Dr. Mayo offers gentle chiropractic adjusting techniques such as Diversified technique, activator or low force adjustive techniques.  These adjustments or usually combined with the Applied Kinesiology muscle techniques.

Applied Kinesiology is a technique that works well in conjunction with chiropractic treatments.  The technique uses muscle testing to determine muscle imbalances, which are underlying muscloskeletal problems. Dr. Mayo uses, in particular, the muscle techniques of Allen Beardall, D.C.  Beardall's specific muscle techniques are based on the technique of George Goodheart, D.C.  Dr. Goodheart was the founder of the Applied Kinesiology muscle technique in 1963.  The treatments include light touch stimulation of various reflex points and acupressure points which help improve muscle function.  Other treatments such as  counterstrain techniques help reset muscles after they have been strained.

  Although chiropractors attend several nutrition classes in chiropractic college, Dr. Mayo has had a special interest in nutrition, diet and supplementation. Dr. Mayo has attended numerous classes on nutrition in the past 10 years.  Much of her bases in nutrition also came in attending Applied Kinesiology courses which included the effect that specific nutrients have on the functional strength of muscles.  In our world today, it is increasingly difficult to obtain good nutrition.  Many health problems including neuromusculoskeletal problems are affected by proper nutrition.

The Applied Kinesiology treatments do not include massage.  Massage is a separate technique.  Sue Stephens, our licensed massage therapist, offers experience with a wide range of massage techniques. Her knowledge of specific muscles and her excellent muscle technique compliments the Applied Kinesiology muscle treatments of Dr. Mayo.