Merrimac Chiropractor : Dr. Kathy Fowler

Falling Down A Flight Of Stairs Lead Me To Chiropractic

Who would have thought that falling down an entire flight of stairs would be a good thing, but to me it was life altering. It was my senior year of high school, my mind was made up and so was my career path, or so I thought. I had plans to attend a five year masters program which would fulfill my dream of being a physical therapist, when everything came crashing down. I fell head over heels down 12 stairs, landing in a heap at the bottom of my parent’s stair case. In the days and weeks following the accident I began to notice my neck getting stiffer, my headaches became daily and the ringing in my ears was constant. It was my mother who suggested I go see chiropractor, Dr. Len Gauthier. It was from that first adjustment that I knew I had found something so special, that I needed to be part of it. I immediately changed my college plans and my path for life.

Chiropractic Education

In the fall of 1986 I drove to Davenport, Iowa to begin my chiropractic education. Palmer Chiropractic College has a very challenging curriculum. I was surprised at the intensity of study it took to become a DC. The instructors and the pace of the studies were tough. But as I have found out, now being in practice for over 20 years, the depth of our studies it something I have been able to lean on many times.

Impulse Adjusting Technique

The technique I use to adjust is Impulse. It is a mechanical adjusting device. It is a technique that is very precise, and very gentle. It eliminates the "cracking" most people associated with a manual adjustment. This patented and registered device was developed to provide gentle and precise computer-aided chiropractic adjustments to relieve pain and restore function. Impluse iQ is controlled by micro-computer circuitry housed within the device that produces a controlled force that chiropractors can use to treat different parts of the body. My patients love how this technique feels. For more information on this technique go to www.goimpulse.com

Family Life

I have been married for 22 years and together we have two children. We love to hike, ski, golf, and travel. We also enjoy being in the White Mountains as much as possible. I have sat on the Board of Cooperators for 17 years at our local bank. This new direction allows me to use a totally different part of my brain and learn many new things.

Chiropractic Philosophy

I believe strongly in exercise both for its physical as well as its mental benefits. I have the advantage of not only being married to a great guy, but a great chiropractor. I get adjusted weekly by him to keep myself in shape for my busy schedule. Our family strongly believes in preventative health care. Along with adjustments we use a variety of vitamins and homeopathic remedies to keep sickness at bay.

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