ART is a patented, state of the art soft tissue movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves. We will do our best to accommodate your busy schedule. Once appointments are confirmed, patient's may easily reschedule or cancel directly from their appointment reminder.
Dry Needling is a general term for a therapeutic treatment procedure that involves multiple advances of a filament needle into the muscle in the area of the body which produces pain and typically contains a trigger point.
Dry Needling is a general term for a therapeutic treatment procedure that involves multiple advances of a filament needle into the muscle in the area of the body which produces pain and typically contains a trigger point.
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Dr. Bernatz is the founder and director of VAST Chiropractic, Inc and is one of only five chiropractors in Utah certified in Active Release Techniques(R) (ART). Dr. Bernatz is originally from Rochester, MN. Shortly after graduating from High School he enlisted in the military, where he spent four years serving in the Air Force as a helicopter crew chief and toured in Iraq.
ART is a patented, state of the art soft tissue system/movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few conditions that can be resolved quickly and permanently with ART.
IASTM is an advanced form of soft tissue mobilization, which enables clinicians to efficiently locate and treat individuals diagnosed with soft tissue dysfunction. IASTM uses specially designed instruments intended to locate and manipulate soft tissue. These instruments provide clinicians with a mechanical advantage, thus preventing over-use to the hands.
ROCKTAPE is an elastic endurance tape designed for competition. ROCKTAPE'S unique unidirectional stretch pattern won't reduce your range of motion, but it will give you more game. With its unique stretch and superior adhesive, ROCKTAPE creates a bio-mechanical lifting mechanism which delays fatigue, stabilizes joints, prevents ring and hand burns and promotes proper form.
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Todd Shaffer
Oct 22, 2021
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Logan Dallimore
Sep 04, 2021
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Marianne B.
Jul 02, 2021
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Piper Manson
Jun 07, 2021
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Lisa Field
May 27, 2021
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Love Nate! I've had back issues for over 10 years. I have done PT, acupuncture, all sorts of things, but nothing really helped. The dry needling Nate does is amazing. While I'm not pain free, I don't think that will ever be a possibility, I have the least amount of pain I've had in a long time. The only thing that has given me more relief were the 2 epidurals I've had to have. He really is amazing and I highly recommend him!!
Natalie Mangum
May 27, 2021
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The therapies I have had done have helped me tremendously! I have done active release therapy on my back, traps, calves, and glutes. Dry needling has really improved the constant pain I’ve had. I’ve been recovering from a torn disc and and a herniated disc. Dr. Vast was very knowledgeable of the therapies that would help! So glad I found him!
Pam Kearl
Apr 22, 2021
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I have had hip pain for eight years. I was told I had arthritis and the only treatment left was hip surgery. I was making an appointment for a surgical consult when my daughter told me about Vast Chiropractic. I saw Nate 3 weeks ago for the first time and felt immediate relief. I walked out of his office pain free! I look forward to my visits. He doesn’t crack bones. He works muscles and the dry needling is a miracle. He relieves the tension in my neck and my entire body feels a million times better. Nate is professional and cares about his patients. It is super easy to make an appointment online
Brigham Madsen
Mar 25, 2021
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Michelle Taylor
Mar 17, 2021
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I had a fantastic experience with VAST chiropractic. I was skeptical any technique would help shoulder/upper back tightness I had been experiencing for over a year. I tried every method I could find prior to my first appointment at VAST. The treatment was very effective and long lasting. Within 24 hours the extreme tightness and pain were gone and I had full range of motion.
Christine Casady
Jun 09, 2020
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On a training workout my low back flared up (old familiar L5S1 disc bulge). After a handful of days past with little improvement I saw Dr. Nate who did ART and dry needling. Immediately I felt some relief and days later I felt 80% better! Shocked at how speedy my recovery has been I’m going back to see him ASAP and anytime again. As an ultra runner, be able to get back to trails and distance is important to me and I couldn’t be more excited to be under his care. Highly recommended for any and all, especially endurance athletes! 🙌🏼
Bryan C.
Nov 19, 2019
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Carolyn E.
