We would like to take this time and welcome you to the wonderful experience you are about to receive. Chiropractic will help you find your optimal health. We hope you feel welcome and assured that we have you and your family health and wellness in mind. Our patients are part of our family. We chose this remarkable career path because of our own personal experiences and we welcome all discussion and questions about the Chiropractic field and your health. We strive to better ourselves for the benefit of our patients and their needs. We take Post-graduate studies regularly to help us be the doctor we know we can be and to help us be the doctor you need us to be. Collectively we have many different techniques in our tool belt. Some include: Diversified, Cox-Flexion, Thompson, Sacral Occipital Technique, Activator, Gonstead, Logan Basic, Graston and Chiropractic Biophysics.
This has allowed us many opportunities to help patients suffering with the common affects of pregnancy, headaches, low back pain, disc injuries, arthritis, Sciatica, neck pain, shoulder pain, feet pain, carpel tunnel, tinnel tunnel, fibromyalgia, numbness and tingling in the extremities, Ankylosing Spondylitis, sprains and strains, torticolis, Multiple Sclerosis, Down Syndrome, Parkinsons, Muscular Dystrophy, and people interested in maintaining the best health they can reach.
There are usually two phases to a chiropractic examination. First, a detailed case history will be taken during the first visit. Then a preliminary examination will be conducted by your doctor. The results of these will indicate to your doctor whether or not your condition is likely to respond to chiropractic care.
Additionally, there may be a need for certain other examinations, such as:
- Orthopedic to find bones and joints out of place
- Neurological to find nerve pressures or irritations
- Physical to determine general health vitatity
- Spinal to find specific misalignments or subluxations of vertebrae
- Kinesiological to find abnormal muscles holding bones and joints out of place which can produce nerve pressures and irritation
- Radiological to evaluate X-rays for specific misalignments and subluxations, as well as other health determinations
Dr. Gary Hauser: Dr. Hauser has been in practice since 1992 and in this current office since 1993. He is a native of the St. Louis area and currently resides in 0' Fallon. He is married with a set of 6-year old twins and a 6 month old son that keeps him very busy. Dr. Hauser graduated Magna Cum Laude from Logan College of Chiropractic in 1992. He has several family members that were chiropractors and it was these people who exposed him to the power of chiropractic care. He knew since he was 12 years old that this was the profession for him. Dr. Hauser has completed many hours of post-graduate training in the diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries, lower back pain and injuries resulting from automobile accidents. He takes great pride in caring for his patients, but also likes to throw in a touch of humor to help them feel more comfortable. Dr. Hauser and his wife are members of St. John D.C.C.
Dr. Michelle Dunajcik:
I will have been in the office three years in April. I have a husband and two wonderful little boys who are all chiropractic patients. I believe in adjusting the young and the old and everyone in between. My passion lies in children and moms to be; I have received post-graduate Certification from the International Chiropractic Pediatric association in adjusting techniques for the pregnant mom and children. I have suffered my entire life with Missouri allergies and asthma. My story and chiropractic starts there. Because of the help I received and the changes it created in my life and health, I knew when I was 12 that I was going to be a chiropractor. I graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic in Kansas City and after calling KC home for 8 years we have returned to our home town, St. Charles to raise our children near their entire family. We are members of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and have been blessed with their kindness and passion. I am also a member of the St. Charles Chamber, St. Peters Chamber, International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, American Chiropractic Association, Missouri Chiropractic Association, and Sit on the board for the St. Charles Safe Kids Coalition.
Dr. Ashley Goodrich: I pride myself as being a doctor that understands commitment and my patients' needs. I graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic in 2007, and even though I'm originally a Kansas native, I can truly call St. Louis my home! I have two four-legged children (a.k.a. dogs) and am set to be married to my wonderful fiance in November. I am blessed to have a career that is also truly my passion! My practice is geared around treating entire families, and my patients are of all ages. I specialize in Graston soft tissue technique in addition to practicing chiropractic. This technique allows me to detect and treat areas of "scar tissue" or adhesions in muscles, tendons and ligaments that can lead to pain and dysfunction. Graston technique utilizes stainless steel instruments that act as "scar tissue stethoscopes" magnifying the feel of restricted tissue for both the patient and doctor as the tool breaks up the adhesions allowing for restored range of motion. Conditions that commonly respond well to Graston technique include plantar fascitis, tendinitis, rotator cuff injuries, and sprain/strains in addition to many more. In addition to practicing chiropractic, I am involved in the St. Peters Chamber of Commerce, St. Charles Chamber of Commerce and Missouri State Chiropractic Association.
