Dr. Christine Hanczaryk

Chiropractor

My first love for chiropractic came at a very early age-actually, I’m sure I was innately born with it. My father is a chiropractor and from the day I could say adjust me I knew it was the career path I would be taking. At the end of the day, my goal is thriving on being who I am and telling it like it is. Come see us to experience what it’s like for us to assist your body in a life change. My father always said “when your body is in a state of dis-ease, the disease process begins.” This could not be more true. We live our lives to the fullest and because of this normal wear and tear happens to our bodies. With that said, losing your passions because of pain and needing to get your life back is not normal and is not wear and tear. My passion for not only chiropractic care but the human heart and soul is what makes me different. I truly care. You as the patients are my first priority. I have made it my life’s mission to get as many people under chiropractic care as I can so they can live the life they deserve. No matter the circumstance, it can always be better. Step in to our urban retreat and we will prove to you that you can change your life and live at the potential you deserve. Welcome to our home!

Dr. Micheil Hanczaryk

Chiropractor

Dr. Hanczaryk, who founded and owned Bristol Chiropractic Centre, P.C. for 47 years, is a Flint native, and a graduate of the University of Michigan. Dr. Hanczaryk received his Doctorate from Palmer Chiropractic University graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1976. His post-graduate studies include University of Michigan, Gonstead Chiropractic Clinic, Erhardt Roentenological Studies, Parker Resource Foundation, along with certification in Paraspinal Surface Electromyography.
Dr. Hanczaryk was featured in Parker Resource Foundation Profiles and was awarded the Chiropractor of the Year award. He is one of the most sought after speakers in the chiropractic profession, an author of numerous published chiropractic articles, and co-author of three books including Chicken Soup for the Chiropractic Soul. Dr. Hanczaryk belongs to many organizations including the A.C.A., M.A.C., and is the chairman of the prestigious Chiropractic Knights of the Round Table.
A Lifelong Commitment to education…
“With so many advancements being made each year in chiropractic, I don’t think my education will ever end. I plan to continually take classes to learn the latest ways to soothe your pain.”
Graduate: B.A University of Michigan, D.C., Palmer College of Chiropractic
Continuing Education Classes taken annually
Working with others to find the best ways to care for you…
“Having a team of professionals on your side is of great importance. When we get together, we discuss which treatments we’ve found most effective. So when you come to me, you won’t jsut get the expertise of one chiropractor. You will benefit from the shared knowledge of our team.”
Past District 4 President and Board Member:
Michigan Chiropractic Society
Board Certified: Surface EMG
Member: American Chiropractic Society
Michigan Association of Chiropractors
International Chiropractic Association
Using his expertise to help people around the world
“I believe it’s important to share what I’ve learned. My articles, lectures, videos, classes, and consultations give me the opportunity to help people in other communities live to the fullest. I think that’s the whole point of healthcare.”
United States and Canada Chiropractic Management Consultant
Instructor: Parker Chiropractic Resource Foundation
Lecturer: Over 5,000 lectures given on a variety of key topics
Coauthor: Seven Steps to Success, Volumes 1and 2
Author: Several professional journal articles, Chicken Soup for the Chiropractic Soul contributing story “You’re No Doctor”
Producer/Director: More than 25 chiropractic training videos.
One of only six chiropractors featured in the publication “Profiles: An Invitation to Success”
Honored by the professional community
“Being honored by other professionals is exciting. It shows that they truly value my work and my contribution to the chiropractic profession.”
Voted Chiropractor of the year: Parker Chiropractic Research Foundation, 1985
Member: Chiropractic Knights of the Roundtable
One of only six chiropractors featured in the publication
“Profiles: An Invitation to Success”
Donating his time to help end America’s back and neck pain
“There are thousands of people around the country who face terrible pain everyday. I want to do my part to help them feel good again. That’s why I’m actively involved in these important national groups.”
Member: National Posture Week Chairman
National Ski Patrol
Scoliosis Committee

