Your Compass to Better Health
Chiropractic
Rehabilitation
Massage
Yoga & Pilates
Move Better
GENTLE TREATMENTS
With a wide range of treatment approaches and techniques, we determine the best tools for each patient and deliver the minimal effective dose needed to achieve the result.
Feel Better
EFFECTIVE RELIEF
Through accurate diagnosis and customized treatment plans, we discover and help patients eliminate the source of their physical pain and get them back to doing what they love.
Live Better
COMPREHENSIVE CARE
At True North Wellness we treat the whole body and work together with our patients through education and hands-on therapy to provide highly effective treatment with lasting results.
Get Rid of Pain, Get Healthy!
And return to the things you love.
OUR TEAM
― Samuel Hahnemann
Martin Petrovic, DC
Dr. Martin Petrovic has been practicing in Oregon since 2017. He was inspired to pursue medicine by his grandfather who was an integrative medicine physician. With a diverse background and extensive training in naturopathic, emergency and Chinese medicine as well as various manual therapy techniques, Dr. Petrovic strives to properly identify and comprehensively treat each condition using an individualized and modern patient-centered approach. Drawing from personal experience of major injuries following a car accident and having been a former college athlete, he demonstrates compassion and specializes in treating patients with traumatic and sports injuries but also enjoys general care and lifestyle medicine.
Dr. Petrovic enjoys educating patients and proposing various treatment options; working with each patient to decide upon a customized approach. He has trained in the Chinese medical techniques Qigong and Tuina, as well as myofascial release and cranio-sacral therapy. His style employs a holistic approach to treating the whole body.
Dr. Petrovic’s personal interests include playing league tennis, hiking, traveling, skiing, and enjoying diverse cuisines.
Desiree Sharp, LMT
Desiree has been in private and group practice in the Portland area since 2003. She believes that massage therapy is a great form of healing to mind, body and soul. She has studied and enjoyed learning many different modalities over the years. She is a gifted healer and is grateful for having the ability to help others…being able to guide the healing process and empower her patients with wellness tools. A few of her specialties are listed below:
~Specializes in Low Back & Sciatic Pain ~ Neck and Shoulder Repair ~ Trigger Point Release ~Deep Tissue Massage ~ Swedish massage ~ Essential oil Educator ~ Wellness Advocate
“I intentionally create a massage that will suit your specific needs using a blend of techniques. I truly enjoy facilitating your personal goals towards wellness, empowerment and improvement. Thank you for your time and I look forward to working with you.”
Sarah Haroldsen
Sarah has spent the last 20 years in the wellness industry guiding movement, alignment & overall mind body wellness. Working one on one with her students or in smaller group settings, Sarah has witnessed her clients create a quality of life with less pain & healthier mobility. Listening to the unique needs of each individual , Sarah creates an personalized healing/strengthening program combining Yoga Therapy, Pilates Reformer, Thai Movement & other forms of healing modalities.
Through her degrees in Anatomy & Physiology she discovered Yoga & Thai movement and the healing benefits for all ages. Sarah has found her passion as a Yoga Therapist focusing on strengthening & repair of the pelvic floor, injury rehab, meditation to relieve pain, teaching awareness as well as connection to your body.
“I believe strongly that the mind can heal the body and the body can heal the mind. They are in sync. My goal is to leave every student with a better understanding of this connection through movement, while letting the body be our guide in our healing process. Our body is intuitive and already knows what it needs. I help you stop and listen.”
She is a advocate for bringing in mindfulness to your body movements and focuses on each body individually “body recipe” for individual healing.
We Help You Heal...Naturally
Your Journey to Wellness begins here. Call us today.
NEW PATIENTS
Come in today- we will discuss your condition, perform an examination, and answer any questions. Together, with in-office treatment and home care therapies, we help you manage or resolve your condition so you can focus on the important things in life. We are dedicated to your health- if we can’t help you, we will do our best to get you the right support.
Your First Visit
Your first visit to the office will typically be the longest, approximately 1 hour. You will need to fill out some paper work beforehand. We can email them to you or you can download them directly above, that way you can have them filled out prior to coming in. Once completed, we will perform a thorough health history and physical exam, followed by an appropriate treatment.
