FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Q. Dr. Van Wagenen, what is your background?

A. Over the past 13 years I have been in private practice in Austin Texas. I recently moved back to California to be closer to family. I have studied with Dr John Bandy who treats the University of Texas athletes (who cut their injury time down by 40% using kinesiology).

Q. So what makes your approach so unique?

A. The use of Applied Kinesiology is what makes our approach different from most chiropractic practices.

Q. What is Applied Kinesiology?

A. Applied kinesiology is a unique method of assesment the utilizes muscle testing which assist doctors in refining their physical exam and direct treatment in the most efficient way. It draws together the core elements of many disciplines, including osteopathic manipulation and chiropractic adjustments, cranialsacral manipulation, acupuncture meridian therapy, myofascial techniques, clinical nutrition and more. Adustments and other modalities affect the nervous system in aprofound way. By doing so we can employ the most appriate options of treatment can be administered.

Q. Is Chiropractic, Kinesiology and sports related injuries all you treat?

A. No the public associated chiropractic with neck and lower back issues as well as sports related injuries, however many patients are surprised to learn that I may be able to assist them in other issues. My background and experience has helped me effectivly treat Migraines, Vertigo, Nerve Entrapments such a sciatica carpal tunnel and many other syndromes. I have worked succesfully with internal stress related disorders that include asthma, digestive disturbances, and many others. Many problems respond to natural care. Any comprehensive list would be simply too difficult to compile and to long to present. If you have an unusual concern, please call our office to see if this care is right for you. What excites me the most is attacking difficult cases and look forward to serving the needs, both simple and complex of the residents of northern california and beyond!