Techniques

At The Gertonson Institute: A Creating Wellness Center, we take great pride in providing the finest chiropractic wellness care to our practice members. Below is a sampling of the different services we offer in our Albany office.

Chiropractic Care

We provide advanced spinal correction utilizing "state of the art" chiropractic techniques, Bio Energetic Synchronization Technique and Koren Specific Technique. Bio Energetic Synchronization Technique or B.E.S.T. is a non-forceful, energy balancing hands on procedure used to reestablish the full healing potential of the body. B.E.S.T. removes limitations and attachments to suffering, anger and previous tamatic experiences while opening doorways to pissibilities, happiness, inspiration and excitement about the future. Koren Specific Technique or KST involves gentle, specific corrections to your spine and structural system. There is no twisting, turning, cracking or popping of the joints and most adjustments or corrections are done with you sitting or standing. 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. Lori-Ann Gertonson has over 25 years of training and experience in spinal adjustment and is an Elite Master B.E.S.T. practitioner.

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 correction by as much as 30-40%.  Specific exercises and stretches can help your body stay in balance and in health. The M Power March is a "free" neurologic update, not only helping restore physical body tone, decrease stress, but update nerve system tone, and increase energy, and enhance your mental and emotional awareness.

Lifestyle Advice

 We recognize that each our patient is a whole person, and help them reach true health and wellness is a collaborate effort between our professionals and our practice members. We work with our members to change lifestyle habits that promote lifetime wellness, in all 3 dimensions of wellness-physical, biochemical and psychological.

Nutritional Assessment

We provide specific recommendations on nutritional supplements and healthy food choices to enhance our patients return to optimal health. Do you know which supplements and vitamins are good for you? Dr. Lori-Ann Gertonson can provide a structured nutritional program based on your individual needs. Our revolutionary Creating Wellness programs include nutritional assessessments, weight management programs, and our unique on-line resource center "MyCreatingWellnessSpace". 

Nerve System Scans & Wellness Screenings

Nerve system and Wellness  screenings can reveal important health information and unlock the door to improved health and well-being. We provide screenings at area malls, community events, health fairs and places of employment. Contact us today to arrange a screening at your event or workplace.

Creating Wellness Lifestyle Programs

As members of the Creating Wellness Alliance, our fully integrated system of  lifestyle wellnesss will help you to Be Fit. Eat Right. Think Well. 

Creating Wellness has the tools you need to create wellness in your life. The Creating Wellness System is integrated from the inside out, bringing focus and balance to the physical, bio-chemical and psychological dimensions of your life.

The Creating Wellness System is dramatically different from anything else on the market.  It is a total revolution in mind and body wellness, combining the latest scientific technology with the most advanced measurement and motivational program ever developed.

We have a clear and powerful foundational philosophy from which we start. Namely, that human beings experience stress in 3 dimensions

• Physical (Be Fit): how you use your body
• Bio-Chemical (Eat Right): what you put into your body
• Psychological (Think Well): the mind-body connection

In order to move toward total wellness, all 3 dimensions must be addressed at the same time. We have developed leading edge technology and the Well Net software which allows the doctor to measure you in depth in all 3 dimensions. We then customize a wellness program to meet your specific needs.