A drugless, non-surgical method of effective care and healing

You need a chiropractor on yourhealth and fitness team!

● Chiropractic is not an alternative to medicine.● Chiropractic is the largest natural healing art in

the world.● A chiropractor does something different nobody

else does.

Find out what chiropractic can do for you. Our mission isto improve your condition and restore and maintain yourgood health.

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MeetDr. Handly

Dr. Rodney Handly Linda Handly

Who are Rodney and Linda Handly?

Linda and Dr. Rod started their relationship very early when theyattended kindergarten together. Almost a life-long love match,they started going steady at Linda’s fifteenth birthday party andwere married in their senior year at Renton High School. Dr.Rod Handly III, their only son, is also a chiropractor and afirefighter. Linda and Dr. Rod work as a team providing apositive experience for their patients while in their clinic.

Dr. Handly is from a family of chiropractors. His father, uncle,aunt, brother, sister-in-law, brother-in-law and son are allchiropractors. He was born and raised in Renton, Washington.He and Linda graduated from Renton High School in 1968and moved to Iowa where Dr. Handly received his Doctor ofChiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropracticin 1973.

While practicing in Washington, two different governors, bothRepublican and Democratic, appointed him to serve on theWashington State Chiropractic Examining Board, which testedthe chiropractic candidates basic competency for licensurebetween 1984 and 1994. The two of them ran a busy clinic inRenton, seeing over 20,000 people during this time. Theylectured at chiropractic seminars, mentored other chiropractorsand were involved politically in the community.

In 1994, Linda volunteered herself and Dr. Handly to live andwork in Cairo, Egypt to introduce chiropractic into the Egyptianhealthcare system. He practiced, lectured and conductedresearch for 3 years at El Dimirdash Hospital’s Department ofNeurology at Aim Shams University School of Medicine while

Linda assisted with patients and maintained the researchdocuments and data. They also worked with the Egyptianmilitary introducing chiropractic practice at Al Agosa MedicalCenter, serving the soldiers and military families.

Dr. Rod and Linda were privileged to care for the poorestpeople of the street, Olympic athletes, senior ministers inthe government and one of President Mubarek’s securitymen, who was injured after saving the President from anassassination attempt.

Dr. Handly and Linda returned from the Middle East andworked for Life University, organizing international programswith governments around the world and the World HealthOrganization. He taught first year chiropractic students andcreated Chiropractors Without Borders, a humanitariannonprofit group, sending chiropractors and mobile units todeveloping countries.

After their grandson, Chase, was born, Dr. Handly and Lindareturned to Renton in 2002 to resume private practice at HandlyChiropractic Clinic. The clinic was run by their son, Dr. RodHandly, III, while they were gone.

Linda and Dr. Handly have worked together for almost 40 years,from high school jobs to more than 30 years in private practice.They have retired from all international and political involvement,to settle in and concentrate on caring for their patients andenjoying family and the great Northwest.

In their mid-50's, Rod and Linda Handly don’t plan to retirefrom practice anytime soon as they truly enjoy taking careof people.

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FrequentlyAsked Questions

The following are questions that we get asked all of the time. We will try to give you as much information aspossible, but space limitations require our answers to be generic in nature. For very specific information inregards to you and/or your personal circumstances, please contact us and we will be able to answer every oneof your questions in detail.

What is chiropractic?What is subluxation?What causes my neck or back to go out?Can Dr. Handly help me?How long will it take?What will happen my first visit?What will happen on follow up visits?How much will it cost?Will Dr. Handly take my insurance?

What is chiropractic?

Chiropractic is not an alternative to medicine. It is a separate anddistinct science, art and philosophy of health and healing practiced bydoctors of chiropractic. Chiropractic is the largest natural healing artin the world. It is based on the premise that your body is a self-healing organism and your nervous system coordinates every functionof your body.

Minor displacements of spinal bones, called vertebral subluxations,cause mechanical stress resulting in interferences in your nervoussystem’s coordination, causing discomfort and disrupting your bodyfunctions. These displacements, or subluxations, are the cause ofmany neck, back or body pains and unwanted sicknesses andconditions that people suffer from every single day.Back to top of page

What is Subluxation?

