Chiropractic Care

The Essential Needs

At Harvey Young Advanced Holistic Therapy, we provide the genuine Activator Methods® Chiropractic Technique (AMCT). This is a modern, research-informed approach to chiropractic care that is gentle, precise, and suitable for patients of all ages.

What makes Activator Methods® different?

Activator Methods® is not simply the use of a handheld device. It is a structured system of assessment and care, developed over decades, that combines clinical analysis with specific, low-force adjustments using the Activator instrument.

Only chiropractors who have completed recognised Activator Methods® training and certification are qualified to practise AMCT. Ongoing education is required to maintain this standard. By choosing our clinic, you can be confident that:

• Your chiropractor has formal training in AMCT and maintains certification.

• The genuine Activator instrument and method are used, not imitations.

• Care is delivered in line with professional, ethical, and safety standards.

How does it work?

One of the distinctive features of AMCT is Leg Length Analysis (LLA). This involves gently checking leg balance and joint movement while you are lying down, starting from the feet and progressing up the spine. These observations help identify areas that may not be functioning correctly.

Adjustments are then made only where necessary, ensuring that treatment is targeted, specific, and appropriate for your needs.

Why choose Activator Methods®?

Patients often choose AMCT because it offers:

•  Gentle, precise, and fast – AMCT delivers adjustments designed to be highly specific, low-force, and comfortable. It avoids twisting, pulling, or cracking, making it suitable for many people, including children, pregnant women, older adults, and those with surgical history or medical conditions.

•  Tailored to the individual – Rather than applying broad adjustments, AMCT targets the exact area that needs care. For example, when addressing a single vertebra, the chiropractor can adjust in multiple directions to suit your body’s unique requirements.

•  Designed for comfort – Because adjustments are delivered quickly and gently, muscles are less likely to tense up. This helps improve patient comfort and reduces resistance during treatment.

•  Research-supported – AMCT is one of the most widely researched chiropractic techniques, with published studies supporting its use.

Safety and possible effects

Most patients find AMCT comfortable and well tolerated. Some may experience temporary mild stiffness, tiredness, or aches following treatment. These effects usually resolve within a few days.

Rare but more serious complications are associated with traditional high-force manipulations (such as nerve or artery injury, disc problems, or stroke). These techniques are not used in our clinic.

Conditions We See

A symptom in one place often points to a problem that started somewhere else. We start with careful assessment and diagnosis to make sure we’re tackling the core problem. Conditions that often show improvement with chiropractic care include:

Benefits of Our Approach

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