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No Tricks, Just Treatments

Let Coleman Chiropractic Clinic Get Your Back on Track

THERE’S NO BONES ABOUT IT, CHIROPRACTIC CARE IS for everyone. With Halloween upon us, skeletons abound from candy bones to haunted house decor, but when was the last time you did something good for your bones?

Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the skeletal and nervous system, and their effects on general health. Dr. Brian Coleman has provided chiropractic care for almost forty years and has been serving the area of Monroe for thirty. Recently Dr. Coleman has been joined by his son Dr. Beaux Coleman to continue the family tradition of providing quality and meaningful chiropractic care to all. Doc and Dr. Beaux, as they are known by patients, are excited to bring their family dynamic to the clinic to help treat you. The goal at Coleman Chiropractic is to make the world a healthier, happier place one person at a time by educating patients on health and wellness while providing the highest quality of chiropractic care available.

It is important to understand that the human body is a complex system of organs that function in tandem with one another. Chiropractic care focuses more than just on a patient’s spine, it involves the nervous system which communicates with every part of the body. A chiropractic adjustment is a procedure in which trained specialists use their hands or a small instrument to apply a controlled, sudden force to a spinal joint. The goal of this procedure, also known as spinal manipulation, is to improve spinal motion and improve your body’s physical function.

Spinal adjustments have been proven to balance the body, help stabilize the spine, allowing for better communication within the body, and by doing so patients often note improved function.

Chiropractic care allows for the removal of communication hindrances within the body, allowing the spinal cord to effectively communicate with other bodily systems. Chiropractors provide patients with a primary approach for the prevention, diagnosis, and conservative management of pain and discomfort often enabling patients to reduce and or avoid the need for prescription pain medications or surgery.

Remaining on the cutting edge of chiropractic technology the clinic is thrilled to announce the addition of the PiezoWave2 to their clinic. The PiezoWave2 originates from Germany and is part of the Richard Wolf Company. Following the success of the technology used to pioneer lithotripsy treatment for kidney stone patients, the Richard Wolf company developed the PiezoWave2.

The PiezoWave2 is a Myofascial Acoustic Compression Therapy (MyACT) device that uses radiofrequency to aid in the dissolution of fibrotic, or scar tissue, in a non-invasive manner. The equipment is not thermal driven making it safe to use on individuals with artificial metal joints. The applications for use include both acute and chronic pain associated with injuries and post-surgical recovery. The PiezoWave2 has found home in many sports training and recovery programs, with devices owned by Louisiana State University’s Athletic and Veterinarian programs as well as the New Orleans Pelicans.

Coleman Chiropractic Clinic is currently the only location north of the 1-10 corridor utilizing this technology. The PiezoWave in conjunction with chiropractic care has been shown to significantly improve a patient’s quality of life as mentioned in the following patient testimonials.

“I had some pain in my shoulder that wouldn’t go away. Dr. Coleman suggested I have this treatment done. I had six sessions. The assistant put gel on the area and rubbed the ultrasound style wand all around the area (bigger area than the area of pain) after making several passes, she was able to determine the damaged area. Trust me, I did too! She increased the intensity as the session continued. The session was about 12 minutes. My shoulder felt a little better after the first session and continued to feel better over the 6 sessions. I haven’t had any problems with it since. I will definitely have this procedure done again for anything else he suggests I have it done for. Absolutely worth it.” -Frances S.

“I was in a bad auto accident at 26 years old, that left me unable to stand up completely. I was hunched over in pain and unable to play with my two kids. I started chiropractic care with Dr. Coleman, and I feel better now than before my accident. I was changed by chiropractic so much my husband, two kids, parents sisters, and nephews are now treating to improve their health and wellness.” - M. Elliot

Treat yourself to an adjustment this fall, for more information or to schedule an appointment our clinic can by reached by phone at (318)388-2215. We are located at 2501 Ferrand Street in Mon-roe, Louisiana. You can also find us on Facebook @colemanchiropractic2501 or visit our website at www.colemanchiropractic.net.

Home For Sale By Owner

Is Using a Realtor Worth the Investment

THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT reasons people choose to sell their home privately, but the one we hear most often is, “I thought it would be easier because several people have said they want to buy it. Often sellers think that the transaction will go smoothly when they know the buyer. In fact, it can make the process more challenging when the seller knows the buyer personally, even if they are family. A property owner can benefit greatly from consulting an agent when this is the case. It is easy to give in to negotiations for fear of hurt feelings, or even take advantage of the other’s trust and kind heart. An agent can act as a buffer during negotiations, and help the seller obtain the most for their home. The goal is a delicate balance where both the buyer and seller are winners! We want to protect the buyer and seller’s relationship and have both sides walk away from the closing table happy and feeling like they received value from our services.

Another popular reason for selling a home privately is, “We thought it would be easier because less people would be involved and we don’t want to make it complicated.” A successful real estate transaction involves several moving parts, but hiring the right agent is key to minimizing stress. There are several people involved during the process that need to be contacted, scheduled, and allowed access to the property. Just think of us as your personal communications team! We communicate with the buyer, buyer’s agents, mortgage lender, home inspector, appraiser, attorney, title company, exterminator for termite inspections, cleaning staff, various contractors, parish health unit, as well as the staff that assists the people involved. That is a lot to keep up with, but these services make sure both clients are protected. We ensure all work is completed and everyone is happy.

PRICING STRATEGY

Knowledgeable agents keep up with property sales in their market and can price your home accurately.

Each agent has their own pricing strategy, developed by personal experience. Home buyers can view homes with the swipe of a finger or the click of a button, and you must grab their attention with the first photo and the price. Buyers are also educated and familiar with the market now. They have the ability to look up sales data with a few clicks, and they have an idea of what the average price per square foot should be. If a property appears to be priced too high, they won’t give it a second thought. They will also continually ignore the property each time they browse the area listings. Seasoned Realtors know how to get their attention and keep it!

THE FIXERS

Selling a home can be stressful for many people under the best of circumstances. A considerate Realtor will listen to your concerns and help solve issues as they arise: we offer counsel on offers, advice on unique situations and keep the transaction on course by making sure deadlines are met. When we hit a wall, we keep trying and usually accomplish our goal by finding a reasonable solution that is fair and acceptable to both the buyer and seller. We know how to assist buyers with financing by recommending trusted lenders in our area.

We explain the process, start to finish. We will keep you informed with updates, reminders and due dates. We make sure you are aware of the details in the purchase agreement. We never want a client to be surprised at closing!

ACCESS TO MLS

We have this wonderful asset called the Multiple Listing Service available to us. It allows us to input your home listing into a database and post to all of the major home sites. It also shares directly to all of the other agents in Northeast Louisiana. Yes, we share each other’s listings. Most of us are friends- we have a common goal - to sell your home! Other agents often have buyers looking for a property just like yours. When the listing hits, they are notified and they immediately send it to their buyer. This is maximum exposure!

MANAGING OFFERS

We know how to properly handle three offers on your home in the same day. We won’t let you take the one because they “called first” or because one is related to your sister-in-law. We help you look at them all objectively and can put things into perspective by comparing the offers and explaining each one in detail. Details matter!

OUR HEART FOR SERVICE

At Cypress State Realty, we do this every day. Most of our local agents are not in this industry for money. We stay in real estate because we have a heart for service and value the relationships with our clients. We want you to be satisfied and feel like you got your money’s worth out of the service we provided. A great Realtor will provide value and prove their worth!