Dr. Keith Denton
217 W. Second St.
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: 734-241-6923
Fax: 734-241-5755
Email: keddc@yahoo.com
Years In Practice: 27

Dr. Keith E. Denton is President of the Upper Cervical Research Foundation Board of Directors. Originally from Oklahoma, Dr. Denton graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1981 and later became a Diplomate of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. He had the rare privilege of interning with Dr. Ralph R. Gregory, founder of National Upper Cervical Research Foundation (NUCCA), and was also one of the first certified NUCCA doctors.

Dr. Denton has authored and contributed to a number of publications including the NUCCA Standards of Care and Practice Guidelines and NUCCA Protocols and Perspectives: A Textbook for The National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association. He also is one of the few people to have co-authored with Dr. Gregory.

Dr. Denton’s service and professional involvement with NUCCA during the eighties was exceeded only by Dr. Gregory himself. After the death of Dr. Gregory in 1990, Dr. Denton became editor of The Upper Cervical Monograph, the Foundation’s quarterly publication, and also helped develop and patent the Anatometer II.

He was a NUCCA instructor at Palmer College, and a professor of Post Graduate Education. Dr. Denton has been a lead instructor for NUCCA since 1982 and a member of the Upper Cervical Research Foundation (formerly NUCCRA) board for twenty-six years. He received the prestigious Ralph R. Gregory Achievement Award in 1999, and is a founding member of the Academy of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Organizations.

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Here are some interesting facts about our unique practice:

• Birthplace of NUCCA and NUCCRA
• Both doctors were NUCCA board certified by Dr. Gregory in 1985
• Only office with two NUCCA board certified doctors
• Both doctors are currently on the research board of NUCCA (NUCCRA)
• Both doctors have been on both NUCCA and NUCCRA Boards
• Oldest continuing Grostic-Gregory-NUCCA upper cervical chiropractic office in the world
• Dr. Palmer is the first woman doctor NUCCA board certified
• Both doctors were assistants, associates, and co-researchers with Dr. Gregory for a decade
• Headquarters of the Upper Cervical Monograph, the research publication of NUCCRA
• Two-thirds of patients are from out-of-state (New York, Wisconsin, Indiana, Minnesota, Colorado, Texas, Ohio,   Virginia, Canada, and England)
• More than a dozen NUCCA doctors are patients
• More than a dozen medical doctors, osteopaths, dentists, and physical therapists are patients
• Engaged in research with faculty at the University of Toledo

Here are our staff members from left to right: Martha O’Donnell, Edna Denton, Dr. Keith Denton, and Dr. Teresa Palmer.

Edna Denton has been working in the office since 1981 and is married to Dr. Keith Denton. Keith and Edna have a son, Graham, and a daughter, Kelsey, who passed away in 1997. From 1981 to 1990, Edna was the receptonist to Dr. Gregory, Dr. Denton, and Dr. Palmer. She was also the Executive Secretary to NUCCA and NUCCRA from 1981 to 1998. Edna received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Marycrest College, Davenport, Iowa with a major in Elementary Education/Early Childhood. She is a member of the Cheyenne-Arapaho tribes of Oklahoma.

Martha O’Donnell began working for Dr. Ralph R. Gregory, Dr. Denton, and Dr. Palmer in 1985. She was a patient of Dr. Gregory and enjoys seeing patients improve with upper cervical care. Martha and her husband, Bob O’Donnell, have three daughters, Rosemary, Hilary, and Bridget.

Marshall Dickholtz, Jr.
2565 Shermer Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: 847-272-1000
Fax: 847-272-9742
Email: mdickholtz@comcast.net
Years In Practice: 28
Certification Level: Part 3 – Full NUCCRA Board Certification

Marshall Dickholtz Jr., is one of only twenty board certified NUCCA doctors worldwide. He practices in Chicago and is an authority on the diagnosis and treatment of adults and children with headaches, musculoskeletal conditions, spinal disc syndrome, back and neck pain, and other neurologically based conditions. Dr. Dickholtz has more than twenty-nine years of experience and has treated more than 8,000 individual cases.

In 1978, Dr. Dickholtz completed his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Palmer University with awards in radiology and leadership. He continued his education with more than 2,000 hours of NUCCA training, receiving his NUCCA board certification in 1993.

Dr. Dickholtz has appeared as a guest on numerous radio talk shows as well as local and national television programs including the Discovery Health Channel’s recent “Impact Stories of Survivial” which highlighted his successful treatment of race car driver Tony Schumacher’s devastating injuries.

Dr. Dickholtz is currently the director of the NUCCA certification program as well as the standards committee, and is Vice President of the board of directors for both the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association and the Upper Cervical Research Foundation (formerly NUCCRA). As an instructor at NUCCA seminars, Dr. Dickholtz has also authored articles and chapters on various aspects of NUCCA care and certification. He is the recipient of the coveted Ralph R. Gregory Award 2006.

