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Healing Hands Chiropractic Clinic, PC 3701 SE Milwaukie Ave., Suite G Portland, OR 97202
(503) 238-8818 (503) 238-1110 FAX healinghands@pdxhealinghands.com
Healing Hands Chiropractic Clinic, PC is an independent practice located within Cottonwood Chiropractic Clinic. We are located in the Brooklyn Business Center on Milwaukie Ave just south of Powell Blvd.
Mission The mission of Healing Hands Chiropractic Clinic is a commitment to providing high quality chiropractic care by forming a partnership between the patient and the Chiropractor. This is accomplished through patient education and by emphasizing an environment of respect, compassion, and confidentiality. All interactions are based on the philosophy that we are partnering with you to discover your road to recovery. Healing Hands Chiropractic Clinic offers chiropractic therapies utilizing Diversified Technique, CranioSacral Therapy, Stretching, and Rehabilitative Exercise.
Clinic Hours Monday 8am -12pm, 3pm-7pm Wednesday 8am -12pm, 3pm-7pm Friday 8am - 12pm, 2pm-5pm
Practitioners
Dr. Debra Serlin,
Chiropractic Physician
What is Chiropractic? Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy, or an “adjustment” is a procedure that relieves restrictions of the joints by working to relax the muscles, ligaments, and tendons of the body. Regular Chiropractic care is beneficial because it restores normal motion/function to the joints. This promotes health, reduces the risk of injury, and may slow the progression of degeneration due to biomechanical faults. It can also reduce feelings of fatigue and promote the state of well-being. Chiropractic addresses many conditions.
Chiropractors treat the body as a whole, using a holistic approach. This means working with the patient’s own body to try to heal from within to achieve optimal function. Over time, poor posture, injury, and aging can alter the biomechanical function of the body. This can result in degeneration of the joints (arthritis) and formation of scar tissue. These changes can cause pain and decreased flexibility, which limits normal joint motion. The spinal column, which houses the spinal cord, (Central Nervous System/CNS) regulates all of the functions of the body. Restrictions in joint motion, especially the spine, can result in irritation or inflammation. This can inhibit the flow of information between the CNS and the rest of the body. When this occurs, optimal function of the body becomes compromised. I believe it is important to treat the body as a whole by using a holistic approach. This means working with the patient’s own body to try to heal from within in order to achieve optimal function. After conducting a thorough history and physical examination, I work with the patient towards resolving problems using a natural approach. I feel it is important for the doctor and the patient to form a partnership on the road to recovery. This means the patient receives treatment in the office as well as education and tools, such as exercises and stretches they can perform on their own, so they may work towards achieving optimal function. I earned my Doctorate degree in Chiropractic from Western States Chiropractic College in 1999. I have since studied with the Upledger Institute for advanced training in Craniosacral Therapy. I have also studied with the Spine Research Institute in San Diego with a focus on automobile crash related injuries. I have been trained in Diversified Technique, Craniosacral Therapy, and postural rehabilitation. I have practiced chiropractic in Portland, Oregon since 2000. I have also worked as a Clinician’s Assistant in the Outpatient Clinic at Western States Chiropractic College for one year where I helped supervise senior interns in patient care. Craniosacral TherapyCraniosacral Therapy is a light force technique that releases restrictions and imbalances in the craniosacral system. It can be effective in treating a variety of conditions including migraine headaches, Temporomandibular Joint syndrome (TMJ), chronic neck and back pain. |
