What is Chiropractic Care and How Can It Help Me?
Your path to natural healing and improved well-being.
Chiropractic care focuses on the intricate relationship between your spine, nervous system, and overall health. Chiropractors use a variety of gentle, specific adjustments to correct misalignments in the spine and other joints. This helps reduce nerve interference, improve joint function, decrease pain, and enhance your body's natural ability to heal and regulate itself. It's a natural, drug-free approach to health and wellness for people of all ages.
What types of chiropractic techniques does Dr. Diana use?
A personalized approach combining SOT, cranial work, diversified techniques, and rehabilitative exercise.
Dr. Diana utilizes a comprehensive approach tailored to each patient's unique needs. Her passion for learning drives her evidence-based practice, where she combines:
- Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT): A gentle, low-force method focusing on the crucial relationship between the sacrum (tailbone) and occiput (base of the skull) to balance the entire body and nervous system.
- Cranial Work: Leveraging her advanced CSCP certification, Dr. Diana applies gentle, precise techniques to the bones of the skull to influence nervous system function, reduce tension, and alleviate symptoms like headaches and TMJ dysfunction.
- Diversified Technique: This widely practiced, hands-on technique restores proper movement to the spine and other joints through specific, gentle adjustments.
- Rehabilitative Exercise & Functional Movement: Empowering you with tools for lasting health, her background in Kinesiology means she incorporates specific exercises to strengthen, improve mobility, and correct movement patterns.
She also incorporates her certifications as a functional movement practitioner and RockTape practitioner, and has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of extremities (shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, ankles, feet).
What is Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) and why is it a highlight of Dr. Diana's practice?
A gentle, precise method that supports your body's innate healing.
Dr. Diana has advanced training in SOT, which is a gentle, precise chiropractic method. It stands out because it focuses on the crucial connection between the sacrum (the triangular bone at the base of your spine) and the occiput (the bone at the base of your skull). This fundamental relationship profoundly influences your entire nervous system and body. SOT often uses comfortable, gentle wedges (blocks) placed under the pelvis and light contacts to encourage the body's natural corrections, rather than relying solely on forceful manipulations. This gentle, non-forceful approach makes it an excellent choice for those new to chiropractic, experiencing acute pain, or seeking a very relaxing adjustment.
What is the CSCP Certification, and why is it important for my care?
Dr. Diana is the only Chiropractor in El Dorado County with this advanced cranial certification.
CSCP stands for Certified SOT Cranial Practitioner. This advanced certification signifies Dr. Diana's in-depth expertise in Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) specifically related to the cranium (skull). It involves extensive post-graduate study and examination in the intricate anatomy, physiology, and precise adjustment techniques of the cranial bones and their influence on the nervous system and overall body function.
As the only Chiropractor in El Dorado County with this certification, Dr. Diana offers a unique and highly specialized level of care for conditions related to cranial and jaw imbalances, headaches, and complex neurological issues. This advanced training further reinforces her gentle, holistic approach to your health.
What conditions does Dr. Diana treat?
From pain relief to specialized care for every stage of life.
- Low back pain and sciatica
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Headaches and migraines
- Shoulder, hip, knee, and foot pain
- TMJ (jaw) dysfunction
- Postural imbalances
- Scoliosis management
- Sports injuries (leveraging her Kinesiology background and functional movement expertise)
- And she has advanced training in perinatal (pregnancy-related) and pediatric (children's) chiropractic care.
Is chiropractic care safe and gentle, especially for those new to it?
Yes! Dr. Diana's gentle approach prioritizes your comfort and safety.
Absolutely! Dr. Diana is known for her gentle approach, which makes her an excellent choice for individuals new to chiropractic care or those experiencing acute pain. Her use of Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT), combined with modified diversified techniques, allows for very precise and comfortable adjustments. Patient safety and comfort are always her top priorities.
What can I expect during my first visit?
A thorough assessment and a personalized care plan to address your unique needs.
Your initial visit will involve a thorough health history and a comprehensive examination. This includes assessing your posture, spinal and joint movement, neurological function, and specific SOT diagnostic tests if appropriate. Dr. Diana will then clearly explain her findings, recommend a personalized care plan based on her evidence-based practice, and typically begin your first treatment. We prioritize educating you about your condition and how chiropractic can help you achieve your health goals.
Does Dr. Diana treat pregnant women and children?
Specialized care for moms-to-be and growing families.
Absolutely! Dr. Diana has advanced training in perinatal and pediatric care. Chiropractic care during pregnancy can help with common discomforts, prepare the pelvis for birth, and promote overall wellness for both mom and baby. For children, gentle chiropractic adjustments can support healthy development, address postural issues, and help with common childhood complaints.
What is the role of rehabilitative exercise and functional movement in Dr. Diana's practice?
Empowering you with tools for lasting health and injury prevention.
Dr. Diana's Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science Concentration, and her certification as a functional movement practitioner mean she doesn't just adjust your spine; she also empowers you with tools for long-term health. She may incorporate specific rehabilitative exercises to strengthen weak areas, improve mobility, and correct movement patterns that contribute to your pain or dysfunction. This integrated approach helps you maintain your results, prevent future issues, and improve your overall movement quality.
What payment options does Dr. Diana's office accept?
Transparent pricing for dedicated, personalized care.
Dr. Diana's practice operates on a direct payment model, meaning that payment for services is made by the patient at the time of care. This approach allows Dr. Diana to dedicate her time and expertise entirely to your unique health goals and personalized treatment plan, free from the administrative complexities or predetermined treatment durations often associated with insurance companies. This ensures your care is always guided by what's best for you.
For your convenience, we accept FSA, HSA, credit cards and checks. Please note: physical cash payments and insurance are not accepted.
While we do not process insurance claims directly, we are happy to provide you with a superbill after each visit. This superbill contains all the necessary information for you to submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement, depending on your individual plan's out-of-network benefits.
