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Dr. Allison David joins chiropractic team at Hammond-Henry Hospital
The Board of Directors and Administration are pleased to announce that Allison David, DC, ATC, CCSP® will be accepting patients in Hammond-Henry Hospital’s Chiropractic Clinic, beginning May 27. Her office will be within the Geneseo Clinic, located on the first floor of the hospital. Those interested in scheduling appointments may do so by calling the Geneseo Medical Group at 309.944.1275. She will also accept walk-ins. No referrals are needed.
“We are exceptionally proud to have Dr. Allison David expand our current chiropractic team,” said Wyatt Brieser, Hammond-Henry Hospital Vice President of Operations. “She’s worked closely with Riverdale, Prophetstown, and Geneseo High Schools’ sports programs as a certified Athletic Trainer in the past, so many people around this area already know her skill and vast knowledge of chiropractic techniques.
“We’re also grateful to have another doctor join our practice to even better fulfill the chiropractic needs of our community,” Brieser continued. Dr. David joins Dr. Owen McConnell, who began accepting patients in the HHH Chiropractic Clinic last December. In addition to chiropractic and athletic trainer services, Dr. David, who is also a Certified Dry Needling Physician, will conduct a dry needling clinic.
Dry needling is the insertion of a fine, filiform needle into a muscle or connective tissue to stimulate a neurophysiological response. This is designed to improve healing in the presence of a neuromusculoskeletal issue or movement dysfunction.
Since serving as a certified Athletic Trainer, Dr. David has obtained the postgraduate designation of Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician® (CCSP®) by the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians™ (ACBSP™). This instruction is specific to physical fitness and the evaluation and treatment of injuries encountered in sports. Dr. David sees patients of all ages, from birth to geriatric - including pregnant women, and has received many trainings and certifications in dry needling, cupping, soft-tissue work, and sports and injury rehabilitation.
“Typically, within a few visits, patients see positive results including reduced chronic pain, improved muscle tension, and range of motion,” said Dr. David. “Dry needling and other chiropractic techniques can be used for both acute and chronic injuries: muscle tightness, muscle strains, ligament sprains, joint pain, movement dysfunctions, chronic pain, chronic and acute sports injuries, trigger points, myofascial pain, and painful scars.”
Dr. David hails from Potosi, WI but currently resides in Hampton with her husband, Tyler. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training. She then attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA, where she graduated this past October as valedictorian, attained Summa Cum Laude honors, and was also nominated for the school’s Clinical Excellence Award. She was one of less than 10 of the 90 graduates to be nominated for this honor.
Similarly to Dr. McConnell, she has a vast sports injury background and knowledge of diagnosis, treatment, and rehab exercises to enhance her patients’ recovery.
“As a Chiropractic Physician and Certified Athletic Trainer, my philosophy is simple: everyone is an athlete in their own right. Whether you’re a high school athlete pushing your body to its limits or a busy parent trying to keep up with the demands of daily life, movement and health are essential to everyone’s well-being. My mission is to empower individuals from all walks of life to prioritize their movement, optimize their physical health, and lead a vibrant, active lifestyle,” said Dr. David.
“With years of experience working with athletes across a range of levels - from middle school sports teams to Division 1 college athletes, and even those aspiring for professional careers - I’ve come to realize that the principles of sports medicine and rehabilitation apply to all individuals, not just those competing at the highest level,” she continued. “The human body was designed to move, and I believe that with the right tools, guidance, and mindset, every person can achieve better mobility, reduced pain, and improved overall health.”
A public open house will be held in Dr. David’s honor on June 24 from 2 to 4 pm in the first floor Dining Room at Hammond-Henry Hospital, 600 N. College Avenue, Geneseo. All interested are welcome and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served, and there will be small give-aways to all attendees.