In The News

The benefits of massages according to The New York Times

September 24, 2010
Many people get a massage because it feels fantastic and helps you relax. Did you know it can have other positive benefits? According to an article published in The New York Times a single session of massage causes biological changes. The Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles recruited adults to receive either a 45-minute session of deep-tissue Swedish massage or a light massage. Participants in the study who received a Swedish massage experienced significant decreases in levels of the stress hormone, cortisol. They also had increase in the number of lymphocytes, which blood cells that are a part of the immune system. Volunteers who received a light massage experienced greater increases in oxytocin, a hormone associated with contentment, than those who receive a Swedish massage, and bigger decreases in adrenal corticotropin hormone, which stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol.

Bodies in Motion Dance Camp

August 1, 2010
Bodies in Motion Dance Camp hosted the Allen High School Tallenettes dance clinic on Saturday, July 17, 2010. Talented dance teachers were brought in from all over the United States how have performed professionally with the Kilgore Rangerettes, New York City Rockettes, Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders.

Watters Creek Chiropractic attended the dance camp to provide dancers, coaches and visitors complimentary physiotherapy and massage therapy. "It is extremely important for athletes to take care of their bodies. Dancers put an extreme amount of strain on their muscles and joints on a daily basis," Dr. Viehbeck said. Among the dancers the most common conditions treated were back pain, hamstring pain, sore elbows and knees as well as swelling and pain on the bottom of the foot.

Thank you to the Allen Tallenettes coaches and dancers for letting us participate in this exciting event! Check out the photos below from the fun day.

Watters Creek Chiropractic Featured in McKinney Living Magazine

June 1, 2010
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Women In Support of Entrepreneurship Service Expo

May 6, 2010
On May 6th the Allen Chamber of Commerce hosted a service expo for the Women In Support of Entrepreneurship, or the W.I.S.E. program. The event took place at the Heritage Ranch Golf and Country Club in Fairview. Speakers discussed issues specific to women business leaders and problems they face. Kelly and Erin attended the expo for Watters Creek Chiropractic. Erin provided the ladies with a complimentary chair massages to help relax and Kelly gave away face masks. They both discussed the importance of chiropractic care in relation to your physical and mental health with attendees.

Watters Creek Chiropractic Now Offers Massage Therapy

March 24, 2010
Watters Creek is excited to announce we have hired two new massage therapists to our team. Massage therapy is an important element in overall body wellness. Below is more information on our newest team members.

Diana is a graduate of Asten Center of Natural Therapeutics in Richardson, TX and has been a licensed massage therapist since 2004. She has worked with infants as young as 4 days old to adults 98 years old. Her specialties include Aromatherapy, CranioSacral, Hot Stone, Infant, Myofascial Release, Pre/Postnatal, Swedish, Therapeutic and Trigger Point Therapy.

Erin is a graduate of National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, IL and has been a licensed massage therapist since 2006. Erin is certified in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Orthopedics, Infant, Prenatal, Geriatric, Cancer, Chair, Trigger Point, Therapeutic and sports massage.

Both licensed and professional massage therapists can work with you to create a custom session based on your needs and body. Check out our prices. To make a massage appointment, simply schedule an appointment online or call our office today.