Micro-Alignment Therapy is a little-known-about but incredibly powerful technique that was pioneered by renowned Canadian Chiropractor, Dr. Robert Young. And although it’s been around for more than 40 years, you won’t find it taught in any colleges. It’s so innovative that very few Chiropractors know about it. Unlike the traditional academic approach to analysis, this specific therapy’s hands-on approach is exclusively holistic. It has been created to go much deeper than the standard regional assessment to teach practitioners how to understand the global patterns of misalignment throughout the body.
Dr. Young developed the technique after using advanced technology to study the actual effects conventional Chiropractic techniques had on the human body. By using an image intensifier he found that when the vertebrae were adjusted, many levels of the spinal joints rebounded from the force applied. This, coupled with the fact Dr. Young knew many patients are resistant to see a Chiropractor because of the perceived aggressive manipulation of the spine, led him to develop a new, gentler technique that produced measurable improvements to the body. When studying the effectiveness of his Micro-Alignment Therapy under the same conditions as the conventional method, Dr. Young discovered an almost imperceptible but crucial and lasting change in the patients’ bone position.
Micro-Alignment Therapy is a whole-body Chiropractic adjustment technique specifically engineered to work on the spine, peripheral joints, (such as knees, elbows, ankles, jaw, etc.), and the cranium.
It has been found that joint misalignment can have a negative effect on almost all parts of the body and is responsible for problems such as:
But, if a whole-body analysis method is employed with the Global Pattern Search system of diagnosis, a practitioner can become a master problem-solver for their patients.
Micro-Alignment Therapy is perfectly designed for patients who may not respond well to conventional treatment. Because it’s so precise and gentle, it can be used to heal patients who simply can’t tolerate the deep pressure or force applied during traditional techniques.
If you’ve ever had a patient who was suffering from a traumatic injury, had a medical condition that made it difficult for them to lie on their stomach, or simply was nervous about treatment, this therapy is the ideal alternative for them. Not only will they be able to tolerate it without discomfort, but it’s powerful enough to make real improvements to their overall health, while also helping to relieve them from their symptoms.
“I call Dr. James my magic doctor! After micro alignment treatments with her, I come away feeling de-stressed and pain free. I have been a client of Dr. James for at least 10 yrs.”“I call Dr. James my magic doctor! After micro alignment treatments with her, I come away feeling de-stressed and pain free. I have been a client of Dr. James for at least 10 yrs.”
Glenna L.
Patient
“I found that micro alignment started helping me almost immediately. I went into my first treatment with a very stiff back yet after the first few clicks of my spine I could feel it loosening up. Amazing. I have been with Dr. James for about three months. Once the bad winter arrived, I had to suspend treatment, but I will continue again when summer sets in. I have enjoyed my visits to Dr. James. She is very knowledgeable, kind and endlessly sunny by nature. Her assistant, Bonnie, has the same welcoming personality which makes visits there a pleasure.”
Diana .I. S.
Patient
“This therapy has always helped relieve my back pain, which has ranged from total left side constant pain; to disc pain; lower back pain. It is gentle and effective. I have been with Dr James for 20 years this year and I can’t see myself going to anyone else. I always receive good advice, effective help and gentle reprimands!”“This therapy has always helped relieve my back pain, which has ranged from total left side constant pain; to disc pain; lower back pain. It is gentle and effective. I have been with Dr James for 20 years this year and I can’t see myself going to anyone else. I always receive good advice, effective help and gentle reprimands!”
Shannon. C.
Patient
“I have been a patient of Dr. James for 2 years and find that the Micro Alignment Therapy that Dr. James uses to be very effective, yet gentle and with long lasting results for overall health improvement. I have recommended Dr. James to friends who are equally pleased with their results. I am a regular visitor and appreciate the natural approach to keeping healthy and fit.”
Betty M.
Patient
“Love that it is Hands On, Complete, Gentle, Subtle, Non-Invasive, and the entire body is treated. My treatment from Dr. Barbara James has been life changing in the Best Possible way….. Not only in restoring mobility and articulation in my major physical injury, but also greatly aiding in the mental and emotional fallout that can come with a physically life altering injury. I have been receiving care for around 6 months, but will continue to receive only her care for as long as she remains in practice. I strongly recollect saying to Dr. James, “I have received Better Care in 5 weeks of seeing you, than 15 years of treatment from the one and only chiropractor I had been seeing..” Unbelievable and Positively Life & BODY Better …THANK YOU DR. JAMES.”
Colleen M.
Patient
The truth is that most practitioners simply haven’t heard of it. Academic institutions often take a long time to adopt a new system or way of thinking. That’s because research has to be done to assess how the new way impacts the conventional way. The problem with that is it makes innovations and discoveries difficult to integrate into the industry. So it falls to clinicians and practitioners like us to seek out and adopt new ways ourselves.
What makes Micro-Alignment Therapy so accessible is you don’t need any specialist equipment at all. By the end of the program, you, your knowledge, and your hands will be all you need to assess and treat your patients.
The only time I use equipment with this technique is to visually demonstrate to patients their improvement using posture pictures, SEMG, or thermography.
In college, we’re taught that patient education is complex and it’s necessary to get them to understand every little detail of their case.
But this isn’t true.
Learning how to explain assessments in a way patients can easily understand means you can simplify patient education. Speaking in simple, clear terms engages patients with their treatments and increases their likelihood of keeping up with their care plan.
What matters is making sure the patient understands all they want to understand.
Some people want to know every little detail, but many are happy that you understand their problem so they only want a big-picture overview. Either way, this program will provide you with the language needed to meet them where they are.
The short answer is no.
If you’re happy with your current workload and income and prefer to focus on individual symptoms rather than overall health, then this program probably isn’t for you.
But, if you’re anything like me and view health and healing as a holistic practice that Chiropractors and Health Care Practitioners need to acknowledge to help patients heal…then I believe this program will work for you.
Remember that this analysis is building on your existing problem-solving skills and expanding them to understand and address patient body use that may be contributing to their symptoms.
I understand that saving time is important to you. That’s why I’ve included the exact templates I use with real patients to assess their needs and prescribe a suitable treatment.
There’s absolutely no guesswork here and very little setup required.
And as for actually using the analysis on patients, it takes around 3 minutes if you were doing a complete assessment (including the spine which is the next level course) in sitting, prone and supine positions. So Global Pattern Analysis for peripheral joints can easily be added to your existing services without taking up much time.