"Chiropractic is not my job, it
is who I am! I love figuring out what needs to be
done in order to help and serve others." - Dr. Gregory
Our body needs balance in order to
work correctly. All of our parts work together. We just
need to know what part or parts are not communicating correctly and
help them connect. Just like a car engine all parts need to
be aligned and connected in order to run correctly before something
breaks down.
In the 14+ years
that she has been a Chiropractor, she not only continues to learn
new chiropractic methods, she takes classes on nutrition, soft
tissue repair, energy/frequency, physical therapy and any other
technique that she thinks would be useful so that her patients
attain better health and quality of life.
Chemical, emotional and physical
stress is always what hinders us if we do not alleviate it.
We need to get stress out of our body. If it stays inside it
leads to dis-ease and symptoms. Getting these stressors out
of your system may take different methods. She
understands each one of you is different and may need something
unique along with chiropractic to keep you healthy and
strong. Sheloves the work that she does and it
shows. That is why it is not a job to her, it is just a part
of who she is.
Dr. Gregory's Chiropractic Approach
Chiropractic works because the
spine not only holds your body up and keeps it moving the way it
should, but those same nerves connect to the the brain, limbs,
ligaments, tendons, muscles, glands and systems. The spinal
cord sends messages everywhere and we want those messages to be
sent correctly. Function is very important, even in areas
that are not painful. If function is lost, the body will
become stressed and lead to symptoms like pain and lack of
movement. Dr. Gregory helps the spine, soft tissue,
ligaments, tendons and muscles so they work as they should and
signals sent throughout the body are normal and stress
free.
Our brain runs
the show.
When you are adjusted, signals are sent to the brain letting it
know how your body is functioning:
How does this happen with an
adjustment?
Muscles have what are called muscle spindles. Muscle
spindles inside muscle send messages to the brain. Then
the brain figures out what signals to send back. The brain is
always deciding if we are safe and how our body is moving in the
environment.
Is our body working correctly?
Is our body injured or inflamed?
Does it need to be shut down to be protected?
Does it need to send pain signals to make sure this area is no
longer damaged?
Signals from the spinal joints,
limbs and muscles are sent to the Prefrontal Cortex
and Cerebellum which determine balance, mood, thinking,
planning, memory, self control, organization, coordination,
vision. It is more than just being able to move correctly, it
is total body function.
During care, if you need
guidance on necessary lifestyle changes, eating correctly,
rehabilitative exercises or how posture helps or hinders general
health, Dr. Gregory is more than happy help. She also wants
to empower you to take control of your health and learn what makes
your body able to withstand daily stresses you may encounter at
work, school, home or play. Everyday we encounter some
type of stress and if we don't know how to get rid of it, it will
fester in our system. Lets get this out so you can
thrive! Here is a great video showing how the Prefrontal
cortex and chiropractic is connected:
What happens during your first
chiropractic visit
We will go over your past medical
history and what your goals are. We are here to listen and
try and figure out what you need in order to reach your goals.
There will be questions on your paperwork that may seem strange
when asked but they are there to cover all facets of health so we
need to know what to focus on or what may be leading to why you
have come in. Sometimes something that seems very minimal may
be a part of the problem and have to be addressed in order to help
what is going on presently.
In order to analyze what is going
on, we will do some tests and may even do a scan which will cover
your spine, muscles and Autonomic Nervous System to see if there is
anything hidden that didn’t show up on my hands on testing.
We don’t do x-rays, but if we feel you need them, we can send you
to a local place to get them. You will get treatment the same
day you have come in. We will also balance your body's
systems so that you heal. If your body is balanced, you will
remain healthy and vibrant.
Regular Chiropractic Visits
When you come in to start your
healing and treatment plan, we will see how you responded to the
first treatment to make sure this is something that will work for
you. This could be the same week if your problem is
severe or the following week. Dr. Gregory will come up with a
plan that will be based on what your goals are and what your body
needs. Normally, the beginning of care requires more frequent
visits to make sure your body is progressing and healing.
Once your body is balanced visits will be less frequent based on
subsequent scans, exams and consults. Visits are 5-15 minutes
unless further examination is needed.
What you can expect at Precise
Moves Chiropractic:
Dr. Gregory applies a "whole
person" holistic approach to chiropractic care, which means
searching for the underlying causes of dis-ease, discomfort, and
pain as opposed to just chasing the pain and symptoms. She connects
the dots to find out how your body works and what can help you heal
the quickest.
Why do you get pain or
symptoms?
Symptoms often arise from
imbalances in the spinal column and body, improper lifestyle habits
and accumulation of stress. Safe, low force, non-invasive
methods are used to be able to determine the root of the pain and
create a personalized chiropractic and wellness plan to suit your
individual needs.