A Specific Chiropractic Technique

NUCCA stands for National Upper cervical association and is a specific technique practiced by only a small number of qualified practitioners.

A Gentle Correction

A gentle touch and controlled contact on the first vertebrae in the neck is designed to restore balance to the spine. Even though the primary focus is the neck, the effects of the correction influences the whole spine and all body systems. This is because the NUCCA procedure influences one of the highest control centers over body balance, the brain stem and central nervous system.The C-1 vertebrae, also known as the Atlas, is a small donut-like bone located at the top of the spine and the base of the skull that surrounds the brain stem. When the spine is subjected to stress it can become misaligned. This phenomenon is known as the Atlas Subluxation Complex Syndrome (ASC) or the ASC Syndrome.

The Balancing Act

The nerves in our spinal column are very sensitive to pressure and stress. When the spine becomes misaligned sufficiently it stresses the nerves, compromises their normal impulses,and changes function throughout the body. Nerves are responsible for four primary functions:

1. Control and regulate all vital functions including circulation, breathing and digestion.

2. Activate muscles  allowing us to move.

3. Allow us to sense, perceive and feel.

4. Relate us to the world outside ourselves including earning, experiencing and behavior.

Small Adjustments, precise and accurate

The upper cervical adjustment depends upon precise mathematical calculations, physics, and biomechanics. X-rays are a critical part of ensuring the spinal correction is accurate and successful. The doctor will take pre-adjustment x-rays from different angles focusing on the atlas. These x-rays determine the direction and degree of spinal misalignment and how to properly restore the spine to normal.

Who is trained to deliver a NUCCA Correction

While there are many upper cervical techniques, few are experienced and licensed as a NUCCA practitioners

The Balance Center

1165 North Clark Street, Suite 602 Chicago, IL | t. 312 787 7222 | f. 312.787.7227

http://www.thebalancingcenter.com

Dr. Daniel J. Fedeli   established The Balancing Center in 1987 to meet the increasing demand for alternative health care in Chicago and offer access to a different perspective on health and wellness Dr. Fedeli is a 1981 Graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic. He combines the National Upper Cervical (NUCCA) method of chiropractic with a wide array of forward-thinking techniques designed to release physical holding patterns as well as ease the effect of traumas, memories and emotions on the bodyís critical functions. Carefully selected advanced treatments such as energy synchronization, neuro-emotional clearing, stabilizing exercise, massage and movement therapies are used in conjunction with spinal adjustments to remove factors adversely affecting the body’s ability to restore and maintain long-term stability. The methods and techniques used by Dr. Fedeli and The Balancing Center doctors and therapists are effective in the treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and in relieving pain and tension that accumulate in the body from job, sport, or recreational stress. At The Balancing Center, long-term support programs facilitate growth, healing and positive change. They are an ongoing resource to facilitate optimal health over a lifetime. Patients gain an increased knowledge of nutrition, diet and ergonomic protocol along with an understanding of how to stabilize and move the body during exercise and yoga. As a result, patients are better able to care for themselves. It’s all part of Dr. Fedeli’s holistic approach to improving the quality of our lives.

Dr. Ken Bennett has been in practice as a Chiropractor since 2004, when he received a Doctorate in Chiropractic from National University of Health Sciences and subsequently managed an office in Chicago south suburbs. During that time, he became aware of the necessity of forming a collaborative doctor-patient relationship in order to clear the body of not only spinal but also mental, emotional and chemical interferences. In his view, the creation of a Wellness Partnership is critical in restoring natural health and wellness. The belief that the body is designed to be well, healthy and whole but programmed to survive led Dr. Bennett to The Balancing Center in 2006. Through in-depth study in upper cervical chiropractic technique (NUCCA) and other innovative therapies, Dr. Bennett uses a non-invasive, holistic combination of treatments that utilize and respect the self-correcting nature of the body. Working collaboratively with his patients as wellness partners, Dr. Bennett integrates gentle spinal adjustments, bio-energetic synchronization, movement therapies and nutritional coaching for the effective rehabilitation of and recovery from acute and chronic stresses. Patients suffering from pain related to trauma, athletics, work or overuse, as well as those seeking to improve function and well-being, will benefit from these integrated protocols. Dr. Bennett offers patients the knowledge, support and encouragement needed to maintain a lifetime of wellness.