Your spinal bones (vertebrae) are moveable, therefore, it is possiblefor them to misalign or become fixated in an incorrect position. This iscalled subluxation. When this happens it narrows the openingbetween the bones the nerve comes out and chokes or stretches thenerve and spinal cord causing garbling of the communications thespinal cord and nerve carries between your brain and your body’stissues and organs.

This interference will result in discomfort, dysfunction and sickness.Pinching of the nerve resulting in pain is rare. Most pain that mayaccompany a subluxation is the result of irritation and damage to thesupporting soft tissues (muscles, ligaments) because of the mechanicalstresses of misalignment.Back to top of page

What causes my neck and back to go out?

Physical, chemical, and mental stresses are destructive forces that cause your spinal column tomisalign and interfere with the full expression of your health potential. Think of your spinal vertebraeas a circuit breaker, popping out of place responding to an overload of physical, chemical and/ormental stresses.Back to top of page

Can Dr. Handly help me?

Yes, when we accept you as a patient that means we have foundmisalignment and fixation in your spinal column. This mechanicaldysfunction is interfering with your nervous system. This is called"subluxation". Your nervous system directly or indirectly controlsevery function of your body. Your symptoms are an expression ofthe resulting misalignment. As a doctor of chiropractic, Dr. Handly'sspecialty is detecting and correcting "subluxations". We willrecommend a program of spinal adjustments intended to efficientlycorrect your subluxations. We use a variety of gentle adjustingtechniques.

Our objective is to unlock the mechanical dysfunction so that yourbody can function properly and heal, minimizing future impairment.Improved function and the process of healing will happen naturallywhen the mechanical interferences are removed. We will discussthese processes in detail, at your new patient orientation and as careis administered.

It is important to realize your body is a self healing organism.Whether your body degenerated over time, or a recent trauma wasintroduced causing your problem, it will take time to heal. It ispossible some organs and tissues may be permanently damaged orhave been removed. This does not diminish our effort to keep whatyou have functioning to its fullest potential. Your individual spinalcondition, vitality and lifestyle stresses are the major factors indetermining how often you need to be adjusted. The initial frequencyof adjustments can be daily to three times per week and reduced asnecessary.

We hope to build a lasting, meaningful relationship based on mutualunderstanding and respect for life and health. We will suggest afrequency of visits, however, we will honor your decision in the typeof schedule you choose to follow.Back to top of page

How long will it take?

Change in your symptoms can come very quickly for some and for some it may take a while,depending on:

1. How much, and for how long, you've had damage in your nervous system, organs, softtissues, and physiology

2. How much decay is in your spinal column and joints3. Your level of vitality and determination in following a consistent regime of corrective care

Specific chiropractic spinal adjustments will be used to correct, or reduce, subluxation. Therapeuticmodalities such as intersegmental traction, massage, stretching, strengthening and breathingexercises may be utilized in a regime of rehabilitation. Dr. Handly will recommend an individualizedprogram of care designed to maximize and maintain the correction. The initial visit frequency can bedaily to three times per week. After a specified period , you will be re-evaluated to assess changeand improvements. Based on your progress, a continued regime of care and activities will besuggested.

For your benefit, we provide the flexibility of walk-in service so you are not tied to a specificappointment time. This way you are never late or rushed for an appointment. Financial factors canaffect the number and frequency of visits you may choose to follow. We are willing to makeindividual financial arrangements, if necessary.

Physical, chemical, and emotional stresses are destructive forces that cause your spinal column tomisalign and interfere with the full expression of your health potential. A home regime of exerciseincluding breathing and meditation, along with regular spinal adjustments, will keep the spinalmechanics unfettered. Following common health practices such as good nutrition, proper rest, andgood mental attitude will play a huge role in maintaining your physical, mental and emotional fitness.Your individual spinal condition and lifestyle stresses are the major factors in determining how oftenyou get checked and adjusted.

Dr. Handly conducts an orientation explaining in detail what you and he have to do to get you welland keep you well. This New Patient Orientation is on Wednesday evenings at 6PM. It is proventhat patients who understand their condition and the procedures to treat it respond 100% fasterthan those that don't. Bring your spouse so you don't have to go home and explain it. Plan on beingthere for 45 minutes. Most patients find this very enlightening and feel empowered with theinformation they receive. We depend on your kind referrals of your friends and family to our clinic.If you have someone that we can help, please bring them with you.Back to top of page

What will happen on my first visit?

