Services & Techniques

HealthWorks Chiropractic is one of the only facilities in the Pasadena area serving as a holistic and alternative care source in the community. Although many chiropractors have massage, nutritional consultations & exercise programs, HealthWorks Chiropractic provides more comprehensive care to patients and serves as a resource for alternative medicine. If our patient's require any type of treatment we do not provide we will refer the patient by using a network of alternative care practitioners to fit their personal need.

At HealthWorks Chiropractic, we take great pride in providing the finest chiropractic wellness care to our patients. Below is a sampling of the different chiropractic services we offer in our Pasadena office.

Chiropractic Care

We provide advanced spinal correction utilizing "state of the art" chiropractic techniques. Never in the history of chiropractic have we been able to provide the level of help and expertise that now exists. These newer correction methods are even safer, more comfortable and more effective than ever before. As a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Phil Ricchiazzi has years of training and experience in spinal adjustment.

Activator Method 

The Activator procedure is a revolutionary and growing trend in Chiropractic.  The Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique (AMCT) was formulated through over 30 years of research in the areas of  orthopedics, neurology and chiropractic to find joint dysfunction in the spine and extremities.  The benefit of the Activator Instrument is it gives a reliable and reproducible adjustment each and every time.  There is no fear that too much force or too much torque will be applied to the spinal column.  It is also extremely accurate.

Corrective Exercises

We teach our patients special "blueprint" exercises designed just for them to help strengthen and correct their own unique problem. These exercises can be performed in the comfort of your own home and can improve the effectiveness of your spinal correction by as much as 30-40%. In addition to skeletal misalignment, muscles and connective tissues can be out of place or strained by improper alignment and use. Specific exercises and stretches can help your body stay in balance and in health.

Lifestyle Advice

We often find it helpful to "coach" our patients on certain activities they should avoid or do differently to avoid aggravating their particular health challenge. Our goal is to help every patient achieve a fulfilling and happy lifestyle full of the activities they enjoy most. We recognize that each of our patient is a whole person, and help them reach true health and wellness is a collaborate effort between our professionals and our patients.

Nutritional Assessment

We provide specific recommendations on nutritional supplements and healthy food choices to enhance our patient´s return to optimal health. Do you know which supplements and vitamins are good for you? Dr. Phil can provide a structured nutritional program based on your individual needs.

Health Talks & Screenings

HealthWorks Chiropractic provides FREE health talks on a number of important health issues in the Pasadena area. We want to educate our community on the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. Our goal is to help people who are tired of covering up their symptoms with medication and want to treat the cause of their condition naturally.

Posture and spinal screenings can reveal important health information and unlock the door to improved health and well-being. We provide screenings at community events, health fairs and places of employment.

Contact us today to arrange a screening or health talk at your event or workplace.

Physiotherapy

To complement and enhance the healing effects of our specific Chiropractic manipulative treatment, HealthWorks Chiropractic also provide the following physiological therapeutic procedures:

• Ultrasound
• Electrical muscle stimulation
• Phototherapy
• Mechanical traction
• Spinal Decompression 
• Cryotherapy
• Moist heat therapy
• Postural Control rehabilitation program

Massage Therapy

Massage can be an integral addition to any Chiropractic adjustment.  The doctors at HealthWorks Chiropractic will determine the type of massage that may be beneficial for your particular condition.  Ask your doctor which one of the following will best fit your condition.

• Essential Oil Massage:
This is our most unique massage. This massage goes beyond treating soft tissue but addresses the overall function of the nervous system as well as spinal position. Raindrop technique is a powerful, non-invasive tool for assisting the body in correcting defects in the curvature of the spine by utilizing the anti-inflammatory action of several key essential oils. By integrating massage with the power of essential oils brings the body into structural and electrical alignment.

• Relaxation Massage:
This is a soothing massage that promotes general relaxation, increases range of motion, relaxes stressed muscles and improves circulation.

• Therapeutic Massage:
This is a therapeutic massage that helps restore function to injured tissue. It is used following a chiropractic adjustment. At home rehabilitation exercises may also be used to foster natural healing.

Essential Oil Therapy:

Essential oils are some of the most concentrated natural extracts known, exhibiting significant and immediate anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and hormone balancing effects.  They have been found to have a profound influence on the nervous system, helping to reduce and eliminate pain, release muscle tension and provide strong emotional uplift.

Although many times more potent than natural herbs, essential oils--unlike prescription drugs-- very rarely generate any negative side effects.  This carries profound implications for those wanting to maintain or regain their health quickly and naturally.

Various essential oil therapies are used at HealthWorks Chiropractic.  Only 100% therapeutic  essential oils are used in our practice either topically, inhaled, and in some cases  as an oral supplement.  They have been helpful in a number of conditions and ailments.  Ask your doctor at HealthWorks Chiropractic how essential oil therapy can be used in the following areas: