Welcome to First Choice Chiropractic

Located directly in front of the Altoona Hospital, the health professionals at First Choice Chiropractic are dedicated to helping you achieve your wellness objectives -- combining skill and expertise that spans the entire chiropractic wellness spectrum. Drs. Dan Wasney and Katrina Messerli are committed to bringing you better health and a better way of life by teaching and practicing the true principles of chiropractic wellness care.

We're a family oriented practice and offer both relief and wellness care.  Many patients begin care in our office with a specific health concern and quickly realize that chiropractic is also about improving all areas of health ...how to get well faster and stay well longer.

Patients seeking care at First Choice Chiropractic with Drs. Dan and Kat are assured of receiving only the finest quality care through the use of modern chiropractic equipment and technology. The doctors and the staff have a genuine concern for you and your well-being!We'd love to meet you.  Call our office today to schedule a no-obligation chiropractic consultation to find out if chiropractic care can help you.

Dr. Dan Wasney has been licensed in Pennsylvania since 2002. He uses a “whole person approach” when taking care of his patients. Using the most appropriate hands-on-technique, he addresses nerve interference in the spine as well as the extremities. Dr. Dan has an amazing gift in working with problematic feet, knees, shoulders, hands, as well as the jaw. Dr. Dan is able to help you accelerate and/or maintain your journey to good health as well as gaining a competitive edge.

Dr. Katrina Messerli also has been licensed since 2002. She uses a “holistic approach” to patient care. She uses a variety of low force and hands-on techniques as well as utilizing nutritional counseling to assist in your healing process. Dr. Katrina is also certified as an Elite Master in Bio Energetic Synchronization Technique which is a non-force technique that helps people balance out there lives in different aspects- eating, hydration, exercise, breathing, rest, and think.

Could Chiropractic Help You?

Chiropractic has helped millions of people worldwide suffering from all types of problems and not just back and neck ailments. Chiropractic works with the spinal column and it's intimate relationship with the nervous system - the major controller of all bodily functions. When your nervous system doesn’t work right, you don’t work right. And when you don’t work right, you’re sick!

Of course, doctors of chiropractic are best known for their success in treating back and neck problems. Through the use of chiropractic spinal adjustments and other highly specialized chiropractic techniques, chiropractors have established themselves as the back and neck injury specialists. Many medical experts are now coming to understand the true effectiveness of chiropractic care and are recommending major changes in the way our health care system manages many common spinal problems.

You may be surprised to learn that research studies have provided scientific evidence showing chiropractic care is not only effective in the treatment of back and neck ailments, but can also provide effective relief with children suffering from ear infections, women suffering from dysmenorrhea (painful menses), and a number of other seemingly "non-spinal" conditions. While it's not prudent to guarantee relief from such conditions or claim to "treat" these conditions, chiropractic has successfully helped millions of individuals with all sorts of health conditions by positively affecting the nervous system.

Everyone, regardless of age or condition, can benefit from a nervous system that is working at its very best. Most people associate chiropractic care with headaches, neck and back problems. Our interest in the spine is only because it houses the nervous system. Many consult our office for problems other than back pain. By affecting your nerve system, chiropractic care has helped everything from bedwetting and asthma to colic and stomach problems. Those who wish to avoid risky drugs or irreversible surgery will often visit our office first. Chiropractic is a safer, more natural approach to better health. The following is a partial list of some of the most common health concerns our patients have noticed improved as a result of receiving chiropractic care in our office. If you do not see your specific condition listed, we encourage you to give us a call so we can personally address any particular concerns you may have.

If you are interested in finding out if chiropractic can help you with your health concerns, please call First Choice Chiropractic and schedule a No-Obligation-Doctor’s-Consultation. Haven’t you been suffering long enough?

A Quick Home Posture Check

Nerve problems can result from postural distortions that are easily revealed with a few simple tests. A great place to begin is to notice postural distortions that show up in the head, neck and shoulders. Notice if one shoulder is higher than the other or if the head tilts to one side. Both could be indications of nerve stress that can cause a variety of problems, such as headaches, migraines, neck or shoulder problems just to name a few. The good news is that this sort of postural distortion responds nicely to chiropractic care. Another common problem is a forward leaning head. Besides a major source of fatigue, this is a common sign of neurological compromise in the neck, shoulders and even into the arms and wrist which in many people may cause you to have arm, hand, wrist, and/or finger problems. Although these tests are simplified, you can conduct them at home with a minimal amount of time and training. Please keep in mind that they aren’t a substitute for a professional evaluation. Remember that your nerves control everything in you body, and if the spine is distorted it may cause your nerves to become affected or damaged- negatively affecting your health. If you see these common postural distortions, call for an evaluation today.