Services & Techniques

At Barley Family Healthcare & Rehabilitation, we take great pride in providing the finest chiropractic, physical and massage therapy wellness care to our patients. Below is a sampling of the different  services we offer in our Fairhaven office.

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Chiropractic Care

We provide advanced spinal correction utilizing "state of the art" chiropractic techniques. Never in the history of chiropractic have we been able to provide the level of help and expertise that now exists. These newer correction methods are even safer, more comfortable and more effective than ever before. As Doctors of Chiropractic, Drs. Barley, Sheridan and Soucie  have combined over 50  years of training and experience in spinal adjusting.

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Corrective Exercises

We teach our patients special "blueprint" exercises designed just for them to help strengthen and correct their own unique problem. These exercises can be performed in the comfort of your own home and can improve the effectiveness of your spinal correction by as much as 30-40%. In addition to skeletal misalignment, muscles and connective tissues can be out of place or strained by improper alignment and use. Specific exercises and stretches can help your body stay in balance and in health.

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Lifestyle Advice

We often find it helpful to "coach" our patients on certain activities they should avoid or do differently to avoid aggravating their particular health challenge. Our goal is to help every patient achieve a fulfilling and happy lifestyle full of the activities they enjoy most. We recognize that each our patient is a whole person, and help them reach true health and wellness is a collaborate effort between our professionals and our patients.

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Nutritional Counseling

We provide specific recommendations on nutritional supplements and healthy food choices to enhance our patient´s return to optimal health. Do you know which supplements and vitamins are good for you the Doctors at barley family Healthcare can provide a structured nutritional program based on your individual needs. We also implement a weight loss system developed by Dr. Tran Tien Chanh, a medical doctor who specialized in sports medicine, biology and nutrtion, to help you with diet and weight loss issues. Dr.Chanh's years of reaserch on obesity and working with Olympic athletes has provided us the opportunity to offer the Ideal Protein Weight Loss Method.

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Spinal & Postural Screenings

Posture and spinal screenings can reveal important health information and unlock the door to improved health and well-being. We provide screenings at area malls, community events, health fairs and places of employment. Contact us today to arrange a screening at your event or workplace. We also have a "Kid's Day" every March where we screen for scoliosis and treat children free of charge.

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Physiotherapy

Physical therapy can significantly improve the quality of life for individuals with impairment and functional limitation as a result of neck and back injury, joint and extremity dysfunction, arthritis, automobile accidents, injury related to sports, work, and other orthopedic conditions.  A physical therapist determines a diagnosis, prognosis and intervention based upon an evaluation.  An individualized treatment program is designed, implemented and modified for each patient to reach an optimal level of functioning.  Physical therapy also focuses on prevention of injury and impairment as well as promotion and maintenance of fitness and health for people of all ages.

To complement and enhance the healing effects of our doctors' specific Chiropractic adjustment treatment, we at Barley Family Healthcare also provide the following physiological therapeutic procedures from our Physical Therapy Department:

• Ultrasound
• Interferential electrical muscle stimulation
• Microamperage neural stimulation
• Mechanical traction
• Cryotherapy
• Work hardening rehabilitation program
• Rehabiltative Exercises
• Hands on Massage 

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Massage Therapy

Massage therapy offers a natural conservative treatment approach  that relieves musculoskeletal pain for many patients. Our office  provides specific massage and muscular therapy that is tailored to  meet the patient's condition and injury. The benefits of massage  therapy may include increasing blood circulation, reducing swelling,  relaxing muscles, relieving muscle pain and spasms, and aid in recovery and range of motion.

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Reflexology

Reflexology is based on the premise that there are reflex areas in the feet and hands which correspond to all body parts. Gentle application of pressure is applied to these areas which teaches the body to relax, let go of stress and recognize a new way of being. These uniform sessions send a message to relax the body allowing it to then function properly. The body, mind and spirit respond to this technique allowing overall self improvement. Reflexology teaches the body not to react to stress but to relax, letting the stress flow off rather than in.

Top 10 benefits of Reflexology:

Helps relieve stress and tension

1. Improves circulation throughout the body
2. Aids in the removal of toxins
3. Helps the body maintain a natural state of homeostasis
4. Encourages the immune system to work at its optimum level
5. Helps increase energy levels
6. Breaks up the blockages affecting the flow of energy throughout the body
7. Relieves common aches and pains
8. Contributes to the overall well-being of the body, mind, and soul
9. Promotes healthy body function