I am especially grateful to Dr. Tickel for the care he has given my mother. Not only has he relieved her pain without prescriptions but she has extra energy after every visit! When my mom is happy, I'm happy! We at Tickel Chiropractic help the people of Charlottesville get rid of back neck and joint pain by correcting the root cause of the problem through natural, affordable, state of the art treatment.
So you can enjoy your loved ones and have the highest quality of life. Dr. Tickel is a second-generation chiropractor with practical clinical experience. His approach to healing is truly holistic. Utilizing over 30 techniques (Diversified, Thompson, Activator, SOT, NUCCA, Upper Cervical, ART, Graston, Network, NET to name a few) he is able to tailor care to each individual practice member.
So you can enjoy your loved ones and have the highest quality of life. Dr. Tickel is a second-generation chiropractor with practical clinical experience. His approach to healing is truly holistic. Utilizing over 30 techniques (Diversified, Thompson, Activator, SOT, NUCCA, Upper Cervical, ART, Graston, Network, NET to name a few) he is able to tailor care to each individual practice member.
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James W. Tickel DC. is a Doctor of Chiropractic. He graduated from Life University in Atlanta, GA. in 2006. He is one of seven chiropractors in his family. After practicing in Chicago for nearly a decade he and his family moved to Charlottesville in 2015. Dr. Tickel's parents, both chiropractors, always stressed the importance of living in tune with vitalistic principle.
We untilize precision analysis and correction of your spinal alignments especially when dealing with the upper cervical area. Dr. Tickel will apply great care in determining where a misalignment is in the spine and then corrects this misalignment with a precise non-force adjustment. This serves to restore proper brain to body communication by removing interference or distortions, allowing the body to once again generate health.
Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle hands-on technique that uses a light touch to examine membranes and movement of the fluids in and around the central nervous system. Relieving tension in the central nervous system promotes a feeling of well-being by eliminating pain and boosting health. A CST session is similar to massage therapy, except you stay fully clothed.
These are 2 techniques focus on pain believed to arise from myofascial tissues - the tough membranes that wrap, connect and support your muscles. Theoretically, myofascial pain differs from other types of pain because it originates in "trigger points, " which are related to stiff, anchored areas within the myofascial tissue.
Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) is based on the concept that unresolved emotional trauma is stored in the body. Emotions such as excessive, unresolved anger, grief and fear may long affect us even after we have forgotten the event that caused them.
Since our emotional reality dramatically affects our health, using NET to identify these negatively charged emotions (Neuro-Emotional Complexes) and releasing them can normalize abnormal physical and behavioral patterns.
Since our emotional reality dramatically affects our health, using NET to identify these negatively charged emotions (Neuro-Emotional Complexes) and releasing them can normalize abnormal physical and behavioral patterns.
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Brad Dickey
Oct 04, 2021
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Lesley A. Z. Rigney
Sep 17, 2021
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Words will not be able to fully express how wonderful Dr. Tickel and his practice are. Dr. Tickel is calming, compassionate and full of knowledge and skill. He can explain each movement and adjustment with detail. He treats you as a person and friend and focuses on your problem areas, including how your lifestyle influences your body and the treatments.
I am a big proponent of proper and specialized chiropractic care, which you get from Dr. Tickel. You get immediate and long-term relief. Every treatment and adjustment is specific to your issues and areas of concern at that time and goals for the
I am a big proponent of proper and specialized chiropractic care, which you get from Dr. Tickel. You get immediate and long-term relief. Every treatment and adjustment is specific to your issues and areas of concern at that time and goals for the
Carl W.
Sep 15, 2021
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Delante Ennals
Apr 13, 2021
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Brooke Liesen
Oct 31, 2020
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I have been seeing Dr Tickel for several years now and he has improved my quality of life. I have a history of physical trauma and suffer from back pain on a daily basis. With his help, I feel like I can function and engage in normal day to day activities without pain. Whenever I am in "crisis mode", Dr Tickel has taken such great care of me physically and in several ways emotionally too. He's fantastic, see him immediately!
Shoutout to Heather for her prompt and effective communication!
Shoutout to Heather for her prompt and effective communication!
Russ Cronberg
Oct 19, 2020
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Dr. T is fantastic. I have two slipped discs in my L4 and L5 and between his adjustments and also taking better care of myself with some suggestions from him, I have felt better than I ever have the past two years. BTW I am sub 40 years old. I highly suggest seeing him if you have a variety of skeletal/muscle issues!
Amory Mellen
Sep 27, 2020
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Excellent chiropractor and I've recommended him to many others. I've been seeing him for two years, at first as needed and now weekly. He is very knowledgable and enjoys his profession and helping others. Has helped me with more than just back, neck, and shoulder pain, also with stiff hips, legs - he is very thorough. The friends I have referred are equally impressed.
Eileen Park
Jun 24, 2020
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It’s so fascinating to be treated by Dr. Tickel because he’s different from other chiropractors in that he uses many different techniques. I’m not an expert in any of the methods but I have tried everything from physical therapy, Arrosti, Rolfing, Reiki, cryotherapy and of course, chiropractics, so I do know what is involved in each method. It feels like he uses a number of them at different times to address the problem of the week, and it seems to be working on my body.
But make no mistake about it...it does not tickle!
But make no mistake about it...it does not tickle!
Clifton Bumgardner
May 03, 2020
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I visited Dr. Tickel for help with my posture and migraines. My doctors have long considered my poor posture as a potential cause for my frequent migraines. I had never been to a chiropractor before, but in one visit, I was very impressed. My back and neck had never felt so relaxed and not tensed. I noticed an immediate improvement in the frequency of my migraines. Certainly, one visit to a chiropractor is not the end-all and be-all of migraine cures, but it seems to be a very good treatment option for me after all the over-the-counter and prescription medications I've been on. I look forward to
Christine Lehman
May 18, 2019
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Thank you so much! Dr tickel fit me in on the same day as a desperate, overdue pregnant mama. He was so thorough and so kind. I felt immediately better following his adjustment and could just tell the baby seemed aligned better. Maybe it’s coincidence but I went into labor less than 12 hours later and had a super fast birth!
Seth Herman
May 08, 2019
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Our family began going to Tickel Chiropractic 6 months ago, and the transformation has been exceptional for all of us. From our infant and toddler to my wife and I, we feel a real physical and emotional difference from the release of built-up tension and stress. This investment in self-care has had immediate benefits that make the entire month feel better. We are full supporters, and grateful that this practice is in our community of Charlottesville.
Carla Shifflett
Dec 04, 2018
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Amy Moon
Aug 23, 2018
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I used to be wary and skeptical of chiropractors but that all changed after meeting Dr. Tickel. I suffered for years with chronic neck and back pain. When the pain would get so bad I couldn’t work, sleep, drive, etc... I’d go for a massage. I’d always feel more relaxed after, but the pain was still present. This year I reached a breaking point with… my neck pain and decided to give seeing a chiropractor a shot. I thought “What do I have to lose?!”. After much research, I decided Dr. Tickel was the doctor I’d let take a crack at my chronic pain. I&rsquo
Madison Davies
Mar 02, 2018
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Dr. Tickel is a lifesaver! I’ve seen many chiropractors in Charlottesville and none have even come close to providing the relief from chronic aches and pains that Dr. Tickel has been able to achieve with me. I’ve recommended three other people who are now also very happy clients. Don’t go anywhere else, he’s the best!!!
Chris Puckett
Jun 02, 2017
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