Business Details
Your Trusted Sports Chiropractor in Milford, CT
Active Health is a premier chiropractic and sports medicine practice dedicated to providing safe, effective pain relief for musculoskeletal conditions. Our team combines chiropractic manual therapy, acupuncture, and advanced treatment modalities to address injuries and chronic pain. With expertise in treating athletes and active individuals, we focus on restoring mobility and function through personalized treatment plans. Our evidence-informed approach addresses conditions ranging from sports injuries to chronic back pain. We utilize cutting-edge techniques like extracorporeal shockwave therapy and spinal decompression for optimal results.The practice emphasizes non-invasive treatments that harness the body's natural healing capabilities. Our providers have extensive training in musculoskeletal health and sports medicine. Active Health maintains in-network status with major insurance providers for patient convenience. We serve patients of all ages and activity levels in Milford, Connecticut. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our state-of-the-art facility and personalized patient care approach.
Services
Chiropractic Care
Medical Acupuncture
Sports Medicine
Spinal Decompression
Shockwave Therapy
Active Release Technique
Graston Technique
Orthotics Fitting
Details
- Year established: 2025
Highlights and features
- We combine multiple treatment methods for comprehensive pain relief
- Our providers have advanced training in sports medicine and acupuncture
- We treat patients both pre and post surgical procedures
- We focus on resolving the root cause of pain rather than masking symptoms
- We are in-network with most major insurance providers
What people say
Immediate relief from hip pain
Professional quality care
Excellent patient care
Significant pain reduction
Knowledgeable and caring staff
Services
Chiropractic Care
Our chiropractic care focuses on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions through manual adjustments. This non-invasive approach addresses spinal misalignments, joint dysfunction, and nerve compression to relieve pain and improve mobility. Patients benefit from personalized treatment plans that may include complementary therapies for enhanced recovery outcomes.
Medical Acupuncture
Medical acupuncture uses precise needle placement to stimulate nerve function and promote natural healing. This evidence-based treatment effectively reduces chronic pain, inflammation, and muscle tension while improving circulation and nerve function. Our certified practitioners apply neurofunctional principles to target specific pain patterns and movement dysfunctions.
Spinal Decompression
Spinal decompression therapy mechanically relieves pressure on spinal discs and nerves. This treatment addresses conditions like herniated discs, sciatica, and degenerative disc disease through controlled traction that promotes disc rehydration and nerve decompression. Patients experience reduced pain and improved mobility through this non-surgical intervention.
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy delivers high-energy acoustic waves to injured tissues for accelerated healing. This non-invasive treatment stimulates blood flow, reduces inflammation, and promotes tissue regeneration for chronic tendon injuries and musculoskeletal pain. Patients typically experience significant improvement in 2-3 sessions for conditions like plantar fasciitis and tennis elbow.
Sports Medicine
Our sports medicine approach combines manual therapy, rehabilitation exercises, and performance optimization techniques. This comprehensive treatment addresses sports-related injuries, post-activity recovery, and performance enhancement for athletes at all levels. The focus remains on restoring function and preventing future injuries through targeted therapeutic interventions.
People
Dr. Michael Orefice
Chiropractor
Dr. Mike earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the University of Bridgeport and completed the McMaster Contemporary Acupuncture Program. He specializes in sports injury treatment and serves as chiropractor for the University of New Haven and PWHL athletes.
Dr. Mandy Nemeth
Chiropractic Physician
Dr. Mandy holds a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the University of Bridgeport and specializes in evidence-informed chiropractic care. She focuses on musculoskeletal pain reduction and functional medicine integration while serving patients of all ages in the Milford community.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat musculoskeletal conditions including back pain, neck pain, sports injuries, plantar fasciitis, sciatica, and tendonitis using chiropractic care, acupuncture, and physical therapy techniques.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we are in-network with most major insurance providers, offering standard co-pays and direct billing for your convenience.
What treatment techniques do you use?
Our clinic combines chiropractic adjustments with medical acupuncture, shockwave therapy, spinal decompression, Active Release Technique, and Graston Technique for comprehensive musculoskeletal care.
Are your providers qualified?
Our chiropractors hold Doctor of Chiropractic degrees from accredited institutions and maintain advanced certifications in sports medicine and acupuncture.
What makes your clinic different?
We combine multiple treatment modalities with personalized care plans, focusing on resolving root causes of pain rather than temporary symptom relief.
Do you treat athletes?
Yes, we specialize in sports medicine and work with professional athletes, collegiate teams, and recreational athletes for injury treatment and performance optimization.
