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Post-Injury - & - Wellness Care Chiropractor:
Effectual spinal adjustments AND Functional “Pilates-based” Rehabilitation CUSTOMIZED TO YOU!
17yrs of Service - Scientifically Proven Techniques
Craniosacral-Sacral Therapy
Craniosacral-Sacral Therapy
Craniosacral-Sacral Therapy
This treatment is often integrated into your therapy to help Improve the functioning of the nervous system, relieving pain and improving mobility. CST has been used to treat a variety of conditions, both physical and psychological. This therapy is very gentle and relaxing, applying approximately 5grams of pressure
Activator Methods Technique
Craniosacral-Sacral Therapy
Craniosacral-Sacral Therapy
The Activator Method uses a small, hand-held instrument called the Activator Adjusting Instrument to deliver a gentle impulse force to the spine that is scientifically proven to 'move the individual segment' to help in restoring motion to the targeted spinal vertebra or joint …a specific protocol is followed : the final outcome provides an overall feeling of relief and rejuvenation
Cox Technic Lumbar Decompression
visit www.CoxTechnic.com to learn more about the research, and the Table
- Palma Chirorpactic Wellness announces that Dr Sarah Bracamontes, DC has received intensive training sessions in research-documented protocols of back pain management and relief. Certified in the specialized protocols of Cox Technic Flexion Distraction and Decompression Spinal Manipulation for addressing neck, shoulder and arm pain conditions; as well as upper back, middle back and lower back and leg pain. The Cox Technic flexion-distraction protocols have been scrutinized in federally funded research projects. Flexion-distraction biochemical effects have been documented:
- drop in intrascal pressures, increase in spinal canal area and discal height, and clinical outcomes have been published, for both the Cervical spine and Lumbar spine.
- In the cervical spine: patients find relief of symptoms such as arm pain radicoulopathy in as few as 6 visits, and an average of 13.8 chiropractic visits.
- In the lumbar spine: patients find great relief in pain for radiculopathy, better for relief of chronic low back pain, and more effective in reducing the need for healthcare visits for spinal pain in the year after treatment. On average: patients report noticeable improvement by the 6th visit, and approximately 50% improvement by the 12th visit within 30 days.
Dr Sarah proudly provides this non-surgical solution for neck, shoulder, arm and lower back, and leg pain relief in beautiful downtown Los Gatos .
About Us
Our Mission
- At Palma Chiropractic Wellness Center, Dr Sarah finds great joy in providing individualized care to address the musculoskeletal health concern(s) affecting your quality of life , as well as addressing the too common ‘postural dysfunction‘ : integrating : reviewing and prescribing functional exercises and activities that are sure to help manage/eliminate unnecessary pain, strain and stress; while allowing the adjustment to promote increased immune function, and enhancing ones overall health and well-being.
We take a unique approach in evaluating the wants and needs of the patient, while helping resolve their health related issue; educating on how to avoid flare ups through stretching and strengthening the body resulting in improved posture, as well as offering advise on healthy aging, and encouraging maintaining a healthy nutritious diet.
Our Goal -includes “Pilates”
Integrating proper form in basic exercises and stretches is key to building and maintaining a healthy spine, and keeping active.. No matter your age or ability: your posture is evaluated, as are your abilities to do your routine activities of daily living, as well as your recreational goals: how do you feel about your squats? Lunges? Planks? Sit ups? …our goal is getting you to surpass your goals!
Empowerment through a “Pilates-based” Reformer and Mat Program
The exercises you learn here can easily be reproduced or supported with home therapy exercises: to help strengthen you.
*Dr Sarah is a Certified Pilates Instructor*
Dr. Sarah providing Therapy
Services - Specialty Adjunct
Myofascial & 'Trigger Point' Therapy
Myofascial & 'Trigger Point' Therapy
Myofascial & 'Trigger Point' Therapy
Safe and very effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the Myofascial connective tissues to remove restrictions, eliminate pain and help restore motion.
