Chiropractic Care
CranioSacral Therapy
Aligning the spine, unwinding stress, activating innate intelligence..
For Acute & Chronic Injuries, Posture Care, Jaw pain/dysfunction,
and more...
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Dr. Caralina Kvalstad, D.C.
Caralina Kvalstad, D.C.
CHIROPRACTOR
633 San Anselmo Ave. San Anselmo, CA 94960
415-233-0192
Text or call for appointment availability
Monday through Friday +/- Saturdays
Same-day appointments possible.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCaralina
Sessions:
Complimentary Consultation: no charge
CranioSacral Therapy only: 1 or 1.5 hour session
Chiropractic Care: Initial Intake/Exam/Treatment - 1 hr 15 min
Follow up sessions options:
1: Simple adjustment: approximately 15 min
2: Half-hour session: Adjustments and Oscilliating Somatic Therapy (rocking motion with gentle trigger point work)
3: Full-hour session: Adjustments with: CranioSacral Therapy, Oscillating Somatic Therapy, or therapeutic massage.
Excellent results: Posture - Jaw Pain/Dysfunction - Car Accident injury - Chronic Pain - Whiplash - Headaches Sprain/Strains - Injury - Stress - Acute Injury - Fatigue - Back Pain - Neck Pain - Trauma - Chronic Shoulder Injury
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Sciatica - Shoulder Pain & Injury - Disc - Facet Syndrome, Arm, shoulder, hand tingling and numbness - Repetitive Stress -
"I am told often how different I am than other Chiropractors. My patients love coming to see me for tune-ups, for stress relief, new injuries, and maintenance because I focus on each one individually, one at a time in my cozy office. Each session is different, depending on the care needed per visit. Come in for a full session of nurturing CranioSacral Therapy, or Chiropractic Care, or combinations of Oscillating Somatic Therapy, specific Trigger Point - work, and the type of adjustments best suited for your condition. I Love my Craft, and it is an honor to assist people. I've been in the field since 1987."
Caralina Kvalstad, D.C.
CHIROPRACTOR
633 San Anselmo Ave. San Anselmo, CA 94960
415-233-0192
Text or call for appointment availability
Monday through Friday +/- Saturdays
Same-day appointments possible.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCaralina
Sessions:
Complimentary Consultation: no charge
CranioSacral Therapy only: 1 or 1.5 hour session
Chiropractic Care: Initial Intake/Exam/Treatment - 1 hr 15 min
Follow up sessions options:
1: Simple adjustment: approximately 15 min
2: Half-hour session: Adjustments and Oscilliating Somatic Therapy (rocking motion with gentle trigger point work)
3: Full-hour session: Adjustments with: CranioSacral Therapy, Oscillating Somatic Therapy, or therapeutic massage.
Excellent results: Posture - Jaw Pain/Dysfunction - Car Accident injury - Chronic Pain - Whiplash - Headaches Sprain/Strains - Injury - Stress - Acute Injury - Fatigue - Back Pain - Neck Pain - Trauma - Chronic Shoulder Injury
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Sciatica - Shoulder Pain & Injury - Disc - Facet Syndrome, Arm, shoulder, hand tingling and numbness - Repetitive Stress -
"I am told often how different I am than other Chiropractors. My patients love coming to see me for tune-ups, for stress relief, new injuries, and maintenance because I focus on each one individually, one at a time in my cozy office. Each session is different, depending on the care needed per visit. Come in for a full session of nurturing CranioSacral Therapy, or Chiropractic Care, or combinations of Oscillating Somatic Therapy, specific Trigger Point - work, and the type of adjustments best suited for your condition. I Love my Craft, and it is an honor to assist people. I've been in the field since 1987."
Caralina Kvalstad, D.C.
More details on techniques that might be utilized in your care:
Chiropractic Adjustments:
The type of spinal alignment to fit your need and comfort is used:
Diversified Technique: the most widely used technique, commonly referred to as "crunching: - I am gentle when I need to be am more aggressive when I need to be. It depends on the patient.
Blocking: when the diversified is not called for, blocks are used in order to allow the patient's body weight and gravity do the trick. It takes a little while but it is effective and gentle.
Drop: My table has sections which can be lifted (air compression), then dropped. I use it in cases where I need a little more momentum. It is also used for patients who cannot be adjusted by laying on their side position.
Activator: A hand held devise which uses speed instead of force on the specific vertebra one at a time - is used for patients who have a lot of inflammation, acute injury, who are nervous about the 'cracking' sound, or for those who are more fragile.
Flexion-Distraction - used to stretch out the back, treats disc, tightness, facet syndrome, and sciatica.
CranioSacral Therapy: CST
CST is used to treat for trauma, stress, headaches, chronic and acute conditions, and more. Every session is different, and is absolutely geared to the individual's situation. Gentle placement of hands to the head, neck and other parts of the fully clothed body to tap into the bodie's rhythm. This quiet, focused therapy subtly unwinds and releases tension in the connective tissue system throughout the cranium and fascia of the body. To put it simply (there is a lot more to it...) it provides gentle effective unwinding to the connective tissue system, calms the central nervous system, resulting in deep relief and healing.
It is a most nurturing technique.
TMJ work:
I use a combination of CST, trigger point, and massage work on the muscles of face and neck. I adjust the spine, too.
Excellent results are achieved.
Oscillating Somatic Therapy: OST
OST is a nurturing and relaxing combination of gentle rocking and movement of the body with simultaneous gentle pressure to trigger points, joints, meridians, fascia and tight muscles. The patient is clothed and no oil is used. It shifts the nervous system from action to replenishment. OST calms the mind and releases tension. Flow to blood and lymph is increased.