Dr. Micheil Hanczaryk

Chiropractor

Dr. Hanczaryk, who founded and owned Bristol Chiropractic Centre, P.C. for 47 years, is a Flint native, and a graduate of the University of Michigan. Dr. Hanczaryk received his Doctorate from Palmer Chiropractic University graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1976. His post-graduate studies include University of Michigan, Gonstead Chiropractic Clinic, Erhardt Roentenological Studies, Parker Resource Foundation, along with certification in Paraspinal Surface Electromyography.
Dr. Hanczaryk was featured in Parker Resource Foundation Profiles and was awarded the Chiropractor of the Year award. He is one of the most sought after speakers in the chiropractic profession, an author of numerous published chiropractic articles, and co-author of three books including Chicken Soup for the Chiropractic Soul. Dr. Hanczaryk belongs to many organizations including the A.C.A., M.A.C., and is the chairman of the prestigious Chiropractic Knights of the Round Table.
A Lifelong Commitment to education…
“With so many advancements being made each year in chiropractic, I don’t think my education will ever end. I plan to continually take classes to learn the latest ways to soothe your pain.”
Graduate: B.A University of Michigan, D.C., Palmer College of Chiropractic
Continuing Education Classes taken annually
Working with others to find the best ways to care for you…
“Having a team of professionals on your side is of great importance. When we get together, we discuss which treatments we’ve found most effective. So when you come to me, you won’t jsut get the expertise of one chiropractor. You will benefit from the shared knowledge of our team.”
Past District 4 President and Board Member:
Michigan Chiropractic Society
Board Certified: Surface EMG
Member: American Chiropractic Society
Michigan Association of Chiropractors
International Chiropractic Association
Using his expertise to help people around the world
“I believe it’s important to share what I’ve learned. My articles, lectures, videos, classes, and consultations give me the opportunity to help people in other communities live to the fullest. I think that’s the whole point of healthcare.”
United States and Canada Chiropractic Management Consultant
Instructor: Parker Chiropractic Resource Foundation
Lecturer: Over 5,000 lectures given on a variety of key topics
Coauthor: Seven Steps to Success, Volumes 1and 2
Author: Several professional journal articles, Chicken Soup for the Chiropractic Soul contributing story “You’re No Doctor”
Producer/Director: More than 25 chiropractic training videos.
One of only six chiropractors featured in the publication “Profiles: An Invitation to Success”
Honored by the professional community
“Being honored by other professionals is exciting. It shows that they truly value my work and my contribution to the chiropractic profession.”
Voted Chiropractor of the year: Parker Chiropractic Research Foundation, 1985
Member: Chiropractic Knights of the Roundtable
One of only six chiropractors featured in the publication
“Profiles: An Invitation to Success”
Donating his time to help end America’s back and neck pain
“There are thousands of people around the country who face terrible pain everyday. I want to do my part to help them feel good again. That’s why I’m actively involved in these important national groups.”
Member: National Posture Week Chairman
National Ski Patrol
Scoliosis Committee

KELLI

Office Coordinator

My name is Kelli Boothe and I am one of the first faces you’ll see when coming to Hanczaryk Chiropractic Neurology Group. I graduated from Michigan State University and was a member of the Spartan Marching Band’s Color Guard. I have many hobbies including scrapbooking and photography. Aside from those, I have many passions. One of my greatest passions is Spartan Football! Through the years, I have personally been a patient under chiropractic care and after learning about the benefits of it this has become another passion of mine. With my own symptoms, I have firsthand experience of how much chiropractic care can help and I am fortunate to have a career that allows me to watch others find relief! I have been working at Hanczaryk Chiropractic Neurology Group since September 2014 and have since watched many people experience the advantages of chiropractic care. I love to pass on the good word in health care!

BECKI

Biller

Becki has been employed by Hanczaryk Chiropractic Neurology Group for 21 years, she is our Administrative Service and Insurance Manager. Her purpose is to insure that patient care and insurance coverage are as seamless and smooth as possible. Becki has earned an associates degree in Insurance Billing and is a certified coder and biller. She has been teaching billing/coding for 15 years at the college level.

