Health & Wellness Center of Port St Lucie
Health & Wellness Center of Port St. Lucie is the chiropractic and functional medicine office of Dr. Lare Ziemba, D.C., C.C.S.P., DABCI, at 433 NW Prima Vista Blvd in Port St. Lucie. Dr. Ziemba has been in private practice in Port St. Lucie for 32 years. He attended the University of Florida for undergraduate studies, completed a B.S. degree in nutrition at Park College in Kansas and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Cleveland Chiropractic College with his Chiropractic Physician degree. Postgraduate training earned him Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician status along with proficiency in scoliosis treatment and nutritional counseling, and he is certified as a DABCI, a Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Internist, training that covers natural primary care and functional medicine. The practice describes a physician and patient relationship that strives for excellence through superior patient diagnosis, treatment, education and satisfaction. A first visit starts with brief paperwork that patients can download and complete at home, then a consultation with Dr. Ziemba, then a physical exam covering vital signs, orthopedic and neurological tests and range of motion to determine whether the problem is musculoskeletal or systemic. Digital x-rays are taken on site when the condition calls for it. Patients are generally given their first treatment during that same visit, which may include spinal adjustments, physical therapy modalities and soft tissue treatment, followed by home instructions and a plan of care. Adjustment techniques include Diversified, Palmer, Gonstead and Motion Palpation manual manipulation, Activator light force instrument adjusting, the Cox flexion distraction table for disc injury and osteoarthritis, drop table and Thompson technique, trigger point therapy and S.O.T. blocking. Conditions treated include back pain, neck pain, headaches, auto injuries, sports injuries and work injuries. Beyond chiropractic, the office offers decompression therapy, functional medicine, massage, weight loss, IV therapy, ShockWave, PEMF and laser. Functional medicine evaluations use physical examination, blood work, saliva testing for hormone imbalance, genetic testing, stool analysis and food sensitivity testing, organized around a six step approach to chronic illness: heal your gut, optimize your diet, tame the toxins, heal your infections, relieve your stress and balance your hormones. Weight loss runs on Ideal Protein, and massage therapy covers neuromuscular technique, myofascial release, prenatal massage and hot stone. The office states a No Wait Policy under which all patients are seen immediately, and lists a friendly and courteous staff, a professional but comfortable atmosphere, large private treatment rooms, a convenient location, secondary evaluations and opinions, and M.D. and attorney referrals. Most insurance is accepted and the staff does all the paperwork, verifying coverage with the carrier and telling patients their deductible or copayment before care begins. Patients with little or no chiropractic coverage can get a personalized payment plan. A new patient first visit consultation is $95 and includes the first treatment, the exam and the report of findings, with insurance patients paying based on their plan. The practice serves Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Jensen Beach and Stuart, and holds a 5.0 rating across 192 Google reviews.
Services
Chiropractic care
Chiropractic evaluation and adjustment by Dr. Lare Ziemba, using manual manipulation techniques including Diversified, Palmer, Gonstead and Motion Palpation, plus Activator light force instrument adjusting, drop table and Thompson technique, trigger point therapy and S.O.T. blocking.
Spinal decompression therapy
Decompression therapy listed among the services offered at the Port St. Lucie office, including Cox flexion distraction table work described as manual traction used to treat disc injury and osteoarthritis.
Auto accident injury care
Examination and treatment after a motor vehicle accident. The practice notes that Florida law requires you to be medically evaluated within 14 days of an accident, and that chiropractic care, radiology and physical therapy are covered benefits after an automobile accident.
Work injury care
Care for work related injuries, with the office listing workers compensation carriers it participates with including Broadspire, RSKO, Corcare, FCCI, Liberty Mutual, Hartford and Amcomp, and stating that it accepts New York workers compensation.
Sports injury care
Chiropractic management of sporting injuries, handled by a doctor whose postgraduate training earned him Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician status.
Why choose us?
Location & hours
433 NW Prima Vista Blvd
Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
FAQs
What happens on my first visit?
You start with brief paperwork about your health history, which you can download and complete at home. Then you have a consultation with Dr. Lare Ziemba, followed by a physical exam covering vital signs, orthopedic and neurological tests and range of motion. Digital x-rays are taken on site if your condition calls for them. Patients are generally given their first treatment during that same visit, then home instructions and a plan of care.
How much is a new patient visit?
The new patient first visit consultation is $95 and includes the first treatment, the exam and the report of findings. Insurance patients will pay based on their insurance plan. Call (772) 336-1770 to book.
Do you take my insurance?
The office is an in network participating provider with a long list of plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Cigna, Humana Medicare Gold Plus, Medicare, Medicaid, United Health Care, UMR, Optum, GEHA, USAA and the Veterans Administration, plus auto carriers and workers compensation carriers. If you do not see your plan, call (772) 336-1770 and ask for the insurance department. Staff will contact your carrier, confirm what is covered and tell you your deductible or copayment before care begins.
What if I do not have chiropractic coverage?
Patients who have little or no chiropractic insurance coverage can still receive care. The office will personalize a payment plan to make chiropractic care affordable.
I was in a car accident. How soon should I be seen?
The office notes that Florida law requires you to be medically evaluated within 14 days of an accident, so call promptly for a check up. After an automobile accident, chiropractic care, radiology and physical therapy are covered benefits, and the practice examines and treats auto injuries.
Do you handle work injuries and workers compensation?
Yes. Work injuries are among the conditions treated, and the office participates with workers compensation carriers including Broadspire, RSKO, Corcare, FCCI, Liberty Mutual, Hartford and Amcomp. It also accepts New York workers compensation.
What adjustment techniques does Dr. Ziemba use?
Manual manipulation using Diversified, Palmer, Gonstead and Motion Palpation, Activator light force instrument adjusting, the Cox flexion distraction table for disc injury and osteoarthritis, drop table and Thompson light force technique, trigger point therapy and S.O.T. blocking.
What do you offer besides chiropractic?
The office also offers decompression therapy, functional medicine, massage, weight loss with Ideal Protein, IV therapy, ShockWave, PEMF and laser. Functional medicine evaluations include physical examination, blood work, saliva testing for hormone imbalance, genetic testing, stool analysis and food sensitivity testing.