Dr. Robben uses a number of highly effective adjustment techniques to improve spinal motion and reduce harmful spinal nerve interference.  These techniques include S.O.T., Diversified, Activator, Thompson, Upper Cervical, Arthrostim, and Flexion Distraction.  Dr. Robben blends her 10 years of massage therapy experience with 3 years of chiropractic experience in order to achieve a comfortable, effective adjustment suited to each patients individual needs and comfort.

Afraid of the adjustment?  No worries, Dr. Robben will not begin your adjustment until you are fully comfortable.

Wondering if you are too old or young?  Dr. Robben's patients range from newborns to over 90 years old!

The Arthrostim is an adjusting instrument that is an alternative to manual adjustments.   The Arthrostim is seen in some circles as the next generation activator.  This device is more user specific as it can be adjusted to deliver from a few ounces of force up to 40 pounds of force. The force is adjusted depending on the initial pressure placed upon the patient's body by the practitioner. The ArthroStim instrument produces twelve thrusts a second. Twelve hertz is a higher frequency than that achieved with more traditional adjustment devices. This frequency is known as "the low beta somatomotor rhythm." This frequency is said to more correctly reverberate through the joint and into more distant tissues, which in turn releases more distant trigger points. The ArthroStim commercial product is manufactured by Impac Inc., a company based out of Oregon.

By delivering a 12-14 hertz impulse, the ArthroStim divides the energy of a single chiropractic adjustment into “rapid successive inputs.” In this way, the ArthroStim maintains a consistent peak force, allowing the practitioner to administer a more comfortable, effective adjustment. This is touted as the secret of the instrument. The total impulse of a chiropractic adjustment is divided into equal, smaller impulses known cumulatively as the “controlled repetitive input.” This leads to an aggregate effect on neural receptors and extensive neurological feedback to the brain while simultaneously using a greatly reduced single impulse. Thus, the ArthroStim, with its less forceful method stimulates only mechano- and proprio-receptors without activating pain receptors. This is known as a “neurological assist” technique and allows the practitioner to manage and treat more conditions than he/she could with a more traditional chiropractic approach. Because the ArthroStim does not use a single, forceful thrust, larger and stiffer individuals can be more safely adjusted.

Massage Therapy is a hands-on manipulation of the joints and soft tissue of the body. The soft tissues include skin, muscle, tendons and associated fascia, ligaments and joint capsules.

Different movements and techniques used during a massage can physically stretch muscles, ligaments, tendons and fascia, encourage the circulation through the tissue, inhibit muscular spasms, and can be either sedating or stimulating to the nervous system.

The therapeutic use of massage by a licensed massage therapist has many physical and physiological benefits which can affect all the systems of the body. These 'body-systems' include the muscular, circulatory, lymphatic (immune) and nervous systems.

Types of Massage offered at Beach Chiropractic:

• Deep Tissue
• Swedish Massage
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Myofascial Release
• Pregnancy Massage
• Lymphatic Drainage

Massage Therapy may be covered under your insurance. Please call our office at 321-868-2225 for more information.

Massage Establishment License # MM24617

Dr. Robben promotes a lifestyle consistent with optimal health.  This means adapting a diet and exercise program which will optimize your health potential. Dr. Robben will consider your individual needs and help design a program that will improve your overall health.

XRay services are not offered on site, therefore you may be referred out if additional tests and/or imaging is necessary to further your chiropractic care.