Doctor Amy Allen is a licensed chiropractor who has developed a holistic, and also very realistic, approach to physical health. Dr. Allen has built her practice around her reputation for giving every patient the extra time and attention necessary to discover the source of a problem, or develop a specific wellness plan that is tailored for each patient.

Her philosophy is that slow and gentle changes to one's lifestyle will result in a truly lasting improvement. She treats everyone as she would be treated, and works with you to fit your plan into your lifestyle in a way that is realistic for you. With her background in adult learning, human factors, ergonomics, and yoga she helps you put together a comprehensive picture of your current health to find solutions for your concerns.

Dr. Allen's personal philosophy that health maintenence requires a team approach, and she enjoys working with your existing practitioners to develop the best plan for you. If the solution to your problem lies in another specialty, she has a complete list of excellent referrals to fit your needs. Her top priority is finding a way for you to meet your health goals safely and efficiently, and has partnered with practitioners from a wide range specialties who share her philosophy.

Professional Specialties:
Chiropractic Doctor
Ergonomic Consultant
Yoga Instructor

Training:
Bachelor of Science - University of Pittsburgh
Major: Biology
Minor: Chemistry

Doctor of Chiropractic - Palmer College of Chiropractic West

Special Studies in Ergonomics - University of California Santa Cruz

Master of Science (thesis incomplete) - San Jose State University
Human Factors & Ergonomics

YogaFit Teacher Training- Levels I, II, III
Personal Yoga study and practice (Astanga, Iyengar, Vinyasa) - 5 years

Treatment Modalities:
Chiropractic adjustive therapies - Diversified, Drop Table, Gonstead

Light force & manual therapies - Activator method, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitative(PNF) stretching, Cryo- and manual Trigger Point Therapy,

Non-manual physical therapies- Interferential Stimulation, Ultrasound, Heat/Cold therapy, Cervical and lumbar Traction

Ergonomic and biomechanical assessment- Home exercise, stretch and behavioral modification prescriptions for treatment maintenance

COMING SOON: Private Yoga therapy for specific health issues