We're excited that you've chosen to visit the official website for Ivy Commons family Chiropractic in Charlottesville, VA, and we think you'll be excited, too, once you've discovered how effectively we can support your family's health and wellness. Our clinic features the use of safe, natural therapeutic techniques such as chiropractic adjustment and massage therapy to help your body heal from back pain.
Then contact us for an in-person consultation so that we can discuss your treatment needs and wellness goals! Dr. Custer received her Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from Iona College in 1992. She graduated from the Swedish Institute of Massage in New York City in 1994 and then obtained her doctorate degree in Chiropractic from Life University with honors in 1998.
Then contact us for an in-person consultation so that we can discuss your treatment needs and wellness goals! Dr. Custer received her Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from Iona College in 1992. She graduated from the Swedish Institute of Massage in New York City in 1994 and then obtained her doctorate degree in Chiropractic from Life University with honors in 1998.
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Unlike conventional medicine, which focuses on attempting to treat disease once it occurs, Meghan A Custer DC emphasizes improving your health in an effort to reduce the risk of pain and illness in the first place. Most people would rather be healthy and avoid illness, if they could. This is one of the main reasons for the big surge in the popularity of our wellness center.
We understand that arriving at a doctor's office for the first time can be nerve racking. If you've never experienced chiropractic care before, you may not know what to expect when you come to our Charlottesville chiropractic office for the first time. Filling out paperwork, learning new faces and names, and getting to know your way around the office can be an overwhelming experience.
Chiropractic care is like building a house - certain things have to happen in a particular order in order for everything to stand strong and work correctly. When building a house, if you tried to put up your walls before you had a solid foundation, your walls would be weak and eventually collapse. If you tried to put on your roof before the walls were ready, you would run into the same problem.
Next, you will have a consultation with Dr. Meghan Custer to discuss your health-related problems, concerns, and potential treatment options. This initial visit is designed for Dr. Meghan Custer to learn more about you, your condition, and expectations to determine how chiropractic care can meet your goals.
Most people are under the assumption that if they don't feel any pain that there is nothing wrong with them - that they are healthy. Unfortunately, pain is a very poor indicator of health. In fact, pain and other symptoms frequently only appear after a disease or other condition has become advanced.
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James King
Dec 28, 2021
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Wonderful experience! This was my second time visiting Ivy Commons Family Chiropractic. I hurt my lower back two weeks prior and thought that some rest, stretching and continuing to move around would solve the problem, but nothing seemed to help. I was able to make an appointment online through their website and got a call shortly after to confirm the appointment the same day. I showed up two minutes early, filled out a quick form to describe the pain and it’s location. I was placed face down on a table with some heating pads on my back to warm up my muscles. Just a few minutes later I was warmly
Kayla
Jan 03, 2021
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Been going to Dr. Custer since early last year and honestly it's been the best experience. She and her staff are so sweet and the care they show for their patients is just outstanding. Dr. Custer is kind, attentive, and is never one to rush her appointments. I always feel great after an alignment and have since recommended her to my family for their back issues.
Morgan Soper
Sep 08, 2020
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Karen Rucker
Aug 28, 2020
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Victoria O'Hara
Dec 19, 2019
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I came to Ivy Commons Family Chiropractor because I have had extensive back issues due to having ridden and training horses all my life and playing competitive volleyball. I went to Uva first and had a plan, however it was difficult to make appointments and often I would have to wait 2-4 weeks to be seen. A couple of friends that I trust recommended Dr. Custer. I called and was immediately made an appointment. I was given a consult which was very extensive, with xrays and subjective information that I provided. Since I have been seeing Dr.Custer the following has happened.
1. I have reduced my
1. I have reduced my
Wendie Price
Nov 30, 2019
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Excellent adjustments; I felt better each time I walked out of the clinic. Staff is very friendly and there is no financial pressure to buy more services or products. I felt well cared for. 2 stars off for two things. I'm a health care professional and consider it a big no-no to converse with my patients about my own personal health problems. Some may think this is a way to show empathy, but it can also come across as complaining, and it isn't the patient's job to listen. The other problem I had was with the anti-vaccine literature in the office. I know this is controversial, but that's where I
Penny Trexel
Sep 02, 2018
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For the past seven years when I have had back, leg, shoulder, and foot issues she has been fantastic to help me return to normal function. Not only does she adjust me she gives me exercises and helps me to know what to do to keep it from happening again.
Some of my issues were very serious and affected my ability to walk . I would recommend her for severe problems.
Some of my issues were very serious and affected my ability to walk . I would recommend her for severe problems.
B. Gold
Aug 30, 2018
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Spent a gift certificate there for a massage. Was $100 and they took whole thing for an hour massage. Was surprised their rate is $80/hr for massage. At this rate would have expected something spectacular. They need to update their massage menu advertised on website bc their one masseuse does not do anything besides traditional massage... and was definitely not even deep tissue as requested. I have nothing to say about the chiropractors there only my massage experience. So don’t waste your time and money with massages here unless they hired new staff.
