Franson Family Chiropractic

Great people practicing a great philosophy. My health has significantly improved through regular adjustments and a healthier outlook that they encourage.
I was recently in an accident where another car struck mine. The office was extremely helpful in dealing with the insurance company and Doctor Justin has been great with my adjustments and assisting in my recovery.
I’ve been going to Franson Family Chiropractic for several years now.

Franson Family Chiropractic is FAR more than a spinal health «clinic» — it’s a wellness family helping more people than we know live their greatest days!
I was introduced to the Franson team by my sister and brother-​in-​law, who encouraged me to schedule a visit to experience the technologies and methods used during screenings. I had never been to a chiropractor and never experienced anything more than a minor back tweak when I was a teenager. Having no symptoms of sickness, I considered myself to be in «great health» — in fact, when I first walked into the office on May 8^th 2009, for all I knew, I was in the best health of my life. In three years of lifestyle wellness education, watching the lifestyles of the staff, and regular adjustments, the «best health of my life» as I knew it has been displaced by FAR SUPERIOR health and a proactive wellness lifestyle that has me more prepared mentally, physically (thanks to functional fitness) for anything life can throw at me.

I had just come out of school for massage therapy when I was blessed to find FFC. I was at the beginning of my journey to what true health and wellness is. I entered having no idea my introduction to chiropractic with Dr. Stephen would change my life. I had no idea that the panic attacks and anxiety that had recently become apart of my life was linked to losing the natural curve in my neck. I had no idea that my painful menstrual cycles were linked to nerve interference in my low back. I learned that your spine is the protective shell for your entire nervous system but it can be compromised and it doesn’t always have to do with pain or what you feel. When subluxation is present (those misalignments in your spine) its like a kink in a hose to your nervous system. Just like the flow of water gets stopped, the flow of life from your brain to your body gets stopped. You body can’t function properly. It can cause anything from headaches and depression to stomach problems, heart problems and sickness in general. I learned it can happen from the large traumas like car accidents to the small everyday ones like sitting hunched over a computer for 8 hours a day. (Be sure the ask about the birth process too.) I learned why its important to be under the care of a true corrective and wellness care chiropractor. Dr. Stephen, Dr. Camilla, the associates and staff are truly amazing and one of a kind. You’re always greeted and cared for with such love and warmth, it feels like family. Your care covers not just getting adjusted or «racked and cracked» like so many out there. If you’re in pain, yes, they want you out of pain, but they want to help you get truly healthy. While your care is staked on your showing up and being ready invest in your health by taking advantage of everything there for you, they are the best «health coaches» out there and are always there to support you. I talked with so many patients who had been to doctor after doctor, including other chiropractors either because they were in pain or suffering from one health problem after another and some that had almost given up because nothing worked. They had taken drug after drug, some had already had the surgeries or were scheduled for them and came here as a last resort. It was the most amazing experience to see them find hope again as they got their health back, come off of the drugs and medications and cancel surgeries. I’ll never forget one woman who had worn clothing head to toe because of the eczema covering her body because after a car accident no one told her to get her spine checked. Just a few months after she started getting adjusted, I saw her wear short sleeves for the first time in 15 years. As for me? I haven’t had anxiety or panic attacks in years and I’m now free of the medications I was on when I started care at FFC. But to me, thats the just icing on the cake from everything I gained by walking through those doors. Although I moved away many years ago and away from the epicenter of healing that is Franson Family Chiropractic, I still tell everyone I meet about how life changing my experience was, how I got my health back and how I learned to live «well». And I’m still under regular chiropractic care. Thank you Doc, Dr. Camilla and the wonderful staff at FFC.

The only thing i could think negitivly about is how robotic everyone working there is. Its also amazing how beautiful everyone is everyone there is perfect its amazing! I love the care they put into it all. It makes me wonder if they just pay attention to the spine or muscle issues as well. It was like stepping into the future!

While I’ve never really had any particular back issues, I’ve felt better. Combination of life, sports, and just being active has left me with a few sore spots I was looking to get treated. A friend and patient of Dr. Franson passed on that they were having a special discounted promotion, which I figured I’d give a try. Worst case nothing improves and I’ve just wasted a bit of time and money, best case, I feel better, which is worth quite a bit as anyone who’s been sick knows.
Let me first say, as a long time student of science, I’m always wary about these «holistic» approaches. I believe, when it comes down to it, most of what isn’t a prescribed and documented medical treatment is simply just the placebo effect. While the power of the mind can be great, a medical ailment is a medical ailment, and sometimes, needs to be treated as such.
Surgery and medication is my typical approach to a situation.
That said, the approach of Dr. Franson and his associates is a two fold system. The first, and I believe foremost, is the chiropractic care. In essence, it’s the art of correcting deviations from normality in your spine. That is to say that, over time or as a result of an incident, individual vertebrate can become out of alignment, and should be put back, for optimal health. While I’ve been to physical therapy and sports medicine doctors before, I’ve never been adjusted (what they call a chiropractic treatment). At first, the sensation is a bit odd — basically someone cracking your back and neck as you would your knuckles, but you quickly become accustomed to it.
The second part to the care is more of the mental aspect. As part of a new program, they offer tips and guides on how to live a healthier life — though exercise, life, and food choices. They have an extensive website and video selection available to help, and offer free lectures and seminars on a regular basis. While I have my own views on how to achieve an optimal mental state, and how to best care for my body, it’s always interesting and educational to hear other people’s views on the matter. They are truly passionate about their work, and whether you follow their path or your own, their main concern is your health.
There are three primary doctors, with a handful of assistants. Each has their own style and method for care, each with slightly different results. The first appointment will be to gain a history, some x-​rays, pictures, minor tests, and tell a bit of what exactly they do. Second and third visits are an explanation of the findings, and quick adjustments. After that, a regular schedule is set up, and treatment begins. All of the doctors and staff are surprisingly friendly and amiable, and take a genuine intrest in you and your health. I’ve worked with Dr. Franson primarily over the past few weeks and have had nothing but positive things to say. Highly informative and very proficient, I’d highly recommend him, although your preference for particular doctor may vary.
My largest, and essentially sole complaint comes in the way they handle appointments. You’re given a letter, one of two colors, and told to wait. When your letter comes up, you enter a changing room and throw on a gown. After a minute, the door opens, and you’re greeted by a doctor — which one of the three it will be is essentially a surprise. While none of the doctos offer better or worse care, as previously mentioned, they do have their own style, and it would be nice to be given a preference for which I’d like to be treated by.
While I haven’t been treated long enough to make any sound judgements on the effectiveness, it does seem to be slowly helping. I can certainly feel, immediately after an adjustment, a difference in the range and ease of motion in my back. Whether this is along term standing difference, or if any other aspects of my health change, remains to be seen, but I’m hopeful.