Meet Manitowoc Chiropractor, Dr. Jennifer Rada
I hope my grandma can see me now...
As a young mother, I received a lot of great advice from my grandma about raising healthy children. Most of it included medication and doctors and none of it included chiropractic. But in 1994, this was all about to change.
My young daughter, Elisa, was crying, screaming and pulling at her left ear. I looked and noticed her ear actually looked swollen on the outside! I didn't know what to do. I didn't want to give her antibiotics if I didn't absolutely have to. So, being that my home town is the birthplace of chiropractic (Davenport, Iowa), I decided, reluctantly, to try a local doc.
My grandma thought I was nuts! I thought, "Hey, she may even be right," since I didn't know much of anything about this "chiropractic stuff." She couldn't believe I was taking my daughter to a chiropractor to be adjusted, rather than taking her in to a walk-in clinic or another type of doctor for ear medications. But being the health-conscious mom that I was, off we went.
The doctor was very nice and she talked to me, just like a friend. After a thorough examination, she gently adjusted Elisa's upper spine to aid drainage in the ear and enable the infection go away! The doctor said, "Now she may spike a fever tonight, but she should feel better tomorrow. If not, come back and see me then." That was it. Elisa didn't cry from the treatment and she actually looked more comfortable when we left.
That night was a little rough at the start, but what do you know, I woke the next morning to silence. There was no crying. Elisa was just happily laying there in her crib and the swelling was gone from her ear! It seemed like a miracle to me! Her fever and swelling were gone and she wasn't even tugging at her ears.
When my grandma saw her the next day, I didn't say anything. I didn't have to. We were both so impressed with the chiropractor and so happy with Elisa's improvement.
I decided at that point that I wanted to be a chiropractor. I wanted to offer a drug and surgery-free option to people who wanted to try natural, conservative care first, before more invasive treatment options or when those treatment options weren't working.
I am so happy and amazed with the results I see every day at Apple Chiropractic Clinic and I would love to share those stories (and those results) with you!
I attended the University of Iowa (years ago :-) and then I graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa.
I can honestly tell you that initially I intended to go to the Chicago Art Institute for art and design, but perhaps fate stepped in. I had a phenomenal biology teacher my freshman year of high school. She made biology and science interactive and really very interesting. It was the one class that I looked forward to each week. So I continued on in the sciences.
I went on to complete Advanced Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology (basic, advanced, I & II), Neuroanatomy (I, II, AND III), Toxicology, Endocrinology, Pathology...and the list goes on...all with interest and excitement.
I knew sciences were for me and I picked Palmer College of Chiropractic because it was the first chiropractic college in the world! I wanted to walk were the very first founders of chiropractic had walked and I really did have such a great opportunity to be part of the history and excellence of Palmer Chiropractic College.
My job (as I see it) is to help you feel great and live the best life possible. Staying active, playing with your kids or grandkids, traveling, even just working pain free. All of these things can be possible with chiropractic care. I know, because I see it everyday.
I have been in practice for nearly 9 years and I have heard it time and time again, you just want a doc that will listen and dig to discover the cause of your problems, then offer a safe, effective solution. I promise to be a chiropractic doctor who listens to you and cares for you as a whole, not just as a low back case or a headache case.
And if it is determined that your situation is not best helped with chiropractic treatment, we promise to let you know that up front and refer you to the best doctor for your situation. It's all about you!
Plus, we make it easy for you because we offer a no charge - no obligation consultation with a chiropractic doctor in our office!
So you see, you really have nothing to lose and everything to gain, by consulting our office.
If you are ready to feel better and you want to really get better, we are here to help you find a solution to your health concerns!
Call for a complimentary consultation with a chiropractic doctor today!
I am from Davenport, Iowa originally. Which is the birthplace of chiropractic. You would think that I grew up with chiropractic all around me, but actually just the opposite is true. I didn't 'discover' chiropractic until I was nearly 17 years old!
I was fortunate to have a great job as a fitness instructor at a local gym and it turns out that many of the gym members were either chiropractic students or docs at the college. So I was finally exposed to this natural form of health care and health preservation.
After my chiropractic experience with my daughter and finally completing the education required to become a chiropractor, I have since moved to Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and I recently married a great guy from this area. We have 3 children between the two of us and two great dogs (Casey & Oscar).
I am lucky to have Dr. William Seder in my office and he is a GREAT chiropractor! I regularly have my joints checked by him, usually every other week. I find that 2x/month works for my body...I feel better. My neck isn't stiff or sore and my level of joint degeneration is kept low to non-existent! After all, I want to keep working long into the future and I know that with chiropractic care, I have the best chance of staying active and productive for a lifetime!
I also enjoy working out at the gym. A few years ago now, I competed in a bodybuilding show and a figure competition (I won the figure division and took 2nd in the bodybuilding. Whoo Hoo!) This background makes it easy for me to help with athletic questions and I very often treat high school athletes in my office.
In addition to health chiropractic care and exercise, I am a big fan of effective supplementation. I do not like to take pills and I do not want to take things that interfere with my bodies ability to function. I take a couple of gentle liquid vitamins to support my bodies needs and while we are not nutrition specialists, we do offer some basic supplements in our office. We would be happy to share those secrets with you too!
I hope you have a better feel for me and for chiropractic in general. I know often people have many questions about chiropractic. I would love to sit down with you one-on-one and discover if chiropractic is right for you! If you are interested in safe, effective, and natural chiropractic care, give us a call right now so we can help you take your first step towards excellent health!
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