SERVICES OFFERED: The Body Works Differeice
At the Body Works Clinic, it is our mission to help our patients regain and maintain their health. We offer a variety of natural alternatives which include:
Chiropractic Care:
We use traditional manual chiropractic adjustments, in both the Gonstead and the Diversified method. We use adaptive adjustments with a drop piece table and instrument adjustments when necessary. We believe that adjustments do not need to be rough in order to be effective; this allows us to adjust anyone from a newborn, to a 250 lb. athlete, to a senior with osteoporosis.
Soft Tissue Therapy:
Active release is a patented method to treat difficult soft tissue injuries using specific contacts and movements. Dr. Demel has been trained in A.R.T. for Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, and Spine. A.R.T. is extremely useful for shoulder and rotator cuff problems, chronic tendonitis and some carpal tunnel cases. http://www.activerelease.com/about.asp
Acupuncture and auriculotherapy:
We use traditional needle acupuncture to complement our chiropractic treatments. We use the standard clean needle procedures. Our point formulas are based on the Traditional Oriental Medicine diagnosis based on pulse and tongue patterns. Please note that our office uses acupuncture as a therapy to complement and enhance our chiropractic approach. As such, we do not offer acupuncture as a stand-alone therapy.
Auriculotherapy:
This is a cousin of acupuncture performed only on the ear and using a small electrical current rather than a needle. It has a variety of applications for pain control and addiction management.
The Body Works Clinic is quite excited to announce the expansion of massage therapy services with the addition of our newest clinical partner Harmon Givens.
Harmon graduated in 2015 from Centerpoint Shiatsu and Massage Therapy School and Clinic. He has practiced for a decade with a focus on pain management using a variety of specific muscular therapeutic techniques ( including deep tissue, Swedish massage and Shiatsu ), and he enjoys helping his patients with stress management and relaxation massage as well. His passion is on resolving difficult muscular issues with his patients, and making his services accessible to as many patients as possible. Harmon has most recently operated as an independent mobile therapeutic massage service, Harmon Massage LLC. He is looking forward to working in a clinic setting as a team with other neuromusculoskeletal providers to get the best results for his patients.
Harmon’s current schedule at the Body Works Clinic can be accessed on the online scheduling app or the scheduling button on the website home page. His current two days a week schedule will increase to include more evening hours and weekend hours by the middle of February. Any specific questions for Harmon can be directed to harmon.givens@icloud.com
Nutritional Therapy:
Our approach to nutritional therapy includes both diet and food management as well as supplementation. Proper nutritional intervention should be based on your history, health condition, and needs. We begin with an assessment to tailor a program that works for you and that will not require excessive supplementation. We commonly use health surveys, diet history, mineral hair analysis, saliva hormone tests, blood allergy tests, and standard blood tests performed by your physician. See the resources and links for a list of our labs and nutritional suppliers. Please be advised that nutritional consultations are only offered to patients concurrently seen for chiropractic care and not available as a standalone therapy.
Custom Foot Orthotics:
Many of our patients have foot and ankle problems that will continue to trigger their spine problems. Custom orthotics can correct those problems. We work with a company called Sole Supports. Unlike standard insoles that are purchased over the counter, these orthotics are based on an imprint of your foot and made specifically for you. They can fit in a variety of shoes and their lifespan is 3-5 years.
Functional Neurology Consult:
Functional Neurology Consults by Dr. Siemers are available on Thursdays each week at the office. You may contact Dr. Siemers directly at 507-412-1293 to set up an appointment or for more information click the link below.
Imaging services:
Our office uses two imaging providers based on patient access and location. Olmsted Medical Center in Cannon Falls will fill radiology orders for plain films, while any of the RAYUS RADIOLOGY SITES (Lakeville, Burnsville, Mendota Heights etc..) can also be visited for films. You do not need to be a patient at Olmsted to receive services there. Both of these providers will bill your insurance directly. For certain patients insurance will require imaging to be obtained through your primary care clinic, in which case we will contact your PCP to coordinate this.
