I occasionally prescribe medications when clinically appropriate and based on the patient’s treatment preferences.
I do not accept insurance. Superbills are available upon request.
Yes. I have experience in treating all ages.
Home visits are provided on a case by case basis and are usually reserved for home-bound individuals and end of life care. An additional travel fee may apply.
I accept payments from FSA/HSA programs that provide payment in full with card or check at the time of service. If an FSA/HSA card is declined, payment in full is still required at the time of service.
A D.O. is a fully licensed physician who can perform surgery and prescribe medicine. D.O.s receive extra medical training in osteopathic manipulative medicine so they can use their hands to help in the diagnosis and treatment of their patients. There is also a focus on understanding home and work life in order to treat the whole patient.
Patient satisfaction with OMT is very high. There is a continued need for high quality research.
Pubmed osteopathic medicine research: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=medicine%2C+osteopathic%5BMeSH+Terms%5D&sort=
Osteopathic manipulative treatment for nonspecific low back pain: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4159549/
Cranial osteopathy in infant colic: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16648084/
Multicenter Osteopathic Pneumonia Study in the Elderly (MOPSE trial): pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27571294/
An osteopathic physician (DO) is a fully licensed physician who completes 11 or more years of training, including medical school and at least three years of medical residency. DOs can prescribe medication, order labs and imaging, hold hospital privileges, and diagnose any medical condition. Osteopathic medicine is grounded in the philosophy of the body as a self-healing unit. Treatment focuses on removing barriers and supporting the innate healing process. With this in mind, a DO takes a full medical history and performs a physical exam and structural assessment of the whole body. Treatment is aimed at optimizing the function of the whole body, including the nervous system, lymphatics, blood vessels, organs, muscles, and bones. Osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) is one component of this comprehensive assessment and treatment plan.
A chiropractor (DC) holds a Doctor of Chiropractic designation and is not a medical doctor. Chiropractors complete six to eight years of training through chiropractic school, which does not require a medical residency. They cannot prescribe medication or hold hospital privileges, though they can order some labs and imaging. Chiropractic care focuses primarily on musculoskeletal conditions. Its guiding philosophy is that misalignments of the spine interfere with the nervous system and overall health. Assessment is primarily focused on spinal alignment and musculoskeletal findings, and manipulation serves as the primary treatment modality. Some chiropractors also incorporate supplement recommendations and lifestyle counseling.
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