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Schillinger Chiropractic & Wellness Center has been serving Marin County
for the past 20 years without drugs or surgery. We provide a variety of services
all designed to assist in the natural healing of your body and mind.
Dr. Schillinger also provides a variety of workshops for business and community
organizations. This is another way that we can share our expertise and "give
back" to Marin as The Business Doctor.
By clicking on the links below you will be able to find a wealth of information
about our services.
Chiropractic Manipulation (Spinal Adjustment)
How We Correct Spinal Problems:
During the intensive phase of care, you’ll experience relief from
a variety of symptoms related to muscular tension, spinal disc bulging, and
nerve pinching with corrective treatments of spinal manipulation, physical
therapy, deep tissue massage therapy, stretching & yoga, acupuncture and
lifestyle coaching. Our treatments will restore your range of motion to the
joints and muscles, decreasiing your stiffness and pain.
During the rehabilitative phase of care, you’ll experience greater
energy and vitality as the treatments restore and rejuvenate nerve tone throughout
the muscles and organs. As your structural conditions stabilize, your pain
will be gone and you’ll learn how to strengthen your core muscles at
home using a simple to use, resistance exercise device that prevents problems
from returning and becoming arthritic in the future.
During the wellness phase of care, you’ll be symptom-free, feeling "better
than ever" and able to adapt to physical, chemical and emotional stressors.
Receiving occasional treatments at regular intervals as a pro-active part
of your integrative wellness program will give you optimum health.
“I had headaches, dizzy spells and neck pain for two
years. After eight weeks of chiropractic adjustments, I couldn't remember
what use to hurt!"
~ S.P.
"I had neck and low back pain and numbness in my legs.
Dr. Schillinger really cared for me and after three months I was smiling everyday.
I now get monthly treatments to stay healthy. I would recommend chiropractic
to everyone in pain”.
~ D.T.
“The depth and breath of his knowledge of alternative
medicine is truly unique”
~ J.L.
“Mark’s manner, ability and connection to his
patients is outstanding”
~ J.M.
Why Chiropractic Works So Well:
The art of health-care by therapeutic touch is the most ancient of remedies
used by human beings. Spinal manipulation was undoubtedly used by mankind
in prehistoric times. Historical evidence of spinal manipulation is found
in the earliest medical writings. The most recent medical and spiritual research
regarding the use of the hands as a fundamental effective method for healing
is now essential common knowledge.
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Chiropractic care is safe for pregnant moms too!
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Chiropractic philosophy is founded on the understanding that the body has
an innate intelligence that organizes and maintains all of its functions.
The nervous system is the controlling system for this inner ability of our
bodies to perform and persevere. At the turn of the century Dr. Palmer read
and/or studied with many of the leading thinkers of his time. He sensed that
beneath the world of chaos and order there was a force, a mind or intelligence
that was infused in everything known and unknown. Dr. Palmer summarized his
perspective by saying that, "All functions of the universe are the result
of directions from the designer, which is the intelligent entity that superintends
all actions".
D. D. Palmer said this all pervasive life-giving force of Universal Intelligence
manifests as Innate Intelligence in the human body. Dr. Palmer said, ”This
Intelligence references the organic living nature as denser forces that animate
our body, mind and spirit”.
Spinal adjustment by a chiropractic physician removes the interference of
nerve flow which is caused by irritation to spinal nerves as they exit the
spine. When spinal manipulation successfully relieves the nerve inflammation,
the nerve flow that has been inhibited, is restored and allows the muscles,
tendons, organs, and skin to revitalize itself. This is your innate intellegence
at work! Therefore, when a chiropractor helps people free their body from
pain, they do not take credit for the healing. It is the body that heals itself!
Who Needs a Chiropractor?
According to medical literature approximately 80 percent of illness is related
to stress and anxiety. There are very few of us who escape the negative effects
of living in such a fast-paced and intense world.
Most of the time, stress and anxiety will first show
up as muscular tension. Because all of the muscles in your body attach to
bones, eventually ALL muscular tension will cause the bones to move unevenly.
