A whole-body approach to wellness By Jillian Chandler | Photo by Adair Media Group Born and raised in Sandpoint, Dr. Cameron VanDenBerg grew up playing sports and started receiving chiropractic care at 11 years of age. For as long as Cameron can remember, he always had a love for health and helping others, which inspired him to pursue the chiropractic profession. This has allowed him to address the cause of his patients’ problems—not simply mask the symptoms as so often happens in typical health care. After obtaining his doctorate degree, he returned to Sandpoint to serve his hometown community.
Today, he is the proud owner of Intermountain Wellness, formerly Intermountain Family Chiropractic, which he opened in 2019 (practicing since 2018), along with co-owner Rylie Anderson.
“We learned that chiropractic, nutrition, rehab/exercise therapy and massage can all play roles in ridding/reducing inflammation in the body, and by adding a ‘whole body’ approach to care, patients can hold adjustments better and see a true benefit in day-to-day life,” Dr. VanDenBerg reflects. “We know the spine is so important and that it controls and regulates everything in the human body. Chiropractic philosophy states that subluxations in the spine can be caused by the 3 Ts (Thoughts, Traumas and Toxins), and that health is multifaceted. Our additional forms of care we have added help to address the various ‘Ts/causes of subluxations,’ and we wanted our name to reflect our whole-body approach to wellness.”
At Intermountain Wellness, services provided include individualized Gonstead chiropractic care, thorough blood analysis, functional nutrition/weight loss program, sports rehab/exercise therapy, neuropathy treatment program, and massage therapy. Gonstead technique is the most specific and analytical full-spine technique and considered the "Gold Standard" of chiropractic care. “Our new patient visits last about two full hours and include a full spine X-ray that Dr. VanDenBerg goes over in detail with you, a spinal muscle scan, motion and static palpation, instrumentation to pinpoint the exact areas of nerve inflammation/irritation, and a functional movement screening,” Rylie shares. “The Gonstead adjustments are very specific and effective, and we do not do any pay up front, long term/mandatory care plans.”
Not your typical blood panel, their blood analysis includes a highly detailed software analysis that is based on optimal levels instead of wide standards/broad ranges, which allows a more preventative approach to care instead of reactive. “Your test results can help show us whether or not your organs are functioning within homeostasis, as well as identify hormone levels, food sensitivities, special gene indicators, and severity of inflammation in the body,” Dr. VanDenBerg affirms. “We offer therapeutic meal plans/protocols tailored to your blood results to help your body heal from within and function optimally!”
Then there’s Intermountain Wellness’ sports rehab/exercise therapy, in which they analyze how patients use their body by putting them through a series of movements to determine which muscles are underused or overused, as well as assess functional movement patterns and posture imbalances—all measured to track the patient’s progress. They offer one-on-one personalized exercises with the guidance of their rehab specialist, and patients also have the option to learn these exercises and do them in the comfort of their own home. “Our partner stretching is one of our most popular offerings and helps to increase mobility and decrease pain!” says Rylie. “Patients love to lay there and be stretched out, similar to a stretch lab, and be properly shown how to stretch at home.”
Dr. VanDenBerg is also certified by the International Board of Extremity Chiropractors, specializes in pediatric chiropractic care and has worked on professional athletes. He is one of only five Gonstead chiropractors in the state of Idaho (only one of two in North Idaho).
What truly sets Intermountain Wellness apart from others is their thoroughness—and the belief in quality over quantity.
“Helping people to gain their quality of life back” is where Dr. VanDenBerg finds fulfillment. “Truly making a difference in people's lives.”
He and Rylie feel fortunate to have the opportunity to build referral relationships with other business owners while growing and learning together to help best serve their community. “We love getting to know everyone in the community and building friendships with so many patients and business owners!” Dr. VanDenBerg smiles. For those looking for a whole-body approach to wellness, Dr. VanDenBerg invites you to stop in today and make the commitment to regain your quality of life.
Intermountain Wellness 1013 Lake Street, Suite 102 Sandpoint Idaho 208.263.2247 IntermountainWellness.us @intermountain.wellness (Instagram)
