About Us

What is Chiropractic Wellness?

Chiropractic Health and Wellness Care is a dynamic system of natural
health care directed to restore optimal functioning to the nervous system.

The central nervous system, which is housed in the spine and cranium,
is the control and command system that communicates with every cell,
tissue, organ and system in the body.

The United Nations World Health Organization defines health as optimal
functioning physically, emotionally, mentally and socially. We would have
to add spiritually as well.

Dis-ease is an inharmonious or unbalanced state within the body.

Chiropractic Wellness restores harmony and balance within the body and
propels you to the vital energetic state of ease, balance and harmony that
will be reflected in your enthusiastic, joyous approach to life.

Dr. Charles E. Samson
focuses on helping people injured
in auto and work accidents as well
as those suffering from the wear
and tear of daily living. With more
than 3 years of postdoctoral
radiology and diagnostic imaging
studies, he also procured
advanced training and practice in
cranial/ sacral correction,
chiropractic management of
chronic pain and the 6 Steps to
Wellness.

Dr. Anastacia D. Samson
is the only doctor in the greater
Springfield area certified in the 6
Steps to Wellness. She also has a
Master's degree in Psychology.

While reestablishing structural,
neurological and cranial-sacral
integrity with chiropractic adjusting,
she additionally focuses on stress
reduction, emotional release,
detoxification, nutritional support,
and life style enhancement. She
accepts patients with chronic and
difficult health challenges.

What Education Do Chiropractic Physicians Receive?

Prerequisites: Bachelor's with many required sciences
Chiropractic Colleges and Universities: 10 semesters

Chiropractic Colleges and Universities are accredited by the same regional
higher educational accreditation agencies which accredit all graduate
schools including medical schools.

Some of the courses taken in Chiropractic Colleges and Universities:

Basic Sciences: Gross anatomy including Human dissection, Neuroana-
tomy, embroyology, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, histology,
radiology and diagnostic imaging, and corresponding laboratory courses.

Clinical Sciences: Neuromusculoskeletal diagnosis, cardiology, respiratory
diseases, OB/GYN, Urology, GI Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat, pediatrics,
geriatrics, internal diagnosis, dermatology, pharmacology/toxicology,
hematology, physical therapy and rehabilitation, sports injuries, radiology
and diagnostic imaging, clinical chemistry, laboratory sciences.

Clinical Requirements: Passing entrance examinations in diagnosis and
treatment; Supervision by licensed physicians in student, outpatient and
community clinics.

Interns often perform physical for school children who wish to participate in
sports and treat young athletes at sports events.

National Boards: Basic and Clinical Sciences are tested.

State Boards: Written and oral examinations to obtain license to practice.

Continuing Education: Yearly courses to expand and update scientific
knowledge and clinical skills.