Alpine Chiropractic
Alpine Chiropractic is a family-owned practice in Thornton, Colorado, describing itself as having over 23 years of experience offering services in Colorado for infants, children, and seniors. The team states its focus is helping practice members achieve "a long life, well-lived," and its mission is to bring health, inspiration, and improved quality of life to individuals and families so they can live without limits through every stage of development. Care is delivered by a husband and wife team, Dr. Leah McAlpine and Dr. James Hoffman, who both hold doctorates from Life University. Dr. McAlpine is a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, and Dr. Hoffman graduated Cum Laude after earning his Bachelor of Science from the University of Brockport in New York. The office uses a variety of adjusting approaches to improve spinal mechanics and reduce nervous system interference, with primary techniques that include Diversified, Activator Methods, Thompson, SOT, and the Webster Technique for expectant mothers. Patients who have seen a chiropractor before and prefer a particular style of adjustment are invited to say so. A first visit takes about an hour and includes paperwork, X-rays, and a thorough examination, and the second visit delivers a Report of Findings with the doctor's recommendations. The practice also offers therapeutic massage, with a team that specializes in deep-tissue, Swedish, therapeutic, full-body, prenatal, sports, and medical-massage.
Services
Family chiropractic care for infants, adults and seniors
Specialized chiropractic care for the entire family, with services offered for infants, children, adults, and seniors.
Diversified technique adjustments
After a spinal analysis that may include a case history and X-rays, the chiropractor uses motion palpation to find imbalances in the spine or neck, then administers a manual thrust to restore normal range of motion.
Activator methods adjustments
The Activator Methods Adjusting Instrument delivers a high-speed, low-force thrust at the proper angle, with follow-up tests to monitor the changes produced.
Thompson technique
A combination of analysis and adjustment that compares leg lengths to locate subluxations, then uses a segmented Terminal Point Table so less energy is needed to adjust each spinal segment.
SOT (sacro occipital technique)
A procedure designed to normalize the relationship between the spine and the top of the spine, focusing on the cranial sacral respiratory mechanism of the brain, spinal cord, and central nervous system.
Why choose us?
Location & hours
11990 Colorado Blvd, Thornton, CO 80233, USA
FAQs
Do you treat children and infants?
Yes. Alpine Chiropractic describes itself as a family chiropractor for infants, adults, and seniors, and offers specialized chiropractic care for the entire family. The founder statement notes that newborns, seniors, and everyone in between can benefit from chiropractic care. Dr. Leah McAlpine is a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.
What adjusting techniques do you use?
The office uses a variety of adjusting approaches to help improve spinal mechanics and reduce nervous system interference. The primary techniques are Diversified, Activator Methods, Thompson, SOT, and the Webster Technique. If you have been to a chiropractor before and prefer to be adjusted in a particular way, the office asks that you let them know.
What happens on my first visit?
Your first visit will take about an hour. You will fill out your admitting paperwork and may also be shown a five-minute video. Then you will have X-rays taken and meet with your chiropractor, who will discuss your health goals with you and then examine you thoroughly to identify the cause of any problems.
What happens after the first visit?
On your second visit you receive the Report of Findings, a set of recommendations made by the doctor to improve and maintain your health. Once you and the doctor have agreed on a course of care, later visits are shorter and may take only five to ten minutes for the doctor to evaluate your spine and nervous system and make the necessary adjustments.
Can chiropractic help with more than back and neck pain?
The founder statement from Dr. Leah McAlpine says that while chiropractors naturally help with traditional back and neck pain, chiropractic has also produced results with various other health problems, including headaches, acid reflux, shoulder pain, hip pain, sinus problems, and ear infections.
Is the Webster Technique safe during pregnancy?
The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment focused on the nervous system and the biomechanical balance of pelvic structures, muscles, and ligaments. The office notes it has shown to be particularly effective in expectant mothers presenting breech, and that the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association recommends pregnant mothers have their spines checked regularly throughout pregnancy.
Do you offer massage therapy?
Yes. Massage is offered as hands-on therapy where muscles and other soft tissues are manipulated to improve health and overall well-being. The massage team specializes in deep-tissue, Swedish, therapeutic, full-body, prenatal, sports, and medical-massage, and handles all treatments on an individual needs basis so each session is tailored to the client.
When is the office open?
The office is open Monday from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM, Tuesday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM, and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It is closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Call the office at (303) 920-9486 to schedule an appointment.