Chiropractic Adjustments

Chiropractic care is a non-invasive healing art that nurtures your body’s innate capabilities to heal itself.  It is based on the principle that the human body holds amazing regenerative and healing abilities. When your nervous system is unblocked and your energy can flow freely, you are more likely to overcome the need for invasive treatments that often only address your symptoms.  Pain and dysfunction in any area of the body is related to nervous system, and by using chiropractic adjustments to optimize your spine, your joints and your movements, we can minimize that pain and improve your overall function.

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Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic is used to treat patients suffering from a wide variety of symptoms like headaches, neck pain, back pain, hip pain, osteoarthritis, rotator cuff injuries, sports injuries, migraines, poor posture, and much more. Dr. Kirsten has successfully treated many of these conditions. However, chiropractic’s best work is arguably the way it keeps you in good health, maintaining your whole system so you move well and age well. An appointment with Dr. Petersen includes ample time to hear your story, thoroughly examine your body, and perform treatments that include myofascial unwinding, energetic balancing, and other therapies to complement your adjustment. She offers a number of gentle chiropractic treatments, including:

  • Diversified Adjusting
  • Bio-Geometric Integration
  • Extemity Adjusting
  • Craniosacral Therapy
  • Arthrostim and Activator Adjusting
  • Graston Technique
  • SOT
  • NET
  • Ultrasound
  • Traction

Craniosacral Therapy

Dr. Petersen’s treatments are unique in that she typically weaves craniosacral therapy and energy balancing techniques into your chiropractic visit. Craniosacral promotes healing and energetic balance in your nervous system in a different way than chiropractic does, making it a perfect compliment to your adjustment to enhance results. You will find that this gentle work centers and grounds you, and can make big shifts in your symptom picture despite its subtle nature. It’s relaxing and centering qualities make it a great tool pre- or post-adjustment.

Which chiropractic visit type is right for you?

Starting November 3rd, 2022 we will offer two different lengths of chiropractic treatments at Align Asheville.

Chiropractic adjustment (5-10 min at $49)

Extended chiropractic adjustment (15-20 min at $69)

Choose a regular adjustment if:

  • You are getting regular chiropractic care
  • You need a general maintenance visit

Things to keep in mind with regular adjusting visits:

  • Please arrive a little early 
  • Give yourself enough time to take off shoes, coats and bags, use the restroom if needed, and be ready to hop on the table at your appointment time
  • These visits flow best and achieve the most with no talking, so after saying our hellos, please lie down on the table and connect with your body and breath. 
  • If you are more than 5 minutes late, we may need to reschedule you.

Choose an extended adjustment if:

  • It’s been awhile since your last visit
  • You have a new injury
  • You want to speak to the doctor about something 
  • You prefer a more spacious adjusting experience 
  • You are in significant pain and would like some extra time to get warmed up before adjusting

 

Things to keep in mind with extended adjustments:

  • Unlike regular adjustments, please wait and enter the studio right at your appointment time rather than early, to allow the person before you to enjoy their experience. Some practice members need a little more space than others and these visits are designed to allow for that. 
  • Feel free to let Dr. Petersen know if there is a certain way you’d like to use the extra time.