Chiropractic Services

• Chiropractic Adjustments
  It is therefore considered prudent that this specific sacral analysis and adjustment be used throughout pregnancy to detect and alleviate sacral imbalance and optimize pelvic neuro-biomechanics in the mother. Because of the particular female adaptations from the increase of hormones, weight gain and postural adaptations, pregnant mothers have a greater chance of sacral subluxation and neuro-biomechanical imbalance than the general population. Additionally, because of the effect the chiropractic adjustment has on all body functions by reducing nerve system stress, pregnant mothers may have significant benefit by having their spines checked regularly throughout pregnancy, optimizing health benefits for both the mother and baby."
• Subluxation
  The Webster technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and diversified adjustment. The goal of the adjustment is to reduce the effects of sacral subluxation/ SI joint dysfunction. In doing so neuro-biomechanical function in the pelvis is improved.
• Manipulation Therapy
  Chiropractic care benefits all aspects of your body's ability to be healthy. This is accomplished by working with the nervous system--the communication system between your brain and body. Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy/Spinal Manipulation or "adjustment"/correction used for spinal, pelvic, cranial and extremity misalignments (subluxations) and performed by gentle pressure or a high-velocity low-amplitude thrust to help restore function and motion to restricted area. When misaligned, these structures create an imbalance in surrounding muscles and ligaments, as well as blood and lymphatic flow. Additionally, the resulting nerve system stress may affect the body's ability to function optimally. The manipulation helps to reduce pain, relax local musculature and improve circulation. The noise that can be heard with an adjustment is that of release of nitrogen gas from a joint capsule. It has been researched and documented that motion is restored following an adjustment but no bones are moved for this to happen.
• Pediatric Chiropractic
  According to the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), which "recognizes that in a theoretical and clinical framework of the Webster Technique in the care of pregnant women, sacral subluxation may contribute to difficult labor for the mother (i.e., dystocia).Dystocia is caused by inadequate uterine function, pelvic contraction, and baby mal-presentation. The correction of sacral subluxation may have a positive effect on all of these causes of dystocia.
• Acupressure
  Amberlight Wellness is a complimentary medicine center in Twin Cities, known for its experience, warm atmosphere and quality care. We combine holistic approach of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and science advances of both Eastern and Western medicine to better serve your health needs. We provide acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and chiropractic. We also use tuina, guasha, cupping, moxibustion, acupressure, auriculotherapy, Webster technique. In majority of cases dietary recommendations, exercises and possible lifestyle modifications are given as well. There are no age restrictions - everybody can benefit greatly from gentle individualized care, and we have good expertise on health concerns from newborn to senior citizens.
• Acupuncture
  Dr. Elena graduated Summa Cum Laude with Masters of Oriental Medicine from Northwestern Health Sciences University and Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science.