We are so grateful for our patients and the trust you place in us with your health and wellness. To show our appreciation, we’re excited to host a Customer Appreciation Day on Wednesday, February 11, 2026!
On this special day, every patient with a scheduled appointment will receive a $10 Costa Vida gift card—our way of saying thank you for being part of our practice and prioritizing your health.
Our patients are the heart of what we do. Whether you visit us for pain relief, maintenance care, preventative or focused acupuncture, or overall wellness, we value the opportunity to support your body and nervous system so you can feel and function your best. Customer Appreciation Day is a small way for us to give back and let you know how much we appreciate you.
If you already have an appointment scheduled for this day, you’re all set and will receive your gift card at your visit. If not, now is the perfect time to get on the schedule. Appointments are required to receive the gift card, and availability is limited, so we encourage you to book soon.
To schedule your appointment, simply visit us at https://local.demandforce.com/b/collard-chiropractic or call us at (801) 569-1141. Be sure to reserve your spot for Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 so you don’t miss out.
We look forward to celebrating our amazing patients and continuing to support your health and wellness. Thank you for trusting us with your care—we can’t wait to see you on Customer Appreciation Day!
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2026 is here and you may have a few intentions or goals in mind that you’d like to focus on this year. With many goals revolving around overall wellness, we want to take a moment to emphasize the importance of incorporating a healthy amount of protein into your diet. Hitting your protein intake needs will contribute to your ability to reach your other health goals! Understanding that protein is essential for everyone is the first step in learning how to prioritize it in your daily diet, why it’s so important, and the overall impact it has on wellness.
Why Protein Matters So Much
Protein is made up of amino acids, which are the building blocks your body uses to maintain and repair muscles and tissues, support joint, ligament, and tendon health, produce enzymes and hormones, support immune function, and maintain stable energy and blood sugar levels. No wonder Dr. Collard feels so passionately about emphasizing the importance of protein! It’s also necessary to note that protein’s importance becomes greater as we age. Over time, our bodies naturally lose muscle mass. This process can accelerate without the proper protein intake—leading to weakness, joint strain and damage, slower recovery, and increased risk of injury.
As a chiropractor, Dr. Collard is obviously very invested in the health and maintenance of muscles, joints, recovery, and pain levels. Ensuring that the body is not fighting a lack of protein in addition to any injury or problem is essential to getting the most out of your chiropractic care and keeping your body at its best.
How Protein Supports Chiropractic & Acupuncture
Chiropractic adjustments help improve joint motion, proper muscle function, spinal alignment, and nervous system function. Acupuncture supports circulation, tissue healing, regulating the body’s systems, and more. Protein provides the raw materials that your body needs to respond to these treatments. With an adequate amount of protein, the body works to repair tissues more efficiently after an adjustment, allow muscles to better support the spine and joints, build strength to maintain support between visits, and recover faster from physical stress.
Simple Ways to Fit More Protein Into Your Day
Being intentional about incorporating protein into your diet doesn’t have to be complicated, time-consuming, or overly expensive. Small and sustainable changes can make the biggest difference. Here are a few easy ways you can squeeze a bit of extra protein into your day:
Add cottage cheese or Greek yogurt to breakfast in your pancakes, waffles, or muffins
Keep protein-rich snacks on hand so you don’t turn to sugary or processed options. Boiled eggs, meat sticks, and white cheese (yellow cheese is higher in fat) are great options
Incorporate bone broth into your diet in soups, to cook with, or to drink
Add leftover chicken or steak to salads and quinoa
Mix tuna fish or chicken with Greek yogurt and pickles to make an easy lunch
Blend whey protein powder into a smoothie or other foods
Protein, Movement, and Long-Term Wellness
When paired with movement and proper nervous system function, protein has the maximum potential to do good in your body. We understand that wellness isn’t built on a single habit or extreme practices, but through consistent support. If improving your mobility, strength, and long-term health are amongst your goals, paying attention to your protein intake is a powerful and often overlooked step. Combined with chiropractic and acupuncture care when needed, your body will be set up to function better today and for years to come.
We are here to support you in your wellness goals! Pay us a visit and let’s talk about how we can help you get feeling your best and help you reach your goals.
When cold and flu season hits, many of us find ourselves battling congestion, sinus pressure, headaches, and fatigue that can linger for quite awhile. While rest, hydration, and healthy habits are key, a powerful tool for relief is acupuncture.
Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to support the body’s innate ability to fight illness, reduce inflammation, and restore balance. Today, it’s backed by both tradition and modern research as a safe, natural way to ease symptoms and speed recovery from sinus-related illness.
Reduces congestion, sinus pressure, and aches
Sinus congestion is often caused by inflammation and blocked pathways in the nasal passages. Acupuncture stimulates specific points that help open the sinuses, reduce swelling, and promote healthy lymphatic drainage. Patients often feel their nose start to clear right on the table and report easier breathing for days afterwards. Because acupuncture activates the parasympathetic nervous system, the body shifts out of stress mode and healing can begin. This results in less tension in the body, fewer aches, and more energy.