Craniosacral Therapy
Myofascial & 'Trigger Point' Therapy
Myofascial & 'Trigger Point' Therapy
This treatment is often integrated into your therapy to help Improve the functioning of the nervous system, relieving pain and improving mobility. CST has been used to treat a variety of conditions, both physical and psychological. This therapy is very gentle and relaxing, applying approximately 5grams of pressure
Myofascial & 'Trigger Point' Therapy
Class 1M Super Pulsed Laser -infrared light -magnetic field
Class 1M Super Pulsed Laser -infrared light -magnetic field
Class 1M Super Pulsed Laser -infrared light -magnetic field
Class 1M Super Pulsed Laser -infrared light -magnetic field
…’as indicated: This drug-free solution to poin considered in your treatment/visit. This Multiradiance Super Pulsed technology has proven success rates similar to traditional treatment methods (including surgery)* and without the risk, or complications of a lengthy recovery time.
*consult your physician before changing any treatment programs.
*consult your oncologist for clearance if you have had a history of Cancer.
Posture Awareness- custom Orthotic Supports available
Class 1M Super Pulsed Laser -infrared light -magnetic field
Posture Awareness- custom Orthotic Supports available
Posture is the position in which we hold our bodies while standing, sitting, or lying down. Good posture is the correct alignment of body parts supported by the right amount of muscle tension against gravity.
Functional CUSTOM-MADE Orthotics
Class 1M Super Pulsed Laser -infrared light -magnetic field
Posture Awareness- custom Orthotic Supports available
Custom-made orthotics by Footlevelers are made to support your imprint, taking into consideration ‘the type of shoes you wear’, as well as any issues in your spine that may affect your feet/gait/quality of life.
Side-posture ’Traction Decompression demo by Dr Cox
Side-posture ’Traction Decompression demo by Dr Cox
Side-posture ’Traction Decompression demo by Dr Cox
ask him about research!
Side-posture ’Traction Decompression demo by Dr Cox
Side-posture ’Traction Decompression demo by Dr Cox
Research found that COX DISTRACTION :in 11 visits over a 49 day period of active care provided >50% relief with ‘distraction spinal manipulation’ for post surgical continued pain patients
Side-posture ’Traction Decompression demo by Dr Cox
TALK ABOUT PARADISE!
Maui ‘with these 2 amazingly wise chiropractic physicians!’
Eternally grateful for such love & dedication to research, and the profession ….making my job seem simple these last 17yrs!
TALK ABOUT PARADISE!
Side-posture ’Traction Decompression demo by Dr Cox
TALK ABOUT PARADISE!
Honors level chiropractic education weekend 2018
Research on MANUAL Decompression (Neck and Low Back) Presented by Dr James Cox, DC DACBR
Research on MANUAL Decompression (Neck and Low Back) Presented by Dr James Cox, DC DACBR
Research on MANUAL Decompression (Neck and Low Back) Presented by Dr James Cox, DC DACBR
“Aloha Maui”
Research on MANUAL Decompression (Neck and Low Back) Presented by Dr James Cox, DC DACBR
Research on MANUAL Decompression (Neck and Low Back) Presented by Dr James Cox, DC DACBR
RESEARCH ON Activator Method presented by Dr Arlan FUHR, DC
Research on MANUAL Decompression (Neck and Low Back) Presented by Dr James Cox, DC DACBR
RESEARCH ON Activator Method presented by Dr Arlan FUHR, DC
About Dr Sarah Bracamontes, DC CST.
Dr Sarah's Spare Time
Dr Sarah, a southern california native, received her chiropractic degree from Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. In 2005, She began her career in the Silicon Valley as an Associate Chiropractor, ultimately purchasing her own practice in 2007. She delights in her customized therapies, which include the 2 forementioned specialized (research-based) Chiropractic techniques. She also appreciates the ‘supplemental’ therapies, so much so, that she has obtained a Pilates Instructor Certificate through West Valley College, and integrates Pilates-based therapy into her personalized care, to allow such wonderful results for her patients..
In her spare time she enjoys spending time in the outdoors : hiking, swimming and trail running; as well as traveling along the coast, or spending time with family.
She also enjoys attending ‘health and wellness’- related events, and teaching/taking reformer & mat pilates classes, which help integrate Functional Activities to help form /improve Balance, Flexibility and Strength.
Favorite past times include absorbing Vitamin D at the Beach, and practicing self care at outdoor day spas with natural hot springs, massages and craniosacral therapy
Are you tired of ‘being in pain’? 😒
..…or is it just your family that is tired of hearing you complain/be in a bad mood/ ‘miss out’ on Life 😔
What do you like to do? "Lets get you back at it!"
THE GOAL is to get you doing what you love to do, and BEING WHO you love to be - managing your spine: making you stronger, and smarter, and more aware of your mental and physical health!