Chiropractic

Chiropractic is a global body treatment. Chiropractic is used to ensure optimum communication between the nervous system and the rest of the body. Chiropractic care focuses on working with the nervous system so the body’s self-healing abilities are working efficiently and effectively once more. This is achieved by restoring the alignment (and, in turn, proper biomechanical function) in the spin... Read More

Chiropractic is a global body treatment. Chiropractic is used to ensure optimum communication between the nervous system and the rest of the body. Chiropractic care focuses on working with the nervous system so the body’s self-healing abilities are working efficiently and effectively once more. This is achieved by restoring the alignment (and, in turn, proper biomechanical function) in the spine and the extremities.

Spinal misalignments (subluxations) can produce neurological distortions (interference) which will reduce your body’s ability to function properly, maintain itself, and heal itself naturally. Chiropractors adjust (correct) subluxations.

Chiropractic care has been found to help reduce symptoms for the following conditions: allergies, ankle pain, asthma, bed-wetting, breech, constipation, elbow pain, foot pain, headaches, knee pain, low back pain, migraines, neck pain, wrist pain, and many more!

Dr. Chesten Cantrell is trained in multiple chiropractic techniques including (but not limited to) Activator & Thompson. Dr. Chesten modifies her adjusting style based on the patient’s needs and preferences.

For those who prefer a gentle technique, Dr. Chesten adjusts using an Activator instrument. The Activator provides a gentle impulse force to the spine with the goal of restoring motion to the targeted vertebral joint. It is a very gentle style of adjusting that involves no rotation of the body.

For those who prefer a higher force technique, Dr. Chesten uses a drop-table.


CranioSacral Therapy & Massage Therapy

CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the function of the physiological body system by working with tissues surrounding the central nervous system. This technique is performed while the client is fully clothed. Typically, the client is lying face-up on a massage table during the session. Massage therapy is the manipulation of muscles and other soft tis... Read More

CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the function of the physiological body system by working with tissues surrounding the central nervous system. This technique is performed while the client is fully clothed. Typically, the client is lying face-up on a massage table during the session.

Massage therapy is the manipulation of muscles and other soft tissue structures. It is a global body treatment that focuses on the tension soft tissue structures, specifically skeletal muscles and fascia, enact on other soft and hard tissue structures such as bones, other muscles, fascia, circulatory vessels, and nerves. This technique is typically performed while the client is undressed to their level of comfort. They are covered with a sheet the entire session. Typically, the client moves during the session from lying face-down to lying face-up.

If abnormal tension is occurring in the body, it can cause imbalances in the tension between soft and hard tissue structures which can lead to dysfunctional changes in the body. These dysfunctional changes can result in abnormal biomechanics which leads to an increased risk of injury, decreased oxygenation of cells, and decreased function of the various body systems.

By restoring appropriate tension in the soft tissues affected, this corrects imbalances between soft and hard tissue structures, which can lead to proper function in biomechanics which lead to a decreased risk of injury, increased oxygenation of cells, and an increased function of various body systems.

The therapeutic massage techniques offered at New Day Wellness are primarily acupressure, deep tissue, myofascial, and reflexology. Styles are modified based on patient’s needs and preferences.


Energy Work & Mind-Body Work

In Energy Work, Dr. Chesten Cantrell is a certified Reiki Master and certified in 13th Octave LaHoChi. Reiki is a healing technique that originated in Japan. Reiki, which means “spiritually guided life force energy”, is a laying of hands healing technique based on the principle that the therapist can channel energy to the patient by means of touch to activate the natural healing processes of... Read More

In Energy Work, Dr. Chesten Cantrell is a certified Reiki Master and certified in 13th Octave LaHoChi.

Reiki is a healing technique that originated in Japan. Reiki, which means “spiritually guided life force energy”, is a laying of hands healing technique based on the principle that the therapist can channel energy to the patient by means of touch to activate the natural healing processes of the patient’s body and restore physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing.

“LaHoChi is a powerful hands on healing technique that brings in a very high frequency of light. The “La” in LaHoChi refers to the Light, Love and Wisdom coming from the Christ frequency or higher. The “Ho” means the movement of this energy, and the “Chi” is universal life force. As such, LaHoChi energy can be summarized as “healing light of the highest frequencies, filled with life force, moving with the combined intentions of spiritual and human beings to wherever it needs to go”.” – Eilis at Soul Healing Journey

Mind-Body Techniques are various stress-reduction methods that help treat behavioral and physical conditions by identifying and addressing unhealthy subconscious patterning and replacing them with healthy subconscious patterns. Some of the mind-body techniques utilized are: styles mentioned in "Revealing Your Diamond", Life Coaching, and Neuro Linguistic Programming.

Life coaching is someone who encourages and empowers a person to tackle challenges that are currently preventing the person from reaching their goals and from living a fulfilled life.

The definition of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a framework of ideas, methods, strategies, and principles that can be used to enhance self-development and help move a person towards complete personal transformation.

Dr. Cantrell became a Reiki Master in 2009, Doctor of Chiropractic in 2013, and licensed massage therapist in 2022. She has taken multiple CranioSacral courses through the Upledger Institute International since 2022 and has been certified in CranioSacral Techniques since 2024. Dr. Cantrell combines body work, energy work, and mind-body work to provide gentle, quality care fore all ages.

Dr. Cantrell did not come from a holistic background. Even with that, she always knew she wanted to help people live a better quality of life. She also wanted to empower people with the knowledge that they had some control over their health and well-being.

Along with Reiki, Dr. Cantrell is a certified 13th Octave LaHoChi Practitioner. She has also attended multiple energy work seminars. Dr. Cantrell does believe there is some truth to the mind playing a key role in a person’s health. Even with her science background, Dr. Cantrell tries to remain open-minded to the possibilities of the world around us. Knowledge as we know it is constantly changing.

Dr. Cantrell has had the opportunity to work in many different types of chiropractic offices in Georgia, New York, and Virginia before returning to Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Virginia to open her business in April 2016, New Day Chiropractic. In 2024, Dr. Cantrell renamed her practice New Day Wellness to better reflect the services offered.

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