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 Our Background Dr. Laura Finley is a native of Westminster, SC having been born in Toccoa, Ga. She is a second generation doctor of chiropractic and daughter of Dr. Harold E. Finley of Westminster, SC. Having completed her pre-professional education at Lander College, she earned her professional degree from Life University, College of Chiropractic, Marietta, Ga in 1989. She has been in private practice since that time, first with her Father in Westminster and more recently with her husband, Dr. Steve in Toccoa. Her focus in both family practices has been in pediatric and geriatic care, however she is very comfortable working with patients of all age and condition. Dr. Steve Bloomingdale is native to the Amish country of Lancaster County area of Pennsylvania. His pre-professional degree is from Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pa. His professional education and degree was earned at Life University, College of Chiropractic, Marietta, Ga. Since graduation, Dr. Steve enjoyed a five year tenure as member of the Life University faculty prior to opening The Towne Doctor of Chiropractic in Toccoa, Georgia in 1989. He has earned certification in sports injury management from Logan Chiropractic College and has worked with hundreds of high school, collegiate and Olympic athletes over the years. Both Dr. Laura and Dr. Steve have enjoyed ongoing volunteer relationships with such organizations as the Rotary International, North Georgia Soccer Association, the YMCA, Relay for Life, Special Olympics, Optimist International, Leadership Toccoa-Stephens County, and others. Their son, Jordan and daughter, Rebecca are both attending college. The family maintains membership and worship with Ebenezer Baptist Church in Toccoa. Services Experienced 'hands-on' Chiropractic Care:
Some
of the many conditions which respond exceptionally well to care include:
Fees, Self pay, Third party pay... keeping healthcare costs Low! Hands-on healthcare doesn't need to be expensive! Nor does reimbursement. The total daily charge for our services is equal to or less than the
daily co-pay or co-insurance of most plans, thus eliminating the need to even file the paperwork. We are pleased to assist
our patients in filing for direct reimbursement. We do file for our Medicare patients who are also reimbursed directly. Philosophy Hands-on healthcare doesn't need to be expensive! Nor does it need
to be complicated. We are pleased
to work with your other healthcare providers. All approaches to care offer potential benefits, and each has its limitations.
Chiropractic is no different. We are pleased to accept and offer those referrals indicated by the patient's history and condition. It is
essential that both patient and doctor are working for the same objective. Chiropractic healthcare has only one goal. It is
essential that each patient understands both the objective and the methods that will be used. Areas of tension create havoc with the nervous system. The vertebral
subluxation is a misalignment of one or more of the movable segments of the spine (vertebrae) which causes alterations of
nerve function, resulting in a lessening of the body's innate ability to express its maximum health potential (symptoms, dis-ease).
Similarly, misalignments of extremity articulations (joints) may occur creating both local and reflexive stress to the nervous
system, resulting in symptoms and dysfunction. Oftentimes symptoms are associated with the resulting
stress or tensions involved with the nervous system. Just as often, adaptive or compensating changes made by the body (poor
posture, tight muscles, head tilt, elevated shoulder, etc) will quite often lead to a reduction or lack of symptoms without
the underlying subluxation having been corrected. This may lead to chronic, occasionally recurring symptoms and progressively
worsening 'silent' conditions to develop (osteoarthritic, degenerative changes). Adjustments
are necessary to correct those subluxations. Spinal or extremity adjustments are the specific
application of forces to facilitate the body's correction of the subluxation. In our experience the use of gentle and specific
manipulation of the joints involved is most often the fastest and most effective method of reducing the stress on those subluxated
articulations. Release the stress, correct the
cause, inhibit the degenerative process, eliminate the symptoms. Other non-force techniques,
physical therapies, massage, exercise and nutritional support may also be recommended where indicated. We do not offer to diagnose or treat any disease. We specifically
offer to diagnose vertebral neuromusculoskeletal segmental dysfunction (spinal or extremity stress, or subluxation). No-Charge, No-Obligation Consultation Referrals to our clinic are never necessary. We are pleased to meet
with you for a no-charge, no-obligation consultation to understand your medical history and determine if chiropractic care
may contribute to improvement of your health and well-being. If during your evaluation and care there is indication that other
than chiropractic care is in order, we shall discuss that with you and make the appropriate referral.
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