Sturgis, MI Health and Fitness

Kevin Day is certified in the Gonstead method of chiropractic care. In line with the Gonstead method, Day pays close attention to how misalignment in one area of the skeleton creates compensating patterns in other areas. Instead of whipping the whole skeleton into shape only to watch it wilt back into a cursive "f", he adjusts joints one by one until the body arrives at a natural rectitude.

The chiropractic doctor treats the sprightly bones of youth and the stooped spines of age, having completed certification in both pediatric and geriatric care. He works with athletes to iron out mechanical kinks, and helps multiple sclerosis patients walk without the support of a cane.

The holistic philosophy—that the state of the entire body should be considered when treating an ailment—guides the staff at Kalamazoo Manual Therapy through their treatments, which include manual therapy, pediatric massage, medical acupuncture, infrared sauna sessions, and hot-stone therapy. Each of these therapies offers a different approach to wellness, allowing staff to fortify the body's self-healing abilities without drugs or magic spells.

With locations in 10 states across America, Stanton Optical helps clients from Georgia to California achieve better vision with prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contacts. Its shelves are stocked with more than 3,000 frames and sunglasses from high-end brands, including Coach, Calvin Klein, and Armani. Full-service onsite labs help optometrists immediately craft glasses and clone monocles without the delay of sending eyewear elsewhere.

Doctor of Chiropractic Allen Ashforth grew up in awe of his father’s chiropractor. The capable doctor guided his father, who suffered from serious spinal troubles, through the regular adjustments and stretches that gradually improved the man's mobility and Sega Genesis scores. Dr. Ashforth watched his dad transform before his eyes from a lethargic man with chronic pain to an energetic, fit, and happier father.

With this inspiration in his heart, Dr. Ashforth charged into a career in chiropractic medicine, at first focusing mainly on helping athletes improve their mobility. Throughout the course of his 20-year practice, the doctor has expanded his expertise to include nonathletes, people dealing with chronic pain, and anyone in search of a way to improve their overall wellness.

Today Dr. Ashforth's treatments make use of traditional chiropractic techniques alongside advanced technology, including cold-laser therapy, which is designed to speed the healing process by stimulating the body’s growth of new cells and nice, ripe apples to be eaten once a day.

For more than 20 years, Dr. Michael E. Shambaugh has been building strong, straight, healthy smiles for whole families of patients. Dr. Shambaugh works with patients to identify dental issues such as bite irregularities and gum disease before creating a personalized plan of attack to bring mouths back to showroom condition. The doctor and his staff can peek beneath enamel with modern x-rays, quell cantankerous molars, or lighten smiles with custom bleaching trays.

One might not normally associate the sound of moving water or scents that calm the mind with a chiropractic clinic, but Nill Family Chiropractic uses both in order to create a soothing environment conducive to healing. Dr. James P. Nill treats not just individual symptoms but the whole body, working to identify the source of pain or discomfort in order to prevent future discomfort. Nill Family Chiropractic also sends its patients home with exercises to work and stabilize the core, which can help to increase overall wellness.