Welcome to Elite Health
Elite Health is located in the Huntington Beach Hospital Campus. We
offer Therapeutic Massage, Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Pain Management,
and Physical Therapy. Whether you are looking for a therapeutic
treatment for pain, injury or just want to unwind with a relaxing
massage, Elite Health will help you achieve your desired goals.
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We offer an Array of Services:
Acupuncture
Chiropractic
Massage
Weight Loss
Stop Smoking
Physical Therapy
Acupuncture & Herbs
Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for many different health conditions, disorders, and problems. It has also proven to be an invaluable tool in helping people to prevent future health problems. The Acupuncturist, as a trained Herbalist, will often suggest an herbal supplement to assist with the healing process. We use the highest quality herbs available.
Acupuncture is used to regulate or correct the flow of Qi in order to bring the body back to balance.
Specializing in :
• Chronic Pain
• Fatigue and Stress
• Weight Loss
• Stop Smoking
• Headaches
• Digestive Problems
• Cold & Flu treatment and prevention
• Arthritis
• Allergies
• General Health & Well-being
• Women's Health Issues
Chiropractic Care
Dr. Wilchek can bring you closer to lasting relief from acute or chronic pain including upper back pain and lower back pain, neck pain and headaches—the things that stop you from living a full and healthy life and doing the things that you enjoy.
The Goal at Elite health with regard to Chiropractic is to do three things:
1. Restore your bodies normal biomechanics
2. Increase your range of motion
3. Restore Muscle Balance and Strength
I could go on and on about Chiropractic but if you want more info please feel free to call or email us.
Massage:
Whether you are looking for a therapeutic treatment from stress and injury or just want to relax and unwind, Elite Health offers a wide range of massage services in Huntington Beach. Our massage therapists combine many different techniques to offer our clients the highest quality bodywork available.
Types of Massage Available in our Clinic :
Swedish Massage :
This is the classical massage method used to facilitate and induce the relaxation response, improve circulation, decrease muscle tension, and improve range of motion. A traditional Swedish massage includes the following list of strokes: effleurage, petrissage, friction, cross fiber friction, vibration, percussion, pressure movements such as DMPS (deep muscle press stretch) or stripping and joint movements.
Deep Tissue :
Following the appropriate warm-up, this type of massage focuses on the deeper tissue layers of the body to resolve both chronic and acute pain problems deep within one's structure. This type of massage may include other techniques ranging from trigger point therapy or neuromuscular therapy to subtle techniques with myofascial release or strain counterstrain.
Sports Massage :
The goals for this type of massage are to facilitate optimum performance and to prevent injury for an athlete's mind and body during training and/or athletic events. It is a practical, specific application of Swedish massage, compressions, deep tissue work, cross-fiber friction, and range of motion movement. Sports Massage yields immediate, significant, and verifiable positive results in sports performance, delayed-onset muscle soreness, and injury rehabilitation.
Hot Stone Massage :
A nurturing & relaxing experience that warms and soothes the muscles through the use of Basalt Lava massage stones. The stones are heated and used to massage away tension and stress.
Myofascial & Scar Tissues Release :
his technique is used when working with fascia, a connective tissue of the body, as a means of achieving pain relief, restoring function and reducing stress. This technique is used both by massage therapists and physical therapists in the treatment of myofascial pain and dysfunction.
Physical Therapy
Restore your body and optimize your health
Elite Health combines traditional core strengthening programs, and other therapies with current advances in modern rehab. We can be helpful and effective for a broad range of health conditions for people of all ages.
Orthopedic physical therapists diagnose, manage, and treat disorders and injuries of the musculoskeletal system including rehabilitation after orthopedic surgery. This specialty of physical therapy is most often found in the out-patient clinical setting.
Our therapists are trained in the treatment of
? Post-operative orthopedic procedures
? Fractures
? Acute sports injuries
? Arthritis
? Sprains/strains
? Back and neck pain
? Spinal conditions
? Joint and spine mobilization/manipulation, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular reeducation, hot/cold packs, and electrical muscle stimulation (e.g, cryotherapy, iontophoresis, and ultrasound)
Weight Loss:
The Acupuncture Weight Loss Treatment
Research supports the use of Acupuncture and Acupuncture medicine in weight loss:
• A 2003 study published in The Journal of Medical Acupuncture found that participants receiving acupuncture lost more than three times more weight than the control group.
• In a study conducted by the University of Adelaide in Australia in 1998, 95 percent of the participants receiving electro-stimulation on acupuncture points reported appetite suppression.
• The results showed that the acupuncture group was more likely to experience a reduced appetite and to lose weight than the control group.
Stop Smoking:
Acupuncture as an alternative approach to smoking cessation has a growing number of converts. In fact, acupuncture is often a court mandated treatment for drug addicts because of its ability to curb withdrawal symptoms and manage cravings.
It is estimated that most smokers will attempt to quit 2 or 3 times, or more, before finally kicking the habit. When conventional methods to quit smoking, such as nicotine gum or patches, have failed, smokers often look outside the mainstream and turn to alternative medicine.
Acupuncture is not a panacea or a magic cure in the treatment of any addiction, including smoking. But, acupuncture is effective in making it easier to quit and remain smoke-free. If you are highly motivated and ready to quit, acupuncture can empower you to take control and begin a healthy and smoke-free life!
How Does Acupuncture Help Break the Cigarette Habit?
Acupuncture has turned a growing number of cigarette cravers into permanent ex-smokers. As said before, acupuncture is not a panacea or a magic cure in the treatment of smoking. It can, however, reduce the cravings and lessen the withdrawal symptoms associated with quitting.
Oriental Medicine aims to treat the specific symptoms that are unique to each individual using a variety of techniques such as acupuncture, Chinese herbs, bodywork, lifestyle/dietary recommendations and energetic exercises to restore imbalances found in the body.
Your acupuncturist may do an interview to learn about your unique smoking habits and perform a physical examination including blood pressure, taking the pulse and observing the tongue. The emotional and physical symptoms that you are experiencing will help create a clear picture on which your practitioners can create a treatment plan specifically for you.
The acupuncture treatments will focus on the jitters, the cravings, the irritability, and the restlessness that people commonly complain about when they quit. It will also aid in relaxation and detoxification.
Are There Herbs To Help Me Quit Smoking?
The short answer is yes, some of the following herbs are prescribed to address weight loss
• A Lung Yin Tonic such as Ophiopogonis Combination (Mai Men Dong Tang) is often used to moisten the lungs and mouth which can prevent cravings and repair tissue damage caused by smoking.
• A Chinese herbal formula to calm the spirit may be used for irritability. Bupleurum plus Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell (Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang) can help relieve irritability and anxiety associated with detox. Many people use this formula to help them through stressful situations and prevent relapses.
• Lobelia Tea (Ban Bian Lian) or Green Tea can be sipped daily during the detox period to keep tissues flooded with elements that discourage nicotine cravings. (Lobelia is traditionally used to rid the body of a strong toxin such as a snake bite.)
NOTE: The improper use of Chinese Herbs can be dangerous. Please consult with a licensed acupuncturist and herbologist before taking any herbal products.
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
The number and frequency of treatments will vary. Typical treatments with the patient being treated one or two times a week. Some symptoms are relieved after the first treatment, while more severe or chronic ailments often require multiple treatments.
A stop smoking program will often consist of 4-6 initial treatments scheduled in the first few weeks followed by monthly treatments for four to six months.
Specialties: Acupuncture,
Chiropractic