Jul 24, 2019
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If you are reading these reviews about Vast Chiropractic, make an appointment, it will be worth it. From sports injuries to car accident injuries, Nate is the man to see. I started seeing Nate for help with some lingering running injuries. He worked his magic (Active Release Therapy, adjustments, and dry needling) on injuries that I had been struggling with for close to a decade. He helped me get back to running pain free and I was able to run my first marathon. More recently I was rear-ended, and Nate is helping me heal my injuries from the injuries sustained in the accident. Nate is kind,
Helen R.
Sep 14, 2018
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This is my second review for Vast: I have been receiving active release therapy (ART) on the right ankle that was injured years ago & was causing pain enough to become debilitating; debilitating is not a word or condition I take sitting down. Hiking is a summer passion of mine but have not been able to because of the ankle. Took a hike today, pain free up and down the trail!!! That is HUGE, thanks Dr. Nate for your expertise & dedication to making that ankle work again. The treatments will continue.
Robin S.
Aug 14, 2018
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Dr. Nate and his amazing tools and techniques have increased my mobility and quality of life ever since I started going to him for a hamstring injury a couple years ago. That pain which had bothered me for a few years and had been resistant to treatment by other practitioners was completely gone after only two visits. I since discovered that routine care with Dr. Nate improves my range of motion and I feel great. I would recommend Dr. Nate for any chronic pain that you've given up on healing. His care will likely help.
Skyler M.
Jul 31, 2018
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Life changing Experiences. Dr. Nate has helped me tremendously throughout the years with his dry needling techniques and his ART as well. Very knowledgable, and he is never trying to push anything on you like most chiropractics and health physicians trying to make an extra dollar. Dr. Nate spends the time it needs to get you back into health. Several times I have seen Dr. Nate whether it has been for my injured shoulder from working out too hard, my neck that would pinch every time I looked down, or my constant knee pain. And every time I walk out I am amazed out how much better I am. I really
Susan L.
May 20, 2017
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I'm an ultrarunner & triathlete who visited a few disappointing ART specialists in the Salt Lake area before finally finding Dr. Nate - he is, by far, the best. I do a lot of boneheaded things in training, and he puts me back together again. I appreciate that he takes the time to not only diagnose and treat, but also instruct - here's why this happened, here's what treatment we're doing to fix it, here's how you can keep it from happening again. I never feel rushed in appointments, and his prices are very reasonable (which is good, because I visit fairly often - see
Daniel M.
Jan 26, 2017
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Best Soft Tissue Expert and Chiro in SLC. Listens to my concerns and provides his own expert knowledge. Scheduling is easy. Prices are fair. I spend a lot of big, long days in the mountains and weight lift as well. I am sure I would have suffered an injury of some type by now if not for my tune ups with Dr. Nate. Laura E is some type of troll. There is no way that is a legit review.
Anthnoy C.
Feb 02, 2016
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My time with Dr. Bernatz began with my road to the 2016 Marathon Olympic trials. With my training going exactly to plan, three months before the big race I acquired a lower back injury that caused a stand still to any exercise. I started to go to a physical therapist but it wasn't until I went to Dr. Bernatz that I saw any significant difference. I've been seeing him each week and I can now run healthy and confidently for the first time since my injury. With Dr. Bernatz expertise in ART and dry needling, I've not only been able to stay healthy but also push myself at an excelled
F. J. F.
Dec 02, 2014
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Dr. Nate Bernatz knows Active Release Technique !!!!
I have been using A.R.T. for almost 20 years to accomplish the active and sometimes brutal pursuit of all things outdoors.
Due to injuries and age...thats not always as fun as it sounds.
I used ART in Dallas Texas..but when we moved to Utah 12 years ago there was 1 untrained ART Dr. to be found.
I quit using chiropractors long long ago and i am very cautious due to neck fusions etc!
Now there are numerous trained ART specialist in the SLC area.
I really needed help so i started looking again and tried 4 different local practitioners before finding
I have been using A.R.T. for almost 20 years to accomplish the active and sometimes brutal pursuit of all things outdoors.
Due to injuries and age...thats not always as fun as it sounds.
I used ART in Dallas Texas..but when we moved to Utah 12 years ago there was 1 untrained ART Dr. to be found.
I quit using chiropractors long long ago and i am very cautious due to neck fusions etc!
Now there are numerous trained ART specialist in the SLC area.
I really needed help so i started looking again and tried 4 different local practitioners before finding