N.U.C.C.A
The National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA)
Nucca has developed a highly advanced procedure that is an extremely precise and gentle technique unlike any other kind of care. A gentle, controlled contact on the first vertebra in the neck is designed to restore balance to the spine. Even though the primary focus is the neck, the effect of the correction influences the entire spine and all body systems. This is because the NUCCA procedure influences one of the highest control centers governing body balance, the brain stem and central nervous system. The first cervical vertebra, also known as the Atlas, is a small donut-like bone located at the top of the spine and the base of the skull. The Atlas surrounds the brainstem. When the spine is subjected to stress it can become misaligned. This phenomenon is known as the Atlas Subluxation Complex (ASC). The nerves in our spinal column are very sensitive to pressure and stress. When the body becomes misaligned sufficiently it stresses the nerves, compromises their normal impulses, and changes function throughout the body. Nerves are responsible for four primary functions:

1. Control and regulate all vital functions, including circulation, breathing, and digestion
2. Activate muscles allowing us to move
3. Allow us to sense, feel, and perceive
4. Relate us to the world outside ourselves including learning, experiencing and behavior

The Adjustment
The NUCCA adjustment depends on precise mathematical calculations, physics, and biomechanics. X-rays are a critical part of ensuring the spinal correction is accurate and successful. The doctor will take pre-adjustment x-rays of the skull, spine and atlas from different angles. These x-rays determine the direction and degree of spinal misalignment and how to properly restore the spine to normal.

www.nucca.org

The Balanced Body Center
10550 Independence Pointe Pkwy, Suite 100
Matthews, North Carolina 28105
Tel: 704.849.9393 – Fax: 704.845.8589
Office Hours – call for appointment times

Dr. Philip A. Arnone, BS. DC. DABCI

Dr. Arnone has almost 20 years of experience practicing chiropractic and has treated over 8,000 patients during this time. After graduating from Fordham University with a Bachelors of Science, he received his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from the oldest and most respected chiropractic university, Palmer University. After another 4 years of study Dr. Arnone received his Diplomat from the American Board of Chiropractic Internists (DABCI) through Parker University. Dr. Arnone has owned and directed the Balanced Body Center in Matthews for 15 years and enjoys one of the finest reputations in the Charlotte area. While the clinic serves as health resource for the local area there are many patients that drive in excess of 2 hours for the unique care programs that Dr. Arnone has created. As one of the largest and most respected clinics in the Charlotte area, many professionals such as Medical Physicians, Dentists and Podiatrists refer their most difficult cases to the office.

While there are many effective chiropractic techniques, Dr Arnone believes he has adopted the best and safest of those systems for his patients. Dr Arnone is the only NUCCA practitioner in the state of NC and one of only 300 in the entire country. Due to the complexity of the technique and the long learning curve there are very few practitioners that can ever master this technique.

In addition to NUCCA, Dr Arnone is dedicated to utilizing techniques that are gentle, yet effective for improving symptoms quickly and correcting structural problems thus preventing relapse and ensuing greater health. Recognizing that each patient can be different and complex, Dr Arnone has added other services to the clinic including a staff Physical Therapist, Nurses and 5 massage therapists.

As a certified Diplomat of the American Board of Chiropractic Internists, Dr Arnone has created a health center dedicated to helping his patients discover natural solutions to many health conditions. The Balanced Body Center has a full diagnostic and treatment facility including X rays, State of the Art Chiropractic techniques, Decompression Therapy, Physical Therapy, Massage Therapy, Low Level Laser Therapy, Bone Density, Vascular Ultrasounds, Electrocardiograms, Surface EMG testing, Computerized Lung Functions, General Blood Chemistry Studies, Delayed Food Sensitivity Tests, Amino Acid Testing, Gastrointestinal Function testing, Neurotransmitter testing, Male Hormone testing and Female Hormone testing.

While most of his time is spent caring for patients, Dr. Arnone frequently gives lectures educating both organizations and physicians on the mechanisms and treatments available to live a healthy life. He currently serves as the Vice President for The Council on Diagnosis and Internal Disorders. He is responsible for bringing together Medical Physicians, chiropractor physicians, Naturopathic Physicians and other health care professionals once a year in an annual symposium to continue the advancement of natural medicine.

To find more about NUCCA click here

To read Dr. Arnone’s Curriculum Vitae

The NUCCA and Advanced Orthogonal Approach:

A Gentle Correction A gentle touch and controlled contact on the first vertebra in the neck is designed to restore balance to the spine and nervous system. Even though the adjustment is administered at the neck, the efforts of the correction influences the whole spine and ALL body systems.

This is because the NUCCA and Advanced Orthogonal procedures influence one of the highest control centers of body balance and healing, the brain stem and central nervous system.

The C-1 vertebra, also known as the Atlas, is a small donut–like bone located at the top of the spine and the base of the skull that surrounds the brain stem. When the spine is subjected to stress it can become misaligned.

This phenomenon is known as the Atlas Subluxation Complex Syndrome (ASC) or ASC syndrome. Implications on Your Health: The nerves in the spinal column are very sensitive to pressure and stress. When the spine becomes misaligned sufficiently, it stresses the nerves which compromises the transmission of information between the brain and the body. Ultimately, nerve pressure will alter function throughout the entire body.

For further information visit www.nucca.org