When the bones rub against the nerves and the spinal cord, located inside
of the spinal bones, the symptoms that result will eventually cause stiffness
or pain. Organs will not function as well as they rely on the energy from
the nerves that exit the spine. Once the nerves are inflamed, they cause the
muscles that they control to become even tighter which pulls unevenly on the
bones again and again. At this point, a negative cycle of muscular tension
and nerve inflammation has resulted.
When a nerve becomes inflamed, this is called a subluxation
(literally defined as: A condition of less than normal light).
This cycle of muscular spasm, nerve inflammation, stiffness
and pain can be relieved by spinal manipulation, without the negative side
effects of drugs or needless surgery. Subluxations are most commonly caused
from sitting at a computer, lifting or bending improperly, mental or emotional
stress, dysfunctioning organs, motor vehicle accidents, work-related injuries,
falls and spills from sports, poor posture, reading or watching TV in the
wrong positions, poor diet OR scoliosis.
If you have never been examined by a chiropractor, you
will not know if you are suffering from nerve inflammation, which eventually
causes degenerative arthritis. In 1994 federal health officials from the Agency
for Health-care Policy and Research declared conservative therapies such as
chiropractic to be more effective than drugs and surgeries. Therefore everyone
would benefit from a check-up as prevention truly is the best medicine and
prevention care has always been the hallmark of chiropractic.
We do not charge a fee to consult with any prospective
new patient. This 15 minute consultation will determine if you have a spinal
problem that requires an examination.
Chiropractic Education
A chiropractic physician is a licensed doctor whose education is very similar
to that of medical doctors since both work with the human body. However, chiropractic
physicians spend significant additional time studying spinal manipulation,
nutrition, philosophy of health-care, stress management and exercise/rehabilitation.
There are 16 chiropractic colleges in the United States.
More Information about Chiropractic
Details about the history of the chiropractic profession, the ever-growing
research supporting the effectiveness of chiropractic care, other conditions
that have been successfully treated, etc. can be found on the following web
sites:
California Chiropractic
Association (Dr. Schillinger is an active member) -- www.calchiro.org
American Chiropractic
Association -- www.amerchiro.com
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Acupuncture and Oriental medicine is a safe, effective system of healthcare
with no side effects. It effectively treats pain, injuries, stress, and fatigue;
but also treats internal issues such as depression, anxiety, PMS, infertility,
menopause, digestive disorders, insomnia, as well as assisting in smoking
and alcohol detoxification and cessation.
Acupuncture and Oriental medicine complements chiropractic care by releasing
muscle spasms for better joint stabilization. It also treats the internal
issues and energy blocks that slow progress. The benefits of a combined treatment
plan are faster, better results.
Therapeutic Massage (Deep Tissue)
The Benefits Of Deep Tissue Therapeutic
Massage.
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Lay down, relax...
massage is no longer a luxury, but a necessity
in our stress filled world....
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Most of us have stress and tension in our muscles. Most of the time, the
first place in our body that will suffer from the results of stress, will
be our muscles. They are the first place where our body produces a contraction
reaction to the stress. Therefore the obvious benefit of hands on healing
by a professional massage therapist is obvious. And it feels great when it
is done right. The reason why it can help you feel so good is easily explained
by the simple physiological benefits:
- restores nerve constriction -- relaxes tight muscles
which put pressure on nerve flow.
- strengthens immune system -- the lymph glands and vessels
assist in the circulation and removal of unwanted toxins, bacteria, virus,
fungus, etc.
- improves circulation -- arteries and veins can more
easily move a vital blood flow through your body when stimulated by massage.
Therapeutic massage in our office is achieved by using deep tissue myofascial
technique. This method is most effective for releasing muscle spasms which
caused tension and pain. The massages are 30 or 60 minutes long and are performed
in a calm, quiet wing in our offices. All of the important simple details
that enhance your massage are attended to (clean sheets, soothing music, relaxing
room, and caring, professional therapists).
Why Massage And Chiropractic Works So Well Together
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Spinal manipulation directly and specifically removes the pressure off of
the nerves. Massage therapy relaxes the muscles and prevents old muscular
patterns from pulling on the bones in such a way that they touch or inflame
the nerves. The combination of these therapies speeds up the healing process
and reduces symptoms faster. In our office, all of the therapists are aware
of the specific problems that each patient has so that they can focus their
efforts on the same problems that the doctor is treating. Melting muscles
and energizing nerves is the most effective way to restore the body's natural
ability to heal itself, without drugs or surgery.
