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In Network with United HealthCare

Now that we are back in network with United Healthcare, your benefits should go farther! Come get adjusted! Typically in-network members pay a lower, or in some cases no co-pay (depends on your specific plan and deductible)

New patients welcome!
Previous patient? Please come back!
Have different insurance? No problem, we are also in network with Anthem Blue Cross, some Aetna plans, and others to come.

IMPORTANT: If you aren’t sure what your insurance covers, or if you are not in one of our networks, chances are you may have “out of network” benefits, so please call and let us check it out for you.

Book online, or call for more information: 860-269-3228, x1

-Dr. Allie

Cold Laser is NOT The Force, But It’s Close!

Laser Fact Sheet

Dr. Allie now offers treatments with a Revi Therapy Laser, which is a state-of-the-art treatment to increase health and wellness, and decrease inflammation, chronic and acute pain.

What is LASER therapy?

A LASER is a focused beam of healing light energy. It is “non-ionizing”, meaning it does not collect in the tissues.

How will it work for me?

The benefits of these researched wavelengths for health and healing are widely known. LASER benefits include:

increased energy of the cell and overall cellular healing
reduction of pain
relaxed muscles and increased range of motion
improved circulation
accelerated healing of wounds and burns
antioxidant = decreased inflammation
promotes collagen production for tissue repair
and so much more!

How does the Revi LASER work?

The Revi’s red laser light works globally to treat underlying causes, it stimulates the cells’ mitochondria to create the (ATP) energy which cells need to heal and function at their peak. The Revi’s violet laser light has a shorter wavelength and therefore, higher energy; more energy means more ATP for healing. Both the red and violet wavelengths contribute uniquely to your healing and wellness at the point of pain or wound site to address symptoms, reduce pain and speed tissue healing. Dr. Allie may recommend laser treatments with a new injury to stabilize the injured area, speed up healing and reduce pain; or for chronic conditions to improve muscle strength, increase joint range of motion, and to reduce pain.

How many treatments will I require?

Dr. Allie may recommend up to three times / week for serious acute conditions; or once weekly to begin the healing process; or laser with your scheduled adjustments to maintain your adjustment longer. Clinical studies have shown that some patients may experience relief immediately. Dr. Allie will evaluate and recommend as needed.

Since laser therapy is systemic / body-wide, many patients have also experienced improved conditions which were not treated with laser.

What will I feel?

Ease of movement, greater strength, and less pain. As with all healing modalities, patients respond at different rates and have different sensitivities. Some patients feel mild warmth, others a tingling sensation, and others – nothing at all. These are all normal and the laser is working to help the patient in all scenarios.

How long will the benefit of my laser treatment last?

Results can be immediate and last from days to weeks, in some cases- months. Sometimes the issue returns only if the patient re-injures that area. As with all therapies, patients respond differently and so some require several treatments to address the symptom as well as the underlying cause, while others respond with fewer treatments.

How can I maximize my laser therapy?

Laser treatments are more efficient when the patient is well-hydrated because the laser’s photon travels through the water molecule, and, when the patient has a diet of good fat, i.e. EVOO, butter, fish oils, etc., Vs. bad fat, i.e. trans or hydrogenated fat, for a healthier cell wall.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Texting is Taking a Toll on Your Neck!

In today’s digital age, where technology is an integral part of our lives, it’s crucial to address the increasing prevalence of text neck and its effects on posture and overall health. The rise in technology usage, particularly among children, teens, and adults, has led to a growing concern about the impact of screen time on our physical well-being. In this article, we will explore the concept of text neck, its early signs, the consequences of poor posture, and the role of chiropractic care in mitigating its effects. We will also delve into practical tips for maintaining proper posture and reducing the strain caused by excessive screen time.

Text Neck: A Modern Dilemma

As the world becomes more digitally connected, the phenomenon of text neck has become a common concern. Text neck refers to the strain and discomfort experienced in the neck and upper back due to prolonged periods of looking down at electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops. The prevalence of text neck has risen significantly, particularly among children, teenagers, and adults who spend extensive hours engaged in digital activities.

