The Chiropractic Practice of

David M. Marquis, DC, DACBN

Dr. Marquis uses a number of highly effective techniques to correct joint, soft tissue, and neurological dysfunction. His approach with each patient varies, depending on the individual’s needs and presenting condition.

Dr. Marquis has noticed over many years and after treating thousands of patients that their symptoms are often rooted in an inflammation of muscle and connective tissue which leads to pain and limited mobility. For this reason, he dedicates substantial time toward correcting the myofascial (muscle-connective tissue) component of a patient’s problem through therapeutic muscle release techniques from a number of disciplines. These muscle connective tissue release procedures are combined with a variety of joint manipulation techniques, stretches and exercises.		  
Dr. Marquis and his family at Shell Beach
 
Dr. Marquis’ unique approach is
designed to assure his patients are:

• Educated as to what caused their problem
• In possession of a concise and well-defined treatment plan to correct their condition and
• Empowered with knowledge of what they can do to prevent or minimize the possibility of the situation occurring in the future.

Patients should plan on at least an hour for initial visits and 30 minutes for follow-ups.

Services

A variety of services are offered to complement traditional chiropractic care. The doctor’s emphasis along with ensuring normal spinal function is on muscular release and balancing of chronically tight and painful muscle groups to allow for pain-free motion following treatment. Understanding that our musculoskeletal system and general well-being are greatly dependent on our nutritional and herbal condition. He provides nutritional and herbal counseling along with specific tests to better determine each individual’s current status and needs.
Techniques

The following is a partial list of the more common named techniques Dr. Marquis uses with his patients:

• Diversified
• Gonstead
• SOT
• Activator
• Myofascial Release
• NMR Neuromuscular Re-Education
(an Active Release type of therapy)
• Thompson Drop-Table
• Cox Flexion-Distraction
• Cranio-Sacral Therapy
• Nasal Specific / Endo Nasal
• Strain-Counter Strain
(an osteopathic-type technique)
• Bowen
• Numerous other techniques