My style of adjusting is formally and professionally known as "Diversified". This is the primary style taught by all of the chiropractic colleges in the United States and which is required by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. My focus is primarily upon chiropractic orthopedics, but I do prescribe natural medicines, herbal supplement remedies, and use traditional and combination homeopathics.

I am primarily a manual (hands-on) adjuster. I do use an Activator^TM impulse adjusting instrument to reinforce some of my work, to move very small joints, or to do subtle work with someone who is sensitive or osteoporotic.

I also utilize other styles to round out my treatments, which allows me to tailor my adjustments to a patient's needs and preference.  These styles include:

- Diversified Technique
- Sacral-Occipital Technique
- Gonstead (Limited)
- Myofascial Release and Massage Therapy.
- Cranio Sacral (but not Somato-Emotional Release ^TM ) and Strain/Counterstrain Release Technigues
- Activator^TM Impulse Adjusting Instrument (But not Activator Methods^TM technique)
- Muscle Energy techniques
- Low Force / Non-Force Release techniques, Acupressure
- Leander Motorized Flexion Distraction
- Drop-Table
- Zenith High-Low Thompson Terminal-Point Drops
- Manual, Mechanical, and Pneumatic Traction.
- Low-Tech Rehab (PT-Balls, Theraband Resistance Bands, Medicine-Balls, Trampoline/Rebounder, Plyometrics, BodyBlade^TM , Free Weights)

I am trained in massage and bodywork (having been a licensed massage therapist), as well as in exercise fitness and rehabilitation. I believe in using soft tissue techniques to assist with chiropractic adjusting. I believe in prescribing therapeutic exercise in order to support the I also utilize the following adjunctive modalities to support my work: Hot Packs, Hydrotherapy, Ultrasound, Electrical Stim, Diathermy, Microcurrent, TENs. We believe in having state-of-the-art equipment. I like to use low-tech rehab exercise plans that my patients can use at home after some supervision in the clinic; this way therapeutic exercise can be incorporated into their lifestyle. I like to get my patients moving as soon as possible and not focusing on symptom relief alone. We try to have a little fun and keep it light, while still doing serious work and not compromising on quality.

I like to see a patient several times at the onset of their treatment plan in order to determine how the treatment plan is working for them. I usually treat on the same day that I examine, if it is clinically indicated. I only order X-rays or MRIs if clinically indicated. I like to see a "well patient" at least once a season (four times a year); this is my ideal.

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