At a time where social distancing is the norm, Eckert Chiropractic has found new ways to stay close to patients.

Dr. Kate Eckert, who established her business in 2011, says that the pandemic has created challenges and opportunities for care providers and patients. “Patient care can be much more customized and flexible to meet the needs of the patient,” Kate said.

Eckert launched her own specialized video series on social media to educate people on how their body moves and how they can apply preventative movement and exercise at home as part of both a pre-habilitative and rehabilitative approach.

Eckert Chiropractic also has a dedicated team of wellness practitioners on-site to work with patients. Dr. Joe Aylesworth joined Eckert Chiropractic full-time in 2019 and has regular office hours along with Eckert. The addition of another chiropractor in the office has allowed patients more flexibility in their scheduling of appointments as well as provided patients with consistent care as both chiropractors practice similarly.

Mikayla Markle, the practice’s Chiropractic Assistant, oversees patient work in the therapy room, which includes traction table work, stretching, and various dynamic stabilization exercises as well as instruction on the use of myofascial release tools such as foam rollers and trigger point balls.

Also on the Eckert Chiropractic team is Chris Zagar, and they also work with neighboring massage therapists Kammi Stiller and Ann Mathews.

Eckert Chiropractic is located at 1047 Allegheny Avenue in Oil City with office hours Tuesday through Thursday 8AM-7PM. Appointments can be made by contacting the office at (814) 670- 0568 or online at chirodrkate.com/appointments.

This article was published in the Venango Chamber’s February 2021 VenangoWorks! Newsletter.