Some benefits of treating the sinuses with acupuncture are:
Fewer sinus headaches
Less facial pressure and pain
Improved airflow
Reduced post-nasal drip
Clearer head
Less coughing
Acupuncture supports the immune system
Acupuncture’s benefits are twofold: it treats symptoms while also supporting the body’s natural defenses. Acupuncture stimulates the nervous system and encourages circulation, promoting the body to increase immune cell activity to fight off illness more effectively.
Acupuncture has the power to help you:
Get sick less often
Recover quicker when you do get sick
Reduce the intensity of symptoms when sick
Support the immune system throughout the year, not just during cold and flu season
Acupuncture can address underlying triggers that might be causing you to get sick more often than normal. By addressing underlying contributors and treating the root cause of certain symptoms, acupuncture can help build your immune system to allow less frequent symptoms of sickness.
What to expect during treatment
Most patients find a sinus-focused acupuncture session gentle, relaxing, and highly effective even after just one visit. Dr. Collard uses pressure points on the hands and on the face near the nose and above the eyes. Acupuncture can be safely combined with common cold treatments such as antihistamines, antibiotics, or nasal sprays.
You don’t need to start acupuncture once your symptoms are unbearable! Come in and get treated to strengthen your immune system ahead of peak illness season.
This time of year, we all tend to take a little extra time to reflect on our blessings and show gratitude. We’re especially thankful for each of our patients who choose us to be part of their health regimen. Don’t forget to book your appointments for November 26th, pumpkin pie day! To show our gratitude for you, each patient with an appointment on November 26th will take home a Costco pumpkin pie.
Speaking of gratitude and health, research shows that cultivating gratitude can have measurable effects on your health, happiness, and even longevity. We dove a little deeper into gratitude’s impact on the body and mind, and want to share a bit of what we’ve learned.
Physical Health Benefits
A grateful mindset has been linked to lower blood pressure, reduced inflammation, and better heart health. By helping to balance the nervous system and reduce stress, gratitude can also support a stronger immune system. Studies show that when you reflect on what you’re grateful for before bed, you fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly. People who feel and express gratitude often may even have more energy and motivation to practice positive and healthy habits.
One of our favorites among these benefits when it comes to chiropractic care is reduced inflammation. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury, but chronic inflammation can cause consistent pain and stiffness. Reducing inflammation means less pain, less pressure on the body, and faster recovery.
Mental Health Benefits
Gratitude is a natural stress reliever and mood booster. When you take time to pause and focus on blessings, the brain shifts away from stressors, calming the body’s stress response and reducing cortisol which is linked to tension and anxiety. Gratitude also increases levels of dopamine and serotonin, promoting happiness and emotional stability.
Over time, the combination of these positive effects can make you more resilient, allowing you to face challenges in healthier and more productive ways. People who express gratitude tend to form stronger, more trusting relationships. Gratitude has the ability to deepen connections, foster a sense of belonging, and show appreciation for those around you.
Putting Gratitude Into Practice
Incorporating gratitude into daily life and reaping the physical and mental benefits doesn’t have to be complicated. Simply taking time to reflect or write down things you’re grateful for each day or making a conscious effort to thank those around you can have numerous impacts on your body, mind, and relationships. We often take time to reflect on how grateful we are for our wonderful clients, their trust, and their referrals. Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving season!
We love helping our patients understand the “what” and “why” of what we do during your visit. This is all part of our philosophy to help give you the tools and knowledge to live a happy, healthy life. Today we will go into detail about a tool that we love to use here at Collard Chiropractic.
At the beginning of your adjustment, it’s likely that Dr. Collard will pull out a tool to use on your spine and joints. This tool is called an ArthroStim, but we usually call it “the Jackhammer Tool” or “Trigger Tool” This handheld tool delivers a light, controlled impulse to your spine, allowing Dr. Collard to gently tap your body’s joints to create motion. Because the impulse is so quick, surrounding muscles don’t have time to tense up, making it a great way to prep your body for more movement. While some people think the trigger tool sounds a bit like an electrical current, keep in mind that there is no electrical current used. What you’re hearing is the quick, precise movements of the tool. Watch a video of the tool in action here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/t4gnfV1K8gw
Benefits And Uses
Why does Dr. Collard use this tool at the beginning of your visit? The trigger tool helps to “wake up” your spine and nervous system, creates better movement in the joint, and is a great way to warm up for the rest of the adjustment! The tool has many advantages:
Precision: The tool allows Dr. Collard to target very specific areas, like individual vertebra and small joints.
Gentle: Before any bigger twisting or turning, the tool gently preps your body for more movement. While many people think of a visit to the chiropractor as a visit filled with lots of quick, abrupt adjustments, we focus on controlled, precise movements.
Great on its own: For children or older adults, the ArthroStim can be a great solution on its own to help the spine and joints return to their proper positions in a gentle and simple way. There are many people who Dr. Collard will only use the ArthroStim on for an adjustment and they respond very well.
A Tool For Everyone
The trigger tool isn’t painful and despite the clicking, the tool is quite subtle-feeling. Most patients say it feels like a quick tap or tiny knock on the skin. Even after just a few clicks, you might be able to feel your body loosen up!
