Yes. Drawing on my knowledge of Tissue Salts, Herbal Remedies, and Homeopathy, I may suggest natural supports to help your body maintain the balance we achieve in our sessions. I may also recommend changes to reduce misalignment like seating or computer position.
I do not treat acute injuries, and suggest that you start your treatment at least 48 hours after seeing a doctor.
Yes! My youngest client was just 3 days old, and my oldest was 92 years old. I also have extensive experience with athletes, having served on the official post-race support teams for the Argus Cycle Tour and Two Oceans Marathon.
Yes, I also work with animals (dogs and cats). Treatment can be very helpful for restrictions from past injuries / strained joints. Also helpful to release neck/shoulder tension accumulated from wearing a cone to avoid licking or scratching a wound.
Allow 24 hours for your body to adjust to treatment received.
For most clients, three sessions are typically required to achieve and reinforce proper alignment. The first session focuses on assessment and initial correction, while follow-ups reinforce the body’s “memory” of the new alignment. For severe chronic trauma or long-term misalignments, additional sessions may be needed to properly unlock tight fascia and muscle patterns.
While spinal alignment is the core, the Dorn Method addresses the entire skeletal structure. We align all major joints, including the ankles, knees, collarbone, shoulders, and even the jaw. Because the spine houses the central nervous system, many clients find that alignment also improves “hidden” issues like digestion, headaches, and energy levels.
For Energy healing, I center myself and channel energy through my hands or fingertips. Depending on what is most appropriate in the moment, my hands will either rest gently on your skin or be held just above the body. This process helps polarize and balance your energy, supporting the body’s response to physical treatment received.
Fascia is the connective tissue that wraps around your muscles. When you have an injury or chronic “tight” areas, this tissue can become stuck or glued (adhesions). I apply sustained, directed pressure to these areas to melt those restrictions, which often supports the Dorn alignment process by “unlocking” the body.
The Dorn Method is a gentle, dynamic manual therapy focused on the alignment of the pelvis and spine. Unlike traditional manipulation, it is a collaborative “teamwork” approach. While I apply light pressure to specific points, you perform simple movements (like swinging an arm or leg). This helps your joints and vertebrae slide back into their natural positions without the need for high-force “cracking.”
Please note that cancellations within 24 hours of the appointment will carry a 100% cancellation fee unless due to exceptional circumstances.
Treatments are administered with the client clothed. Please wear soft, comfortable clothing (like leggings or tracksuits) that allows for a full range of movement. For women, wearing a bikini top underneath is recommended to allow for spinal assessment and adjustments while maintaining comfort.
My energy healing is a form of Reiki and I may incorporate Violet Flame techniques too.
Yes! A key part of alignment is the simple, self-help exercise I teach you during your first session. It will maintain the alignment of your pelvis between Dorn Method treatments and can be used at any time if you develop discomfort. By doing this regularly, you empower your own body to stay balanced long after you leave the practice.