Did I Mention Massage?

Flourish has been busier than ever with our Living Social deal for massage!  The bonus of this is hiring new people to help out!  We now offer 3 different massage therapists.  Jen, Darcee, and Andy and each has their specialty.  Along with deep tissue and therapeutic massage, we offer craniosacral massage, cupping, ayurvedic work, and thai massage.  If you have any questions about these techniques, please call the office!

New ONLINE Scheduling

Flourish is switchin3g over to schedulicity.com for all of our online scheduling needs so please discontinue the use of genbook.com.   The new system gives you and us more flexibility so please feel free to try it out!  We are trying to be sure we change all of our info over by January 3rd but we apologize if we miss anywhere the scheduling is posted.  Please let us know if we miss any!!!! You can email drksmithdc@gmail.com for any questions/suggestions.  To schedule online now, please visit:

Schedulicity Online Scheduling

Thank you!

Living Social Deal

Living Social is running a Flourish deal on December 27, 2010!  Tune in to livingsocial.com to see what great savings and unique opportunities we are bringing you!

U.S. Senior Open & Low Back Pain Control!

In the last 3 days at the U.S. Senior Open at Sahalee Golf Course outside of Seattle I worked with a team of 2 other Seattle chiropractors to treat the low back pain of volunteers and a handful of legendary golfers.  The opportunity to work at the 2010 U.S. Senior Open came from a long-time friend of mine (Harry Sese) who works with the Titleist Performance Institute to train better golfers.  Dr. Sese worked on several golfers while myself and another chiropractor worked to keep the 3,000 volunteers capable of standing still at their posts on uneven ground and concrete structures.  The low back pain epidemic highlighted the need for massage and joint care for the low back spine & musculature, hamstrings, gluteus muscles and even mid-back muscles and joints.

To view some causes of low back pain and possible exercises, click the link HERE

capitol hill seattle chiropractor, kristi smith, chiropractors

http://drkristismith.com/ Capitol Hill Seattle Chiropractor Kristi Smith talks about chiropractic. As a Seattle Chiropractor she wants to help others understand what chiropractors do and help heal.

DList VIP Anniversary Card

If you received one of the VIP card offers at the DList Magazine 3 Year Anniversary Party, you have two options to choose from at Flourish Chiropractic Spa.

1. $35 for an hour initial session which includes injury/stress consultation, hot stone heat therapy, 20 minutes hot stone massage, 10 minutes of focused deep tissue massage, and a chiropractic adjustment.

2. $20 for a 30 minute initial session which includes injury/stress consultation, 10 minutes of focused deep tissue massage, and a chiropractic adjustment.

For a description of these services, click HERE

To schedule an appointment, visit www.flourish.genbook.com and choose the initial session option and type “DLIST” in the comment section or just call 206-851-2242. Please bring the offer card with you at the time of service.

Is Weight Loss with HCG Injections Safe?

Local Seattle Rolfer and wellness blogger, Sukie Baxter, recently asked me if I would care to be a guest blogger on her site about the possible dangers of the HCG injection diet fad.  I had a few patients of mine curious about the diet and decided to research it a little further to give them an accurate idea of how dangerous it could be.  It’s really quite a brilliant discovery by the Roman doctor that started it all decades ago.  But as I’ve pointed out to my patients,

Just because it’s been around for decades and has a great philosophical idea behind it, it’s not guaranteed to be safe. 

To read more, visit Sukie’s blog and my posting HERE

Knee Pain

There are many causes of knee pain.  This post is to help you understand a few possibilities and to give you some at-home care ideas.  Please consult a professional before attempting the care to be sure that you have a proper diagnosis and can safely perform the exercises.

As a Chiropractor trained in extremity care, I am capable of diagnosing knee problems or referring you for imaging like MRIs. Above is my video some of the common structures of the knee that cause knee pain.

Obvious one-time trauma (like a car accident or sport injury) may cause you meniscus tears, ACL, PCL damage or other sprain/strains.

Chronic wear and tear can cause tendonitis, bursitis and chondromalacia patella.

Vague knee pain, or pain that changes location: Muscle imbalances around the knee (hamstrings, quads, calves, etc.) may be causing this type of pain. In this case, I will write you a prescription for physical therapy to make sure you get stretching and strengthening training to correct your imbalance.

The type of knee injury you have will greatly dictate which type of treatment is your best option. After a full examination, I will discuss your options with you which include:

Chiropractic to help alignment and function

Massage to help balance and lessen inflammation

Physical Therapy to strengthen and balance

Injections to decrease inflammation

Surgery to correct severe injury that will not respond to conservative care

Foam Roller exercise to decrease knee pain.

Savvy Avenue Deal

Savvy Avenue followers have a limited-time offer for one of the three following treatment packages. If you are not a Savvy Avenue follower and wish to receive their special rate, please sign up at www.savvyavenue.com!

Massage is performed with either pure coconut oil, or your choice of massage bar from Lush (Fresh Handmade Cosmetics). Hot Stone therapies can be added to any of the package treatments.

Vivacious Vixen

Spinal & Extremity Adjustment

Energizing Massage of the Upper Back, Arms, Shoulders & Neck with Mood Elevating Oils

Skip the RedBull and still feel like a rockstar with this energy-boosting treatment. You have lofty goals and inspire others to rise to your expectations. Keep the fire, the energy and the drive in everything you do with this fit-for-a-Diva treatment.

De-Stress Age Less

Spinal & Extremity Adjustment

Light massage of your Neck, Jaw Muscles, Arms, Shoulders and Upper Back using soothing coconut oil

Light Stretching of tightened muscles

The cost of having it all, is being it all. If this sums up your ridiculously busy schedule, you are more than ready for a little R&R. Melt the stress and weight of the world away with this ultimate relaxation treatment. Experience a mind-calming sensation that reduces the tension in your shoulders, neck and facial muscles. This session will leave you with a sigh of happiness.

Yogi

Spinal & Extremity Adjustment

Deep Tissue Massage and Myofascial Release of the Arms, Legs, Back and Neck to lengthen and balance your Body.

Mild stretching and strengthening Motions throughout this active massage will help symmetry return to your body.

Motion is life. Symmetry is beauty. Stretch your body and expand life’s limits with this treatment. If you are looking to balance your body and reach new lengths in activity, this is the treatment for you.

Interview by an Athlete- Hills & Hammies

Absolutely loved the article write-up from the lovely Maria Milsap!  She has her Seattle athlete-inspired blog at www.hillsandhammies.com and I’m on the current month   (Yes!  double fist pump as my friend Lauren would say).

My take on hip hop dancing, coconut milk and my first set of stitches.  Check it out HERE!