Chiropractic neurology is a specialty within chiropractic. Just as traditional medicine has specialties, so does chiropractic. To earn this prestigious degree requires 2 1/2 extra years of study followed by a standardized national exam. The degree of diplomate is conferred once the national exam is passed. The degree is awarded by the American Chiropractic Neurology Board which is a full member of the National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA) and is accredited by the National Commission for Certification Agencies.

Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a system that evaluates structural, chemical and mental aspects of health using manual muscle testing combined with other standard methods of diagnosis. AK, a non-invasive system of evaluating body function that is unique in the healing arts, has become a dynamic movement in health care in its relatively short existence.

The combined terms "applied" and "kinesiology" describes the basis of this system, which is the use of manual muscle testing to evaluate body function through the dynamics of the musculoskeletal system.

Treatments may involve specific joint manipulation or mobilization, various myofascial therapies, cranial techniques, meridian and acupuncture skills, clinical nutrition, dietary management, counseling skills, evaluating environmental irritants and various reflex procedures.

The triad of health lists the three basic causes of health problems.  They are structural, chemical and mental, with structure as the base of the triad. Literally, all health problems, whether functional or pathological, are involved with one part or all parts of the triad. This is not new to chiropractic, as its founder, D.D. Palmer states in his text, The Science, Art, and Philosophy of Chiropractic, "The determining causes of disease are traumatism, poison and autosuggestion." AK enables the doctor to evaluate the triad's functional balance and direct therapy toward the imbalanced side or sides. The physician who is aware of the triad of health, and evaluates every patient for all three sides, increases his ability to find the basic underlying cause of a patient's health problem.

AK skills are developed and approved by the International College of Applied Kinesiology Board of Standards.  These skills are refined from many disciplines including Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Medicine, Dentistry, Acupuncture, Biochemistry, Psychology, Homeopathy, and Naturopathy etc.  Members of these professions share knowledge through the publications and conferences of the International College of Applied Kinesiology (ICAK).

This is a question that we hear a lot.  The simple answer is "no."  The reason we have our patients special-order supplements is because the generic brands simply do not have the potency or effectiveness that the supplements we recommend have.  It is true that supplements bought "over-the-counter" are less expensive, but that comes at a cost to your health.  The supplements we recommend have been researched, tested and tested again to make sure that they are safe and effective.  As a matter of fact, each individual ingredient is tested first and then tested again when the entire formula is complete.  This allows us to be sure that what we recommend is safe, and it gets our patients back to health faster, saving them money in the end.

Educational requirements for doctors of chiropractic are among the most stringent of any of the health care professions.

The typical applicant at a chiropractic college has already acquired nearly four years of pre-medical undergraduate college education, including courses in biology, inorganic and organic chemistry, physics, psychology and related lab work. Once accepted into an accredited chiropractic college, the requirements become even more demanding — four to five academic years of professional study are the standard. Because of the hands-on nature of chiropractic, and the intricate adjusting techniques, a significant portion of time is spent in clinical training.

Doctors of chiropractic — who are licensed to practice in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and in many nations around the world — undergo a rigorous education in the healing sciences, similar to that of medical doctors. In some areas, such as anatomy, physiology, and rehabilitation, they receive more intensive education than most medical doctors or physical therapists.

At the Vreeland Clinic we do not bill insurance.  Insurance companies reimburse for what they deem to be "usual and customary" care.  At the Vreeland Clinic you will receive care that is anything but "usual and customary."  We pride ourselves on having a clinic that achieves outstanding results.  By accepting assignment from insurance companies we would be limiting our ability to help create wellness in all of our patients.  However, we will provide you with a summary of all that was done on each visit containing all the information necessary for you to submit the claim to your insurance company yourself.  We do not make any guarantees on reimbursement, however.

In order to provide the best care possible, our appointment times often run 45 minutes to an hour or more.  This allows us to answer all of our patients' questions and provide the most comprehensive care available.  We have a long list of people waiting to become patients, but they often travel from long distances and usually cannot commit to appointments on short notice.  For this reason, without at least 24 hours notice of a cancellation we must charge for the full visit.  If 48 hours notice is given, half of the office visit will be charged.  We of course understand that there are certain situations that cannot be avoided and each cancellation will be considered on a case by case basis.  Please kindly remember that we cannot accept cancellations via e-mail or on the answering machine.