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The Truth of the Matter Pt VIII — In Search of the Magic Bullet

Ah the “Holy Grail” in Chiropractic. It continually shows up in our dialog but takes on different forms. We can trace the roots back to D. D’s insight regarding the first adjustment of T4 to restore Harvey Lillard’s hearing. The application of x-ray plates and the supposition that a vertebral mal-position was the magic subluxation… Continue reading The Truth of the Matter Pt VIII — In Search of the Magic Bullet

The Truth of the Matter Pt VI — The Nasty Truth about Prescription Drugs

The AARP news bulletin continues to offer interesting facts about the myths and truths in the health care field. One that received my recent attention is “The 50 Most Prescribed Drugs”1. It starts with this statement by Betsy Towner, “Prescription drugs …. consume more than 10 percent of the nation’s annual health care costs…. Though… Continue reading The Truth of the Matter Pt VI — The Nasty Truth about Prescription Drugs

Inspiration From Everyone: Positive vibe

In the process of growing the DCTree network, I have been given the opportunity to work with a giant group of extremely bright individuals who share a positive vibe.   Dr. Josh Wagner has been inspirational and shares a message that is congruent with the DCTree mission statement. His message has given me great insight in… Continue reading Inspiration From Everyone: Positive vibe

The Whole Poop On Chiropractic

A seven year-old boy was brought by his mom to our clinic this week, several months after she started considering chiropractic care for him to address behavior issues. Her ultimate motivation this week was to solve his longstanding chronic constipation issue. The patient frequently hadn’t moved his bowels for several days at a time, and… Continue reading The Whole Poop On Chiropractic

“Neurologically Based Chiropractic Changed My Life: A Recent Grad’s Perspective” 

Welcome Cory St. Denis DC, Co-Founder and Creative Director at the DCTree—with a mission to update the definition of modern Chiropractic, and expand its impact.  His vision is to ensure all Chiropractors and Chiropractic students receive cutting edge technique, neuroscience, along with valuable mentorship. A native of Harrison, MI, Cory is a recent graduate. As Doctorate of Chiropractic, he is in private practice in Jay, Maine, at Paradigm Wellness.

PODCAST POST: Interview with Dr. Cory St. Denis

Summary  Cory St. Denis is the Co-Founder and Creative Director at the DCTree. This movement and company sprouted from his vision of ensuring all Chiropractic students receive the cutting edge technique, neuroscience and identity building information he was exposed to at training sessions with his mentors. He is passionate about building a coalition to bridge… Continue reading PODCAST POST: Interview with Dr. Cory St. Denis

The Truth of the Matter Pt IV– The Neurodynamics of Change

The Neurodynamics of Change While the sky may not be falling, the world most certainly is shifting. The North Pole is now hundreds of miles away from the area I was taught in school.  In my lifetime weather patterns are changing which in turn is changing the fauna. Birch trees in northern Canada are 200… Continue reading The Truth of the Matter Pt IV– The Neurodynamics of Change

The DCTree Vision—Acknowledge the Strength of Our Heritage

I have seen many changes to the Chiropractic Profession in my 38+ years of clinical practice in Port Angeles, WA.  Many of those changes have created improved clinical results.  However, the most disturbing change I have witnessed within the profession is the trend toward suppression of the founding principles of chiropractic.  Done in an attempt to “fit-in” to… Continue reading The DCTree Vision—Acknowledge the Strength of Our Heritage

The Truth of the Matter PT II — Foundation of Care Plans

Foundation of Care Plans One of the greatest challenges for the  clinical application of Chiropractic care lies in the justification of care plans for patients, which become moving targets depending on the intent of the care. We see a wide range of patient care plans across the spectrum of chiropractic offices which creates confusion and… Continue reading The Truth of the Matter PT II — Foundation of Care Plans