Atlas Orthogonal A Upper Neck Specialty that analyzes and corrects problems associated with the C1 vertebrae, called the Atlas with precision. Pregnancy Care Many Pregnant women are told to live with the pain of pregnancy. A Chiropractor can create this special time better and make delivery easier. Newborns and Children Babies are rarely ideal when they come out.
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Atlas Orthogonal is a highly precise Chiropractic Procedure founded by Dr. Roy Sweat in Georgia. Dr. Sweat studied under Dr. Grostic who got his ideas about the importance of adjusting the C1 vertebrae with precision by Dr. B.J. Palmer. Dr. Palmer the developer of Chiropractic, dedicated 35 years to the study of this very important part of the anatomy.
Dr Sheehan offers Bowen therapy in her San Francisco and Marin County offices as part of her practice and has studied real Bowen as taught by Kevin Minney who was a certified Bowen instructor in the early 2000's. Dr. Laura has studied up to Level 6 of Bowen therapy. Bowen is a Australian Myofascial work developed in the 1980's by Tom Bowen.
Dr. Laura Sheehan has extensively studied the Atlas Orthogonal method in her chiropractic practice. In case studies as well as in her own practice, it has resulted in improvement for patients suffering from Chiari Malformations. Chiari Malformations (CMs) are structural deficits in your brain's cerebellum, which controls your balance.
Your body is designed to be free of pain. Feeling good is the normal state. Feeling throbbing, pounding pain in your skull that doesn't seem to go away, like a bad house guest is not normal. Neither is the nauseous feeling that comes whenever you go out on a sunny day or see a bright light, lying awake at night praying your headaches will disappear, feeling and looking miserable, irritable, and older than you really are. There is also the frustration of knowing that your friends and family just don't understand what you are going through.
It is backed by over 25 years of scientific study and is managed by dedicated physicians and nutritional scientists. The foundation of the program is metabolic balance's unique capability to develop a truly personalized nutrition plan based upon an in-depth analysis of your unique blood values, medical history and personal likes and dislikes.
Reviews (11)
Sandy M.
Mar 07, 2022
After being untreated by a local wannabe, I luckily found Dr Laura. I had several terrible falls within days and was in tears from the pain. Dr Laura came to work 20 minutes early to treat me. In 15 minutes she corrected a leg an inch short, spine twisted sideways between shoulder blades and reduced pain from 8-9 to 5. Receptionist took dictation while she gently adjusted with light pressure.
So freaking grateful for her kindness and skill. She's helping me with relentless IBS and is expert in upper neck problems. That's next. Thanking God every visit for treatment. Bills medicare for me $45. Works on kids, has clean office and play area. Professional, friendly and trustworthy. The best.
So freaking grateful for her kindness and skill. She's helping me with relentless IBS and is expert in upper neck problems. That's next. Thanking God every visit for treatment. Bills medicare for me $45. Works on kids, has clean office and play area. Professional, friendly and trustworthy. The best.
Mimi Streett
Feb 26, 2021
Sherry Campos
Jan 20, 2021
Dr Sheehan has helped me so much over the years. I met her 14 years ago and I continue to go back to see her because she has the ability to know what my body needs to recover from what I am dealing with. She has helped me move from being in severe pain to no pain several times over the years. What I really love about her is she continues to educate herself on new methods related to wellness. I see her as more than a chiropractor, I see her as a healer. She has been a blessing to me.
Mind Bridges
Jun 28, 2020
T. M.
Apr 06, 2020
This whole atlas adjustment thing is a scam. If you've lived with someone who suffers chronic pain, you would try almost anything to find a solution. After reading Dr. Sheehan's website about headache relief via atlas adjustment I set up an appointment for my husband. Her website promises sophisticated equipment for this procedure. After paying for the first treatment, which was not a treatment - just a visit where she referred him to another place to pay over $300 for 3D x-rays.
The x-rays revealed no issue with the atlas, yet Dr. Sheehan recommended an adjustment anyway. Why? I don't know. We were desperate for relief so he went. So she pulls out this little potato gun looking thing and says this is the portable version of that machine. She prodded him in the neck with it a few times and that was it! He actually felt worse after the treatment, and was very pissed at me for the $600 wasted on this fraud.
The equipment shown on her site is false advertising. There is no high tech precision equipment. After the x-ray showed no issues with atlas, why then are you messing with it? There are some great chiropractors out there who truly help people. In our experience Dr. Sheehan is not one of them In response to Dr's comments. Yes he did notify her that he felt worse after the treatment. She offered him a follow up treatment at no charge, which he declined. No refund was offered.
The x-rays revealed no issue with the atlas, yet Dr. Sheehan recommended an adjustment anyway. Why? I don't know. We were desperate for relief so he went. So she pulls out this little potato gun looking thing and says this is the portable version of that machine. She prodded him in the neck with it a few times and that was it! He actually felt worse after the treatment, and was very pissed at me for the $600 wasted on this fraud.
The equipment shown on her site is false advertising. There is no high tech precision equipment. After the x-ray showed no issues with atlas, why then are you messing with it? There are some great chiropractors out there who truly help people. In our experience Dr. Sheehan is not one of them In response to Dr's comments. Yes he did notify her that he felt worse after the treatment. She offered him a follow up treatment at no charge, which he declined. No refund was offered.
Susanne R.
Oct 22, 2018
I was working at a job that required me to stand all day long. As a result of this, I had horrible lower back pain for an entire year. I started seeing Dr. Sheehan, and after a few sessions, she got rid of my back pain and it never came back! Also, she is one of the most kindest and warmest Doctors I have ever worked with. I highly recommend her if you are suffering and in pain.
Todd Christiansen
May 20, 2018
Sherri Jacobs
Dec 24, 2017
Helen Katz
Nov 16, 2017
About six years ago, out of the blue, I started getting horrible migraine headaches frequently. A neurologist told me my neck was the problem. I started seeing Dr. Laura, and she fixed me right up. I see her regularly and have not had a headache since. Plus I just feel so much better. She is a very caring, conscientious, and all-around good person.
Joy M.
Sep 24, 2016
My masseuse Alan just moved his location to Nova Chiropractic. I have normally preferred a female until I had my first massage with Alan. I feel like a new person every time I leave, I literally leave with no knots left. When needed he uses hot rocks, creates an amazing heat with his hands, for no additional charge. He is extremely reasonable too.
I can't rave enough about what wonderful masseuse he is. I have been having chronic back pain and after each massage I leave with no pain. Give him a call at 415-827-8939 you won't be sorry!
I can't rave enough about what wonderful masseuse he is. I have been having chronic back pain and after each massage I leave with no pain. Give him a call at 415-827-8939 you won't be sorry!
Raymond H.
Mar 18, 2016
Dr. Sheehan is very thorough and what makes her more special is the dedicated concern she has for her patients. She will not give up until she's diagnosed the problem and taken steps to correct it, which she does with great expertise. I am a retired dentist and have seen various chiropractors over 35 years due to ongoing back issues from my former profession. Dr. Sheehan is among the most conscientious of the best and I love her approach of not cracking my spine. Gentle is an understatement. I have referred patients to her with confidence. Dr. M. Hack