Our Clinic's Response to COVID-19

YES, WE ARE OPEN.

"The good thing about COVID-19 is that it does not require any unique cleaning chemicals to disinfect hands and surfaces," says Andrew Janowski, an infectious disease expert at Washington University School of Medicine. "Soap and water does the trick."

Hand-washing is so important that if everyone followed good hand-washing hygiene, it could prevent an estimated 1 in 5 respiratory infections, according to the CDC — that's the equivalent of about 6 million cases of the flu this year.

In addition to the usual fresh face paper and the regular soap and water cleaning of all treatment table surfaces, the BBNC has implemented a few additional sanitary and safety measures in light of the #covid_19 pandemic:

  1. All patients are asked use hand sanitizer provided upon entering the clinic. Yes, we have plenty!

  2. All treatment tables will be sprayed with Lysol after each patient.

  3. Patients 75 and over and those who are immune-deficient or taking immuno-suppressant medicines are asked to refrain from entering the clinic for your own safety.

If you are sick, please self-isolate as directed by our Governor and the CDC/WHO.

If you have heart or respiratory disease, diabetes, cancer, or hypertension, please understand that you enter at a higher risk of death in the event of COVID-19 viral infection (up to 10% risk vs less than 1% in the healthy populations).

Our doctors have always and will continue to use anti-viral wipes and sanitizer on our hands between each patient.

H.R. 3654 →

The Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act (HR 3654) is a bipartisan House bill that has recently been introduced. The bill would allow Medicare beneficiaries to fully access the chiropractic approach to pain-management, reversing the status quo of only covering spinal manipulations--which forces many Medicare beneficiaries to still pay out of pocket for health care. We've repeatedly espoused how increased education and access to non-drug treatments are vital to combating the opioid crisis. Now, our lawmakers are putting this into new policy. Either online at www.acatoday.org/takeaction, or by dialing 202-224-3121, contact your House representative and tell them to “Cosponsor H.R. 3654”.

We've Got Your Care Covered for the Holiday Season

This time of year always finds a way to go from “Halloween” to “Happy Holidays” in a blur. During this time of year, the stress from the holiday hustle makes it even more important to stay on top of your chiropractic routine. In keeping with our commitment to the convenience of our patients, we’ve maximized our availability throughout the holiday season. The big highlight is our extended hours ‘til 2pm on Fridays, starting December 6th! Dr. Dave will also be seeing patients Christmas Eve morning, so folks can be sure to go into the most wonderful time of the year feeling relieved and optimized. Make sure to check out the full calendar over on our Associate Schedule page; here’s the key dates to be aware of:

Dr. Squires is in every Tuesday and Friday for November-December (except Tuesday, December 24th).

Dr. Squires will be working November 21st-23rd and November 25th.

The office will be closed for Thanksgiving, November 28th-29th.

Beginning December 6th, Friday hours are extended: 8AM-2PM (with no lunch break).

Dr. Squires will be working Saturday, December 7th and Saturday, December 21st.

Dr. Dave will be in on Christmas Eve morning (Tuesday, December 24th): 8AM-11AM.

The office will be closed for Christmas, December 25th-26th.

Dr. Squires will be working on New Year’s Eve morning (Tuesday, December 31st): 8AM-11AM.

The office will be closed for New Year’s Day (Wednesday, January 1st, 2020).

Welcome, Dr. Squires!

Dr. Dave and the Brouillette Back and Neck Clinic are proud to welcome Dr. Weston Squires to our team! Dr. Squires is a graduate of both Michigan State University (Kinesiology) and the Palmer College of Chiropractic-Iowa (2017). Along with being a Doctor of Chiropractic, he is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist (C.S.C.S.) working with individuals of all ages through rehabilitation, fitness/weight training, and sports performance. He is excited to work in a community like the small Michigan town he grew up in to help others achieve healthier and more productive lifestyles. Dr. Squires is an accomplished athlete, having been honored by Mason County Michigan's Athletic Hall of Fame for his All-State accomplishments in Football, Basketball, and Track. Currently, Dr. Squires' new wife, Dr. Alexus, is finishing her surgical residency in podiatry.

