Spark’s Noe Valley office specializes in gentle chiropractic care.
The Activator Method, practiced at Spark Chiropractic is an extremely gentle chiropractic adjusting technique which is great for people of all ages and physical conditions. Using a small, handheld instrument, very specific spinal segments may be adjusted quickly, with very little force, and no “twisting, popping or cracking.”
The protocol of assessing the spine at each visit is very structured, analytical and accurate. It employs a series of neurological tests to determine which segments of the spine to adjust, and which ones to leave alone. The patient remains comfortably face-down through the entire adjustment.
Why should I get adjusted?
The nervous system (via the spinal cord) is a direct conduit from the brain to the rest of the body. By making specific adjustments to the spine, chiropractors ensure that this system functions without impairment. Since the nervous system is responsible for running all the other systems in the body, it is vital to your state of overall wellness.
By clearing your spine, chiropractic care ensures that your nervous system can function properly. Many common conditions (and aches and pains) are cleared in this vitalistic way, without pharmaceuticals, surgical intervention or side effects.
Working with this delicate system does not require a lot of force. You don’t have to “try to relax” in order to receive the adjustment. The adjustments at Spark Chiropractic are specific, low-force impulses that work with your body’s reflex patterns.
Low force, abundant results.
About Jenny Proenza, DC
Jenny Proenza graduated with academic honors from Life Chiropractic College West in the San Francisco Bay Area and she holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Humboldt State University. She has pursued extensive postgraduate studies in Activator Methods and is certified as an Advanced Proficiency Rated Doctor. She is committed to providing thorough, gentle and effective chiropractic care for the whole family, and is also Webster Technique-certified by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. As a member of the ICPA and the California Chiropractic Association she is committed to ongoing studies in a lifetime of learning.
Chiropractic Education
In order to receive the Doctorate of Chiropractic (DC), the candidates must complete four academic years of doctorate-level education. For the first two years, this education largely mirrors medical school, with classes covering anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, pathology, radiology and diagnosis. Chiropractors take more units in neurology than general-practitioner MD’s. The chiropractic education diverges from the medical education as they study adjustive techniques rather than pharmacology and surgery. Chiropractors must complete an internship and must also pass National Board Examinations prior to being licensed by the state. Doctors of Chiropractic are licensed to practice in all 50 states and make up the third-largest licensed health care provider group in the United States.
Jenny Proenza, DC specializes in:
Caring for injured or painful joints
The body responds to all injuries with inflammation to stabilize the area. Inflamed joints can be tender and painful for years after the initial injury. Chiropractic care can help resolve these injuries lastingly and without anti-inflammatory medications.Restoring motion and flexibility in the spine and throughout the body
Stiff and achy? Let chiropractic help! Chiropractic care allows for greater movement by freeing fixated joints. Chiropractic care is safe, gentle and effective for people of all ages.Correcting poor posture
Poor ergonomics, previous injuries, and stressful lifestyles can all lead to poor posture such as rounded shoulders and stooping. This is often experienced as discomfort in the body and can contribute to a feeling of low energy and malaise. With consistent chiropractic care, your posture can make big changes, and you will carry yourself with greater freedom and improved comfort.Prenatal care for expectant moms
Chiropractic care during pregnancy is safe, gentle and effective. Every pregnant woman should have chiropractic care throughout her entire pregnancy. For more information please see our page about chiropractic and pregnancy.Stress management
Chiropractic care can ease chronic tension held in the muscles and allow the body to heal from stressful events.
