Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chiropractor in Commerce, MI
At Way of Life Health & Wellness Center, we are dedicated to empowering individuals and families to achieve optimal health through holistic chiropractic care. Our practice focuses on educating the community about the transformative benefits of chiropractic adjustments, particularly the Koren Specific Technique (KST), which offers gentle, non-invasive solutions for a wide range of health concerns. We specialize in addressing issues such as headaches, sports injuries, pregnancy-related discomfort, and pediatric conditions, tailoring care to each patient's unique needs.Our team combines expertise in KST, nutritional counseling, and essential oil therapy to support long-term wellness. With a commitment to both human and animal health, we also provide veterinary spinal manipulative therapy for equine and small animals. Our mission is to foster healthier lives through education, compassionate care, and a dedication to natural healing principles.
Services
KST Chiropractic
Nutritional Counseling
Essential Oil Therapy
Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy
Massage Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We specialize in Koren Specific Technique for gentle, effective adjustments.
- Our practice focuses on pregnancy and pediatric chiropractic care.
- Certified in multiple adjusting methods including KST, Diversified, and Activator.
- Offer nutritional counseling for chronic intestinal issues using Arbonne products.
- Provide veterinary spinal manipulative therapy for equine and small animals.
Associations and certifications
- International Chiropractic Pediatric Association
- Healing Oasis
What people say
Saved my life
Whole new person
Godsend
Drive quite a distance
Holistic approach
Services
KST Chiropractic
Koren Specific Technique (KST) offers gentle, non-invasive spinal adjustments using an instrument to correct nerve stress without joint cracking. This method addresses physical, mental, and emotional dysfunction by resolving spinal distortions, promoting faster and longer-lasting relief for conditions like headaches, sports injuries, and pregnancy-related issues.
Nutritional Counseling
Personalized nutritional counseling focuses on clean eating and alkaline diets using Arbonne products to address chronic intestinal issues like Celiac Disease, IBS, and GERD. Services include education on prenatal nutrition and holistic wellness strategies to support digestive health and overall vitality for individuals and families.
Essential Oil Therapy
Essential oil therapy enhances healing through pure, steam-distilled oils from Young Living. These oils are used alongside chiropractic care to improve emotional well-being, reduce stress, and support physical recovery. Services include guidance on topical and aromatic applications for immune support, pain management, and holistic wellness.
Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy
Veterinary spinal adjustments address musculoskeletal issues in equine and small animals, improving mobility and comfort. This service targets unresolved lameness, behavioral problems, and chronic pain unresponsive to conventional care. Sessions focus on restoring nervous system function to enhance performance and quality of life for pets and working animals.
Pregnancy Support
Specialized prenatal chiropractic care includes the Webster Breech Turning Technique to naturally reposition breech babies. Services alleviate pregnancy-related discomforts like back pain and sciatica while promoting optimal fetal positioning. Care integrates gentle adjustments, posture guidance, and nutritional support to prepare mothers for labor and postpartum recovery.
People
Dr. Lara McMahon
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Lara McMahon graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic in 2000 and opened her practice in 2001. Certified in pediatrics and veterinary spinal therapy, she specializes in KST and Webster Technique. She actively participates in chiropractic mission work.
Questions
What is Koren Specific Technique (KST)?
KST is a gentle, instrument-assisted chiropractic method that corrects spinal distortions without joint cracking. It addresses nerve stress linked to pain, energy loss, and chronic conditions through standing/sitting adjustments.
Do you offer prenatal chiropractic care?
Yes, we specialize in prenatal care using the Webster Technique to help breech presentations and alleviate pregnancy-related discomforts like back pain and sciatica through gentle adjustments.
Can chiropractic help with pediatric issues?
Yes, we treat children for issues like ear infections, bedwetting, and developmental concerns using gentle, non-invasive techniques tailored to their unique needs and comfort.
Are essential oils included in treatments?
Yes, we incorporate Young Living essential oils to enhance healing, reduce stress, and support immune function alongside chiropractic adjustments and nutritional counseling.
Do you treat animals?
Yes, we provide veterinary spinal manipulative therapy for equine and small animals to address mobility issues, chronic pain, and performance optimization using specialized chiropractic techniques.
What are your office hours?
Commerce office: Alternate Thursdays & Saturdays 10AM-1PM. Marshall office: Mondays 8:30AM-1:30PM, Wednesdays 9AM-5:30PM, Fridays 8:30AM-1:30PM. Walk-ins welcome in Marshall.
