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Your Trusted Chiropractic Care in Eastsound, WA
The Vital Energy Center has provided patient-focused chiropractic care since 1999, serving communities across the Pacific Northwest. Our practice, led by Dr. Jared Kohler, combines advanced training in upper cervical techniques with personalized treatment plans to address neck pain, headaches, and post-concussion symptoms. We prioritize compassionate care, utilizing gentle adjustments and evidence-based methods to restore cervical spine health. With over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr.Kohler fosters trust through one-on-one consultations and collaborates with healthcare networks to optimize patient outcomes. Our approach emphasizes patient education, self-care strategies, and holistic wellness, empowering individuals to achieve long-term health improvements. The practice transitioned from Seattle to Orcas Island in 2020, maintaining its commitment to accessible, high-quality care while embracing a nature-centric environment.
Services
Upper Cervical Adjustments
Energy Healing
Nutritional Assessment
Applied Kinesiology
Post-Concussion Care
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of clinical experience in upper cervical care
- Our treatments use gentle, non-invasive adjustment techniques
- Personalized care plans tailored to individual health goals
- Complimentary consultations available for prospective patients
- Collaborative approach with regional healthcare providers
Associations and certifications
- Diplomate in Chiropractic Craniocervical Junction Procedures (DCCJP)
- Board Certified in Atlas Orthogonal Technique
What people say
Gentle and effective
Thorough initial consult
Amazing results
Best chiropractor
Caring chiropractor
Services
Upper Cervical Adjustments
Specialized corrections for atlas vertebrae misalignments that may cause nerve irritation, headaches, and chronic neck pain. Our gentle, precise adjustments target the craniocervical junction without neck twisting or cracking. This technique addresses post-concussion symptoms, whiplash injuries, and upper extremity conditions through biomechanical realignment.
Energy Healing
Subtle body energy work clearing mental-emotional trauma and limiting belief systems. Sessions use guided techniques to resolve negative emotional patterns, restore self-esteem, and improve life perspective. Practitioner Carolyn Story specializes in trauma release that enhances emotional resilience and personal growth through energetic attunements.
Nutritional Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of organ system health through detailed questionnaires and muscle testing. Identifies dietary deficiencies and creates personalized supplementation plans. Follow-up sessions track progress and refine nutritional strategies to optimize bodily functions and long-term wellness outcomes.
Applied Kinesiology
Diagnostic tool assessing neurologic function through manual muscle evaluation. Identifies joint dysfunctions and health imbalances by analyzing muscular responses. This technique guides treatment decisions and tracks patient progress through objective physical indicators of systemic health improvements.
Post-Concussion Care
Targeted treatment protocols addressing lingering concussion symptoms through cervical spine realignment. Combines atlas adjustments with neurological assessments to resolve headaches, dizziness, and cognitive difficulties. Focuses on restoring normal cerebral spinal fluid flow and reducing nervous system irritation.
People
Dr. Jared Kohler
Chiropractor
Doctor of Chiropractic with 25+ years of experience specializing in upper cervical care. Holds advanced certifications in craniocervical junction procedures and atlas orthogonal technique. Focuses on gentle, precise adjustments for neck pain, headaches, and post-concussion recovery.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We specialize in neck pain, headaches, whiplash injuries, post-concussion syndrome, and upper extremity conditions using gentle cervical adjustments.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider, allowing personalized care without insurance restrictions. Patients may submit claims directly to their insurers.
Are your adjustments safe?
Yes, our techniques avoid neck twisting or cracking. We use precise, low-force adjustments tailored to individual patient needs and comfort levels.
How many sessions are needed?
Treatment plans vary by condition. Most patients experience improvement within 2-4 weeks, with maintenance options available for long-term wellness.
What payment options exist?
We offer flexible payment plans and discounted package rates for multiple sessions. Payment required at time of service unless other arrangements made.
Can you help with chronic pain?
Yes, our approach addresses chronic pain's root causes through structural alignment, nutritional support, and emotional wellness strategies for comprehensive relief.
Reviews (5)
Jane Marshall
Jun 19, 2022
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Dr. Kohler is helping my body heal in a very significant way from chronic pain to clearing results from a past head injury. He is the most precise and knowledgeable practitioner I have seen in 45 years of going to a Chiropractor. He uses gentle methods to help me regain my body's natural healing cycles and gives me tools I can work on between visits. It's well worth the time and money it takes for me to travel from off Island to see him. I recommend him to anyone who needs help recovering from past injury, brain fog, body trauma, or chronic pain.
Charmian Lola T.
May 22, 2020
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Awesome place! Very relaxing and you can really get away from the daily grind and stress here. And I love it when Dr Kohler and Carolyn take the very best care of you. And made every accommodation to get me in before I moved fill time 2hrs north! And Dr Kohler is amazing. No shocking back or neck cracking which one has to mentally prepare for. Just really good tuning to what your body needs in a very gentle way. And the treatments last. All the better for me when I've lived with chronic pain. Definitely recommend them!
Rosemary Funk
Dec 31, 2019
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I love the vital Energy Center. I am being treated by Stephen. I was recently in a car accident and I feel so much better whenever I leave the vital Energy Center after treatment from Stephen. I highly recommend going to this particular Center for treatment, chiropractor care and or muscle strain. It offers a calming and relaxing environment. The staff our wonderful I'll have to say one of my favorite things is getting an email always reminding me when my appointment is.
Rachel Avril Kelley
Oct 19, 2019
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I've never felt more cared for than I have at Vital Energy Center. It's like a mini retreat every time I go-the place is so peaceful. I arrived in chronic pain from a car accident and now am pain free and know how to care for myself better and continue to see Dr. Kohler for regular maintenance. It's truly a holistic care focused center that gave me many tools to enable my healing and continued care.
Shawnee Tucker
Jan 25, 2019
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Doctor Kohler has been very helpful for minimizing my pain symptoms from Lower Lumbar Stenosis. After reading my MRI report he felt that chiropractic manipulation of my spine could be very risky, He prescribed some holistic methods for the most pain relief possible without drugs and I am very happy with the results. The office is lovely with a very calming energy. I highly recommend the Vital Energy Center.
