Our Techniques

Gonstead

Gonstead Technique
We conduct a thorough evaluation using full spine X-rays and a heat-sensing instrument for accurate adjustments following an approach developed by Dr. Clarence Gonstead. Using his background in engineering, his “foundation principle” explains how a subluxation pattern in one area of the spine can produce compensatory changes in another.

A Thorough Evaluation
After studying your health history, we conduct a complete examination. This generally includes full spine X-rays and precise analysis. We use our fingertips to “palpate” or feel the location of individual bones and how they may differ from their normal position.

Full Spine Correction
With a complete picture of your spine it’s time to make the needed corrections.
To adjust your lower spine and pelvis, we’ll have you lie on your side. Subluxations in the middle back are corrected as you assume a comfortable kneeling position. When you are seated, we can restore the integrity of your spine without twisting or rotating your neck.
Sometimes you’ll hear a slight “popping” sound that we call cavitation. Sometimes you won't. Either way, better health is on the way!

Safe and Effective
The Gonstead Technique is acknowledged as one of the safest systems of evaluating and caring for the spine.

SOT

Sacro Occipital Technique helps normalize the relationship between the pelvis and the head, using gravity to make the necessary correction.

The Foundation
We are especially interested in the “tone” of your body, which is reflected in the tightness of your spinal cord.

The integrity of the spine, and the function of the nervous system it protects, begins with the pelvis. This foundation is constantly subjected to the pull of gravity. When stability is lost, it produces effects throughout your body.

The Cranium
Proper control of every cell and tissue of your body is affected by bones of the skull and tension on your spinal cord. Think of your spinal cord as a string on a harp. Is it flexible and healthy? Or stretched and drawn tight?

Blocking the Spine
We sometimes use wedge-shaped devices known as “blocks” to help correct your spine and properly “tune” your nervous system. By knowing exactly where to position these blocks, we use the weight of your body to make corrections, naturally.

Safe and Comfortable
By using gravity and your own body to effect correction, new healthier patterns of spinal function can result. Along with safe, consistent results, SOT is known for emphasising patient comfort. 

MRT - manipulative reflex technique

Chiropractic manipulative reflex technique helps aid organ function and balances the soft tissues and muscoskeletal systems in the body 

Thompson

Thompson Terminal Point technique is a system of analysis that uses a special table to reduce the amount of energy needed to adjust your spine.

We carry out a unique treatment technique that aims to balance the complete neuromuscular system by resetting weak or hypotonic muscles to normal contraction and function. This levels the pelvis, shoulders and head, removing spinal and postural distortion patterns to the human body. This will allow normal function and posture to return.

Dr James treats every individual differently, according to their own specific needs. He employs a variety of techniques that are best suited to the individual and are most likely to get the best possible outcomes. The most important thing is to relax, enjoy and fully benefit from your chiropractic care.

Applied Kinesiology

Applied kinesiology (AK) is a form of diagnosis using muscle testing as a primary feedback mechanism to examine how a person's body is functioning. When properly applied, the outcome of an AK diagnosis will determine the best form of therapy for the patient.