Myth Busters!

"Chiropractic care is only effective for back pain"

MYTH!

Although Chiropractors focus on caring for people with musculoskeletal issues, the benefits of Chiropractic are much greater than pain relief.  Because Chiropractors work with the nervous system many patients may notice a change with other non related ailments such as ADD and ADHD, autism, and even depression. Other patients may notice improvement with allergies and asthma, bowel irregularities, fatigue, dizziness, or fibromyalgia. While do not offer TREATMENT for those conditions, by addressing the spine, patient's may, secondarily find relief.

Here at Regatta Chiropractic and Laser Center we believe that the health of the musculoskeletal system is directly related to the health of other parts of the body as well as a person’s psychological health and sense of well being. Scientific studies have proven that when the spine, skeleton, and related soft tissues and nerves are well aligned and otherwise healthy, people usually experience fewer overall health problems.

If you have chronic pain, head aches, or other ailments that you think could be improved with chiropractic care, call us at Regatta Chiropractic and Laser Center to schedule a consultation. 

The Truth About Sleeping In Your Makeup

Is the rumor true that it is bad for your skin to sleep in your makeup?

YES. Not washing and moisturizing your face before bed can age skin dramatically! Leaving your makeup on can cause skin to dry out. When skin is dry, it is less elastic, so wrinkles are more prominent.

Aged skin can also result in larger pores. Physically clogging the pores with makeup left on the face may lock irritants in and lock moisturizers out.

 If you have sensitive skin, leaving makeup on over night can also make your skin more irritated that it is naturally prone to be.

Good news, the sooner you begin regularly washing your face and adopting a routine skin care regimen, the less likely the damage to your skin will be a long term problem. If you need assistance in developing a customized skin care routine, Regatta Chiropractic and Laser Center can be of assistance!

Seventh Grader partners with Regatta Chiropractic and Laser Center and Emerald Coast Community to raise $1,000 for Alaqua Animal Refuge

With her endless determination and passion for animals, local seventh grade student, Lily Corchis, headed fundraising efforts and donated 100 percent of the proceeds to Alaqua Animal Refuge.

"It is my dream to become a conservationist or one day build an animal shelter like Alaqua's. Because I am too young to volunteer at Alaqua) I started to raise money so I know I am helping the animals in need" said twelve year old Lily Corchis.

Lily shared Alaqua’s message of believing that every abused, homeless, and neglected animal should have a second chance with anyone who would listen. She placed donation jars throughout the community and through her efforts she was able to raise and donate $1,000.

The moneys raised for Alaqua was donated in hopes to better the lives of shelter animals. Lily’s fundraising goals wouldn’t have been possible without the generous donations from her classmates and teachers at her school, Ohana Institute, located in Santa Rosa Beach. A donation jar was also placed on the front desk of our office at Regatta Chiropractic and Laser Center office. We are proud to announce that our own Dr. Shawna Hogan, matched all donations made along with local dental hygienist, Diane Bergey of Dr. Nathan Hall’s office.

Lily and her family presented the check to Alaqua on Christmas Eve and Alaqua couldn’t have asked for a more meaningful gift this holiday season.

 

Welcome to the Team Carla Johnson!

 Regatta Chiropractic and Laser Center welcomes our newest team member Carla Johnson. Carla is a certified chiropractic physician’s assistant with over 20 years of experience in case history, diagnostic testing and more.

A chiropractic assistant is certified to help out the chiropractor with case history, diagnostic testing and therapeutic procedures. Carla works alongside of Dr. Hogan and will assist with Zerona treatment, patient’s exercises and electric stimulation. 

Carla has worked with many other chiropractors in the Destin area such as the male chiropractor Dr. Hogan and 20 years under Dr. Sheldon.

Welcome to the family Carla!

The Activator

Occasionally, guests under chiropractic care may feel concerned about the pops and clicks they hear during an adjustment. For these guests, we have the option of using a unique, hand-held tool, the activator.

The word chiropractic literally means “by hand”. This is why the majority of chiropractic care is preformed by hand. The popping sound heard by an adjustment done by hand is air and gas as the chiropractor is unlocking the segments and releasing pressure from the joint. For our patients who are not comfortable with those sounds, we use the activator.

The activator is an extremely effective tool that is spring loaded and faster than any adjustment done by hand. This tool is most commonly used on children and those with osteoporosis and anyone in between.

For more information about Regatta Chiropractic and Laser Center’s chiropractic care please visit www.regattachiropractic.com. 

Chiropractic Table

At Regatta Chiropractic and Laser Center in Destin, Florida, chiropractor Dr. Shawna Hogan prides herself on practicing informative chiropractic care. In her latest YouTube video, Dr. Hogan explains the benefits and methods behind the office’s chiropractic adjustment table. 

The chiropractic adjustment table is designed to accommodate all patients, even expectant mothers. The table allows for patients to lie in a position that relaxes their body and allows for adjustments to be made quickly and painlessly.

The table adjusts up and down for a variety of heights, and the middle section of the table can lower separately to adjust and accommodate pregnant women. Not only that, but the table can move up and down in sync to allow the body to stretch. Most of the time, patients feel taller after this stretching!

Check out Dr. Hogan’s YouTube tutorial here à  http://youtu.be/P5MKV49FLLU