"Chiropractic is a health care discipline which emphasizes the inherent recuperative power of the body to heal itself without the use of drugs or surgery."
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Marshall Luck DC, Doctorate in Chiropractic, Palmer Chiropractic College West 1993. Repetitive Injury, Sports injury and Postural Bio-mechanics Specialist.
Chiropractors
Dr. Marshall Luck has been in practice since 1994 and is a member of local, state and national chiropractic associations. Dr. Luck maintains a busy practice that provides his patients with the latest and most effective natural methods of pain relief, spinal corrections and general healthcare.
He has adopted and mastered several treatment techniques including the Pettibon System, a cutting edge examination and treatment methodology for correcting spinal bio-mechanics and postural imbalances. This system uses x-rays for diagnosis, assessing progress, and proof of treatment effectiveness. Dr. Luck tests each patent's ability to respond to care, and trains patients in home care for faster correction. He will combine his years of experience and clinical knowledge to formulate an individualized treatment plan to fit the uniqueness of each patient.
Dr. Michael Kemper graduated from one of the most sought after chiropractic colleges in the United States, Life West Chiropractic College. Dr. Kemper has a multifaceted approach in helping others. He utilizes many techniques in chiropractic care, including CBP, Activator, SOT, Diversified and Gonstead. His goal is to help people live the best life that they can by engaging their body's own natural healing abilities.
Dr. Kemper incorporates exercise, nutrition, and education to assist in the healing process. He has an open and honest approach when working with patients and always encourages open communication via the doctor-patient relationship. Dr. Kemper's motto is "Live the best life you can live."
Bridget Schuler, LAc. Degree in Oriental Medicine, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine.
Acupuncturists
Bridget Schuler, LAc., has been practicing massage and bodywork in Telluride, Colorado since 1997, and acupuncture since 2006. She obtained her degree of Oriental Medicine at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, in San Diego. During her internship she focused on orthopedics, working with the athletic department at the University of California San Diego, and Acusport, a specialized sports medicine clinic. Bridget has worked with with a variety of professional athletes; among them climbers, cyclists, football players, and Olympic runners. She also developed an affinity for general practice while working in a seniors' clinic, a pediatric clinic, and the San Diego Hospice. In 2006, Bridget specialized in orthopedics and gynecology at The University of Chengdu, China.
Holistic Nutrition
Certified Nutrition Educator and Nutrition Consultant
Pernilla Pajala was trained at Bauman College in Berkeley, CA where she received her Nutrition Educator and Nutrition Consultant certifications. She teaches an "Eating for Health"TM model that supports the health of each individual through a combination of whole food and herb consumption. Pernilla conducts an in-depth diet and lifestyle evaluation for each client then works closely with them to design a lifestyle that will help them reach their goals and achieve optimum health.
Pernilla has a lifelong interest in health and wellness, with an emphasis on digestive support and supporting those who are chronically ill. She has lived in both Europe and the United States, exposing her to a variety of people and situations, and teaching her to approach health from many different angles. As a working mother following a gluten-free, dairy-free diet, she has the firsthand knowledge and experience to keep your whole family happy and healthy while living a busy lifestyle.
Massage Therapists
Ask for one of our expert massage therapists — Deborah Crow, Michelle Schneider, or Joe Kintigh.
Deborah Crow is a licensed advanced practitioner with over 17 years worth of experience. Trained in a variety of massage techniques, she combines specific styles to address the individual needs of the client. Over the years she has worked with a large cross-section of patients — marathon runners, Iron Man competitors, office workers, senior citizens, Autistic children, and people with chronic disabilities. This experience has given her focus a more clinical and therapeutic approach to massage.
She is trained and certified in the following:
- Deep Tissue
- Sports Massage
- Shiatsu
- Trigger Point Therapy
- PNF and Myofascial Release Techniques
- Swedish
- Pre-Natal
- Applied Kinesiology
- Hot Stone