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Author: Dr. Erik Hensel

Dr. Erik Hensel, Doctor of Chiropractic, Member of Ohio State Chiropractic Association, Bachelor's Degree from the University of Minnesota Duluth in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. Graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University studying Chiropractic care, Functional Medicine, Applied Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Nutritional Supplements. Born and raised in St. Cloud, MN, I have always been a very active guy. When I wasn’t playing sports, I was in the woods or on one of Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes. After graduating he took a brief job unloading ships where he worked long hours, had routine headaches and back pain which led him to go see a chiropractor. After being tired of taking painkillers just to get out of bed, I went to the chiropractor and it changed my life forever. One simple adjustment decreased the back pain significantly and my headaches were no more. With such relief in one adjustment, I decided to visit more frequently, eliminating the need for any medication, and my initial symptoms had subsided. This was a life-changing experience which led me to pursue chiropractic and functional medicine

What is Functional Rehab?

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What the heck is functional rehab?? Functional Rehab is not just strengthening a weak area, it’s retraining movement patterns, proprioception, and neurological connections to improve efficiency of muscle work and firing. In plain English, that means your going to work back through layers of injuries and compensation patterns so that you can move better than […]

Dr. Hensel’s Super Awesome Miracle Balm

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Numerous patients have reported miraculous healing with Dr. Hensel’s Super Awesome Miracle Balm. Do not use if you have a known mushroom allergy. Wipe and reapply hourly for best results! 

Anti-inflammatory Veggie Soup 

Anti-inflammatory red lentil veggie soup with saffron

By Dominy  Splash ACV Box of chicken broth Any other veggie you want!  I’ve used broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, peas, zucchini, tomatoes

Blueberry Almond Chia Pudding

Blueberry Almond Chia Pudding

By EatingWell Ingredients: Directions: Step 1: Stir together almond milk (or other nondairy milk beverage), chia, maple syrup, and almond extract in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to 3 days. Step 2: When ready to serve, stir the pudding well. Spoon about half the pudding into a […]

Anti-Inflammation Smoothies

Anti-Inflammatory-Smoothie

Smoothies by Dominy Always blend greens & water together before adding other ingredients to save space in the blender 😉 Golden Milk GOLDEN MILK MIX ADD-INS (optional) TO MAKE GOLDEN MILK

Our Signature Approach

We believe that it is critical that you know and understand your body and how it works. Learning about the physical structures and physiological processes of your body means that you can make informed decisions and choices that affect your health. Our Mission Until we have an empowering experience that allows us to see the […]

Why Take Supplements?

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In our current state of the world and agriculture, soil is not as healthy as it used to be, therefore our food is depleted of the nutrients it used to provide. This means that even if we are eating all the “right” foods, we are not getting everything that our bodies need. Thankfully, we have […]

Toxin Solutions

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There are tens of thousands of toxins in the environment that our bodies are exposed to everyday. Many of which are novel toxins created by industry and production since WWII. They enter our bodies through the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe, and the products we use and absorb. Common […]

patient asking a chiroproactor a question about the spine

Stage 3: Nourish & Refresh

At this point, you are feeling better than you ever thought you could as you are feeling energized and thriving. You have learned a lot about your body, you are moving more efficiently, you understand your body’s cues, and you have a good idea of what to do with these cues. This means you get to try new things, achieve new goals, and conquer new challenges!  As you do, we will be here as your resource, as needed, to help you nourish, boost, and refresh your health.

an Active Edge chiropractor assessing the lower spine of a patient in Columbus Ohio

Stage 2: Activate Healing

Pain is generally the last symptom to show up and the first to go away. This means that by the time you realize there is a problem, there has been a problem for a long time. Especially for chronic or recurring issues, understanding how you got to where you are is so important for getting to where you want to go. In this stage of your journey, you will resolve underlying dysfunction, remove cheats, and retrain habits. As we aid you in activating your body’s natural healing potential, we will help you regain movement, energy, and body function both inside and outside. Throughout this process, you will start to feel greater ease and inspiration as you restore communication and efficiency in your body. Together, we will constantly assess, observe, and reassess your body’s responses to boost your results.

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Stage 1: Discover Root Cause

You are your own person, with your own collection of life events which brought you to where you are today. You deserve to be heard, seen, and treated as the individual you are. Your journey begins with your Discovery Evaluation. This first visit includes your exam which works to uncover the root of your issue(s), new patient diagnostics, and, of course, your first treatment. This is how we will help you begin connecting the dots and feeling better. After your first treatment, we will ask you to observe your body’s responses– good, bad, or indifferent. There is no wrong answer as this is just starting point information and direction for moving forward. In your second visit, we will review this feedback and your diagnostics to further identify potential underlying causes and compensations. We will combine everything we have learned about you, consider your goals, and together create a plan to resolve your concerns from the roots up.