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AUBURN CHIROPRACTIC
HEALTH CLINIC
AUBURN —
This coming year, Auburn Chiropractic Health Clinic (ACHC) will celebrate its 25th year anniversary. For Dr. Douglas Pitt, owner of ACHC, Auburn graduate and Navy veteran, caring for the community by offering holistic approaches has always been a top priority, he said.
“Since we opened our doors, our clinic has always integrated a holistic approach in our chiropractic care, but with the increasing stressors of life, both in the workplace and at home — we wanted to provide our community with more resources to help them work through those stressors and provide alternatives other than prescription medications,” Pitt said.
The expansion of drug-free alternatives includes the launch of two new service lines, neurofeedback and photobiomodulation, aimed at providing effective solutions to address prevalent issues such as: anxiety, stress, fatigue, brain fog, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) concussions and sleep difficulties.
Safe and effective therapies like neurofeedback and photobiomodulation are growing in popularity among holistic medical practitioners in the United States and abroad due to their benefits, which include, but are not limited to: improving concentration and enhancing athletic performance.
Photobiomodulation is the use of NIR (near infrared light) therapy to stimulate biological processes in the body. It uses specific wavelengths of light that are thought to promote healing and cellular rejuvenation. Near infrared modules are placed on the skull during the treatment session, which typically lasts about 10 to 20 minutes. Clinical trials using photobiomodulation are currently being performed throughout various well-recognized organizations, including Harvard Medical School, Boston University School of Medicine and the United States Department of Veteran Affairs.
Neurofeedback is a non-invasive therapy that helps people train their brain by improving the brain’s efficiency. Sensors are safely and strategically placed on the scalp to measure brain waves. The person is then asked to perform a task(s) and/or other activities whereby a computer monitors their brain’s response. Through specific repetitive cognitive exercises, a person can learn to train their brain activity.
Pitt received his certification in neurofeedback from the
Center for Brain and has trained with Michael Cohen, a renowned leading expert in the field of Neurofeedback and the author of “Neurofeedback 101: Rewiring the Brain for ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and Beyond (without medication)”. Also, Pitt has recently completed his certification by The Sadar Psychological and Sport Center. Currently, Pitt is working toward his International certification through BCIA as well as a certification in Functional Medicine.
“The biggest benefit to using therapies like neurofeedback and photobiomodulation in combination with functional nutrition is that they are effective, drugless and non-invasive,” Pitt said. “There is a movement in many communities who are looking for alternatives to pharmaceutical treatments to alleviate symptoms related to chronic illnesses”.
Auburn Chiropractic Health Clinic’s new services aim to bridge this gap by providing natural, evidence-based approaches that empower patients to achieve a healthier and more balanced lifestyle.
For more information about Auburn Chiropractic Health Clinic and its new service lines, please visit www.AuburnChiro.com or contact 334-501-4691.
