Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chiropractor in Lakeland, MI
Lakeland Chiropractic has been delivering exceptional chiropractic care to southeastern Livingston County since 1984. Our family-centered approach prioritizes natural health restoration through chiropractic adjustments, therapeutic massage, and nutritional support. With four generations of family experience in chiropractic care, we combine decades of expertise with advanced techniques like Activator, Diversified/Gonstead, and FRAS analysis. Our mission focuses on two pillars: relief care for immediate pain management and wellness care for long-term health optimization. We serve patients of all ages, from infants to seniors, emphasizing patient education and personalized care plans.Our team maintains rigorous professional standards through continuous training in evidence-based methodologies. Located in Lakeland, Michigan, we serve surrounding communities including Hamburg and Whitmore Lake. Our commitment to quality care has earned us patient testimonials highlighting successful outcomes for conditions ranging from migraines to sciatica. We operate with full transparency about treatment processes and maintain strict patient confidentiality protocols.
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Massage Therapy
Nutritional Supplements
Activator Method
Diversified Technique
FRAS Analysis
Nutrition Response Testing
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of proven chiropractic expertise in Lakeland community
- Family practice treating patients from infants to seniors
- Offers multiple advanced adjustment techniques including Activator and FRAS
- Provides complementary therapies like massage and nutritional supplements
- Focuses on both immediate pain relief and long-term wellness strategies
What people say
Rapid pain relief
Friendly staff
Effective treatment
Positive family care
Improved mobility
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Our core chiropractic adjustments restore proper spinal alignment using multiple techniques tailored to individual needs. This non-invasive treatment alleviates pain from conditions like back pain, neck pain, and headaches by improving nervous system function. Patients benefit from customized care plans developed through comprehensive initial assessments and follow-up evaluations.
Massage Therapy
Complementary massage therapy sessions enhance chiropractic care by relieving muscle tension and improving circulation. Our therapists employ deep tissue techniques and trigger point therapy to address specific pain points. This integrative approach accelerates recovery from injuries and reduces stress-related discomfort across multiple body systems.
Nutrition Response Testing
This specialized system identifies nutritional deficiencies through muscle response testing. Custom supplement programs based on Standard Process products address root causes of health issues. The holistic approach combines chiropractic care with targeted nutrition to optimize body function and immune response naturally.
Activator Method
The Activator Method uses precise instrument adjustments for patients preferring low-force techniques. This approach effectively treats spinal misalignments and joint dysfunction with controlled, gentle impulses. It's particularly suitable for sensitive patients and those requiring repetitive motion analysis for workplace injuries.
FRAS Analysis
Functional Recording Analysis System provides objective measurements of spinal movement patterns. This diagnostic tool identifies biomechanical abnormalities that contribute to chronic pain conditions. The data-driven approach enables precise treatment planning and tracks patient progress over time with measurable outcomes.
People
Dr. Doug Schultz
Chiropractor
Dr. Doug Schultz combines lifelong chiropractic experience with formal education from Sherman College of Chiropractic. He has practiced since 1984, following his father's career path in chiropractic care. Dr. Schultz treats patients of all ages, including his five children who received early-life adjustments. His practice philosophy emphasizes natural health restoration through spinal adjustments and holistic wellness programs. He actively participates in continuing education to maintain expertise in multiple adjustment techniques.
Questions
What chiropractic techniques do you offer?
We use Diversified, Activator, Thompson, FRAS, and Impulse adjusting techniques tailored to individual patient needs and comfort levels.
Do you treat patients of all ages?
Yes, we care for patients from infants receiving their first adjustment to seniors seeking pain relief and mobility improvement.
What conditions do you commonly treat?
We treat back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica, TMJ disorders, and sports injuries using non-invasive chiropractic methods.
Is massage therapy covered by insurance?
Coverage varies by provider - we recommend checking with your insurance company about chiropractic and massage therapy benefits.
How long are initial appointments?
First visits typically last 45-60 minutes for comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, and initial adjustments.
Do you offer wellness care programs?
Yes, we provide preventive wellness programs combining regular adjustments, nutritional guidance, and lifestyle recommendations for optimal health.
