Wellness in Business

first steps

CHIROPRACTIC

Written by Dr. Henry Kornegay

I started First Steps Chiropractic with my wife, Lindsay, in 2018 with the vision of helping people in the greater Coeur d’Alene area take the first step toward improvingtheir health through neurologically-based chiropractic care. Our practice offers state-of- the-art chiropractic through evidence-based spine and posture analysis, and Torque Release Technique (TRT), a low-impact adjusting modality that can help people with conditions like low back pain, neck pain, headaches, migraines, disc degeneration, disc decay, scoliosis, and many other conditions.

My journey toward a healing profession and eventually toward chiropractic began in Billings, Montana, where I enjoyed a very active childhood hunting, skiing, and playing soccer. My love for the northwest and the outdoors led me to Gonzaga University, and my active lifestyle led me to an interest in human physiology. Ultimately, this resulted in a biology degree, but no clear path on how I would utilize that. I was introduced to the chiropractic profession when my then-girlfriend now-wife started seeing a chiropractor our senior year of college. After seeing the life-changing impact chiropractic had on her, I decided to pursue chiropractic at Life Chiropractic College West, located in the San Francisco Bay area. After graduating with my Doctor of Chiropractic, Lindsay and I made the easy decision of moving back up north to serve the people of Coeur d’Alene.

At First Steps Chiropractic, we take care of people with a variety of different health goals, from improving neck and back pain and decreasing headaches, to improving athletic performance. That being said, a primary focus area of my practice is pregnancy. I have been trained on the Webster Technique, a chiropractic technique allowing me to gently and specifically adjust pregnant moms. Chiropractic can be a huge asset to pregnant moms, both for the benefits it has for general wellness and support throughout pregnancy, as well as more specific benefits like decreasing low back pain or improving round ligament tightness. First Steps Chiropractic also works closely with local midwives to help ensure that their patients have an amazing pregnancy, are ready to give birth, and have exceptional postpartum experiences.

My personal goal and First Steps Chiropractic’s mission is to help others connect with what matters most. I work to make sure that myself and my office are helping our patients reach their goals, no matter what they may be. A big part of that mission also involves community outreach. Throughout the year, we fundraise and collect supplies and other necessary donations for local nonprofits, including Newby-ginnings, the CDA Backpack Program and the UGM Center for Women and Children.

Wherever you are in your health journey, I would love to meet you and get to know what matters most to you. If you’re interested in learning more about First Steps Chiropractic, you can call us at 208-758-9335, schedule online through our website www.firststepschiropractic.com.