The first office visit will take about an hour. It starts with the requisite paperwork, which you can download and print here.

Your initial visit will consist of a complete history and examination. I will then explain your diagnosis and outline our dual responsibilities in the healing process, a time-frame for healing and an initial schedule of care. If warranted, I will make recommendations for x-rays, MRI, and/or a consultation with your primary care physician. If appropriate, I will then begin with your care.

Spinal decompression therapy is state of the art computerized mechanical traction that demonstrates significant improvement with conditions such as herniated disc, sciatica, pinched nerve, and degenerative changes in both the neck and low back.

Spinal decompression is available in North Adams only. My office is the only office in North County where this highly effective, non-surgical treatment is available.

Personal exercise and postural instruction is given to help restore, strengthen and stabilize function. These exercises can be performed in the comfort of your own home and can significantly improve both the effectiveness of care and your overall health.

FootLevelers computerized scanning technology allows me to assess your feet in their natural weight-bearing state, and then make customized shoe orthotics, if needed. FootLevelers custom orthotics have helped many patients overcome chronic back pain and other complaints.

Insight Millennium computerized posture and spinal screenings can reveal important information that enhances my ability to help patients with recommendations for specific exercises and/or custom made shoe orthotics, if warranted.

Of course, helping patients overcome their acute pain is my initial goal. However, helping patients understand how to maximize their health is my ultimate goal. As a Health Coach, I can help those interested in going beyond mere pain relief, to dramatically change and improve their lives.

I provide specific recommendations on nutritional supplements and healthy food choices to help patients optimize their health.

I share my office with Anna Abele, a naturopath.  Dr. Abele can be contacted at: (413) 587-0122

Supportive physiotherapy machines such as: ultra-sound, interferential and high-volt currents along with heat and deep tissue massage are used, as needed, to reduce inflammation and pain, relax muscle spasm, enhance and speed the recovery process.

To help avoid future injury it is of paramount importance for you to understand how to correctly and safely use your body. Therefore, I instruct patients in: posture, biomechanics (how you use your body) and ergonomics (how to set-up your workstation).

In addition, I work as an Injury Prevention Specialist, teaching two courses: BACKSAFE and SITTINGSAFE. I have worked as a consultant to the area’s major employers. I have successfully trained all of the Building-Grounds-Facility and Dining personnel at both area colleges, all of the employees at Specialty Minerals in Adams, MA and Canaan, CT, among others.

North Adams:

Massage services are available with Paul Jangrow, LMT. Paul specializes in sports medicine and specific problem oriented techniques to enhance and speed recovery and the restoration of normal function.

Massages in North Adams can be scheduled for half-hour or one hour appointments on Saturdays.

Northampton:

Massage services are available with Rachel Hannah, LMT. Rachel also specializes in deep tissue and maternity massage. Appointments can be made by contacting Rachel at: 413.320.2490