General Practitioners

• Arthritis
• Fibromyalgia
  Dr. Markos has achieved a high level of success with painful conditions associated with the spine and extremities to include: sciatica, headaches, low back pain, whiplash, tingling or numbness in the legs/hands/feet, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel, rib pain, fibromyalgia and hip/knee/ankle dysfunction.
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Nutritional Counseling
• Primary Care
  I was referred to Cheri Markos by my primary care phycisian and an still sending thank you notes to that Doctor! Dr Markos Always makes me feel as if I am her only patient that day and gives great care and attention to me every time I visit. There is none of this lay on a table in the lobby and get ten minutes of the same adjustment you got last time. She is genuinely concerned about creating a pathway to good health!
• Family Practice
• Bronchitis

Gynecologists

• Labor and Delivery
  Dr. Markos has significantly helped several members of my family. When another chiropractor was no longer making a difference with my congenital SI joint and its related spinal issues, I found Dr. Markos. She employed techniques that have greatly improved my quality of life. I feel so much younger! When my oldest daughter visited for ankle problems that have plagued her since adolescence, Dr. Markos not only helped with adjustments but taught my daughter techniques that my daughter has been able to use no matter where in the world she travels. When my 6 month old grandson came from England with some spinal adjustments needed after a long labor and delivery, he actually smiled and cooed when the adjustments were made and absolutely adored Dr. Markos. I would recommend Dr. Markos to anyone -- and I usually do!

Internists

• Gastroenterology
  It is important for patients to understand the risks associated with some of the most common treatments for musculoskeletal pain -- prescription and over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) -- as these treatments may carry risks significantly greater than those of chiropractic manipulation. According to a study from the American Journal of Gastroenterology, approximately one-third of all hospitalizations and deaths related to gastrointestinal bleeding can be attributed to the use of aspirin or NSAID painkillers like ibuprofen.
• Kidney Stones
  The back is a complicated structure of bones, joints, ligaments and muscles. You can sprain ligaments, strain muscles, rupture disks, and irritate joints, all of which can lead to back pain. While sports injuries or accidents can cause back pain, sometimes the simplest of movements - for example, picking up a pencil from the floor - can have painful results. In addition, arthritis, poor posture, obesity, and psychological stress can cause or complicate back pain. Back pain can also directly result from disease of the internal organs, such as kidney stones, kidney infections, blood clots, or bone loss.

Neurologists

• Neurology
  A - Yes. Doctors of Chiropractic receive about the same number of accredited classroom hours as medical doctors (about 4,500 hours). Since most Doctors of Chiropractic do not prescribe drugs, instead of taking pharmacology and surgery courses, they receive more in depth training in physiology, neurology, and X-ray than their medical counterparts.
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Multiple Sclerosis
  Dr. Cheri Markos (Charia Markos) is a profiled doctor and has been featured in the Multiple Sclerosis Association of King County Contact newsletter.

Radiologist

• X-Rays

Surgeons

• Orthopedics
• Sciatica
• Whiplash
  You could call her your expert in low back pain, headache, sore neck, whiplash, jammed hip, gimpy leg, frozen shoulder, bum knee, just getting old, healing hands, magic touch, pain fixer upper, or you could just call her Dr. Cheri Markos, chiropractor and owner of North City Chiropractic Health Clinic, located in the North City district of Shoreline, WA. 98155 www.northcitychiro.com
• Hip Replacement
  I have had one hip replacement and soon to have the other one done. After surgury I was shocked by the addition of low back pain I now experienced along with the loss of flexibility. Being a very athletic person and truly depressed about my inability to move without much pain, I went to see Dr. Marcos. I was afraid of damaging the artificial hip somehow in the adjustments. But Dr. Marcos in her patient and confident manner assured me no harm would come to my operated hip. My quality of life has improved greatly since I started seeing her. I have avoided much medication this time around waiting for the next surgury. My surgeon is amazed at my improved condition considering the degeneration of the other hip joint has continued, No, Dr. Marcos didn't miraculously make my arthritis disappear.........but she has definately allowed me to smile more and enjoy life much more than I could before her skilled care.

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  Diversified Technique is the classic chiropractic technique, developed by D.D. Palmer, DC. and taught in all chiropractic colleges. Diversified Technique was refined and developed by the late Otto Reinert, DC, to address biomechanical failure in each section of the spine, as it relates to specific subluxation. The focus is on restoration to normal biomechanical function, and correction of subluxation. In addition, Diversified methods have been developed to adjust extremity joints, allowing for beneficial applications in treating sports injuries and other injuries. Diversified adjusting of the spine uses specific lines of drives for all manual thrusts, allowing for specificity in correcting mechanical distortions of the spine. X-rays and case histories are used in analysis and diagnosis. No instruments are used in the adjusting procedure. Motion palpatation and full spine, hands-on techniques are used to deliver a deeper thrust, which makes an osseous (popping) sound as the adjustment is given. This technique is the most commonly used of all chiropractic techniques and is the one probably most familiar to patients.
• Physical Therapy
  Dr. Markos has ten years of college. She originally obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Pre-Physical Therapy from Slippery Rock University in 1974. During her Junior and Senior years in college she was chosen as a Student Leader for 2 National Recreation Conventions sponsored by the college.
• Frozen Shoulder
• Slipped Disc
  A - Discs are small pads of cartilage with a soft, pulpy center which are situated between each vertebra that act as "shock absorbers" for your spine. They attach to the weight bearing surfaces of adjacent vertebrae in such a way that they cannot slip. When people refer to a slipped disc they usually mean a torn, bulging, or herniated disc.
• Neck Pain
• Back Pain
• Geriatrics

Podiatrists

• Ankle Sprain
• Plantar Fasciitis
  We treat all ages, pre or post surgery, and offer acute, chronic, and wellness chiropractic care, exercise, and rehabilitation. Dr. Markos also specializes in extremity adjusting, treating conditions such as shoulder impingement, carpal tunnel, sprained ankles, jammed fingers or hips, and plantar fasciitis. We have dozens of patient testimonials that can be found on the computer or are linked to our website. If you haven’t found relief anywhere else, try us. www.northcitychiro.com