Chiropractic is founded upon the vitalistic principle that the body is self-healing.

When the body has not been able to recover from the trauma or accumulative impact of past events (physical, emotional or chemical stress)- this creates a tension pattern in the spine. This pattern keeps playing out until the pattern is disrupted. We disrupt these tension patterns and create new optimal ones with a chiropractic adjustment.

We locate, analyse, and adjust the misaligned areas of the spine (tension areas) to achieve optimal nervous system function.

The objective of the adjustment is to reduce stress to the nervous system caused by spinal and cranial misalignments. This allows the body and nervous system to perform optimally and improve the potential for healing and wellness.

An adjustment will not typically hurt. Some patients may experience soreness after their first initial adjustment/s when we correct misalignments that have been present for months or even years!

We are always putting stress on our spine and nervous system, so it makes sense that we would ‘tune’ things up regularly like you would your teeth or car.

Chiropractic is a lifestyle choice. When patients see how great they feel after getting adjusted, they often want to continue to support their body. The choice is always yours!

The number and frequency of adjustments vary from person to person. As supporting muscles and ligaments heal, visits may become less frequent. Cases of long-term spinal dysfunction and those who have experienced chronic stress may require more sessions to meet their desired outcomes.

Dr Boucher will determine which techniques will be best for you from your health history, functional assessment of your body and any other information such as imaging/xrays where clinically indicated.

If you have preferences you are welcome to let her know.

Dr Boucher’s skill set involves working not just with the physical body and the nervous system, but also the energetic system as well. Naturally her adjustments encompass this.

So although her regular adjustments aren’t exclusively ‘spinal energetics’ sessions, she may incorporate elements of energetic work in her sessions if that’s what you are also looking for support with.