How Premier Health Of West Saint Paul
Delivers Chiropractic Health To You

Premier Health of West Saint Paul Builds on
the Chiropractic Interests of a Farm Boy

Dr. Peter Ladd was raised on a dairy farm in Palisade, Minnesota. He went to high school in Aitkin, Minnesota. Before becoming a chiropractor he was a farmer.

He says, "I had an interest in biology and architecture since I was very young — it always fascinated me. Chiropractic interested me because it dealt with how the structure of the body influences the body's function." These early experiences made him think he'd be a great chiropractor.

Premier Health West Saint Paul Believes
in Chiropractic Education

Dr. Ladd received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Biology from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, Minnesota in 1996. He also holds a Doctorate of Chiropractic. "Their curriculum was very research and science based, which appealed to me," he remembers.

Premier Health West Saint Paul's
Chiropractic Philosophy is All About You

What does a chiropractor do? A chiropractor is at least three things, according to Dr. Ladd:

1. A healer
2. A structural engineer
3. A teacher

He helps people get healthy by changing the structure of a person's body to make it work better.

Dr. Ladd remarks, "I liken it to a body mechanic, if you will." The skills required of a great chiropractor:

• Listening
• Planning
• Strength
• Agility
• Problem solving
• Compassion

Premier Health West Saint Paul's
Chiropractic Techniques Are Effective

The most common conditions we treat are:

• Back and neck pain
• Disc problems
• Numbness and tingling
• Headaches

Dr. Ladd considers his style to be a diversified chiropractor. He uses different techniques and therapies depending on what that patient needs. "I take all the skills I have and put them together to deliver to my patients what I think will give them their best outcome," he explains.

The techniques used depend on the patient, the complaint and Dr. Ladd's wisdom:

• "I use manual and Activator adjustments, depending on the age of the patient and the condition treated."
• "I use physical therapy modalities like ultrasound and muscle stimulation because they aid in a faster recovery."
• "I like to use acupuncture for patients with chronic pain because it really helps to improve their quality of life."

Premier Health West Saint Paul's
Chiropractic Success Depends On Your Success

Premier Health West Saint Paul achieves competitive advantage by offering more services than competitors, including:

• Nutrition counseling
• Acupuncture
• Massage therapy

What does he like most about being a chiropractor? "It's a great feeling when you help a patient who has been suffering for years with pain and has lost all hope. To witness them become pain free and get their life back because of our work together is astounding!" Dr. Ladd insists.

Before we treat your condition, we must understand you:

1. First, Dr. Ladd listens to every patient and tries to get to the root of what's really bothering them. How is their health problem impacting their life?
2. He does a thorough examination to come up with a diagnosis. Then he sits down with each patient to figure out what's the best way to improve their health.
3. Treatment depends on the condition, but commonly involves some or all of the following:
   • Chiropractic spinal adjustments
   • Physical therapy
   • Nutrition
   • Acupuncture