Dr. Renee Gordon takes great pride in providing the finest chiropractic care to her patients. She believes in educating her patients about their health and chiropractic, and offers options regarding treatment, recovery and improved health and function. Below is a sampling of the different chiropractic services offered in her office.
Chiropractic Care at Renee J. Gordon, D.C. in Westlake Village:
Dr.
Gordon provides advanced spinal correction utilizing "state of the art"
chiropractic techniques. Never in the history of chiropractic have we
been able to provide the level of help and expertise that now exists.
These newer correction methods are even safer, more comfortable and
more effective than ever before. Applied Kinesiology
and Vector Point Therapy are just two of our primary advanced
chiropractic techniques. For more information on chiropractic and these
techniques, please see About Chiropractic and Our Techniques
Sports Injury Therapy
Applied
Kinesiology is ideal when it comes to treating sports injuries. With
this technique, Dr. Gordon can assess and correct the joints as well as
the muscles in the injured area(s), speeding up the recovery time. In
addition to focusing on the injured area(s), she will balance the
entire body from head to toe and may support it with nutritional
supplementation in order to minimize future injuries and achieve
optimum health!
Perinatal Care:
Chiropractors work with the body's ability to adapt and function the way it is designed to. Chiropractic care in pregnancy is vital to the normal physiological function of both the mother and baby in pregnancy and birth. Chiropractic care in the mother prepares her for an easier pregnancy and birth by creating a state of balance in the pelvic bony structures, muscles and ligaments. This affords the fetus the room to develop without restrictions to its forming cranium, spine, and other skeletal structures. It also offers the baby room to move into the best possible position for birth. With proper fetal positioning, there is a significant decrease in dystocia (difficult labor). Interference to the mother's vital nervous system which controls and coordinates all of her systems and functions are also reduced, allowing for better development of the baby. On going care throughout pregnancy allows for a safer and easier delivery for the mother, and can help decrease the potential for intervention.
Corrective Exercises:
Dr.
Gordon teaches her patients special exercises that are designed for
neurological re-education and to help strengthen and correct their own
unique problem. These exercises can be performed in the comfort of your
own home and can improve the effectiveness of your spinal correction by
as much as 30-40%. In addition to skeletal misalignment, muscles and
connective tissues can be out of place or strained by improper
alignment and use. Specific exercises and stretches can help your body
stay in balance and in optimum health.
Lifestyle Advice:
Dr.
Gordon often finds it helpful to help direct her patients regarding
certain activities they should refrain from or do differently to avoid
aggravating their particular health challenge. Her goal is to help
every patient achieve a fulfilling and happy lifestyle full of the
activities they enjoy most. She recognizes that each patient is a whole
person and strives to help them reach optimum health and wellness.
Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis:
A comprehensive blood chemistry panel is among the most efficient, effective, and affordable general screening tests that will allow Dr. Gordon to accurately assess the degree of health or disease in a patient. It serves as a complete, yet inexpensive way to assess all major bodily functions. Functional analysis (vs. pathological analysis) is used to assess risk for disease before disease develops. Conventional medicine (pathological analysis) is primarily concerned with the diagnosis of disease, and rarely focuses on prevention. Through Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis, Dr. Gordon can provide her
patients with sound recommendations, screen for a variety of health
issues, and monitor changes and improvements in health.
Nutritional Assessment:
Do
you know which supplements and vitamins are good for you? What you take
into your body is vital to the way you feel and perform throughout the
day. Your body depends on chemical reactions to create mental and
physical energy, define your moods, store and retrieve memories, run
your digestive, immune, and reproductive systems, and just about
everything else you do. Dr. Gordon provides specific recommendations on
nutritional supplements and healthy food choices to enhance her
patients' return to optimal health. Through a combination of diagnostic
tests and Applied Kinesiology protocols, Dr. Gordon will determine
precisely what your body lacks or needs less of, and will guide you in
making positive changes to your diet, directing you to effective
supplements when necessary.
