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Henry Press DC, PhD. Chiropractic Physician
Dr Henry Press graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College, Los Angeles in 1976. He holds additional degrees including a BSc, in Religion/Science, MSc in Microbiology/Immunology and a PhD in Human Services, Social and Community Service.
Graduate certificates from the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners including Physical Therapy, Certificates from UCLA in Gerontology and Management and Administration of Healthcare Facilities, Post Graduate studies in Neurology from Logan Chiropractic College and Internal Disorders from Texas Chiropractic College.
He is a member of the Idaho Association of Chiropractic Physicians, American Chiropractic Association, American Public Health Association, First Nation Medical Board as a Tribal Healer.
Additionally he is a Life Member of AAIA, NCAI and NAIC. Dr Henry Press is the Founder of the American Holistic Health Association ("AHHA") and the Native American Health and Wellness LLC, here in Idaho.
His son was a Cub Scout, Boy Scout, then Eagle Scout. Dr Press volunteered for 15 years in Cub Scouts as Cub Master, Den Leader, POW WOW Chairman and in Boy Scouts as an Assistant Scoutmaster and Commissioner. He was an American Youth Soccer Referee for 4 years.
He has been a Continuing Education Instructor for multiple professions.
Dr Press has been married to his wife JoAnn since 1988 and loves being Grandpa to his two grand children.
For 49 years Chiropractic has been the source of his love for "Serving God by Serving Others" Healing is his passion and making it happen with his hands-on Chiropractic Care is his gift.
Why I started Press Chiropractic PLLC Wellness Practice and Why it's separate from my Personal Injury Practice. (the long version) I wanted to Move from Reactive to Proactive Care: Personal injury work is inherently reactive-patients come to me after harm has occured. A Wellness practice allows me to focus on prevention, resilience, and long-term health rather than crisis response. I'm not stepping away from my expertise-I'm expanding how I use it.
With Press Chiropractic I Address the Root Causes, Not just the Outcome. Personal Injury deals with damages after trauma. My Wellness practice addresses: Stress, Burnout, Lifestyle related health risks, Emotional and nervous system dysregulation. Many injuries and chronic conditions are worsened by unmanaged stress and poor health habits. Wellness allows me to intervene earlier. With Press Chiropractic Wellness I Serve a Different Patient Need: My personal injury patients are navigating: Legal complexity, Financial uncertainty, Physical and emotional trauma. My Wellness patients may be high-performing professionals or low income patients seeking prevention and optimization, Individuals wanting sustainable health strategies. Different needs require different structures, messaging, and services.
Press Chiropractic Aligns with my Broader Professional Identity: My education, training and experience allows me to give those I serve a deep understanding of: the human body and injury patterns, Psychological stress and trauma, and Systems that impact health outcomes. My Press Chiropractic practice lets me use that knowledge in a more holisic, forward-looking way to benefit the patients I serve.
Another reason why I keep it separate from my personal injury practice is Ethical and Professional Clarity: The separation of the two practices ensures no conflicks of interest, clear role bounderies, distinct professional responsibilites. Patients understand exactly what service they are receiving.
Clear brand postioning: Personal injury practice = advocacy, litigation, compensation. Wellness practice = prevention, optimation, long term vitality. Blending them can dilute both messages.
Different business models: personal injury is contingency based and case driven. Wellness is typically program based, or consultation focused. Operationally and financially they function differently.
Protecting both patient experiences: Someone in a legal despute is in a very different emotional state than someone persuing wellness goals. Keeping them separate protects patient confidentiality, maintains appropiate expectations, creates psychologically safety in both spaces.
In summary, (the short version) "My personal injury practice allows me to advocate for people after harm has occurred. My wellness practice reflects my comittment to preventing harm in the first place. While both draw on my education, training, and experience, they serve different purposes and patient needs, so I keep them distinct, separate legally and financially to ensure clarity, focus, and the highest level of service in each.
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Press Chiropractic Services
My Explanation for your Understanding of Press Chiropractic Wellness Care. Patient centered, proactive approach that emphasizes the prevention of illness and the optimzation of bodily function, specifically through the alignment of the spine and nervous system. Press Wellness Care is on going, maintenance-based strategy that aims to enhance overall Well-Being, support the body's natural ability to heal and improve quality of life, rather than just treating symptoms. Focus on maintaining optimal health to prevent future issues, rather than waiting for pain to strike. When the spine is properly aligned it ensures the nervous system functions without interferance, boosting the body's natural ability to heal. Encompasses a holistic whole person approach- physical- mental- emotional- spiritual health often incorporating life style advice, exercise and nutritional guidance. Spinal hygiene maintanance is similar to regular dental check ups. It utilizes consistent, scheduled adjustments to correct minor subluxations (misalignments) before the become significant, painful or costly issues. Geared toward preventing disease in general, rather than just treating an acute condition. One of my goals is to improve mobility and function, enhance joint range of motion and flexibility. A well aligned spine positively affects the immune system, stress reduction, reduce muscle tension, enhance sleep quality, improve digestion, enhance physical performance and promote relaxation. Long term health with regular Press Chiropractic Wellness based care, can lead to fewer doctor visits and reduced disease and/or healthcare costs. The emphasise above is Maintance Care. "It's easier to Stay Well than Get Well"
Manual Manipulation aka Adjustment and Mobilization
Mobilization uses slow, passive movements within a comfortable range to reduce stiffness, while Manipulation uses high-velocity, low amplitude thrusts, often resulting in a "pop" (cavitation) to quickly restore range of motion. Both are effective at reducing pain and increasing movement.
Myofascial and Trigger Point Treatment
Myofascial Release works on large areas of muscle and connective tissue, while Trigger Point Therapy is focused on small, specific, areas of contracted muscle. MFR involves long, strecthing and sustained pressure to release tight fascia TPT uses direct, intense pressure on a specfic knot until it releases.
Arthrostim, Treatment and Percussion aka VibroCussorTreatment
ArthroStim is for joint alignment & spinal adjustments. Percussion for soft tissue, muscle and fascia release. ArthroStim acts as neurological assit delivers rapid, low force, high speed taps to align joints often used for children and seniors. Vibrocussor uses deep tissue, vibrating percussive impulses to increase patients circulation, reduce spasms. Ideal patients with osteoporosis, severe arthritis.
Wellness Programs
Programs
Affordable Care Options
Explore our wellness programs designed for individuals, couples, and families.
Enjoy tailored Chiropractic care with no rollovers or sharing visits.
Individuals $59/Month
Join our individual plan for just $59,
offering 4 office visits each month. Experience personalized chiropractic care focused on your wellness.
Couples $99/Month
Our couple's plan is available for $99,
providing 4 office visits monthly. Strengthen your health together with our expert chiropractic services.
Families $120/Month
Enroll in our family plan for $120.
Includes 4 office visits per month. Prioritize your family's health with our comprehensive care.
