Chiropractic has taken many forms in method of application over the years. Directional Non-Force Technique® Chiropractic (D.N.F.T.® Chiropractic) is the original, low-force method of chiropractic formulated by Dr. Richard Van Rumpt, of Santa Barbara, in 1923. This procedure allows the patient’s body itself to indicate the existence and specific location of nerve interference with the vertebrae as well as the directions of misalignment of the neck and back. With such precise information, it requires no more than a light thumb press in the appropriate location to introduce a complete and long-lasting correction to your neck and back.

At Intentional Wellness, Dr. Mikah Cook performs gentle, directionally specific challenges to different parts of your body, then performs leg reflex checks to diagnose misalignments causing nerve interference. This technique is gentle enough for infants and the elderly yet the results are so profound, they can dramatically improve your overall health, wellness, and zest for life.

Dr. Cook first came in contact with D.N.F.T.® chiropractic when she was in her 20s, and it was this experience that prompted her to follow a path of healing others with this same technique. She has assisted several patients in finding relief through this technique, and feels confident that D.N.F.T.® chiropractic can provide you with lasting results without the use of brute force.

Dr. Cook also incorporates other non-surgical treatment methods to complement her chiropractic adjustments including soft tissue work (a hands-on approach to improve the quality of soft tissue such as skin, muscle, fascia, tendons, and ligaments) and the activator method (a manual manipulation treatment method that uses a hand-held, mechanical instrument to treat back and neck pain). She is also certified in Instrumental Assisted Soft Tissue Modality (IASTM) and yoga.