About Us
Our Care Center
Stacey-Dewayne Smith is a Tennessee State licensed therapist in Manual/Muscular Therapy and Bodywork, a Tennessee State Registered Certified Reflexologist, a graduate of the Massage Institute of Cleveland, and of Knoxville’s Healthflex School of Reflexology holding the credential Doctor of Reflexology from the Modern Institute of Reflexology, Hiawatha, Iowa. Additionally, he holds a Doctor of Science Degree in Therapy and a Doctorate in Christian Education and Ministry. He is an ordained pastor and Christian school principal.
Our Care Center
Stacey-Dewayne Smith is a Tennessee State licensed therapist in Manual/Muscular Therapy and Bodywork, a Tennessee State Registered Certified Reflexologist, a graduate of the Massage Institute of Cleveland, and of Knoxville’s Healthflex School of Reflexology holding the credential Doctor of Reflexology from the Modern Institute of Reflexology, Hiawatha, Iowa. Additionally, he holds a Doctor of Science Degree in Therapy and a Doctorate in Christian Education and Ministry. He is an ordained pastor and Christian school principal.
Services
Neuromuscular Therapy
Neuromuscular Therapy is a highly specialized type of soft tissue therapy designed to relieve pain and has been known to provide long-term relief where other approaches have failed.
The overall goal of Neuromuscular Therapy is to restore injured tissues and get them back to their normal function by utilizing specific, targeted soft tissue treatment, stretching, and self-care to eliminate the cause of muscular aches and pains. By balancing the nervous system with the muscular and skeletal systems, Neuromuscular Therapy can naturally bring the body back into alignment.
This therapy is typically used as a part of a targeted approach focusing on specific areas of pain but can also be a part of a more comprehensive approach to improve overall health and well-being.
What is the history of neuromuscular therapy?
NMT has origins in osteopathic and chiropractic medicine. It has been around since the 1930s, first in Europe, then in the United States. In Europe, Stanley Lief, DO and Boris Chaitow, DO originally developed these manual therapy principles.
Benefits of Neuromuscular Therapy:
- Reduction or Elimination of Pain
- Increased Energy Levels
- Improved Posture
- Increased Circulation
- Increased Ease and Efficiency of Movement
- Greater Flexibility and Strength
- Balanced Musculoskeletal System and Nervous System
What Does Neuromuscular Therapy Treat?
Some of the issues for which neuromuscular therapy can be an appropriate treatment include:
- Back, Neck, and Shoulder Pain
- Low back pain
- Upper back pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Sciatica
- Calf cramps
- Plantar fasciitis
- Tendonitis
- Knee pain
- Jaw pain
- (TMJ disorders)
- Hip pain
- Headaches
- Iliotibial band friction syndrome
- Circulatory Problems
- Arthritis
Neuromuscular therapy or NMT seeks to correct:
- Postural Distortion
- Biomechanical Dysfunctions
- Trigger Points
- Nerve Compression/Entrapment
- Ischemia
Dorn Spinal Therapy
Developed by Dieter Dorn in the 1970’s in the South of Germany, it is now fast becoming the widest used therapy for Back Pain and many Spinal Disorders in Germany. Dorn Therapy or Dorn Spinal Therapy is a therapy that is very gentle, safe and non- manipulative method that corrects misalignments of the spine and other joints of the body. This is performed through self-determined movements of the patient and guidance of the therapist. This method relieves pain and any imbalance in the joints, pelvic, back, neck area and other health problems connected to the effects of misalignments.
Dorn Therapy may be of benefit to anymore suffering from:
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Sciatica
- Hip/knee/ankle problems
- Headaches
- Migraines
- Jaw problems
- Shoulder pain
- Joint pain
- Scoliosis
- Pins and needles in hands/arms