It grounds the patient, softens muscles and breaks adhesions. The therapy deeply relaxes, is curative, it decreases inflammation, and creates a deep feeling of well being which lasts for several hours, days or more after the session.
Also utilized:
Massage and Myofascial Release:
These therapeutic massage techniques are incorporated into your session, working on specific areas.
Not "full body massage":
Deep Tissue: for adhesions, muscle spasms, chronic injuries, etc
Trigger Point Therapy: for referred pain, stress, etc.
Myofascial Release: works the connective tissue
Nutritional & Health - Lifestyle Coaching:
For support in your healing, your systemic function, optimum health, weight loss and management -coaching for "conscious eating" and supportive care for dietary changes as you are ready.
Education and Empowerment:
Equally crucial to one's health: The activity of receiving care AND being Empowered. If you want or need, she will show you pathways to help your self with stress release, reduction and management techniques, exercises, gait training, postural strengthening corrections, stretches, life style changing strategies, inner self practices and more.
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"I enjoy utilizing my range of experience to tailor my work to the unique, diverse needs of each patient. For the sensitive and traumatized patient, I understand the need for gentle care - while going deeper. Injuries, auto collisions, chronic fatigue, stress, and overwrought nervous systems respond well to my style. We take it gently: a step-by-step flow tailored just for the individual.
My lifetime of continuing inner work makes this work possible.
Simultaneously, I have full appreciation for those who regularly work their bodies hard and need a more direct approach. Those with chronic and acute pain and dysfunction from lots of physical work love my style, and find it essential for increased quality of life - especially as they head into the less-than-youthful years.
In order to make life work in ease and harmony, we need balance. And we need to heal. Finding the right care to balance it all out can be a challenge.
My intention is to help provide that healing balance. It is an honor to assist."
Caralina Kvalstad, D.C.
Feel Great! Be Healthy!
415-233-0192
Chiropractic Adjustments:
The type of spinal alignment to fit your need and comfort is used:
Diversified Technique: the most widely used technique, commonly referred to as "crunching: - I am gentle when I need to be am more aggressive when I need to be. It depends on the patient.
Blocking: when the diversified is not called for, blocks are used in order to allow the patient's body weight and gravity do the trick. It takes a little while but it is effective and gentle.
Drop: My table has sections which can be lifted (air compression), then dropped. I use it in cases where I need a little more momentum. It is also used for patients who cannot be adjusted by laying on their side position.
Activator: A hand held devise which uses speed instead of force on the specific vertebra one at a time - is used for patients who have a lot of inflammation, acute injury, who are nervous about the 'cracking' sound, or for those who are more fragile.
Flexion-Distraction - used to stretch out the back, treats disc, tightness, facet syndrome, and sciatica.
CranioSacral Therapy: CST
CST is used to treat for trauma, stress, headaches, chronic and acute conditions, and more. Every session is different, and is absolutely geared to the individual's situation. Gentle placement of hands to the head, neck and other parts of the fully clothed body to tap into the bodie's rhythm. This quiet, focused therapy subtly unwinds and releases tension in the connective tissue system throughout the cranium and fascia of the body. To put it simply (there is a lot more to it...) it provides gentle effective unwinding to the connective tissue system, calms the central nervous system, resulting in deep relief and healing.
It is a most nurturing technique.
TMJ work:
I use a combination of CST, trigger point, and massage work on the muscles of face and neck. I adjust the spine, too.
Excellent results are achieved.
Oscillating Somatic Therapy: OST
OST is a nurturing and relaxing combination of gentle rocking and movement of the body with simultaneous gentle pressure to trigger points, joints, meridians, fascia and tight muscles. The patient is clothed and no oil is used. It shifts the nervous system from action to replenishment. OST calms the mind and releases tension. Flow to blood and lymph is increased.
It grounds the patient, softens muscles and breaks adhesions. The therapy deeply relaxes, is curative, it decreases inflammation, and creates a deep feeling of well being which lasts for several hours, days or more after the session.
Also utilized:
Massage and Myofascial Release:
These therapeutic massage techniques are incorporated into your session, working on specific areas.
Not "full body massage":
Deep Tissue: for adhesions, muscle spasms, chronic injuries, etc
Trigger Point Therapy: for referred pain, stress, etc.
Myofascial Release: works the connective tissue
Nutritional & Health - Lifestyle Coaching:
For support in your healing, your systemic function, optimum health, weight loss and management -coaching for "conscious eating" and supportive care for dietary changes as you are ready.
Education and Empowerment:
Equally crucial to one's health: The activity of receiving care AND being Empowered. If you want or need, she will show you pathways to help your self with stress release, reduction and management techniques, exercises, gait training, postural strengthening corrections, stretches, life style changing strategies, inner self practices and more.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
"I enjoy utilizing my range of experience to tailor my work to the unique, diverse needs of each patient. For the sensitive and traumatized patient, I understand the need for gentle care - while going deeper. Injuries, auto collisions, chronic fatigue, stress, and overwrought nervous systems respond well to my style. We take it gently: a step-by-step flow tailored just for the individual.
My lifetime of continuing inner work makes this work possible.
Simultaneously, I have full appreciation for those who regularly work their bodies hard and need a more direct approach. Those with chronic and acute pain and dysfunction from lots of physical work love my style, and find it essential for increased quality of life - especially as they head into the less-than-youthful years.
In order to make life work in ease and harmony, we need balance. And we need to heal. Finding the right care to balance it all out can be a challenge.
My intention is to help provide that healing balance. It is an honor to assist."
Caralina Kvalstad, D.C.
Feel Great! Be Healthy!
415-233-0192