Services
Primal Reflex Release Technique (P.R.R.T.)
Primal Reflex Release Technique (PRRT) is a new treatment approach in the field of pain treatment and management that allows for rapid assessment and treatment. PRRT is the next paradigm shift in health care. PRRT is a systematic approach to the evaluation and treatment of primal reflexes which, according to John Iams, P.T., are over stimulated. This over stimulation of the primal reflexes maintains pain and keeps painful patterns active. PRRT is a very gentle technique that can quickly and effectively treat a wide range of musculoskeletal problems, including issues such as sports injuries, physical trauma, tendonitis and much more. To read more about PRRT visit www.theprrt.com.
Chiropractic
Chiropractic is an alternative health care profession whose purpose is to diagnose and treat mechanical disorders of the spine and musculoskeletal system with the intention of affecting the nervous system and improving health. There is an emphasis on manual treatments including spinal adjustment and other joint and soft-tissue manipulation. To see some of the most current reseach or to answer any questions or concerns you may have please visit www.fcer.org and learn the cutting edge answers to questions about this great profession.
“The natural healing force within each one of us is the greatest force in getting well. Our food should be our medicine. Our medicine should be our food.” - Hippocrates
Kinesio Taping
The Kinesio Taping Method involves taping over and around muscles in order to assist and give support or to prevent over-contraction. The first technique gives the practitioner the opportunity to actually give support while maintaining full range of motion, enabling the individual to participate in physical activity with functional assistance. The second technique helps prevent overuse or over-contraction and helps provide facilitation of lymph flow 24 hours per day. It is most commonly used in the acute stage of rehabilitation. Kinesio Tex Tape can be used in conjunction with other therapies, including chiropractic, physiotherapy modalities, massage therapy, and rehabilitation. For more information about Kinesio taping and the many benefits go to www.kinesiotaping.com .
Active Release Technique (A.R.T.)
ART is a patented, state of the art soft tissue system/movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly and permanently with ART. These conditions all have one important thing in common: they are often a result of overused muscles. Learn more about ART at www.activerelease.com.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is among the oldest healing practices in the world. As part of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture aims to restore and maintain health through the stimulation of specific points on the body. In the United States, where practitioners incorporate healing traditions from China, Japan, Korea, and other countries, acupuncture is considered part of complementary and alternative medicine. Scientists are continually studying the efficacy of acupuncture for a variety of ailments and are quickly learning the many benefits it has to offer. To learn more about the many benefits of acupuncture go to the following site: www.chiroweb.com.
Sports Medicine
Sports medicine specializes in preventing, diagnosing and treating injuries related to participating in sports and/or exercise, specifically the rotation or deformation of joints or muscles caused by engaging in such physical activities. Because of the competitive nature of sports, a primary focus of sports medicine is the rapid recovery of patients, which drives many innovations in the field. For more information please visit www.sportsmedicine.com.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Physical medicine and rehabilitation is a branch of medicine dealing with functional restoration of a person affected by physical disability. We specialize in restoring optimal function to people with injuries to the muscles, bones, joints, tissues, and the nervous system (such as stroke victims). Used to increase the rate of healing and decrease the chance of re-injury, specific exercises are designed for you to help strengthen and correct your unique problem.
Massage Therapy
Massage involves manipulating the patient's body with pressure, tension, motion, or vibration done manually or with mechanical aids. Target tissues may include muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, joints, or other connective tissue, as well as lymphatic vessels, and/or organs of the gastrointestinal system. Massage can be applied with the hands, fingers, elbows, forearm, and feet. There are over eighty different massage modalities Peer-reviewed medical research has shown that the benefits of massage include pain relief, reduced trait anxiety and depression, and temporarily reduced blood pressure, heart rate, and state anxiety.
Nutritional Counseling
We provide specific recommendations on nutritional supplements and healthy food choices to enhance our patients’ return to Optimal Health. Maintaining a healthy diet and weight contributes to good health and freedom from chronic pain. We can help you design a nutritional program for whatever your needs may be: losing weight, gaining weight, decrease cholesterol, decrease blood pressure, or just for better health. By striving for optimal health and making small changes in your current diet you can greatly decrease your chance of developing serious illnesses like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. We do offer a variety of whole foods and whole food supplements in our office for your convenience. For a list of some of the healthy products we offer go to www.tropicaltraditions.com. To see a list of the high quality grass fed meats we recommend please go to www.blackwing.com and enter the code "001096" and receive a 5% discount off of your entire first order!! We are big fans of the grass fed bison and grass fed ostrich!
Dr. Ole J. Olson, ATC
Board Certified Chiropractic
Physician
Certified A.R.T. Provider
Certified Athletic Trainer
Dr. Melissa J. Olson
Board Certified Chiropractic
Physician
Certified Acupuncturist
Our office hours are:
M-W-F: 7:00am-7:00pm
T-Th-Sat: 7:00am-12:00pm
Or by appointment.
Walk-ins welcome.
Contact info:
Ph: (515) 964-9966
802 SE Oralabor Road
Suite 121
Ankeny, IA 50021
Location:
South of Super Wal-Mart next to Subway and Greenberg's Jewelers
See the Contact Us page for a map to our office