Dr. Handly will introduce himself and take you to a private room todiscuss the reason you have come to our offices. He will listen towhat you are saying and ask appropriate questions so that he canunderstand everything he needs to know and everything you want himto know about why you are in our office.

Dr. Handly will conduct an examination evaluating your symptoms,posture, muscle functions, balance, range of motion, intersegmentalmotion of the vertebrae in your spinal column and pelvis. He will testyour joint and nerve functions. Dr. Handly has found it essential tolook at a complete picture of your skeletal structure if he is expectedto be effective in diagnosing and correcting problems. Dr. Handlytakes a complete full spine x-ray so he can visually assess the integrityof your spinal column and pelvis. After 31 years in practice and over20,000 patients, Dr. Handly knows you cannot correctly assess anystructure without looking at a complete set of blue prints.

If you are in an acute condition Dr. Handly will, if possible, administeradjustments to gain the relief possible. You will be given instructionsof do's and don'ts and what you can do at home. Then, you will bescheduled as soon as possible for a New Patient Orientation.Back to top of page

What will happen on my follow-up visits?

On typical follow-up visits, Dr. Handly will evaluate the need for adjustments by palpation (feelingyour spine), posture, muscle testing and intersegmental motion tests. The spinal adjustments willtake only a minute or two to perform. Dr. Handly may have you rest after the adjustments ordismiss you right away.

If intersegmental traction (this is a table where you lay on your back and rollers go up and downyour spine) is used, it may be applied from 5 to 15 minutes. If massage therapy is prescribed itusually will be for a one-hour session.

On planned intermittent visits Dr. Handly will teach you different exercises and stretchingprocedures to apply at home. He will intermittently review these procedures with you during yourcourse of care. The time this takes depends on the length of discussion neededBack to top of page

How much does it cost?

People often have questions, or want to meet Dr. Handly, before they decide to come in for care.You are welcome and we will enjoy meeting you, answering your questions, and discussing yourconcerns at no charge. We are willing to make individual financial arrangements, if necessary.Please see our Payment and Insurance page.

Your insurance may pay for certain procedures by the visit and have a limit on the number of visitsor procedures. We will bill your insurance our usual and customary fees for the proceduresperformed. The portion you pay is your co-pay plus deductible if not met. Our recommendationsfor your care may be more than your insurance covers.

If your plan is restricted to a limited number of visits per year and/or high deductible, our AnnualChiro-Care Plan, as well as the Handly Preferred OptionsTM plan, is a great supplement and yourbest value and covers everything your insurance plan doesn't cover. If you have an insurance planthat covers chiropractic care, and Dr. Handly is contracted with your plan, we are required tocollect your co-pay and deductible, if not met.

For auto accident cases we will bill your auto insurance (P.I.P.) and wait for payment. If you do nothave personal injury protection (P.I.P.) we will wait for payment, providing you have obtained legalrepresentation.Back to top of page

Will Dr. Handly take my insurance?

Dr. Rodney Handly is a provider for Regence, Premera, Blue Shield/Blue Cross, as well as aparticipating provider for Medicare, Dept. of Labor & Industries for on the job injuries and manyother insurance companies. For auto accident cases, we will bill your insurance and wait forpayment if you have personal injury protection (P.I.P.). If you have a third party involved, we willwait for payment, providing you have obtained legal representation.

If you have an insurance plan that covers chiropractic care, and Dr. Handly is contracted with yourplan, we are required to accept what the insurance pays and to collect your co-pay, if any.Example: if your co-pay is $25, that's all you pay unless you have a deductible; then you must paythat amount, also.

Our standard prodcedure fees are no different if you have insurance or not. Insurance pays whatthey consider an allowable fee, or a percentage of the allowable fee, for certain procedures on avisit. If you have this type of plan, you are responsible for the difference from their allowable andour fee. Insurance does not pay for maintenance/wellness care. However, you personally can takeadvantage of our programs to offset your limited plan coverage. If your plan is restricted to a limitedamount of visits per year and/or high deductible, our Annual Chiro-Care Plan is the best value togain the most from your care.

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