Business Details
42 Years
experience
Chiropractic & Physical Therapy Services in Maynard, MA
Assabet Valley Chiropractic & Physical Therapy has been dedicated to improving patient wellness through comprehensive chiropractic and physical therapy services since 1984. Our practice combines over 35 years of clinical expertise with personalized care, focusing on anatomical treatment for musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions. We utilize gentle chiropractic techniques, including the Low-Force Activator Method and manual manipulation, alongside rehabilitative exercise programs to address conditions like lower back pain, sports injuries, and neck pain. Our mission emphasizes empowering patients through education on self-care, postural retraining, and injury prevention. With a team of certified professionals, including a diplomate of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and McKenzie-certified physical therapists, we provide evidence-based care tailored to individual needs.Our commitment to community health is reflected in free back care clinics and partnerships with local wellness organizations. Patients benefit from individualized home exercise programs, advanced therapeutic modalities like electrical stimulation, and a holistic approach to pain management. With locations serving Maynard and surrounding Massachusetts communities, we maintain flexible hours to accommodate patient schedules. Our practice accepts most insurance plans and offers payment plans to ensure accessible care. For over three decades, we have built trust through consistent, compassionate treatment, helping patients achieve long-term wellness and maintain active lifestyles.
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Physical Therapy
Massage Therapy
Sports Injury Treatment
Postural Retraining
Rehabilitative Exercises
Pain Management
Injury Prevention
Electrical Stimulation
Ultrasound Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of combined experience in chiropractic and physical therapy care
- Our team includes certified McKenzie Method and Activator Technique practitioners
- We provide individualized home exercise programs documented with instructional visuals
- Accepted by most insurance providers with flexible payment plan options available
- Our specialists treat complex conditions like post-surgical rehabilitation and overuse syndromes
What people say
Professional care
Personalized treatment
Effective pain relief
Expertise in sports injuries
Long-term wellness benefits
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Our chiropractic adjustments use manual and activator techniques to correct spinal misalignments causing pain and restricted movement. Patients receive personalized treatment plans addressing specific conditions like lower back pain, headaches, and sports injuries. The therapy improves nervous system function while promoting natural healing without medication.
Physical Therapy
Comprehensive physical therapy combines manual techniques with therapeutic exercises to restore mobility after injuries or surgeries. Certified therapists develop individualized programs for back dysfunction, post-surgical recovery, and chronic pain management using evidence-based McKenzie Method protocols and Graston Technique.
Massage Therapy
Licensed massage therapists employ deep tissue work, cupping, and myofascial release to alleviate muscle tension in areas like shoulders, neck, and hips. Sessions incorporate stretching techniques and self-care education to maintain pain relief between treatments for improved mobility and stress reduction.
Sports Injury Treatment
Specialized sports injury treatment addresses acute and overuse conditions through combined chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, and sports-specific rehabilitation. The approach focuses on rapid pain relief, functional restoration, and preventive strategies to safely return athletes to competition at all levels.
Postural Retraining
Postural retraining programs correct chronic alignment issues through movement analysis and corrective exercises. Therapists teach proper body mechanics for daily activities while addressing muscular imbalances contributing to neck pain, back strain, and repetitive motion injuries.
People
Dr. E. Geralyn Cejka
Chiropractor
Doctor of Chiropractic with 35+ years experience treating musculoskeletal conditions. Specializes in low-force activator technique and marathon injury prevention. Founder of Assabet Valley Chiropractic since 1984.
Walter Murphy
Physical Therapist
Certified McKenzie Method physical therapist with 27 years clinical experience. Specializes in post-surgical rehabilitation and sports injury recovery. Co-owner of practice for 13 years with marathon running expertise.
Christine ChamPoux
Massage Therapist
Licensed massage therapist with 12 years experience using cupping and reiki techniques. Focuses on back, shoulder, and hip pain relief while incorporating yoga-based stretching education for long-term wellness.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat musculoskeletal conditions including back pain, neck pain, headaches, sports injuries, and post-surgical rehabilitation needs using integrated chiropractic and physical therapy approaches.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept most major insurance plans and work with patients to maximize coverage for chiropractic and physical therapy services.
What should I bring to first appointment?
Bring completed patient forms, insurance information, and any relevant medical records or imaging reports related to your condition.
How long are treatment sessions?
Initial appointments typically last 45-60 minutes with follow-up sessions ranging from 30-45 minutes depending on treatment complexity.
Are treatments painful?
Our techniques prioritize patient comfort using gentle adjustments and progressive therapeutic approaches tailored to individual pain tolerance levels.
What makes your practice different?
We combine 35+ years of chiropractic experience with certified physical therapy expertise to create comprehensive, individualized treatment plans for lasting results.