Early Signs and Consequences of Text Neck

The early signs of text neck are subtle but can escalate into more serious issues if not addressed promptly. Individuals with text neck may experience discomfort in the neck and shoulders, stiffness, and even headaches. Prolonged text neck can lead to forward head posture, where the head juts forward from its ideal position, causing strain on the neck, spine, and surrounding muscles. To maintain proper posture, the neck should naturally exhibit a gentle C-shape curve, which supports the spine’s alignment and reduces strain.

Chiropractic Care: A Solution for Text Neck

Chiropractic care offers a holistic approach to addressing text neck and its associated problems. Chiropractors are trained to identify misalignments in the spine that can result from poor posture and excessive screen time. Through spinal adjustments, chiropractors can help realign the spine, relieve tension in the muscles, and improve overall posture. Regular chiropractic care not only alleviates the symptoms of text neck but also promotes long-term spinal health.

Proper Posture: The Key to Prevention

When it comes to fighting the negative effects of text neck on your health, prevention is key. One important way to do this is by maintaining the right posture while using digital devices. This helps you tackle the strain that prolonged screen use can put on your neck and spine. Here’s how to make proper posture work for you:

Elevate Your Devices: Raise your devices to eye level to ease strain, maintain your neck’s natural curve, and lower the risk of text neck.
Stretch Regularly: Take breaks to stretch and prevent muscle tension and fatigue, offering a holistic approach to safeguard your musculoskeletal health.

By embracing proper posture, you’re not just defending against text neck, but also empowering yourself to navigate the digital world comfortably while staying healthy.

Balancing Screen Time for a Healthier Future

While technology undoubtedly offers numerous benefits, maintaining a balance between screen time and real-life experiences is crucial. It’s important to remember that excessive screen use can lead to various negative effects. To counteract these effects, it’s essential to encourage individuals of all ages, to actively engage in physical activities, outdoor play, and face-to-face interactions. By prioritizing such activities, we can effectively mitigate the potential harm caused by excessive screen time, ensuring that individuals remain socially connected, physically active, and mentally engaged.

One effective strategy is to establish dedicated periods of screen-free time. For instance, designating meal times and evenings as moments free from screens can create opportunities for meaningful connections with family and friends. This not only promotes healthier eating habits but also encourages quality interactions that nurture relationships. By embracing these screen-free periods, individuals can create a healthy balance in their lives, allowing technology to enhance rather than dominate their daily experiences.

In Conclusion

As technology continues to shape our lives, it’s crucial to acknowledge the impact of excessive screen time on posture and overall health. The rise of text neck among children, teens, and adults highlights the need for awareness and proactive measures. By recognizing the early signs of text neck, promoting proper posture, and seeking chiropractic care, we can mitigate the detrimental effects of technology on our well-being. Striking a balance between screen time and real-world experiences is key to nurturing a healthier, more connected future for individuals of all ages.

Growing & Expanding

May 2023

We’ve had explosive growth over the past 5 years and with growth comes the need to expand to a more functional space for all aspects of our business. Everything we do is designed to serve you better, so this expansion plan is our way of saying thank you!

We are so happy to be meeting your needs right in the West End of Hartford, CT!

THE NATURAL FOODS MARKET:

The outside of the new Natural Foods Market gets a first coat of paint. Opening date to be announced!

We are overjoyed with the outpouring of support and acceptance of truly natural and quality foods and in order to serve you even better we are doubling the size of our store! We are thrilled to be able to do this and still keep our costs competitive! The Natural Foods market will serve you from our new home at 266 Prospect Ave., Hartford starting in summer of 2023 (date TBA)

COMING SOON:

Dr. Allie, our massage therapists, along with the yoga classes, detoxing sauna, and red-light therapies continue to meet a massive need for healing and staying healthy. In order to meet the demand, all healing practitioners will be serving your from a professional office building at 645 Farmington Ave., Hartford starting on May 30, 2023. Please note, practitioners will be closed for the move from May 26-May 29, 2023.

