SL_Sage Clinic Profile_0223FINAL.qxp_Layout 1 3 / 2 / 23 2 : 41 PM Page 2 a large medical group and risk losing a direct connection with his patients . Even more importantly , he strived to guide people through health struggles using natural , drug - free means . Although the opioid epidemic had not yet entered the mainstream consciousness at the time , he was already committed to the idea of avoiding unnecessary medication and surgery . Instead , he focused on igniting the body’s natural healing process . “ Chiropractic has been ahead of the curve on that for over 125 years , ” he says . “ People have been looking for alternatives not only because of the opioid crisis , but also because the trust of the medical system is not there like it used to be . People don’t want to go down the road of taking pain medications if they think something else will work effectively . They Sage Clinic has been fortunate to have also know that if they do Kristy as its dedicated office manager for surgery , they will have to morethan 12 years , who Dr . Sage describes likely have to take some as instrumental in the practice’s behind - kind of pain medication the - scenes operations . He also has high and do extensive rehab , praise for Valarie , who assists with patient and a lot of times surgery rehabilitation care . isn’t guaranteed to be the The newest member of the team is long - term fix . ” Nikolao Savaiinaea , D.C . , known around People usually come in the office as “ Dr . Niko . ” He joined the for a visit when pain makes practice in January after Dr . Sage’s long it too difficult to perform search for a second practitioner . regular tasks and enjoy their “ We see things the same way , ” Dr . hobbies . Dr . Sage provides each new patient doesn’t reoccur or become a reoccurring Sage says of Dr . Niko . “ We have the same with a full examination to pinpoint the root issue , ” Dr . Sage says . “ People are taught type of mindset in terms of our thoughts of the problem and identify any underlying that their bodies are inherently unintelligent , on the practice and the treatment for an conditions . Unlike many chiropractors , he but it’s the complete opposite . When we individual , focusing on the underlying issues embraces the use of X - rays and specialized realizehow powerful the healing capabilities and mechanical aspect of it . We’ve both digital motion X - rays early into the diagnostic are , that’s when a lot of the true healing been involved in sports and had injuries process . takes place . growing up , so we take that experience “ There is a popular saying , that to see “ Medicationand surgeries are obviously and knowledge , and are able to apply it to is to know and to not see is to guess , ” he necessary sometimes , and they save lives , patients today . ” adds . “ So for me , X - rays are necessary there’s no doubt about that , ” he continues . Ashe approaches 20 years at Sage Clinic , when I find a problem . If you do the digital “ But in more of the chronic scenarios and Dr . Sage continues to love his career . He motion X - ray , you get to see not only what lifestyle - typeissues , if people just understood makes a point to find out the activities his kind of condition a joint is in , but you also how to take care of the body and how to al - patientsare passionate about and then helps get to see the mechanics of that joint . With low it to get into the best position to heal , them set goals to get back to doing the all of that information , we’re able to sit they would do a lot better . ” thingsthey love — playing golf , riding a bike , down and devise an appropriate plan for Thatapproach may benefit a wide range playing with their kids or grandkids , etc . the patient . ” of patients , including those who suffer from “ That is the most rewarding part of the The treatment often involves a combi - migraines.Dr . Sage can discover what triggers job , when they tell you they’ve been doing nation of proven techniques such as Gon - the headaches , such as pressure on nerves that activity again , ” he says . “ I hear all the stead spinal adjustments , decompression , that affect certain organ systems . Sage Clinic time , ‘ You’ve given me my life back . ’ They’re and therapeutic exercises , all with the idea has also become a haven for pregnant really grateful , and that always makes me ? of using the body’s natural healing capa - women seeking safe chiropractic care . feel good . ” bilities . “ Back pain is obviously one of the major “ Early treatment is usually more passive issues for them , along with neck pain , ” he Sage Clinic D in nature in terms of getting them out of says . “ Especially if they’re taking care of pain as the primary goal , and then restoring other little ones , it’s just really hard on their 3605 Winding Way proper function and strengthening during bodies . We can take care of them all the Newtown Square , PA 19073 the latter half of the plan to make sure it way through to labor and delivery . ” ( 610 ) 325 - 6037 | SageChiro.com SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM VOLUME 14 ISSUE 6 | 61