Hensley Wellness Center's approach to health care goes beyond treating the symptoms of disease to identifying the root cause of a health problem.  Chiropractic believes good health involves strengthening the immune system through good nutrition and maintaining the integrity of the nerves that direct immune response. A normally functioning nervous system consists of a healthy spine and nerves extending from the spine to all parts and systems of the body --  meaning, anomalies in the nervous system can produce symptoms anywhere in the body.

Chiropractic stresses the idea that the cause of many diseases begin with the body's inability to adapt to its environment.  Chiropractic teaches that injuries, stress, overexertion, etc. can result in derangement of the spinal column.  Such irritations to the spine and spinal nerve roots are what cause malfunctions in the body.  By reducing or eliminating this interference to spinal nerves, systems of the body will operate more efficiently and comfortably, allowing the body to heal itself.

Dr. Hensley help his patients to recover wellness by strengthening their nervous system, by removing interferences through adjustments and by providing nutritional education.  The conditions they address are as varied and vast as the nervous system itself.  Different types of treatment are prescribed, according to each individual’s case and patient needs.
Dr. Hensley continually monitor a patient’s progress in order to minimize the number of office visits without compromising the healing process. Treatment plans may include:  ultrasound therapy, ice or heat applications, interferential current muscle stimulation, acupuncture treatments, massage therapy, exercise therapy, assisted stretching, nutritional products, nutritional and lifestyle counseling and chiropractic adjustments (spinal and/or extremities)

Doctors of chiropractic use the same time-honored methods of consultation, case history, physical examination, laboratory analysis and x-ray examination as any medical doctor.  In addition, they provide a careful chiropractic structural examination, paying particular attention to the spine and the nervous system.  The examination of the spine to evaluate structure and function is what makes chiropractic different from other health care procedures.

Hensley Wellness Center places an emphasis on nutritional and exercise programs along with lifestyle modifications to promote good physical and mental health.  While chiropractors make no use of pharmaceutical drugs or surgery, we will refer patients for medical care when those interventions are indicated.  In fact, chiropractors, medical doctors, physical therapists and other health care professionals now work as partners in occupational health, sports medicine, and a wide variety of other rehabilitation practices.