Treatment Philosophy
With 20+ years of professional experience she offers a wide array chiropractic techniques specifically designed to cater to your unique needs.
Her objective is to collaborate closely with you and/ or your referring physicians to achieve reduction in pain and return your body to optimal function.
Dr. Christy -
" I strive to give all my patients exceptional care throughout your chiropractic experience with me."
Physical conditions
She can effectively treat include, but are not limited to:
- low back pain
- headaches
- migraines
- carpel tunnel
- sprained ankles
- knee pain
- shoulder pain
- whiplash injuries
- car accident
- falls
- disc herniations
- post-surgical recovery issues
Collaborative Care
Care is wholistic and often involves utilization of the healthcare team to allow her to treat a diverse range of conditions impacting anywhere in your body such as your spine, arms, legs, and head.
Motor vehicle accidents and workers compensation
Dr. Yogerst is very experienced handling acute injuries incurred from accidents, both vehicular and on the job. If you are in pain due to an accident we will provide treatment which will relieve your symptoms; and we will help you navigate the paperwork to get you the care you need.
Evaluation and manipulation of the extremities
Extremities include ankles, wrists, shoulders, knees, hips, elbows, and jaw. Treatment of these joints provides relief of symptoms including carpel tunnel, shoulder pain and popping, tendinitis, bursitis, chronically sprained ankles, and hip pain.
Special considerations
She also has experience working with patients who have specific medical needs including.
- Health at Every Size
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
- Those who need gentle care
Sports Injuries
Athletic injuries involving the spine or extremities can be treated involving a combination of chiropractic manipulation and soft tissue work. When an injury is treated quickly and competently it usually resolves well and without long-term problems.
Diagnosis & Treatment of Common Ailments of the Spine
Her skill set encompasses many different forms of chiropractic care, including:
- Adjustments of the spine
- Adjustments of the extremities
- Graston (scar tissue rehabilitation)
- Electrical muscle stimulation
- Drop technique (light force adjusting)
- Specific Prone (light force adjusting)
- Activator technique (light force adjusting)
- Therapeutic exercise
- Postural re-education
- Gait evaluation and retraining
- Ergonomic consultation
- Orthotic Casting
Educational Background
- Doctor of Chiropractic, Western States Chiropractic College, 2004
- Bachelor of science in Chemistry, Montana State University, 1995
- Bachelor of science in Biology, Montana State University, 1995