The Goal Of Chiropractic

Because chiropractic treatments are primarily applied to the spinal region, many individuals incorrectly assume that chiropractors treat only back and neck ailments. While we do quickly and effectively eliminate back and neck pain, it’s not the only goal. The objective is to restore and optimize human health. In fact, according to a statement from The Association of Chiropractic Colleges, “The purpose of chiropractic is to optimize health.”

What Chiropractors Do

Practically speaking, chiropractors are primarily concerned with locating and treating vertebral subluxations.A vertebral subluxation is a complex of functional and/or structural and/or pathological articular (joint) changes that compromise neural integrity and may influence organ system function and general health.Using a number of unique and highly refined skills, the chiropractor checks the patient’s spine for any misalignments, fixations or other abnormalities (vertebral subluxations). If subluxations or other abnormalities are detected, the chiropractor will generally apply a gentle force in a corrective manner to the affected spinal area.Chiropractors use many specialized techniques to identify and treat these spinal abnormalities and optimize overall health. In addition to spinal adjustive techniques, soft tissue techniques such as massage, dietary and nutritional counseling, physical therapies, and lifestyle modification programs are commonly employed.

How Chiropractic Differs

There is a significant and very important difference between the way chiropractors and medical doctors approach health ailments.When evaluating and treating patients, chiropractors take a holistic approach which includes identifying and correcting the cause(s) of the patient’s health ailment. In contrast, the medical approach tends to focus more on the treating the symptoms of a condition rather than focusing primarily on the actual cause(s).Chiropractors believe that correcting the cause of the problem provides significant long-term benefits over only treating the symptoms.

How Chiropractic Works

You may be wondering… how can the same chiropractic treatment which effectively treats my back pain also optimize my health? The answer can be found by looking into the relationship between the spine and the nervous system.As you may already know, the nervous system is the master controller of all living cells, tissues and organs; orchestrating and coordinating all cellular functions. The spinal column encases the nervous system (spinal cord and nerve roots) and is responsible for its protection.Because of this intimate relationship, biomechanical and structural problems in the spinal column can irritate parts of the enclosed nervous system. This irritation can result from noxious inflammatory biochemicals released during tissue injury or may result from direct mechanical pressure. In either case, the functioning of the nervous system is negatively influenced as is the functioning of the cells, tissues and organs which are supplied by the affected nerve(s).The resulting ailment(s) depends on the cells, tissues and organs affected as well as the extent of nervous system compromise.In short, because the body’s innate recuperative powers are affected by and integrated through the nervous system, correcting spinal abnormalities which irritate the nervous system can lead to a number of favorable results in patients suffering from various, seemingly non-spinal health conditions.

The Benefits Of Chiropractic

Craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral therapy (also called CST, also spelled CranioSacral bodywork or therapy) is an alternative medicine therapy used by osteopaths, massage therapists, naturopaths, chiropractors, and occupational therapists. A craniosacral therapy session involves the therapist placing their hands on the patient, which they say allows them to tune into what they call the craniosacral system. The practitioner gently works with the spine and the skull and its cranial sutures, diaphragms, and fascia. In this way, the restrictions of nerve passages are said to be eased, the movement of cerebrospinal fluid through the spinal cord is said to be optimized, and misaligned bones are said to be restored to their proper position. Craniosacral therapists use the therapy to treat mental stress, neck and back pain, migraines, TMJ Syndrome, and for chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia.[2]

Prenatal Massage

Prenatal massage is similar to massage during non-pregnancy in terms of the goals (relaxation, pain relief, increased circulation & mobility, etc.). However, due to the changes undergone during pregnancy, modification are made. To accommodate swollen tender breasts and a growing belly, special pillows, positioning and techniques are utilized to ensure comfort for both the expecting mother and baby. With increasing weight, a changing center of gravity and the many other changes associated with pregnancy, prenatal massage can help provide relief and a sense of well being that is much deserved.[1]

