and well-being. We provide screenings at area malls, community events, health fairs and places of employment. Contact us today to arrange a screening at your event or workplace.

Physiotherapy

To complement and enhance the healing effects of Dr. Vardy's and Dr. Peterson's specific Chiropractic adjustment treatment, we at Vardy Chiropractic and Wellness Clinics also provide the following physiological therapeutic procedures:

• Ultrasound
• Interferential electrical muscle stimulation
• Microamperage neural stimulation
• Mechanical traction
• Cryotherapy
• Moist heat therapy
• Aquamed Dry Hydrotherapy
• Massage
• Work hardening rehabilitation program