The Chiropractic and Nutrition Wellness Center By Tiffany Nichols Alternative health methods are gaining speed in the health care world, from dietary supplements to acupuncture, new practices are cropping up all the time and in America’s heartland these alternatives are no longer the novelty that they once were. The Chiropractic and Nutrition Wellness Center (CNWC) is one such example and offers a blend of traditional chiropractic methods, cutting-edge rehabilitation methods, specialized treatments, and clinical nutrition services. The office is located in Shelby Township, Michigan and prides itself on offering wellness services that are beneficial for patients on every level of their being: mind, body and spirit. Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson is the founder, chiropractor and clinical nutritionist servicing the center’s clients. He attended Oakland and Wayne State Universities, and then went on to earn a degree from Palmer Chiropractic College. Dr. Johnson is also affiliated with a number of professional organizations including Palmer College of Chiropractic International Alumni Association, Loyal Legion of Chiropractic Philosophers, Healthy Traditions Network, Michigan Association of Chiropractors, and Macomb County Chiropractic Association, among many others. The Approach Johnson recognizes that health requires well-being, not just physically, but also mentally and spiritually. He started the clinic with the vision of maximizing human potential by fostering for each client a world of maximized health. Chiropractic services are classified as “the science, art and philosophy of finding and correcting subluxations [misalignment of the vertebrae] to organize the flow of nerve impulses between the brain and body.” Dr. Johnson has been in active practice for 21 years and has advanced certification in Chiropractic Pediatrics from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Motion Palpation Analysis from the Motion Palpation Institute, Clinical Nutrition from Parker College of Chiropractic, and training in Nutritional Response Testing from Dr. Fred Ulan and Dr. Lester Bryman. He takes a holistic approach to chiropractics and healthcare, not only offering gentle chiropractic treatments, but also nutrition counseling, sports injury treatment, rehabilitative spinal exercise programs, and percussion and massage therapy. The Center also offers Contact Reflex Analysis, a safe and natural method of analyzing the body’s structural, physical and nutritional needs; Nutritional Response Testing, a method used to monitor disturbances in the autonomic nervous system; and Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques, a holistic, non-invasive treatment used to permanently eliminate food and environmental allergies. Unlike many medical Centers, there are no surgeries or drugs offered. Instead, Dr. Johnson focuses on where health problems originate, whether the cause is structural, biochemical, emotional, or electromagnetic. Dr. Johnson has found that his business is successful due to increased demand for cures to illness that do not require surgery or harmful drugs that may cure some illness but have horrible side effects. Chiropractic and Nutrition Wellness Center offers treatments for fibromyalgia, which causes widespread and intense pain in the muscles and connective tissues; S.E.M. balance disorders that cause dizziness or sensations of movement or falling; non-surgical spinal decompression enhanced by neuro-structural integration; chiropractic adjustments; functional neurological muscle testing and analytical tests including aforementioned contact-reflex analysis, nutritional response testing, and allergy treatments; nutrition and diet therapy; longevity wellness services including exercise with oxygen therapy, whole body advanced vibration exercise, and a purification and weight management program. The benefits of chiropractic adjustments, according to Dr. Johnson, are that they enhance the ability of one’s body to heal on its own, independent of sometimes harmful drugs and invasive surgeries. These methods reduce and eliminate vertebral subluxation complex, increase flexibility and ease of movement, reduce irritation to delicate nerves, and increase the expression of life force throughout the body. Staying Connected The Center has an online newsletter that keeps clients informed about current developments in the world of healthcare, allows satisfied clients to share their testimonials of success, and provides healthy recipes. The newsletters serve as a way to keep clients and the community informed about the importance of leading healthy lives. Also on the company’s Web site are links to articles and research regarding various issues in chiropractics and natural wellness. A number of products are also available online through the CNWC website that promote healthy living and natural wellness services. In addition, vitamins, herbal food supplements, diet cookbooks, books on medicine, and safety identification cards for children are among the items available for purchase. Dr. Johnson relies on the successful treatment of his customers to fuel his business. He is proud to boast that over 90 percent of the patients he serves are satisfied with their care. Positive testimonials include: “Before I used Dr. Johnson’s DTS Table, I had severe back pain, especially in my lower back. After using his DTS table, I noticed the first week that most of the pain had gone away and my back felt much better. The DTS table provided great back pain relief for me and I am so happy that I have experienced the DTS table...It was a big help in terms of taking away my back pain…It truly is a great feeling to have your pain go away with the DTS table. Thank you Dr. Johnson for helping me!” exudes one patient, Ann Lowback, in the CNWC newsletter. He continues his commitment to provide safe and healthy chiropractic care, and hopes to have many more pleased costumers in the future.