Sports Massage

Sports massage is actually a form of Swedish massage that is delivered to athletes. Most commonly, sports massage focuses on increasing blood and lymphatic fluid flow, reducing and eliminating pain as well as tender trigger points, and increasing range of motion of the affected area. Sports massages can be broken into 4 distinct types – the pre-event sports massage, the post-event sports massage, the restorative sports massage and the rehabilitative sports massage. As the names indicate, each type of sports massage has a different focus for the athlete as they are delivered at different times during their training and performance schedule.[1]

Trigger Point Therapy

Trigger points or trigger sites are described as hyperirritable spots in skeletal muscle that are associated with palpable nodules in taut bands of muscle fibers. Trigger point practitioners believe that palpable nodules are small contraction knots[ambiguous] and a common cause of pain. Compression of a trigger point may elicit local tenderness, referred pain, or local twitch response. The local twitch response is not the same as a muscle spasm. This is because a muscle spasm refers to the entire muscle entirely contracting whereas the local twitch response also refers to the entire muscle but only involves a small twitch, no contraction. The trigger point model states that unexplained pain frequently radiates from these points of local tenderness to broader areas, sometimes distant from the trigger point itself. Practitioners claim to have identified reliable referred pain patterns, allowing practitioners to associate pain in one location with trigger points elsewhere.[2]

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep Tissue massage is designed to relieve severe tension in the muscle and the connective tissue or fascia. This type of massage focuses on the muscles located below the surface of the top muscles. Deep tissue massage is often recommended for individuals who experience consistent pain, are involved in heavy physical activity, such as athletes, and patients who have sustained physical injury. It is also not uncommon for receivers of Deep Tissue Massage to have their pain replaced with a new muscle ache for a day or two. Deep tissue work varies greatly. What one calls deep tissue another will call light. When receiving deep tissue work it is important to communicate what you are feeling.[2]

Myofascial Release

Myofascial release is a form of soft tissue therapy used to treat somatic dysfunction and accompanying pain and restriction of motion. This is accomplished by relaxing contracted muscles, increasing circulation, increasing venous and lymphatic drainage, and stimulating the stretch reflex of muscles and overlying fascia.[2]

Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy, formerly called hydropathy involves the use of water for pain-relief and treating illness. The term hydrotherapy itself is synonymous with the term water cure as it was originally marketed by practitioners and promoters in the 1800s. A hydrotherapist therefore, is someone who practices hydrotherapy. According to the International SPA Association (ISPA), hydrotherapy has long been a staple in European spas. It’s the generic term for water therapies using jets, underwater massage and mineral baths (e.g. balneotherapy, Iodine-Grine therapy, Kneipp treatments, Scotch hose, Swiss shower, thalassotherapy) and others. It also can mean a whirlpool bath, hot Roman bath, hot tub, Jacuzzi, cold plunge and mineral bath. These treatments use physical water properties, such as temperature and pressure, for therapeutic purposes, to stimulate blood circulation and treat the symptoms of certain diseases.[2]

Shiatsu

Shiatsu (指圧) (“shi” meaning finger and “atsu” meaning pressure.) is an eastern (oriental) born therapy that uses pressure applied with thumbs, fingers and palms to the same energy meridians as acupressure and incorporates stretching. It also uses techniques such as rolling, brushing, vibrating, grasping and in one particular technique developed by Suzuki Yamamoto, pressure is applied with the feet on the persons back, legs and feet (special set up is required for the “foot” shiatsu).[2]

Swedish Massage

Swedish massage uses five styles of long, flowing strokes to massage. The five basic strokes are effleurage (sliding or gliding), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (rhythmic tapping), friction (cross fiber) and vibration/shaking. Swedish massage has shown to be helpful in reducing pain, joint stiffness, and improving function in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee over a period of eight weeks. It has also been shown to be helpful in individuals with poor circulation. The development of Swedish massage is credited to Per Henrik Ling, though the Dutch practitioner Johan Georg Mezger adopted the French names to denote the basic strokes. The term “Swedish” massage is not really known in the country of Sweden, where it is called “classic massage”.[2]

Similarly, therapeutic massage is extremely effective at reducing and often eliminating a number of uncomfortable and restrictive symptoms and conditions.

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