St. Anthony Hospital
11511 Canterwood Blvd Suite 210
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
phone:253.858.5152 | fax: 253.858.5153
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Mon Wed Fri: 8 to 5:45
Tues: 8 to 4:45
(Lunch Break 1-3pm)
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8am to noon
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MultiCare Gig Harbor North, YMCA
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Dr. Holmes has had impressive success treating common musculo-skeletal complaints. He is known for lightening the patient load for doctors dealing with patients experiencing chronic back and neck pain.
Dr. Holmes earned his degree at Palmer, the premier chiropractic university, and has successfully treated thousands of patients since 1994. Prior to caring for patients through chiropractic, Dr. Holmes worked in the field of radiology for nearly 14 years, making him adept at taking and interpreting x-rays; a significant tool in chiropractic treatment.
Methodology
Dr. Holmes practices natural, drugless, non-invasive health care, paying particular attention to the spine. Many pains and illnesses can be caused by misaligned vertebrae or irritated nerves. With a little help, the human body has a phenomenal ability to self-heal.
Treatment
Techniques and Tools
Like other healthcare providers, at Holmes Chiropractic we follow a standard routine to gain information about the patient. We consult, review the case history, conduct a physical examination, and if necessary, obtain x-rays and request laboratory analyses.
If a misalignment (or subluxation) of vertebrae is observed, Dr. Holmes utilizes a variety of techniques and tools in order to obtain the most successful chiropractic treatment.
Techniques include:
- Diversified Technique (DT) is the most commonly used adjustment technique. It is characterized by a high velocity low amplitude thrust. Diversified is considered the most generic chiropractic manipulative technique and is differentiated from other techniques in that its objective is to restore proper movement and alignment of spine and joint dysfunction.
- Thompson Technique is a chiropractic adjustment performed on a table in which the supporting cushions drop an inch or two when a thrust is applied to the spine. Practitioners locate "subluxations" by checking leg lengths with the legs straight, the knees bent, or the head turned to either side.
- Gonstead Technique represents the ultimate standard in "hands on" spinal adjusting and remains the leader in chiropractic techniques. Adhering to the definition of true chiropractic as defined by D. D. Palmer, the founder of Chiropractic in 1895, Dr. Gonstead found there was no substitute or better method for analyzing or correcting spinal misalignments than with a pair of skilled chiropractic hands.
- Toggle Drop Technique is when the chiropractor, using crossed hands, presses down firmly on a particular area of the spine. Then, with a quick and precise thrust, the chiropractor adjusts the spine. This is done to improve mobility in the vertebral joints.
- Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique is a diagnostic and treatment system centered on the idea that leg-length analysis can determine when to adjust and when not to adjust the spine.
Tools:
- Zenith Hi-lo Tables
- Intersegmental Traction Table
- Brand new AmeriComp X-ray machine
- Health
CECE
Dr. Holmes strongly believes in CECE:
- Chiropractic: For better health
- Exercise: 20 mins/day, 3x week
- Vitamin C: Heals connective tissues
- Eat right: Eat differently, not less
Dr. Holmes encourages his patients to do all they can to help the body heal itself. Visit our office to learn more about CECE and start living a vital, healthy, painless life!