Dr. Chandra Sasseville received her calling to chiropractic wellness at age 10. A self-described “sickly little kid,” she remembers missing out on school sports and playing with friends after school due to a variety of maladies including headaches, fatigue, and lethargy.

Diagnosis was unclear; she recalls many prescription medications but to no definitive end. Then, a pharmacist, after reviewing her medications, suggested a visit to a chiropractor and that was the day that changed Sasseville’s life.

Today, her personal testimony to the healing benefits of chiropractic wellness is openly displayed in the waiting area of the Sasseville Chiropractic Wellness Center located at 416 Sabattus Street in Lewiston. Her own life made whole, she and her husband, Dr. Ted Stratman, along with Dr. Grant Lemire and six members of their chiropractic team strive to “get their patients on the road of wellness, one spine at a time.”

“The brain and the spine control everything in the body,” said Sasseville. “They take care of our eyes, hearing, teeth, skin, even our hair! If you could just see what your spine looks like, the connected nerves, it’s huge! It would be a no-brainer — everyone should have their spines evaluated. I love the skeptics; once I work with them and they discover how good they feel, they change their minds.”

At Sasseville Chiropractic, it’s about more than manual and table spinal adjustment, however. Over 10 years, the practice has evolved to include deep tissue therapy, rehabilitation activity, flexion-distraction, ART (active release technique), X-ray and ultrasound, electric stimulation, acupuncture, Kinesio taping, posturing correction, and nutritional consultation. Their patients range from children and expectant mothers to athletes and senior citizens.

Wellness is important at every age. Dr. Stratman, who specializes in acupuncture and rehabilitative activities, said, “When the spine and joints are functioning properly, when we exercise and eat well, our immune system works more efficiently. A body under stress, whether physical, emotional, from toxins or lack of nutrients is more susceptible to disease. The body is designed to move and needs to move. Chiropractic therapies not only help a body move properly, but create a balance, for optimal wellness.”

The “road to wellness,” however, is frequently marred by ruts. Wellness may be the destination, but often pain is the driver that delivers patients to Sasseville’s doorstep.

Sasseville said, “Although people’s attitudes about chiropractic therapies are changing, we are often people’s last resort. They come to us sick of taking medications, sick of being in pain. So we listen. We have the gift of time and we help patients design a road map, develop a plan for how we can help them accomplish whatever goals they have.” Stratman added, “They may have been told they need to exercise more or lose weight, but they need someone to help them coordinate a plan, show them how to begin. With time to really listen, often we can pick up clues that indicate areas requiring more investigation and we can encourage them to seek the advice of their primary care physician or other specialist. We can then make a report to that medical professional for continuity of care.”

In the end, it’s all about paving a road to wellness that can be traveled regardless of age. And while every patient’s journey is different, the mile markers along the way are the same: pain-free, stress-free, eat well, move more. Both Sasseville and Stratman agree: “Our mission is to align the spine to move properly, and achieve optimal function for individuals so that they can reach their highest potential.”

Contact:

Sasseville Chiropractic Wellness Center

513 Sabattus St, Lewiston

207- 777-3333