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Dr. Daniel Schenck, D.C.

Twenty-five years of helping people

In 1979 Daniel Schenck attended the Alpha School of Muscle and Joint Therapy, a massage school where he studied a wide variety of subjects including massage, nutrition, herbology, acupressure and reflexology. He began working at an alternative cancer clinic in Arizona that used principles of integrating body, mind and spirit in healing. Observing numerous dramatic recoveries, he became an advocate for the power of the mind in healing. He also decided to go back to college to become a doctor.

He attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, long considered to be the best Chiropractic College in the world. In 1989 Dr. Schenck graduated with honors, earning the degree of Doctor of Chiropractic that brought with it greater responsibilities for people's total health.

In 1992 while working at a multi-doctor chiropractic clinic in Arizona he studied acupuncture, Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET) and Applied Kinesiology (AK). All of these techniques were used with great success in an optional holistic approach for people with difficult conditions.

In 1998 he opened an office in Colorado, and began using a completely holistic approach with his patients. By blending gentle chiropractic with massage and acupressure, treatments were dramatically more effective. Patients who initially came in for pain relief often returned with friends or family members wanting a treatment as well. A medical doctor captured the sentiment when she said, "Daniel doesn't just have patients, he has fans".

In 2003 Dr. Daniel Schenck began practicing in Pittsburgh at the Nuin center where he offers three levels of treatment. The Quick version comes with 25 years of experience to provide a gentle chiropractic adjustment. The Regular version emphasizes treating the body as a whole. It includes massage, acupressure, AK muscle testing and gentle adjustments. The Long version is an hour and emphasizes mind- body integration by adding a type of energy balancing called chi yi, along with cranial manipulation and NET as needed. People consistently remark on how good they feel after this adjustment. This is done on the first visit but is also popular with people who value the effectiveness of the Long visit.

Benefits

With the holistic approach, virtually anyone can benefit because the whole person is taken into consideration not just one part.

A.K. (Applied Kinesiology) works with muscle testing to check for problems including sore elbows, knees, feet and wrists, TMJ, and even skull bones.

N.E.T. (Neuro Emotional Technique) works on problems caused or made worse by emotions and stress. The technique can have a tremendously beneficial impact on health, including eliminating very real pain.

Acupressure and chi yi are the needle-free applications of the principles of acupuncture. Dr. Schenck applies the Chinese "Five Element" approach to the flow of chi energy. The Chinese system brings with it a mind-body connection that is missing from most of western medicine.

Cost

It is widely recognized that massage, acupressure and chiropractic adjustments are effective. When blended into one treatment they dramatically enhance the long-term effectiveness of the adjustment. An enhanced treatment takes more time but eliminates the need for frequent, ongoing office visits and that saves you time and money.

• The initial consultation is free.
  
• The Quick visit is $20 and takes about 15 minutes.
  
• The Regular visit is $40 and for a half-hour.
  
• The Long visit is $80 and lasts an hour.

East-End Food Co-op members receive a discount through the Local Partners Program. If you are a co-op member mention it for your special rate.

Dr. Schenck takes your health and wellness very much to heart. If you have questions or would like a consultation call 412-670-3560.