Pain Reduction and Physiotherapy:
Reducing pain and inflammation is the first step towards correction of structural
problems. Our physiotherapy suite is furnished with the following equipment
to reduce your pain and restore your body to its optimal state of well-being:
- Electrical Muscle Stimulator - quickly reduces
muscle tension, relieving muscular pain.
- Ultrasound - reduces soft tissue swelling: excellent treatment
for muscular strains and ligamentous sprains.
- Paraffin Bath - deep heat from wax reduces soft tissue swelling;
excellent for carpal tunnel and wrist/hand pain from computer-caused repetitive
stress syndrome.
- On Site Rehab - resistance tubing, aerobics, balance
boards and exercise/yoga instruction.
Wellness Center:
We have an assortment of vitamins, essential oils and other nutritional
supplements within our reception room store. We also have orthopedic supplies
that you can use at home or work including back supports, neck pillows, tennis
elbow braces, etc. Whether you are a patient or not, you are always welcome
to browse and test while asking our staff questions regarding the products.
If you would like to know more about the products available in our Wellness
Center, click here.
Lifestyle Consulting
Do you know that 80% of all illnesses are considered stress related? Although
life will present you with experiences that may induce stress, it does not
have to make you sick. In fact, with a little increase in awareness and applied
practice, you can turn stress into an opportunity for improving your physical
health and mental well being.
Using a simple self help philosophy and practice, "Your RIGHT Way"™,
I’ve helped thousands of people discover their deepest values and effective
behaviors that allow them to live with integrity. This is the way to successfully
overcome the blocks that keep your life from moving forward. Every session
will move you closer toward realizing your full potential by developing meaningful,
lifelong perspectives and actions. Each one hour session includes simple techniques
that you can do everyday, on your own, which will keep you enlightened and
living your life with more energy and greater freedom.
“Your RIGHT Way continues to be a blessing for me. I
know how to keep myself calm and confident about things. It's a reassuring
sense that I've not really had before.”
~ S.K.
“Dr. Schillinger’s lifestyle coaching has really
helped me learn practical meditation and achieving a sense of being "right" with
the world and how I fit into it.”
~ G.P.
“Thank you for your consulting sessions. Your
willingness to share such deep insights and wisdom with me means so much.
I really hear you. I'm so grateful our paths have crossed.” ~M.B.
“I have been dealing with stress better. I remember to breathe and be
more present and relaxed.”
~ J.M.
"Your coaching continues to be a blessing for me. What
I learn in our sessions continues to keep me calm and confident about things.
It's a reassurancing sense that I've not really had before."
~S.K.
Fitness Coaching
I will show you how to stretch and strengthen your muscles and joints right
at home, without expensive machines. The routines take no more than 10 minutes
to do.
Combining simple practices from yoga, Pilates, and aerobics
will virtually guarantee you
freedom to move freely as you get older while preventing
arthritis.
"With my non-stop schedule, I am amazed that you could
create an exercise routine I can actually do everyday… and I like doing
it!”
~ R.L.
“In one session you’ve shown me how not to hurt
my body when I workout. Now I feel flexible and energized whether I workout
at home or at the club.”
~ N.L.
Nutritional Counceling
The popular expression "you are what you eat" means you can only
be as healthy as the quality of your diet. The purpose of eating and taking
supplements is to acquire the energy you need to effectively handle your mental
and physical challenges. Whether you're looking to lose weight or have more
energy at the end of the day, I can show you how to do it.
“I am so impressed by the changes you’ve helped
with my diet and how you educated me to take better care for myself. I feel
more energetic than ever!”
~A.F.
“The information in your Eating for Energy workshop,
especially on fasting and food combining, helped me the most. My new nutritional
program is great.”
~R.H.
Doctor for a Day
An intensive 10 hour spiritual, nutritional, and physical transformational
makeover with Dr. Schillinger. Guaranteed to resolve your energy blocks and
move your life forward.
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