Saks Wellness Center : Our Techniques

We use a number of highly-effective adjusting approaches to help improve spinal biomechanics and reduce nervous system interference. The approach we use is based on our judgment and years of experience.

The primary adjusting techniques we use include:

Diversified

After identifying which spinal bones have lost their normal motion or position, a specific manual thrust is administered to free up “stuck” joints... read more»

Thompson

Thompson Terminal Point technique is a system of analysis and a special table that reduces the amount of energy needed to adjust your spine... read more»

Applied Kinesiology

Testing the strength of various muscles of your body help us find structural, chemical and mental problems revealed by a weak muscle… read more»

Gonstead

Named for its developer, we conduct a thorough evaluation using full spine X-rays and a heat-sensing instrument for accurate adjustments... read more»

Cox Flexion-Distraction

This non-force approach uses a special table so we can traction your spine, relieving pressure to compressed spinal discs and facet joints… read more»

Massage Therapy

Long-standing spinal problems are accompanied by ingrained muscle patterns. Muscle spasms and scar tissue are often involved. By augmenting your chiropractic care with massage therapy, these muscle and soft tissue problems can be addressed. This can help speed your recovery and enhance the retraining of your spine.

At Saks Wellness Center, we have two licensed Massage Therapists on staff and offer a wide variety of massage including; Therapeutic, Hot Stone, Relaxation and Lymphatic Drain Massage… read more»

Laser

This high-tech tool produces light in the red portion of the spectrum, which has been shown to assist in the healing of soft tissues. read more»

Clinical Nutritional Counseling

Many people ask us what exactly nutritional counseling is.  Nutritional counseling is an important part of the wellness program offered at Saks Wellness Center, and our nutritional counseling is made up of several different elements.

Each individual is different, so our nutritional counseling is tailored specifically to you… read more»

If you’ve been to a chiropractor before and prefer to be adjusted in a particular way, let Dr. Gary Saks know. We want you to relax, enjoy and fully benefit from your chiropractic care.