Chiropractic & Massage Services in Palmer, Alaska
Our Personalized Approach
At Optimum Performance Chiropractic, we are dedicated to providing excellent chiropractic and massage therapy care by helping restore normal movement, relieve pain, and get you back to doing the things you love. As longtime residents of the Mat-Su Valley, we have developed close ties with our patients and local businesses. Schedule your appointment today!
A space to relax.
Enjoy our relaxed, comforting atmosphere. We want our patients to feel like family. There’s even a coffee shop in our building!
Chiropractic Care
Dr. Blake takes the time to listen and care for each patient and their needs, explaining how and why she chose specific techniques for treatment along the way. Chiropractic care is a hands-on practice, so Dr. Blake wants you to feel well-informed and comfortable with your treatment.
Massage Therapy
Each licensed massage therapist provides various techniques, including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Prenatal, Dynamic Cupping, and other techniques. Dr. Blake will discuss your musculoskeletal imbalances with the massage therapists, and together they will work to create a personalized plan just for you.
Services
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Chiropractic Care
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Swedish Massage
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Deep Tissue
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Prenatal
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Dynamic Cupping
Meet Our Team
Dr. Blake’s specialties include the Diversified, Gonstead, and Thompon Techniques. She also utilizes the Webster Technique specific for pregnancy, the Graston Technique, and the Activator.
Dr. Brittany Blake
Teresa is our Office Administrator. She oversees the day-to-day activities around the office and manages a happy, healthy work environment for our employees and patients.
Teresa Hanson
Danielle is our main receptionist — the face and smile behind our practice. She is responsible for scheduling appointments, answering phones, and completing day-to-day services.
Danielle Murry
Michaela is often referred to as “the Deep Tissue Therapist” but also specializes in Trigger Point Therapy, Swedish Massage, Prenatal Massage, Myofascial Release, and Sports Massage.
Michaela Boney
Darla specializes in Swedish Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy (combination of deep tissue, trigger point, and myofascial techniques), Therapeutic Vacuum Therapy (cupping), and Prenatal Massage.
Darla Horner
Miranda specializes in Deep Tissue Massage (but can vary my pressure depending on patient needs), Tension Headaches/Migraine Relief Techniques (head, neck, shoulders, and arm-focused massage), and Structure Integration (adding focus to all the space in between).
Miranda Barnes
We proudly sponsor Special Olympian Garrett Stortz. Garrett is Palmer Royalty – everyone knows and loves Garrett! He is an exceptional golfer who won a gold medal at the 2014 USA Games in NJ, a bronze medal at the 2015 World Games in LA, and another gold medal at the 2018 USA Games in Seattle.
Garrett Stortz
Hi, I am Frank! I’m Gertie’s sibling. I am a bit shy until I get to know you, but if you sit down with me, I’ll be your best friend! I have been a full-time patient greeter and serotonin dealer since I was eight weeks old.
Frank Blake
Hi, I am Gertie! I’m a golden doodle. I have been a full-time patient snuggler since I was seven weeks old. I am a sucker for the more mature veterans that come in. I love to give hugs and make you feel comfortable in our office.
Gertrude Blake
Frequently asked questions
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To give you our best care, we are in-network with most insurance companies. If you do not see your insurance listed, please give us a call and we will help you as much as we can. Your insurance policy is an agreement between you and your insurer, not between your insurer and our clinic. You are responsible for your part of the bill such as co-pays, co insurances, deductibles and services not covered by your health plan.
Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicare
Denali Kid Care/Medicaid – until 21 years old (under 7 needs a referral from primary care physician before being seen)
Cigna
Aetna
EBMS
Meritain Health
TriWest – a referral is needed from your PCM prior to being seen.
United Health Care
UMR
GEHA
Workers Compensation
*Medicare, Denali Kid Care and Medicaid will cover 12 chiropractic adjustments a year, but unfortunately, they will not cover chiropractic new patient exams or massage therapy.
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A referral is usually not needed to see a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC); however, your health plan may have specific referral requirements. You may want to contact your employer’s human resources department or the insurance plan directly to find out if there are referral requirements.
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Yes, children can benefit from chiropractic care. Children are very physically active and experience many types of falls and blows from activities of daily living as well as from participating in sports. Chiropractic care is always adapted to the individual patient. In the care of children, it is very gentle.
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The hands-on nature of the chiropractic treatment is essentially what requires patients to visit the chiropractor more than once. To be treated by a chiropractor, a patient needs to be in his or her office. In contrast, a course of treatment from medical doctors often involves a pre-established plan that is conducted at home (i.e., taking a course of antibiotics once a day for a couple of weeks). A chiropractor may provide acute, chronic, and/or preventive care thus making a certain number of visits sometimes necessary. Your Doctor of Chiropractic should tell you the extent of treatment recommended and how long you can expect it to last. Our goal is to return you to pre-injury status as quickly as possible so that you need not rely on a lengthy treatment plan. Along with manipulation, Dr. Blake will often send you home with a stretching and strengthening regimen to be completed at home.
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Adjustment (or manipulation) of a joint may result in the release of a gas bubble between the joints, which makes a popping sound. The same thing occurs when you “crack” your knuckles. The noise is caused by the change of pressure within the joint, which results in gas bubbles being released. There is usually minimal, if any, discomfort involved.