The first part of your visit with us will be spent gathering information about the specific complaint with which you came into the office, as well as a comprehensive past health history. We like to get to know our patients on a personal level to have a complete picture.
Based on your responses during the history, we will perform a focused exam to determine the exact cause of your pain as well as any contributing factors. An x-ray may be recommended if we feel it is warranted for further investigation of your condition.
A typical treatment includes soft tissue massage, followed by a chiropractic adjustment. This term in itself can sound scary but be assured the adjustment is safe. The doctor will discuss the technique before performing the adjustment, so you know what to expect. Don’t be afraid to speak up, if there is something you don’t like, we will use alternative techniques that can be just as effective. The doctor also utilizes several soft tissue manipulation techniques, which are effective at breaking down scar tissue that forms after an injury, thereby restricting motion. These techniques help promote blood flow and stimulate the healing process. We may also go over rehabilitative exercises with you that will help with your recovery process.
General Questions
Chiropractic is a primary health care profession that specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and overall management of disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system (nerves, muscle, bones) and the effects of these disorders on general health.
Chiropractic is used most often to treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints, including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs, and headaches.
Doctors of Chiropractic – often referred to as chiropractors or chiropractic physicians – practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment. Chiropractors have broad diagnostic skills and are also trained to recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counseling. They have over 6000 hours of training over the course of 3-4 years of post-graduate medical education.
The most common procedure performed by chiropractors is known as “spinal manipulation,” also called “adjustment.” The purpose of manipulation is to restore joint mobility by applying a rapid, controlled force into joints that have become restricted in their movement as a result of tissue injury. This can be caused by a single traumatic event, such as improper lifting of a heavy object, or through repetitive/sustained stresses, such as sitting in an awkward position with poor spinal posture for an extended period of time. In either case, injured tissues undergo physical and chemical changes that cause inflammation, pain, and limited mobility. Manipulation of the affected joint and surrounding tissues restores motion, thereby alleviating pain and muscle tightness, allowing tissues to heal.
PHASES of CARE
PHASE 1: RELIEF CARE
Our first objective is to help our patients get out of pain and start feeling better. Depending on the severity of the condition, chiropractic care is recommended 2-3 times per week for 4-12 weeks. Our goal is to decrease symptoms and improve function by 50% in 2-4 weeks.
PHASE 2: CORRECTIVE CARE
Muscles and other tissues are allowed to fully repair, which helps prevent further injury or pain. The goal of this phase is to help restore optimal function. Chiropractic care is recommended 4-8 times per month for 6-12 months, depending on overall health and severity of problem.
PHASE 3: WELLNESS CARE
Once the body has fully healed and is no longer experiencing pain, it is important to have periodic adjustments to avoid re-injury and maintain alignment. Usually, this phase of chiropractic care only requires a routine visit 1-4 times per month, based on lifestyle and goals.
Restore Balance to Your Life
CONDITIONS TREATED
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Auto, Work, Sports Injuries
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Headaches and Migraines
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Low Back Pain
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Arthritis
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TMJ disorder
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Whiplash and Neck Pain
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Disc Problems
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Sciatica
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Tendonitis
OUR SERVICES
― William Osler
We help people recover from injuries, whether acute or chronic, through manual medicine, individualized rehabilitative exercises and nutrition. These treatments help decrease inflammation and pain and optimize recovery and health.
Our primary goal is to get you feeling better. Then we teach you self-treatment strategies in hopes to minimize/avoid future injuries. The following services are offered for acute and chronic conditions:
Chiropractic
Gentle and specific manual adjustments help restore proper joint motion. Drop table, activator and gentle mobilization techniques are also offered. These can be applied to the spine, extremities and jaw. Chiropractic care enables the body to heal itself and eliminate pain.
Massage Therapy
Soft-tissue massage is effective for healing acute injuries and chronic conditions. The type of massage and pressure applied depends upon the individual, the diagnosis and the phase of recovery. We offer deep tissue, trigger point, myofascial, cranio-sacral, qigong and tuina.
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** NEW PATIENTS: Please complete the “New Patient Intake” (pdf link to the right/below). Please arrive 15 minutes early to first appointment to allow for time to complete registration. Thank you.