STAYING CLOSE BY:

It is our mission to make health and wellness accessible to all. With these upgrades, we will:

be within 1/2 mile from Park Road location
provide plenty of free parking
serve the massive demands for massage by having three massage rooms
do all of this without passing on any cost increases to our patients and customers

Our phone numbers will be the same, so please call with any questions:

860-269-3228, x1 for Dr. Allie/Massage/Sauna/Yoga.

860-269-3228 x2 for Kat and Natural Foods Market

I Drink Only Structured Water, Here’s Why

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by Dr. Allie

Is Your Water Pure and Structured Properly?

The water in our cities and towns has added chlorine and fluoride, is often stripped of important minerals, and travels via miles and miles of pipes, rendering it virtually “dead” by the time it reaches your kitchen sink.

Many people will use a countertop filtering system which may be good for removing chlorine and other contaminants, but it may also remove the important minerals and the hydration value of the water is depleted. Same description applies to the water that is bottled in plastic.

Luckily, we have two solutions for you.

1. Reverse Osmosis/Remineralized Water.

We have water on tap in our store that comes into our facility as town water, but has been filtered with a reverse osmosis (RO) process, and is remineralized to give you really good drinking water. You bring your own container (at least one gallon size), and fill it up for $1/gallon!

2. Structured Water.

Structured water exists naturally in mountain springs, glacier melt, and other untouched sources. Since most of use live far from those serene areas, myself and many of my patients are now using the FLASKA bottle system to actually restructure their water!

As stated on the FLASKA literature, “Flaska glass products are programmed using the TPS procedure, therefore the structure of the water in them changes and becomes similar to the structure of spring water” when you pour it into your glass or into your mouth!

Taste improves in a Flaska! Bottles and carafe’s available, but we carry the bottles and can order the carafe. Here are the options, subject to availability so it’s best if you contact us.

If you want to check on availability in our store, give us a call, or stop in.

Why Practice Yoga?

Yoga has so many benefits, the list may surprise you.

Students in a recent Saturday morning yoga practice with Kristi.

by Dr. Allie Mendelson

Yoga has been practiced for at least 5,000 years and it has lots of health benefits. I’ve been doing it for almost that long (LOL) and I encourage my patients to do it for the mental and physical benefits. It’s a great way to reduce stress, build strength and flexibility, as well as improve balance, making it great for all ages.

Breath work is also a significant part of a yoga practice. Breathing is voluntary and involuntary in our everyday lives, and a yoga practice helps the participant come back to focusing on breathing — something all of us can take for granted. This focus helps to reduce stress and calms the mind.

All types of yoga utilize various breathing techniques and postures. Some are more active such as the Vinyasa classes here on Mondays and Thursdays, while other forms of yoga are more relaxing, such as the all levels class we offer on Saturdays which is great for all levels of experiences.

Even though a yoga practice is very personal and unique to the participant and it’s one of the easiest forms of exercise to do alone at home (all you need is comfortable clothing and a yoga mat), practicing with a group has so many MORE benefits!

There’s nothing like the energy in a group yoga class. The time shared among everyone in class, whether you’re all working on a new pose together or meditating as a group, gives a certain feeling that you can’t get by yourself in front of a computer screen.

Plus, you can use that group support to help fuel your own practice and push yourself to maybe try poses you were afraid to try.

Just like any healthy habit or exercise plan I’m always more consistent in my practice and training if I’m part of a group. Being part of a group is incredibly motivating, and can make it easier to show up to class if other people are expecting you there.

Just a few weeks of consistent practice can bring you further than you might think, so why not try going to a group class and seeing where it takes you?

Whatever form of yoga you choose, practicing several times per week can work wonders on your mind, body, and spirit. Personally, I take two days off each week, and on the other days I have a variety of classes I participate in.

Yoga benefits:

Increased Energy.
Reduced Stress.
Increased Confidence.
Improved Posture.
Better Immunity.
Increased Focus.
Improved Breathing.

Order Thanksgiving Turkeys!

By popular demand… we will be offering organic turkeys this Thanksgiving IF you get your reservation in soon! We know it’s early, but the farms need to prepare.

