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Upper Cervical Care specifically focuses on the top two vertebral bones of the spine and how their potential misalignment can interfere with the nervous system. When the upper cervical misalignment causes an imbalance in the nervous system, the body cannot function at 100% and, consequently, breaks down sooner and faster than it should.
During your one-hour consultation the doctor will explore your health history, do a postural exam, and talk about NUCCA and whether it may be a good approach for your situation. NUCCA is an upper cervical chiropractic technique that utilizes a very light force adjustment (similar pressure to taking a pulse).
We love opportunities to talk about health. During the consult, we help determine the cause of your health concerns, and apply our years of practice and expertise to offer honest advice on the best course of action. We will let you know if we feel Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care is right for you, and we will most certainly let you know if it is not.
I give UC Life permission to share information related to the history, examination, assessment and management of the injury related to the MVA as well as to directly bill ICBC for my treatments (if eligible). I also understand that any amounts not covered by ICBC will be payable by me. Do you have an extended health benefits plan that you would like us to directly bill, if possible?
Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care focuses on the structural relationship of the joints of the head and neck. Headaches are a common result of the pressure and tension created at the base of the skull when this important area is out of alignment. At UC Life Chiropractic Centre, we use the NUCCA method to diagnose and correct upper cervical misalignments.
Reviews (10)
Joel Crocker
Sep 08, 2020
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I was initially given a lot of promises by Dr. Kittleson that he could address my neck and back issues - this being what he does for a living. He also said that my benefits would cover much or all of the $350 bill for his x-rays and initial consultation. As it turned out, despite having a great benefits plan, zero of the x-rays were covered and 2/3rds of the 1st visit was not either. That should have been my first real red flag. But I knew the subsequent visits would be mainly funded by my plan, so despite the initial costly set back (and the fact that the Dr showed zero remorse or any expression
Nicole Gagnon
Aug 18, 2020
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Jon Derry
Sep 12, 2018
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Julia Skagfjord
Jul 18, 2017
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Hey. I am seeing Dr. Kittleson at UC Life. I have had pretty bad post concussion syndrome for 2 years now. With as little as 2 treatments I am already noticing a reduction in light sensitivity and sound sensitivity. Also it no longer feels like I am looking at the world crooked. My eyes seem to focus better and I can see a crisp outline around objects- it hasn't been this way in a long time. I had neck tightness on one side that felt like rocks piled up, after the first treatment this long term nagging tightness eased off, and the muscles feel more natural. My postural assessment before treatment
Julie Niebergal
Feb 01, 2017
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Kimberly Dagenais
Jan 16, 2016
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This place changed my life! I had increasingly frequent and painful headaches for two years. By the time I went to UC Life they were every day. Some times they would last all day or just flick on and off throughout the day like a light. I couldn't sleep or exercise or play with my son or be intimate with my partner without pain. I was depressed and irritable, everything was over shadowed by nagging pain. I'd had my neck adjusted before by another chiropractor which didn't help. There is no twisting and snapping here. It is gentle, very specifically targeted and best of all effective. Dr. Kittleson
Fiona Peters R. Ac
Oct 17, 2015
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The doctors at UC Life are very professional, knowledgeable and enjoy working with people. I felt well taken care of and I am impressed how much it helped my whole body, alignment from the top down. My sacroiliac joint is much more balanced and stable. Local adjustments in this area (from other chiropractors) went from 8-12 a year to maybe 1-2 and this is after many long distant runs, on and off the road, through out the year. Thank you!!
Allyson Foulis
Aug 08, 2015
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Matthew Kittleson has been my Chiropractor for several years and I have never had so much relief prior to going to him. I have been to many chiropractors over the years and had to keep going back every 2 weeks. I am now going every 6 weeks and it is to keep me in line not fix a problem. I highly recommend Matthew if you want to feel better.
Thank You Matthew
Allyson
Thank You Matthew
Allyson
Anne Goodman
Oct 31, 2014
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Dr Matty Kittleson is a very skilled Upper Cervical chiropractor.
UC is a chiropractic method used for chronic conditions, and very effective for migraines, and ongoing back, leg, knee, foot pain, and so on.
If you've had the same pains for years and haven't been able to find a solution, try Upper Cervical.
Dr Matty is full of information and is very generous with it.
He has the latest tools and skills, all designed to help his patients achieve optimum alignment and balance. He's constantly upgrading his training and information.
Upper Cervical relieves so much long term pain.....I highly
UC is a chiropractic method used for chronic conditions, and very effective for migraines, and ongoing back, leg, knee, foot pain, and so on.
If you've had the same pains for years and haven't been able to find a solution, try Upper Cervical.
Dr Matty is full of information and is very generous with it.
He has the latest tools and skills, all designed to help his patients achieve optimum alignment and balance. He's constantly upgrading his training and information.
Upper Cervical relieves so much long term pain.....I highly
Eric Nsiah Designs
Aug 08, 2014
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Dr. Matty is an absolute professional at what he does. I have had a chronic neck pain and migraines for awhile and for those of you that have had migraines, is not the most pleasant time.
I started having sessions at UC Life Chiropractic Centre with Dr. Matty and he took the time to explain into details what the process is going to be. I am happy to report that after starting to work with Dr. Matty for about 4 months now, I haven't had any migraines. i guess whatever he's doing works.
I highly recommend UC Life Chiropractic to anyone with neck issues or any form of chronic headaches. It worked
I started having sessions at UC Life Chiropractic Centre with Dr. Matty and he took the time to explain into details what the process is going to be. I am happy to report that after starting to work with Dr. Matty for about 4 months now, I haven't had any migraines. i guess whatever he's doing works.
I highly recommend UC Life Chiropractic to anyone with neck issues or any form of chronic headaches. It worked
