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Chiropractic	Physical Therapy	Nutrition & Exercise	Personal Care
Chiropractic is a branch of the healing arts which is based upon the understanding that good health depends, in part, upon a normally functioning nervous system.	Massage, bodywork and somatic therapies are defined as the application of various techniques to the muscular structure and soft tissues of the human body.	Achieving the goals of clients in pain management through the very popular practice of corrective excercises such as hip flexor stretches.	We understand how frustrating your pain can be and strive to offer each and every one of our patients personalized and attentive care.

Dr. Donald Lavigne has been freeing people from pain at his clinic in Bernardsville since 1998. Dr. Lavigne is committed to promoting optimal health and well being of patients.

Donald J Lavigne, DC
Chiropractor

Andrea has a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy and has been working with patients in an out-patient setting since graduating from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ in 2009.

Andrea Gosselin, DPT
Physical Therapist

Front Desk Receptionists: Colleen & Cindy have recently joined our team and have already proven to be invaluable to our office. They make our lives easier by helping with scheduling, insurance, prescriptions and much more! At AHPTS we strive to provide the highest level of personal, professional, and quality care.

Services

Chiropractic Care

We provide advanced spinal correction utilizing “state of the art” chiropractic techniques. Never in the history of chiropractic have we been able to provide the level of help and expertise that now exists. These newer correction methods are even safer, more comfortable and more effective than ever before. As a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Donald Lavigne has years of training and experience in spinal adjustment.

Physical Therapy

At our office you will find that we offer a personal one on one approach in your physical therapy care. Our primary goal is to remediate your impairment(s) and promotes mobility, function, and quality of life through examination, diagnosis, prognosis, and physical intervention (therapy using mechanical force and movements). Andrea Goselin, DPT has been helping people in our Bernardsville office for over 5 years.

Lifestyle Advice

We often find it helpful to “coach” our patients on certain activities they should avoid or do differently to avoid aggravating their particular health challenge. Our goal is to help every patient achieve a fulfilling and happy lifestyle full of the activities they enjoy most. We recognize that each our patient is a whole person, and help them reach true health and wellness is a collaborate effort between our professionals and our patients.

Corrective Exercises

We teach our patients special “blueprint” exercises to help strengthen and correct their own unique problem. These exercises can be performed in the comfort of your own home and can improve the effectiveness of your spinal correction. In addition to skeletal misalignment, muscles and connective tissues can be out of place or strained by improper alignment and use. Specific exercises and stretches can help your body stay in balance and in health.

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