The deadline for reserving your 2022 organic Thanksgiving Turkey is July 7!

You can pick:

Organic Prairie turkey, free range and fed 100% organic feed. Approximately 15 lbs. for $135.
Howling Flats Turkey. Pasture raised with no soy and feed includes some non-GMO corn. They will be $8.49/lb. with average weight of 22 lbs.

Final price will be determined when you pick up your turkey in November.

We need a $50 deposit now. Please visit the “Meat, Special Order” section of our online store HERE, or click the button.

Is An Infrared Sauna Safe?

Introducing our new, full-spectrum Sunlighten sauna!

by Dr. Allie Mendelson

One of the biggest questions I get when patients are considering a sauna session is: “is infrared safe?”

Short answer is, yes!

Infrared is radiant heat. Our bodies, the sun, and just about everything in our environment is giving off infrared heat, so our bodies are very familiar with this type of heat. Put your palms close, without touching, feel that heat? That is infrared. In other words, it is a safe heat.

Infrared heat in a sauna penetrates and heats you more than a dry heat sauna which heats the air first.

I’ll dive into more questions and answers about the safety and reasons to use a full spectrum sauna on a regular basis in the video below. When I say “full spectrum,” I’m speaking of a range of wavelengths, including near, mid and far infrared.

Check out the links below for some amazing testimonials & benefits.

VIDEO: Accompanied by my backyard chickens, goats, and pet turkeys, I explain what an infrared sauna is and why it’s extremely detoxing! Sunlighten’s high-quality infrared promotes effortless, deep, productive sweat. It is different from dry heat:

The Importance of A Quality Vitamin C Supplement

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that the body is unable to produce on its own. It’s needed for the normal growth and repair of tissues in the body. Due to the body’s inability to produce vitamin c on its own, it’s important to include plenty of vitamin C-containing foods and supplements into your diet.

This essential nutrient plays a role in healing wounds, repairing tissue, and controlling infection. It’s also needed to make collagen. If not consumed regularly, it is very possible to suffer from a vitamin C deficiency, which can be detrimental to your overall health.

The most common signs and symptoms of a Vitamin C deficiency are:

•Fatigue

•Bright red hair follicles

•Dry, damaged skin

•Bleeding gums, and tooth loss

•Poor immunity

 Vitamin C supplementation can be taken in capsules, gummies, liquid, or powder. Each of these forms varies in quantity, quality, and absorbability. When attempting to choose a quality supplement that is right for you, it’s crucial to get a supplement that is closest to the source.

It’s important to feel confident about what you put in your body. From the moment the raw materials are sourced, it’s then encapsulated and made into the uncompromisable gold standard of products. Each product is a masterful accumulation of quality ingredients that help you achieve an inherent state of vitality.

Vitamin C Complete helps to:

•Strengthen immune system

•Naturally detox

•Nourish skin with antioxidants

•Increase iron absorption

BIG Reasons to eat MicroGreens!

Microgreens provide BIG nutrition! Come learn the how, what, why of this growing practice!

Join us March 5 at 12:30!

Dr. Allie welcomes Matt Collins, co-owner of Hartford Plant Company (HPC), a family-run business based in Hartford.* Come hear the HPC’s interesting start-up story as well as watch a sowing demonstration, learn the benefits of these tiny and delicious greens, and samples will be available while supplies last.

What’s the difference between sprouts and microgreens? Come to this workshop to find out!

Dr. Allie will talk about the benefits to eating sprouts and microgreens and she will teach people how to grow sprouts.

*The Hartford Plant Company took shape serendipitously. Valentina, who is the principal microgreen grower, needed to leave Belarus in late 2020, affected by the tragic political circumstances in her country. Shortly after joining her daughter and son-in-law, Anastasiya and Matt, in West Harford, she began experimenting with microgreens… come to the workshop to hear the whole story!