Allergy/Food Testing:
Symptoms
associated with food intolerance include: Bloating, diarrhea,
constipation, frequent infections, anxiety, depression, irritability,
muscle and joint aches, arthritis, asthma, acne, eczema, hives,
itching, skin rashes, water retention, headaches, migraines, rhinitis
(sneezing, itchy, runny nose, nasal congestion, or postnasal drip),
weight gain and fatigue. Dr. Gordon can quickly and non-invasively
determine functional imbalances such as allergies (sensitivities),
organ dysfunction, Candida (proliferation of common intestinal yeast),
hypoglycemia (blood sugar problems), digestive disturbances, and
nutritional deficiencies. She is then able to propose a protocol that
is easy to monitor and restore biochemical balance in a relatively a
short period of time with the help of diet and high caliber,
professional grade supplements. Please see Products.
Salivary Hormone Testing:
Dr.
Gordon provides access to one of the most advanced laboratories with
regards to Salivary Hormone Testing. Diagnos-Techs, Inc. was the 1st
lab in the United States to implement salivary-based hormone assessment
into routine clinical practice. Many hormones can be assessed through
salivary testing such as Adrenal Stress Index, Female Hormone Panel,
Male Hormone Panel, Gastro-Intestinal Panel, and Thyroid Function along
with a multitude of other options.
Custom Biomechanical Foot Orthotics:
Your
feet are the foundation of your body. They support you when you stand,
walk, or run. And they help protect your spine, bones, and soft tissues
from damaging stress as you move around. Your feet perform better when
all their muscles, arches, and bones are in their ideal stable
positions. Dr. Gordon knows that alleviating pain in one part of your
body often requires treating a different part. The pain you feel in
your neck could be caused by a misalignment in your spine, which is
caused by unbalanced positioning in your feet. It's a chain reaction.
By stabilizing and balancing your feet, orthotics will enhance your
body's performance and efficiency, reduce pain, and contribute to your
total body wellness. Orthotics can complement your healthcare
professional's treatment when you stand, walk, and live your active
life.
Neuro Emotional Technique:
Emotions
are natural and healthy. They are built-in response mechanisms that
primarily protect and promote our general survival. However, when our
body is out of balance, emotions can literally "short circuit" our
nervous system, affecting our beliefs, our behaviors, and even our
physical body! The Neuro Emotional Technique® (NET) can help bring the body back into balance using a mind-body approach.
Massage Therapy:
Massage
therapy improves circulation, which increases blood flow, bringing
fresh oxygen to body tissues. Therapeutic massage can be used to
promote general well being, while boosting the circulatory and immune
systems to benefit circulation, muscle tone, digestion, and skin tone.
Dr. Gordon's office offers a variety of therapeutic massage services
including deep tissue massage, acupressure, myofascial release, sports
massage, manual lymph drainage, Pregnancy massage, Swedish massage, and
more.
Essential oils:
Essential
oils are the life force that is distilled from various parts of plants,
including its flowers, fruit, seeds, roots, twigs, leaves and bark.
They are the regenerating, oxygenating and immune defense properties
that allow plants to thrive. Dr. Gordon uses them provide an enjoyable
and relaxing way to enhance your health and well-being. Essential oils
affect most through the sense of smell, which is the most complex and
sensitive of all the five senses. When you breathe in a scent, the
olfactory receptors identify the aroma. The nerve cells then relay the
information directly to the Limbic system of the brain. It is here
where scents can activate your memories and possibly influence your
behavior. The Pituitary gland and the hypothalamus region of the brain
work together with the Limbic system to regulate hormones that govern
appetite, metabolism, body temperature, the production of insulin, sex
drive, conscious thought and your immune system. Essential oils are
chemically heterogenic, meaning they are diverse in their effects and
benefits. With the use of essential oils, Dr. Gordon is providing an
invaluable benefit to your entire body, mind and spirit.