Long before the advent of modern medicine – before pill-popping, IV machines, before any surgery more complex than amputation – people still had a need to take care of their bodies. In the earliest known medical documents of recorded history, we can find allusions to the chiropractic care people engaged in to soothe their stresses and woes. Hippocrates himself once demanded of his readers; “get knowledge of the spine, for this is the requisite of many diseases.” A little over two thousand years later, we can only conclude that Hippocrates gave excellent advice.
Over the years, increased knowledge of the body has allowed chiropractic care to flourish, become more nuanced, and accurately address a huge number of the imbalances and issues a body can accumulate. In the United States alone, there are approximately 77,000 Doctors of Chiropractic treating 27 million adults and children across the country. According to the Consumer Reports Health Rating Center, chiropractic outperformed all other back pain treatments available, and is now classified as a primary care approach for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of back pain and spinal disorders.
At SOHMA, we strive to bring you the best combination of ancient practice with modern implementation. Our Doctors of Chiropractic come to you with the finest aspects of over 2,000 years of accumulated medical knowledge – all with the comfortable amenities of a contemporary studio. Whether realigning your vertebrae, relaxing your muscles, or providing your body with the strength and care to tackle the days ahead, SOHMA can help you. Come in and partake of our warm, welcoming facilities and unparalleled care – for the better alignment of your mind, body, and spine.
Archives for September 2015
Tai Chi Retreat for Trauma
On August 20th 2015, we had the privilege of facilitating a self-care session for the Los Angeles County Dept of Mental Health Wraparound Coordinators. Included was a brief discussion on Tai Chi philosophy and how it relates to trauma-informed practices! We also led the entire Tai Chi 24 form Yang Style to bring the mind back into the body.
People said it was life changing.. We had so much fun and so did they!
If you are interested in having SOHMA do a mind-body session at your next company event, contact us to learn more.
The session was led by our Instructors who are also professional Health Care providers: Founder and Owner, Dr. Daniel Hoover DC, LAc, MH, Mind-Body therapist, Veronika Lee LCSW, and Expressive Arts therapist, Madoka Urhausen LMFT ATR-BC.