Chiropractic
What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is a form of healthcare concerned with the relationship between the structure (the spine) and function (coordinated by the nervous system) of your body and how that relationship affects your health. Chiropractic care is used most often to treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints, including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, joint pain throughout the body, and headaches.
According to the American Chiropractic Association, "Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health." Specifically, chiropractic examines the overall function of the body. The body's skeletal, muscular, neural and vascular systems are examined and then optimized (treated) using physical medicine (hands-on or mechanical means) to treat patients. Most chiropractors are also schooled in nutrition and therapy, incorporating therapeutic modalities, nutritional counseling, and diet supplements in their patient's care
How does Chiropractic Work?
Chiropractic works by restoring your own inborn ability to be healthy. When under the proper control of your nervous system, all the cells, tissues, and organs of your body are designed to resist disease and ill health. The chiropractic approach to better health is to locate and help remove interferences to your natural state of being healthy a common interference to the nervous system is the 24 moving bones of the spinal column. A loss of normal motion or position of these bones can irritate or impair the function of the nervous system. This can disrupt the transmission of controlling nerve impulses. With improved spinal function there is often improved nervous system function.
Is Chiropractic Safe?
Chiropractic care has an excellent safety record. It is the result of a conservative approach to health that avoids invasive procedures or addictive drugs. A very thorough case history and examination performed on the patient help reveal areas of the spine that may be causing nervous system malfunction. This information will be used to determine the best course of care for each patient. Chiropractic care is a natural approach to better health that is proven safe and effective.
What to expect on your first visit
If you've never been treated by a chiropractor, you might be wondering what the experience will be like. It's normal to feel a little anxious about trying something new, so our goal is to put you at ease right away.
Visiting a chiropractor is similar to visiting other healthcare providers, but we do things a little differently. From the moment you enter through our doors, you'll be greeted by our friendly Front Desk member, who will be eager to assist you. We'll offer you organic-flavored water, that differs everyday, or tea, and you'll be asked to fill out the proper forms that we need to get you in our system and provide us the needed background on you.
When your chiropractor calls you back the two of you will discuss your health concerns. To help us determine what your body has been trying to tell you, your doctor will start with a set of routine physical assessments. We may perform motion tests, palpation, reflex testing, muscle strength comparisons, and x-rays (which we will order if needed). These assessments will give us a baseline of our current health and inform the treatment plan we'll create to get you feeling better.
The best chiropractic care comes from building a strong relationship and being transparent about where it hurts and what we can do to help. We want to hear your questions, and we'll take all the time necessary to make sure you feel confident about your treatment plan. We're here to be your partner on the journey to a better health.
Our Chiropractors
Mark Poletti, D.C.
Mark Poletti, D.C.
Dr. Mark Poletti has been practicing Chiropractic Medicine since 1986. He is a graduate of Life University College of Chiropractic in Marietta, Georgia. He has also received advanced training in pediatric adjustment and applied nutrition. Dr. Poletti specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disc disease, which reduces the necessity for any likelihood of surgery. He relies on his skill in palpation of the spine rather than x-rays to diagnose and treat vertebral subluxation. In addition to chiropractic manipulation, Dr. Poletti's treatments often include herbal and nutritional counseling, suggestions for yoga exercises, and recommendations for lifestyle changes.
Dr. Poletti also specializes in Ayurvedic Medicine, the oldest healing system in the world, which was brought to the U.S. forefront by Dr. Deepak Chopra. Dr. Poletti has been practicing Ayurvedic Medicine since 1991. His esteemed instructors have included Deepak Chopra, M.D., Vivek Shanbhag, M.D. of Bastyr University of Naturopathic Medicine, and Dr. Vasant Lad of the Ayurvedic Institute, among others. Dr. Poletti has also received training in Ayurvedic Marma Transdermal Therapy and pulse diagnosis from Dr. Rama K. Mishra.
Megan Patrick, D.C., CCSP, CKTP
Megan Patrick, D.C., CCSP, CKTP
Dr. Megan Patrick has been with Creative Wellness since 2012. She earned her Bachelor of Health Science degree from the University of Western Ontario and her Doctor of Chiropractic at New York Chiropractic College in Seneca Falls, NY. After graduation Dr. Megan worked for 2 years as an Associate Chiropractor in Erie, Pennsylvania. She is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) as well as a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP). The techniques utilized in her practice include Specific Diversified, Thompson Drop, Cox Flexion-Distraction and Activator. Helping her clients feel better naturally and allowing them to continue to do the activities that bring them joy are the motivators that keep her in this profession. Dr. Megan enjoys working with athletes and other sports enthusiasts as she is a national level NPC figure competitor and dedicates a lot of her time to bodybuilding. She has been a gymnast since she was ten years old, has been coaching gymnastics since the age of 14, and was a former sprinter. Working out, spending time with family and friends, reading and gardening are all hobbies of Dr. Megan’s. She loves watching documentaries about true crimes with her dog Pickles.
Tim Butcko, D.C.
Tim Butcko, D.C.
Dr. Tim is a 2008 graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic, in Chesterfield (St. Louis), MO. Following graduation, he moved to Chicago, IL where he spent his first three years refining his skills as an associate in family wellness practice before accepting a position and serving for two years as a managing associate for a large personal injury and workers compensation practice in the near suburbs of Chicago proper. He returned to his roots in wellness and sports injury practice when he accepted a position as clinic director of a small family practice in Battle Creek, where he has lived for the last four and a half years.
Dr. Tim prides himself in his ability to help patients recover from significant disk injuries (disk bulges/herniations) as treatment of routine sports injuries (sprain/strain injuries). Having suffered several similar injuries himself, he has become aware of several promising treatment techniques and modalities to help achieve a speedy and near complete recovery. As a result of one such injury, he was introduced to a form of Kinesio-Taping called Rock Tape. He attended training, has become certified in functional movement taping (FMT certified), and now uses Rock Tape exclusively in his practice.
In his off time, Dr. Tim enjoys spending quiet time with his wife and fur family. He has two large dogs that he enjoys taking to the lake or park.
Conditions Treated
Joint Pain & Stiffness
Sciatica and Leg Pain & Numbness
Disc Problems
Carpal Tunnel Ssyndrome
Muscle Tension
Back Pain
Scoliosis
Sports Injuries
TMJ Syndrome
Allergies
Arthritis & Other Joint Issues
Neck pain
Whiplash
Extremity Complaints
Fibromyalgia
Ear Infections
Sinus Conjestion
Headaches
Automobile Accidents
Pinched Nerves
Pregnancy Related Complaints
Digestive Complaints