Chiropractic Techniques at our facility
Gentle treatments Drop Table and
Activator
SASTM (A Graston Technique) for
soft tissue repair
Cold Laser for pain and
inflammation reduction
Webster Technique to assist with
prenatal care and breech babies
Zone Technique
Amino Neuro Frequency Therapy (wearable devices that
retrain neurons in your body)
Why Did I Dr. Gregory Decide To Become A
Chiropractor?
I became interested in
chiropractic while training as an amateur boxer. After
workouts, I began to have wrist, lower back, and elbow pain.
This was starting to affect my desk job duties and I began to see a
chiropractor because a co-worker’s husband had a local practice.
His chiropractic adjustments allowed my physical problems to
diminished quickly. I noticed that I caught colds and flus less
often and it allowed me to continue doing what I loved. I
could work out without pain and didn’t notice any problems at my
job. During my care, I began to discover how amazing the
natural process of healing was without medication or surgery.
I had never experienced this type of care before. I was so
blown away at how a chiropractor near me could facilitate such
effective healing only using their hands and specific
tools. This sparked my interest in chiropractic,
anatomy, and physiology. I quickly quit my nine to five job
at a San Francisco high tech company and enrolled in chiropractic
school. I wanted to become a doctor to help other people the
same way I was. I also wanted to give people something they
may have not experienced before when seeking help from a
doctor. I am passionate about what I do, constantly learn new
techniques and modalities to help my patients any way I can. Health
and wellness take some work along with changes in lifestyle habits
and I am here to listen, guide and help you get results.
I love working with people who
want a natural and holistic method of healing. I truly care
about your health and well being and though you may come in with a
specific issue, I will analyze your whole body to find out why this
issue has presented itself and look to see if anything else is
festering in your system and at risk to show up. I monitor
your progress with hands-on tests and state of the art technology
(“The Insight”) to cover all facets of health. Whether you
are coming in with an athletic injury, car accident issue or to
make sure you are in the best health you can be in, your health is
my top priority. Using the Insight is accurate but
non-invasive and painless. I will allow me to see what stress
your body is under and areas to focus on that may not have surfaced
yet so we can address them and make sure they do not impede your
life in the future.
Being a former patient and
athlete (boxing, softball, triathlete, tennis, boot camp), I
understand the demands put on the body. We work together as a
team to keep you not only able to do the things you love but make
sure your health is in tip-top shape!
Dr. Amie Gregory, DC is an elite
chiropractor who does her best to "make sure all patients feel
comfortable, welcomed, understood and like family while working
toward their optimal health goals.” We are a team! – Dr. Amie
Gregory, DC, CCEP, ANF Instructor
What makes Precise Moves Chiropractic and Dr.
Gregory different from other doctors?
There is no cookie cutting
here. Each person is seen as an individual and tests,
treatments are created for you! Dr. Gregory is well trained
in several techniques, analyzes the whole body and treatments
evolve as you evolve. Dr. Gregory uses several techniques to
make sure different facets of your body are addressed. The
brain, nerves, muscles, glands and whole body work together and
communicate. She likes to cover as many systems as she can to
help and assist with full body healing. Here are some areas
of expertise:
2. Personal Trainer by the
International Sports Medicine Association (ISMA).
3. Amino Neuro Frequency
Therapist
4. Zone Technique (balances
of brain, body and systems)
5. Webster Technique for
expectant moms and breech babies
6. Soft tissue injury expert and
using SASTM (Graston Technique)
7. Cold Laser for pain and
inflammation
8. Nutrition Response Testing
(for active chiropractic patients)
She believes the whole body works together as a whole. If one
area is stressed, the whole body is stressed. “All
symptoms are a health and wellness issue and a sign that something
is not working well in the body”. This is why she guides
patients with proper ergonomics, posture, nutrition, exercises and
anything else that comes up along the way.
This guidance allows you to get
healthy, stay healthy. Now you can live the lifestyle you
want to live and actually thrive!
Why go to the chiropractor for
your full body health instead of just neck and back pain?
Well, neck and back pain is a
health problem caused by stress on the body. This stress can be
physical, emotional or chemical. The source of stress that is
causing issues need to be addressed to make sure they don't fester
and become long term problems.
Symptoms normally arise because
of improper lifestyle habits such as repetitive actions, sitting,
sleeping or standing in stressful positions, physical accidents,
poor eating habits, and emotional stress (job, family etc.)
Normally when people first come to the office they are in
pain. We want to make sure you are not only pain-free but
also healthy. In order to do this, we track your nerves from head
to toe (feet, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, knees, ankles and
hips) and discuss other habits you have in your life that may be
contributing to your health issues.
We understand that each person is
unique and may require different treatment methods in order to
heal, so we tailor an individual care plan to get quicker and long
lasting results just for you. We guide you in any way we can and
are here to answer any questions you may have along the way. We
know you have a lot of choices out there and we are confident that
we will get results and keep you on the road to health.
Dr. Amie Gregory, DC, CCEP, ANF
is a San Francisco, CA chiropractor. Schedule and appointment
today and you will see why she is so highly recommended.
