Vernon chiropractor Dr. Gary Hartell has been freeing people from pain and restoring health for more than 27 years. Dr. Hartell believes in the whole person, natural approach to healing. This functional medicine approach focuses on looking for an underlying cause of your pain or ill health, not just covering up your symptoms. Functional medicine focuses on addressing the body as a whole with all of its systems functioning together. When one part of the body is injured, weak or not functioning properly, it can negatively impact how the rest of the body functions. 

Dr. Hartell offers many chiropractic and therapeutic solutions in order to increase overall healing and improve pain management. His treatment plans are individualized based on each patient’s specific needs and health goals. Services include traditional chiropractic care, physiotherapy, massage therapy, acupuncture, K-laser class 4 laser, and Bax/NRG Allergy Desensitization. Additional wellness care includes nutritional counseling, herbal treatments, homeopathy, rebuilder electrotherapy, pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, neuropathy treatment and pediatric care.

Pain management and healing is the main goal of our Vernon chiropractor. He performs manual adjustments, which restores normal joint function taking pressure off of surrounding nerves allowing the body's muscles, organs, and tissues to function properly and eliminating pain. To enhance the adjustments, various physiotherapy procedures and massage techniques are utilized.

Dr. Hartell utilizes therapeutic procedures such as ultrasound, moist heat, pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, Thera-Stim, Synaptic Therapy and Horizontal Therapy electrical stimulation. These physiotherapy procedures promote healing in your muscles, ligaments, tendons as well as giving relief to nerve pain. 

Alternative therapies, such as acupuncture, treat a variety of conditions including tennis elbow, carpel tunnel syndrome, back pain, stress/anxiety and more. Acupuncture stimulates the release of endorphins, our bodies natural pain killers, increases circulation and relaxes muscles. Our Vernon chiropractor uses the Acugraph Digital Meridian Imaging system in the office to document the status of the energy balance in the body through energy channels called acupuncture meridians. The system works through acupuncture points on your hands and feet. The information from this system provides him with helpful health information that will assist him in designing the right treatment plan for your individual health needs.

Other wellness options available include: Class 4 K-Laser; Therapeutic laser, which is known to increase circulation, decrease inflammation, and stimulate protein synthesis which aids in healing and stimulates ATP formation (cellular energy); BAX/NRG Allergy Desensitization, a non-invasive, drug-free approach to allergy relief; The Rebuilder, an electrotherapy device used in the treatment of neuropathy pain to help restore normal nerve function. Neurocare is an additional therapeutic device used to treat neuropathy. Nutritional counseling is another service provided by Dr. Hartell. All therapies are enhanced by proper nutritional balance. Proper nutrition allows for optimal health and function of the body.

Our Vernon chiropractor utilizes different resources,and therapies to provide the greatest benefits for the patient. Dr. Hartell believes that health cannot be achieved overnight with a magic herb or potion. It takes a blend of therapies working together to achieve pain relief and optimal health. Our clinic focuses on care for the whole family, including pediatric care. Visit our office today for a thorough consultation.