Maximizing the human health potential associated with the reduction of the Atlas Subluxation Complex (ASC) NUCCA
04/06/2026
Do you always feel like you are in fight or flight? If so did you know that your neck can be a contributing factor? Have a read!
Feeling mentally tired but physically wired may be linked to nervous system imbalance and stress response patterns. Learn possible causes and what may help.
04/06/2026
An active lifestyle puts extra demands on the body. Chiropractic care can help support mobility, flexibility, and recovery so you can continue doing the activities you enjoy.
04/02/2026
Seasonal allergies can sometimes lead to sinus pressure that causes tension in the neck and shoulders. Maintaining good posture and reducing muscle strain may help keep you more comfortable during allergy season.
03/27/2026
Strong spine, strong body — and that includes what’s on your plate. 🥬
Spinach is rich in calcium and magnesium, nutrients essential for bone and joint health.
Fuel your spine from the inside, and support it with chiropractic care from the outside.
03/27/2026
Blurred vision and double vision has many causes. One of them is a structural misalignment at the head neck junction. To learn more read below!
Vision problems with a normal eye exam may be linked to brain processing, posture, or nervous system function. Learn possible causes and what may help.
03/24/2026
Spring cleaning is great — until your back says otherwise. 🧹
Protect your spine while lifting, scrubbing, or bending:
✅ Use your legs
✅ Avoid twisting
✅ Take breaks
Stay aligned as you tidy up!
03/21/2026
Spring begins today! 🌸
New season, new energy, new alignment.
Let chiropractic care help you shake off the winter stiffness and move into spring with ease.
03/21/2026
Brain fog can often stem from dysfunction at the top of the neck, where an upper cervical misalignment may disrupt normal blood flow, cerebrospinal fluid dynamics, and brainstem communication. When this critical “choke point” is compromised, it can interfere with how clearly your brain processes information leading to fatigue, poor focus, and mental cloudiness.
Afternoon brain fog can be linked to nervous system fatigue, posture strain, and circulation changes. Learn possible causes and supportive strategies.
03/18/2026
🍀 Don’t leave your spine to luck!
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with good posture, a strong back, and healthy movement.
We’re here to support your wellness journey — rainbows and all.
03/18/2026
Feeling constant ear pressure, popping, or Eustachian tube dysfunction? The nerves and muscles that help regulate the Eustachian tube are closely connected to the brainstem and upper neck, and an atlas misalignment can irritate these pathways and contribute to ear symptoms.
Correcting a structural misalignment at the top of the neck may help restore normal nerve communication and pressure regulation in the ear—helping your body function the way it was designed to.
Ear fullness without infection may be linked to pressure regulation, sinus function, or nervous system balance. Learn possible causes and what may help.
03/11/2026
It’s Sleep Awareness Week — and your spine may be the reason you're tossing and turning. 💤
Spinal misalignments can impact how your nervous system functions, including your sleep quality.
Chiropractic care can support restful, restorative sleep.
03/07/2026
March is a time to celebrate women and support women’s health. 💪
From posture and pregnancy to stress and flexibility, chiropractic care helps women thrive through every stage of life.
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Our patients are convinced HealthSmart is a superior center of healthcare. We believe in the body's powerful innate ability to heal itself, and we restore and promote dynamic health for each of our patients by optimizing that innate system.
The Central Nervous system, which encompasses the Brain and Spinal Cord, is the communications superhighway through which all nerves connect to all body systems. The body’s health is dependent upon proper and free flow of messages along this superhighway, relating to all functions such as repair, motion, digestion, circulation, etc.
At HealthSmart patient care takes what techniques are commonly used in Chiropractic a step further, by offering the NUCCA system of spinal care. The National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association has led the chiropractic field in research for the past 30 years.
NUCCA research has proven the brain has the ability to balance the spine, If the Atlas or C-1 (the first Cervical Vertebra in the neck) is in proper position. This vertebra is key, because of its pivotal placement adjacent to the brain stem. There are 10,000 mathematical variables regarding the possible misalignment of the Atlas vertebra that can occur. This is a positionally sensitive area with many variables requires the up most accuracy as there is only one 'right' position. This area and the wide range of health concerns that it impacts is the focus of our care.
Through ultra-accurate x-rays we determine what specific gentle adjustment is necessary to position it 'right'. This restores proper alignment and balance, supporting the body's ability to be supremely healthy. This method is a more precise and therefore quicker means to optimal health. Communication flow and healing inevitably follows. We also preform post x-rays after the initial spinal correction to determine success. (See Body Balance)
Dr Marshall Dickholtz,Jr., is a second generation Board Certified NUCCA doctor. He is director of HealthSmart, and along with all the staff is anxious to assist you in your quest for optimal health and longevity.