Joseph B. Clifford, D.C.
My purpose in sharing with you this statement of
clinical objective is to clearly define my approach to
Chiropractic, to healing, and to those members of
my practice whom I serve.
The following concepts are central to the
way in which I practice Chiropractic. I am pleased to share
these ideas with you, so that we can be in alignment of
purpose, from the beginning.
• There is an intelligence within each individual which not
only keeps that person alive, but also animates,
coordinates, repairs, renews, empowers, and heals.
• The nervous system is a main
coordinating system and distribution
center for this Innate Intelligence.
• Alteration in the shape, position,
tone, or tension of the nervous
system, (especially at the spine) will block, inhibit, or
redirect the expression of this intelligence.
• Subluxations of the spine (Vertebral Subluxations) are an
interference to the proper functioning of the nervous
system and its ability to send, receive, and coordinate life
force and intelligence.
• Proper coordination, repair, movement, inspiration,
empowerment, healing, and genetic potential can not be
expressed when Life's power and intelligence are blocked
or redirected.
• The sole purpose of the Chiropractic Adjustment in this
office is to release the vertebral subluxation, empowering a
greater communication of this life power.
• Everyone, in spite of specific symptoms or ailments, can
benefit from a nervous system, which is more flexible,
elastic, and free of Vertebral Subluxations.
• Symptoms are not necessarily a sign of illness, but can
occur to alert the individual of the need for change.
• Specific location of symptoms does not correlate to
specific subluxations needing to be adjusted. Severity of
symptoms does not correlate to severity of subluxations.
• An individual may have symptoms and not need an
adjustment on a particular visit. An individual may have no
symptoms and may require extensive adjustments on a
particular visit.
• I do not name or treat symptoms, conditions (other than
Vertebral Subluxations), or ailments. I do not imply that
any particular adjustment or series of adjustment will have
direct effect on any symptom or condition a person may be
presenting.
• I do not discourage seeking medical attention for naming
or treating symptoms or ailments. I actually encourage any
individual, having concerns about symptoms or ailments, to
consult with his or her physician.
• The Innate Intelligence, through the functioning of the
nervous system, is the true agent of healing,
empowerment, coordination, inspiration, movement, and
joy. Healing is an inside function of the body, coordinated
by the same Power which develops and renews your body.
• By their very intent, various forms of treatment, may
interfere with the functioning of the nervous system and are
often incompatible with maximizing the benefits of
Chiropractic adjustments. This may include drugs, such as
pain reducing prescriptions, muscle relaxers, anti-
inflammatory compounds, and mood altering medication.
• Medication levels for a non-flexible body-mind stuck in
sickness is not necessarily the same for a body becoming
well.
• I will not venture into a practice of medicine by advising
about reduction of such medications. I suggest that you
speak with your physician to determine the objective and
goal to be obtained by receiving the medical treatment.
Determine if this objective is consistent with your desire for
wellness, at this point in time. Your physician may guide
you in changing of any medication or treatments you are
presently taking to accommodate for your changing body-
mind.
• Consistent with this concepts, I choose to help each
individual member of my practice to a greater level of
wellness, elasticity, personal growth, empowerment, and
healing, by locating and adjusting Vertebral Subluxations,
with whichever technique appears most honoring to that
individual.
Sincerely,
Joseph B. Clifford, D.C.
I, (practice member's name), have read this statement of
purpose, and understand its contents. I understand that
the spinal adjustments offered in this office are not a
replacement for any form of diagnosis or treatment
provided by other types of practitioners. I understand that I
am not being treated for any condition or symptom. This
office offers Chiropractic as a form of wellness care, to
promote the natural mechanisms for self healing and
empowerment.
Signature:__________________________
Date:____________
THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR CHIROPRACTIC
ADJUSTMENTS!
Innate Intelligence, Inc., 1992
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