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Meet Cameron Call of Horizon Chiropractic Center in Ahwatukee

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Today we’d like to introduce you to Cameron Call.

Thanks for sharing your story with us Cameron. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I was first introduced to chiropractic care in college when I got a job as a chiropractic assistant. I was blown away by the people I saw coming in and getting relief without the use of drugs or surgery. I quickly knew it was what I wanted to do as my career. However, I also noticed that individuals would come back multiple times a week with the same nagging complaint. They’d come in feeling terrible, walk out shinier than a hundred dollar bill, but then return in the same condition as when they started. It became obvious why chiropractic has the reputation it does in our society. And this was really troubling for me.

During this time, my daughter suffered from a form of epilepsy and would have up to 10 seizures a day. Nothing we were doing was helping her. The traditional chiropractic adjustments she was receiving wasn’t having any effect on her condition. She never got sick, never got ear infections, but she suffered from intense anxiety and scary seizures. A friend of mine recommended taking her to an upper cervical chiropractor – someone who specializes in the unique relationship between the brain stem and the top two bones in the cervical spine. After one simple adjustment to her atlas, she only had three seizures the following week. It was a huge and immediate improvement and I knew it was what I needed to do.

I decided to transition from traditional chiropractic care to specialize in upper cervical specific chiropractic care. Rather than focusing on symptoms, I focus on how the nervous system, particularly the brain stem, is functioning. By making specific and precise adjustments to the top two bones of the upper neck, we are able to improve and restore neurological function – particularly brain to body communication. This focus allows individuals to find resolution rather than temporary relief to their health conditions.

In Summer 2016, I opened my office at Horizon Chiropractic Center in Ahwatukee. We have been able to help people from all over the state who suffer from things like vertigo, fibromyalgia, chronic migraines, sciatica, and chronic neck or back pain. We also are blessed to be able to help a lot of children and individuals with ADHD, those who are on the autism spectrum, and other neurodevelopmental disorders. It’s amazing to see what happens in one’s quality of life when they are free of nervous system interference and living life to the fullest.

Has it been a smooth road?
Even though I grew up in Queen Creek, I moved to Ahwatukee not knowing a single person. Opening an office fresh out of chiropractic school in a new area definitely was an adventure. But it was a wonderful experience immersing myself in the community, making new friends, and establishing lasting relationships along the way.

The biggest struggles I experienced was simply getting my name out there letting others know who we were, what we stand for, and who we can help. Joining our local chamber of commerce was a big help in getting to know other business owners. Before the pandemic we also offered a lot of community events to foster friendships and encourage people to get out of the house to meet their neighbor – hosting things such as ladies nights, meditation workshops, yoga nights, health seminars, homemade salsa contests, as well as fundraisers for the community and others in need. Giving back to the community has been so rewarding.

One thing I am pretty dang proud of is the fact that our community has voted our office “Best Chiropractor” three years in a row. It has encouraged me to keep serving the community the way that I do. People notice, they care, and it’s making a difference.

Please tell us about Horizon Chiropractic Center.
I stand for a world where individuals are empowered to rise above their challenges and live life to the fullest. Our office specializes in helping individuals reach their highest potential no matter their health condition. We don’t look at labels or simply focus on symptoms. The diagnosis someone comes in with doesn’t particularly matter to us. We focus on function and how to improve it.

I’m not your typical chiropractor. Rather than adjusting every single bone in the body, I specialize in only adjusting the atlas and axis – the first two bones in the cervical spine. These two bones have a unique relationship with the brain stem which is the control center for our entire nervous system. In my office, we check for nervous system interference by using computed infrared paraspinal thermography and remove that interference by making specific adjustments to the upper cervical spine only when indicated. The goal of upper cervical chiropractic care is to get people to a point where they do NOT need to be adjusted. We also do not bill insurance. This turns a lot of people away who rely on that. But what it does is it gives us the freedom to take care of the individual without having to jump through any hoops. (Side note: People can sometimes get reimbursed depending on their coverage if that is something they are interested in pursuing).

We are known for being the place people come to AFTER they have pursued several different options. The majority of our practice members are people who are referred to us from other doctors and chiropractors. I’d prefer they come to us sooner of course, but if you find yourself in a cycle of doing the same thing and nothing is helping, feel free to save yourself some time and money and just come see us! We’d love to help.

Let’s touch on your thoughts about our city – what do you like the most and least?
The people here are unlike anywhere else. I am so blessed by the friendships I have made here. I went through a divorce last year and came out of the closet. Long story there we won’t get into right now. But it was a big year full of lots of change in my personal and family life. Any any business owner knows that it’s hard at times to separate personal life from business life. The support from patients and the community was and is so appreciated. It’s really hard to think of something I don’t like about Phoenix or Ahwatukee. Maybe the traffic?

Pricing:

  • Initial exam (consultation, spinal examination, nervous system testing, and digital x-rays) is normally $200. (Mention this article and get a gift certificate for $50 off)
  • Regular office visits range from $50-$75/visit

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