As a Seattle chiropractor with a unique interest in using massage to relax your muscles before you are adjusted, I’ve created a hybrid therapy. Flourish hybrid treatments combine hot stone therapy, focused deep tissue massage and chiropractic adjusting in a relaxing spa environment. Refresh your energy, heal faster and more comfortably by choosing this combination therapy that minimizes your time away from work and activities. You can expect an honest explanation of what is causing your problems, as well as treatment on your first visit. On a personal note, I can relate to most injuries and pains you may be experiencing due to my own background of sudden pains due to high-stress/ high-workload issues (neck pain, wrist pain and shoulder pain), to cardio-focused sports injuries (my knee pain from dance, gymnastics, and track), to the asymmetries and subsequent pain from serving and bar tending I did for years (shoulder pain, low back pain).
Whether you have a sports injury like tendinitis of the knee, stress-induced neck or low back pain, or a repetitive stress injury like carpal tunnel syndrome, I can help you understand what is going on and what you can do to heal yourself faster. The flourish hybrid treatments can also be used as a way to reduce total body tension, stress and anxiety (even if you don’t have a specific injury). Whatever your reason for needing therapy, you will most certainly have multiple factors to address to heal fully.
December
4
2011
In Washington, your
car insurance (Personal Injury Protection (PIP)) insurance pays for 100% of your treatment bills
if you are injured in an automobile collision. PIP is no-fault coverage that pays all “reasonable and necessary” health care costs, including chiropractic.
According to the current research studies, musculoskeletal injuries can result in permanent problems. A 1989 study found that 62% of patients who had sustained whiplash-type injuries had significant residual symptoms 10 to 15 years after the automobile collision.[ii]
Unfortunately, many people are unaware of their potential medical coverage and wait to seek care. Healing can move faster and more efficiently when you begin a regimen of chiropractic, massage, acupuncture and/or physical therapy after an accident. A standard PIP policy will cover your treatment for 3 years from the date of the accident from $10,000.00 to $35,000.0, depending on your coverage level.
These legal PIP rights are quoted from material distributed by the
Adler Giersch law firm in Seattle, WA.
[i] S. Bigos, et al., Acute Low Back Problems in Adults-Clinical Practice Guideline No. 14, AHCPR Publication No. 95-0642, Rockville, Maryland: Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1994.
[ii] S.P. Hodgson and M. Grundy, Whiplash Injuries: Their Long Term Prognosis and It’s Relationship to Compensation, Neuro-Orthopedics, Vol. 7, 1989, pp. 88-91.
[iii] T.W. Mead, S. Dyer, et al., Low Back Pain of Mechanical Origin: Randomized Comparison of Chiropractic and Hospital Out-Patient Treatment, British Medical Journal, 1990, Vol. 300, pp. 1431-1437.
November
4
2011
September
16
2011
Stephanie is a registered yoga instructor and mental health counselor. Stephanie offers holistic psychotherapy to individuals and couples, and teaches yoga around the Seattle area. She specializes in mind and body awareness, anxiety, depression, body image, abuse, issues of faith and spirituality, and relationships and sexuality. Stephanie integrates yoga and therapy to help clients develop a sense of mindfulness and a greater connection to their physical and emotional selves. She offers yoga and therapy groups as well as individual and couple’s counseling appointments.
Check out Stephanie’s website, www.dandelionpaths.com, for more information on her work and upcoming events.
Stephanie invites new and regular patrons of Flourish Chiropractic Spa to call or email her for a complementary 30-minute introductory meeting.
Stephanie Leon, RYT, MA, LMHCA
206.834.5553 stephanie@dandelionpaths.com www.dandelionpaths.com
March
19
2011
Darcee Neth, our newest massage therapist, brings with her a slightly different specialty. Cupping, like acupuncture and acupressure, stimulates points along the body’s five energy meridians to rebalance Chi/Blood, or life-force energy. Cupping is particularly effective at clearing an area of tension because it draws blood into the smaller blood vessels (called capillaries) and improves circulation, which improves the body’s ability to heal that area and create a normal energy and blood flow.
Found in many cultures worldwide, cupping involves placing cups with reduced air pressure (suction) on the skin. The low air pressure is created by heating the cup, or the air inside it , then placing it against the skin. As the air inside the cup cools, it contracts and draws the skin slightly inside. Cupping is very beneficial for many conditions such as high blood pressure, anxiety, fatigue, chronic headache, fibromyalgia as well as chronic tension. Just beware that the tension created may leave a slight mark on the skin…a small price to pay for the improved rate of healing. Darcee can include cupping in either a normal 60 minute or a 90 minute massage.
March
15
2011
Our chiropractor, Dr. Kristi Smith, is able to take most insurance companies including but NOT limited to:
- Premera, Blue Cross Blue Shield, 1st Choice Health, LifeWise, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, and ASHN
- We can bill Regence and Group Health if you have out-of-network benefits as well.
To reach Dr. Kristi, call 206-851-2242.
The acupuncturist, Minh Pham, can also bill insurance companies (EXCEPT 1st Choice Health, Regence and Group Health). To ask Minh more, call him directly at 206-853-0790
Our physical therapist, Adrienne DiLiberto, can bill most EXCEPT Aetna, United and Group Health (these exceptions may have Out-of-network billing options, however). To reach Adrienne, call 206-755-3970
December
6
2010
November
11
2010
I started this company with an idea for a new brand of healing. I’ve taken traditional hands-on chiropractic and blended it with hot stones and massage to create longer-lasting, more relaxing and effective treatments. Now in my own space, I’ve welcomed in several different and phenomenal therapists including:
- Chiropractic Hybrid Therapy
- Therapeutic Injury Massage
- Craniosacral Massage Therapy
- Ayruvedic Medicine
- Acupuncture
- Physical Therapy
To schedule, visit www.flourish.genbook.com or call 206-851-2242.
June
17
2010
As a Seattle chiropractor with a unique interest in using massage to relax your muscles before you are adjusted, I’ve created a hybrid therapy. Flourish hybrid treatments combine hot stone therapy, focused deep tissue massage and chiropractic adjusting in a relaxing spa environment. Refresh your energy, heal faster and more comfortably by choosing this combination therapy that minimizes your time away from work and activities. You can expect an honest explanation of what is causing your problems, as well as treatment on your first visit. On a personal note, I can relate to most injuries and pains you may be experiencing due to my own background of sudden pains due to high-stress/ high-workload issues (neck pain, wrist pain and shoulder pain), to cardio-focused sports injuries (my knee pain from dance, gymnastics, and track), to the asymmetries and subsequent pain from serving and bar tending I did for years (shoulder pain, low back pain).
Whether you have a sports injury like tendinitis of the knee, stress-induced neck or low back pain, or a repetitive stress injury like carpal tunnel syndrome, I can help you understand what is going on and what you can do to heal yourself faster. The flourish hybrid treatments can also be used as a way to reduce total body tension, stress and anxiety (even if you don’t have a specific injury). Whatever your reason for needing therapy, you will most certainly have multiple factors to address to heal fully.