Can Chiropractic Care Cause a Stroke?

For years now, there has been a swirl of mixed information regarding the relationship between chiropractic adjustments and strokes. However, brand new, extensive research from the journal Annals of Medicine has presented findings with perception-changing clarity:

“Manual therapy [chiropractic treatment] does not result in an increased risk of Cervical Arterial Dissection (CAD) [a tear in the lining of the vertebral artery that can lead to a stroke, especially in people age 45 and under].”

The journal found that there was no excess risk of CAD-caused stroke when comparing chiropractic visits to visiting a primary care physician. The fact of the matter is, most folks experiencing precursor stroke symptoms like severe headaches and neck pain are just going to be seeing chiropractors or physicians to address those outwardly expressed issues. The treatment by either doctor isn’t causing the stroke—it’s a non-contributing event while a stroke crisis develops undetected.

That being said, it is crucial for people (regardless of their treatment plan) to be aware of, and to disclose to their care providers, any family history/known risk-factors and symptoms of stroke so that it can be addressed as quickly as possible.

At the Brouillette Back and Neck clinic, we have delivered over 200,000 safe adjustments to thousands of patients. We also conduct in-depth patient consultation and develop personalized chiropractic treatment plans, so every single one of our patients receives the care that works best for them and their bodies.

Massage is Back March 18th!

Massage returns to our clinic Monday, March 18th. Massage is a powerful addition to any chiropractic wellness regimen, with proven benefits like stress reduction and improved circulation and posture.

Appointment hours will be as follows:

  • Monday-Thursday, 2-5pm.

  • Every other Friday & Saturday (starting Friday, March 29th).

Give us a call or stop in at the desk to get your appointment scheduled in advance!

This November, the Doctors Are In at the Brouillette Back and Neck Clinic!

Greetings, patients!

As you all know, one of our top priorities at the Brouillette Back and Neck Clinic is maximizing convenience for our patients. With the holiday season fast approaching, we all will be caught up in the hustle-n-bustle. Keeping that in mind, we will be staffing the clinic as fully as possible throughout November and December.

Here's the Associate Doctor Schedule:

Dr. Harrigan:

  • November 15, 16, and 19

  • Tuesdays (November 27-December 18)

Dr. Rouse:

  • November 13, 17, and 20

As always, don't hesitate to give us a call (262-692-6747) or drop by the front desk with any and all scheduling questions and appointment bookings.

Thank you for being our patients!

New Fees for 2018

Adjustment: $40 ($70 if billed)

Ultrasound, E-Stim, and Low-level Laser ("Light") Therapy: $20

Adjustment 3-Pack: $105 ($35 per)

Adjustment 7-Pack: $231 ($33 per)

Adjustment 20-Pack: $580 ($29 per)

Therapy 3-Pack: $56 ($18.67 per,  interchangeable choice of any 3)

Therapy 7-Pack: $120 ($17.14 per, interchangeable choice of any 7)

Therapy 20-Pack: $298 ($14.17 per, interchangeable choice of any 20)

Single Membership: $29/month for unlimited discounted maintenance care: $25 adjustments (plus one free!) and $15 therapies

Family Membership: $49/month for unlimited discounted maintenance care for the family: $25 adjustments (plus two free to share!) and $15 therapies

 

October 2017 Named Chiropractic Health Month in Wisconsin

In recognition of the Wisconsin Chiropractic Association's efforts with the Governor's Office to help promote non-invasive, drug-free approaches to healthcare and pain management, October 2017 has been named Chiropractic Health Month in the state of Wisconsin.

In light of the rise of the prescription opioid abuse crisis, chiropractic has been recognized at the state level as a major part of the approach to curb what is quickly becoming one of the most intense public health issues of our generation.

The Brouillette Back and Neck Clinic is proud and appreciative of the efforts of the Wisconsin Chiropractic Association and the Governor's Office to combat dangerous opioids head-on by promoting the safe, effective, and holistic alternative that is chiropractic care.