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2007 NKH Conference. Gregg Mantonya, D.C. 2000 Graduate Cleveland Chiropractic College-KC 30-40% pediatric practice 3 rd Generation Chiropractor. Improving Lives with Expert Healthcare since 1971. Newark & Hebron. The Mantonya Chiropractic Centers. Connection Between Brain & Body.
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2007 NKH Conference Gregg Mantonya, D.C.
2000 Graduate Cleveland Chiropractic College-KC • 30-40% pediatric practice • 3rd Generation Chiropractor Improving Lives with Expert Healthcare since 1971. Newark & Hebron The Mantonya Chiropractic Centers
Connection Between Brain & Body • Brain –> Spinal Cord –> Outer Nerves • Nervous system controls every function of the body. • Neck nerves->arm • Low back nerves->leg
Chiropractic • 2-4 years pre-med • 4 year Chiropractic College • 5 National Board Exams • Yearly post-graduate study • Practice may include nutrition, exercise, diagnostics such as EMG/Nerve Conduction in addition to spinal adjustment. • 280 million visits/year in the U.S. • Extremely High Safety & Satisfaction record
Low-force Adjusting Techniques Arthrostim Activator • The “pop” study
Cranial Sacral Technique John E. Upledger, D.O., O.M.M. upledger.com
Other Treatments Drop Piece LED/Cold Laser
Goals of Treatment Increase/Restore function to… • Joint • Muscle • Nerve …which increases health differently for each patient.
Our Experiences • Cassie • James • Alex
How to Choose a Chiropractor for Your Child. • Experience with children • Low force techniques • Initial visit, observe rapport w/ your child
Information www.mantonyachiropractic.com • “Kids & Chiropractic” – ICPA website…research by condition, articles, why Chiropractic etc. • “Recent Health Talk Handouts” for copy of today’s presentation