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Chiropractic & Weight Loss Solutions in Scottsdale
At Chiro-Med Center, our mission is to deliver a holistic whole-health experience, combining osteopathic and chiropractic principles to address obesity, neck and back pain without drugs, injections, or surgery. Founded on integrative preventive medical strategies, we prioritize patient wellness through personalized care, including the medically supervised Protein Sparing Modified Fast (PSMF) weight loss program and advanced chiropractic therapies like IDD Therapy. With over 30 years of combined experience, our team emphasizes long-term health transformations, evidenced by decades of monthly support groups and patient success stories.We adhere to rigorous professional standards, reflected in our affiliations with the American Osteopathic Association and Arizona Association of Chiropractic. Our commitment to non-invasive, patient-centered care ensures predictable results, including average daily weight loss of 0.5-0.8 pounds, alongside structural spinal rehabilitation for chronic pain relief.
Services
Medical Weight Loss
Chiropractic Care
IDD Therapy
Spinal Rehabilitation
Nutritional Support
Highlights and features
- We offer a medically supervised weight loss program with average results of 0.5-0.8 pounds daily.
- Our team combines osteopathic and chiropractic expertise for holistic patient care.
- We provide advanced IDD Therapy for non-surgical spinal rehabilitation.
- Our 27-year history of monthly support groups ensures long-term patient accountability.
- We emphasize personalized care with no drugs, injections, or surgery.
Associations and certifications
- American Osteopathic Association
- Arizona Association of Chiropractic
What people say
Lost 90lbs
Amazing results
Highly recommend
No hunger
Structural spinal rehabilitation
Services
Medical Weight Loss
Our physician-monitored Protein Sparing Modified Fast (PSMF) program delivers rapid, sustainable weight loss using real food without drugs or surgery. Patients lose 0.5-0.8 pounds daily while learning lifelong nutritional habits. The program includes monthly support groups and personalized maintenance plans to ensure long-term success, addressing obesity-related risks like diabetes and heart disease.
Chiropractic Care
Dr. Michael Hiras provides chiropractic adjustments using diversified techniques, including Gonstead and IDD Therapy. This non-invasive care targets neck, back, and joint pain, improving mobility and reducing reliance on pain medication. Treatments address acute injuries, chronic conditions, and postural imbalances with a focus on holistic wellness.
IDD Therapy
IDD Therapy isolates affected spinal segments to relieve disc herniation, sciatica, and chronic back pain. This computer-guided technology gently mobilizes vertebrae, promoting disc hydration and tissue repair. Patients experience 87-92% improvement in pain levels after completing a series of 30-minute sessions, avoiding surgery or injections.
People
Dr. Sophia Fountis
Medical Director
Dr. Fountis, trained at Cleveland Clinic, specializes in medical weight loss with 27 years of experience. She developed the 'A Healthier Weigh' program, featured nationally on Fox 10 and Good Morning America. Her expertise includes obesity management and osteopathic preventive care.
Dr. Michael Hiras
Chiropractor
Dr. Hiras, a certified IDD Therapy provider, has 30+ years in chiropractic care. He specializes in spinal rehabilitation and non-surgical pain management, recognized as Arizona's top chiropractor by National Consumer Advisory Board from 2015-2019.
Questions
What weight loss programs do you offer?
We offer the medically supervised PSMF program, using real food for rapid weight loss without drugs or surgery.
Do you treat chronic back pain?
Yes, we use IDD Therapy and chiropractic adjustments to address chronic back pain non-invasively.
Are your services covered by insurance?
Dr. Hiras accepts most major insurance plans, including Medicare, for chiropractic care.
How long does the weight loss program take?
Patients typically lose 60lbs in 120 days (women) or 96lbs in 120 days (men) with the PSMF program.
What are the risks of your weight loss program?
Potential side effects include hair loss and muscle loss; consult our team to assess individual risks.
Reviews (4)
Amie D.
Jun 12, 2021
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Thanks to Dr. Sophia Fountis, and her team, I've lost 12 inches and 75 pounds all in about 5 months! I've been struggling with my weight for over 25 years and never thought I was able to accomplish my health goals. Everyone in this office is passionate about your success. Dr. Fountis's enthusiasm and dedication to my success was a huge motivation and inspiring at each step of the way. On top of all the detailed material and education given as part of the Healthier Weigh program, the doctor and her staff are available for any questions you have along the journey. I felt completely supported and capable.
Marin Williams
May 22, 2021
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This program helped me so much! As a patient with PCOS, and hormonal weight gain, and a hectic millennial lifestyle as a young teacher- I tried so many Pinterest recipes for success, no gluten, no sugar, low dairy, high cardio, low resistance, Keto etc. and nothing worked Sofia helped me drop 65 lbs in 5 months, and as a "snail" patient, that was still such a short time! I felt healthy, energized, and was able to keep my normal life while losing weight effortlessly! As a anxious worry wart about a "diet program", I can say with 200% confidence, the Fountis Program works. Don't delay, start today!
Rhonda LaNue
Feb 21, 2021
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I don't often write reviews but in this case my life was literally changed in a matter of months! I have been seeing Dr. Fountis for weight loss since October 5th, and through Thanksgiving, maybe 6 or 7 weeks, I lost over 25 lbs! I wake up, )after buying a nice new high tech scale that tracks on an app) every morning excited to weigh myself, and it's like it's melting off, really! I also see Dr. Nick Kalogerometro for back decompression on an incredible piece of equipment, (not many in the state).
I had been bedridden for 2 months with a herniated disc when my surgeon told me he would do surgery but if I didn't loose the weight it could happen again. As I was loosing weight with Dr. Fountis I began with Dr. Nick on an ongoing plan. His hands on approach assures he is doing everything he can to make you feel better. He was as concerned as I was. Other than HIGHLY recommending this practice I can't say more about them. I even purchased a Gift Certificate for my husband for decompression!
I had been bedridden for 2 months with a herniated disc when my surgeon told me he would do surgery but if I didn't loose the weight it could happen again. As I was loosing weight with Dr. Fountis I began with Dr. Nick on an ongoing plan. His hands on approach assures he is doing everything he can to make you feel better. He was as concerned as I was. Other than HIGHLY recommending this practice I can't say more about them. I even purchased a Gift Certificate for my husband for decompression!
Erin L.
Dec 30, 2020
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I have struggled getting past weight loss plateaus and maintaining weight loss since my kids were born. I went to see Dr Fountis after seeing amazing results with two close friends. I was able to reach my goal in under 3 months! I absolutely love that I didn't have to buy any meal replacements, "magic" pills or anything that didn't come from the grocery store and that the rest of my family couldn't eat.
I am now on maintenance and have been able to maintain my weight loss without issue. I like that I still meet with Dr Fountis over the next two years as well; accountability for me is huge. Highly recommend ChiroMed!
I am now on maintenance and have been able to maintain my weight loss without issue. I like that I still meet with Dr Fountis over the next two years as well; accountability for me is huge. Highly recommend ChiroMed!