IV Therapy Day at Essential Health 1/22/22

At Long Last, I Found IV Therapy Practitioners to Introduce to You!

by Dr. Allie Mendelson, DC

Come meet the nurses and practitioners who run the CT-based “LIVation” IV Therapy on Saturday, January 22! I’ve been searching for a professional group to teach my patients about this beneficial form of therapy and I’ve revamped what was originally my “Wolverine/Heal Yourself” workshop to spotlight LIVation.

I am always exploring and researching the best ways to support your immune system through healthy habits like getting adjusted regularly, eating well, supplementing properly, resting, exercise, and hydrating. I have helped hundreds of patients with the best ways to support their bodies through all kinds of health challenges.

Due to the increase in numbers of residents seeking more information for the best alternative, natural care for prevention and recovery from illness, this workshop has been revamped to put the spotlight on LIVation, IV Therapy.

Joe Baczewski, RN and owner of LIVation will be here to spotlight his company’s IV Hydration, Infusion Therapy, Boosters, Mobile IV Therapy & more. LIVation’s CT registered nurses have helped their clients obtain the wellness they need to help achieve their health goals. They strive to be excellent and at the top of what they do!

Now’s the time to come learn and watch a live demonstration (on me!).
Please register. Space is limited.

Heal Yourself life Wolverine!?

UPDATE: Focus of this workshop will be on LIVation IV Therapy. Please go to this page.

Would you like to have healing powers like Wolverine?

New Registration link HERE.

Dr. Allie has been exploring all the good parts of Wolverine’s powers, and you don’t have to be a Marvel comic fan to join us for this workshop!

Wolverine’s main mutant power is rapid healing or “mutant healing factor”. This rapid healing allows for regeneration of damaged (or even destroyed) bodily tissues that exceed anything a “non-mutant” is capable of. In the movies and comic books Wolverine almost comes out as indestructible, like Superman.

While we are mere mortals, and not comic book heroes, as humans we do have the power to heal when we do the right things for our bodies. Avoiding toxins is difficult in our world, but our bodies are powerful healing machines!

SPECIAL GUEST! Joe Baczewski, RN and owner of LIVation will be here to spotlight his company’s IV Hydration, Infusion Therapy, Boosters, Mobile IV Therapy & more. LIVation’s CT registered nurses have helped their clients obtain the wellness they need to help achieve their health goals. They strive to be excellent and at the top of what they do!

Want Wolverine’s secrets? Come to this informative talk on January 22, 2022.

January Yoga Workshop – New Date TBA!

This Introduction to Yoga is for All Levels – postponed

UPDATE: 1/12/22 We are postponing this workshop and the new date will be announced soon!

ORIGINAL POST: This “Happy New Year Yoga” is designed for those who have been curious about yoga, but don’t know where to start! The new year is the perfect time to check it out! Kristi is an awesome teacher. You’ve heard about how yoga is good for flexibility and balance, but there are so many more physical benefits of yoga… check it out! Event date is Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 12:30 – 1:30. Pre-Registration Required

Food isn’t the same today as it was a decade ago!

The World Health Organization estimates more than 2 billion people worldwide experience essential vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

The quality of our food has decreased tremendously. The fruits and vegetables that we eat today are not as rich in vitamins and minerals as they were decades ago. Quality supplements can help to restore and maintain the essential nutrients that the body needs for overall health and optimal bodily functioning. Supplementation is a great way to fill in the gap of nutrient depletions where today’s food lacks.

Four reasons why we are nutrient depleted:
1-We have evolved away from eating wild foods that contain dramatically higher levels of all vitamins, minerals, and essential fats.
2-Because of depleted soils and industrial farming and hybridization techniques, the animals and vegetables we eat have fewer nutrients.
3-Processed, factory-made foods have no nutrients.
4-The total burden of environmental toxins, lack of sunlight, and chronic stress lead to higher nutrient needs.

There are a variety of things that can happen during the process of preparing our food that can affect its nutritional content. The absence of certain nutrients in your diet can be supplemented by vitamin D, vitamin C, optimal omega. Supplements paired with positive lifestyle changes such as regular exercise, a healthy diet, and sufficient sleep are the makings of an effective plan to reach optimal health.

Source: Maximized Living, Dr. Allie Mendelson.