Dr Alvey believes that chiropractic care is more than just making the pain disappear, it is about understanding and taking care of your body to improve your quality of life. Her goal is to help every patient achieve a fulfilling and happy lifestyle full of the activities they enjoy most.
A very caring individual, the doctor brings a variety of trainings and over 20 years of experience and expertise to musculoskeletal issues that can affect the entire family.
Dr. Alvey uses a “whole person approach,” combining the most advanced techniques with state of the art physiotherapy and spinal rehabilitation equipment. She uses techniques are gentle enough for kids yet are able to restore function and movement for the athlete and senior. Most of our patients begin to see results from the very first adjustment.
Based on the patient’s needs and goals, Dr. Alvey prescribes progressive treatments designed to keep patients working hard and playing hard. She also identifies and helps patients modify simple posture changes and habits that may be the root cause of many stubborn pain patterns.
Dr. Alvey graduated from Parker in Dallas, Texas with Doctor of Chiropractic in 1996. She has continued her education to further her understanding of the human body, it's systems, and how they affect the whole body to be able to provide the best chiropractic care. She is an avid student and continues her education in nutrition and functional medicine. Below is a listing of other certifications and training that Dr. Alvey has received.
Certifications
Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner; Functional Medicine University 2017
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner; Certification thru Nutritional Therapy Association 2014
Kennedy Decompression Technique; Certified thru Kennedy Decompression Systems 2012
Fellow; International Academy of Medical Acupuncture 2002
Certified in Active Release Technique Upper Extremity; thru Active Release Techniques 2001
Additional Areas of Training
Mastering Functional Blood Chemistry
Mastering the Science of Integrative Blood Chemistry
Ancillary Diagnostics Testing Procedures
A Different Look At Thyroid, Cholesterol & Diabetes
A Holistic Approach to Overcoming Thyroid Disorders
Decompression/Traction Therapy, Advanced Patient Classification, Modalities & Rehab
Blood Chemistry & Clinical Nutrition
Dynamic Movement Workshops, Craig Liebenson, D.C. Rehabilitation Procedures
Radiculopathy – Patient Assessment
Active Release Techniques – upper extremity
Scoliosis; A Chiropractic Approach, Woggon
Neuromechanical Innovations
Advanced Endocrinology for Female and Male Reproductive Health
Pettibon Spinal Biomechanics
SacroOccipital Technique
Activator Methods
Common Clinical Disorders
Restoring Musculoskeletal Integrity
Cox Technique; Cervical and Lumbar Spine
Modern & Ancient Acupuncture