Because of the gentle nature of the tool, patients young and old benefit from the quick clicks of the activator. Young children, seniors, athletes, or anyone hesitant about chiropractic care will find that the adjustor is quick, easy, and comfortable. There are some people who hate to hear a “pop” or “crack” so the ArthroStim will work well for them. They won’t hear any “popping” while they are being adjusted.
Dr. Collard will tailor your visit to your specific condition and also your comfort level. Come see what this tool is all about and experience healing you may not have known you even needed. Book a visit with us at collardchiropractic.com or call us at (801)-569-1141.
The holidays can be a hectic time of year causing stress to our body both physically and emotionally. With being busy running errands, rushing to activities, changes in season and cold weather along with the lack of sun we are bound to show some stress. Here are a few reminders to prevent any setbacks with the New Year.
Seek the Sun
This time of year we tend to hibernate inside and we are not built for hibernation. We need the sun and the light. I love this saying: “There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.” I’m not sure who said it first, but they were wise. Just like having the proper gear this time of year to handle the weather, having the right supplements will help us manage the shorter days and lack of sunshine. Our bodies utilize sunlight and helps our body make vitamin D. Vitamin D is used to help our immune system become stronger. It aids in the absorption of calcium which is crucial to our health and is used to help in many functions of our body. One such function is the releasing of muscles fibers that when we are low in calcium, will cause muscle cramping and spasms. Since we don’t see the sun as much due to the shorter days and the cold weather keeping us inside, adding vitamin D to your daily supplements is a great thing. Not all D’s are the same. We have a Standard Process Cataplex D that I would recommend. Here is an article that I wrote “Build Your Immune System.”
Charity
Seems counter intuitive but forgetting about ourselves and serving others, is a great way to build ourselves up. It’s interesting the studies about service and gratitude and the effects on our mental and physical well-being. When we look outside ourselves toward others we tend to see more of a positive affect on us as well as those we are helping. There are also many benefits of gratitude. When we practice having gratitude we see better emotional and social well being. We tend to have less depression and better sleep. I have seen some studies that showed that those that were more grateful lived longer and had almost a 10% lower risk of dying in the next four years than those that were less grateful with even taking into consideration their physical health, mental health, and social economic standards.
Unplug
Don’t fall apart comparing yourself to others all season. The Holidays are stressful enough without the added stress of thinking someone else’s life is more perfect than ours. Not only that but how do you feel after holding the phone for an hour while scrolling? Our necks, upper back, low backs, and even carpel tunnel and thumb arthritis is all flared up with long periods of scrolling. I know from personal experience time just gets away from me from endless scrolling. Set up timers on our social media accounts that will turn off after a set time limit. Unplug and be present to those around you and enjoy the holiday season with those who are all around us physically.
Acupuncture for Energy & Stress Relief
Each season is represented in acupuncture and different energy pathways are at their peak depending on the season. Winter is represented by the water element and the kidney and bladder are the two organs associated with the water element. The kidney is the source of all energy (Qi) in our bodies. During the winter months it is vital to nourish our kidney energy or Qi. We can help nourish this energy by eating warm foods like soups and stews and also warm drinks like tea. Another way is to do acupuncture that helps support the kidney and bladder meridians (pathways) and boost our immune system. By using very small needles placed in specific points along these pathways we can boost the energy and balance out the other pathways as well in order to optimize the function of our bodies. Acupuncture can be a very calm and relaxing way to help not only boost our energy but to reduce the body’s stress levels. It is surprising how relaxing an acupuncture treatment can be even though you have tiny needles placed in the body. The most common question that I’m asked is if the needles with hurt. Most people are surprised how painless a treatment is and often mention how relaxed they felt. If you have any questions about if acupuncture can benefit you please don’t hesitate to call the office or ask me on your next visit.
Movement
Use it or lose it. I say this all the time but I also need reminders so you might too. Daily activity is the best way to prevent issues as well as rehab from preexisting issues. Chiropractic is a great way to keep locked up joints moving. That can be in your spine or any of your extremities. Proper movement will prevent wear and tear. I’m sure you’ve heard me tell you that one of the most important things to do is move. Many patients ask what is the best thing to do to help keep me pain free. One of the top activities is movement, specifically walking. I love walking because you don’t have an excuse. You don’t need a gym membership or any fancy equipment to walk. I’m also not talking about “long” walks. I’m more interested in shorter walks/movements that we do throughout the day. If you work at a computer, getting up every 30-45 mins with help keep the joints mobile and not as stiff at the end of the day.
Prioritize Protein
This time of year also brings wonderful get-togethers with friends and family. There is a notion that we gain weight over the holiday season. I’m not exactly sure if this is true or a just a myth but either way we can enjoy family parties and get-togethers better without worrying or feeling guilty about food. Many of us our trying to do our best and are tempted by the many delicious foods that we are confronted with during this season. I have a few helpful hints on making it a little less stressful to an already stressful time. There are things that I will do prior to going to the party compared to the choices that I will make once I’m at the party. Here are a few suggestions that may help you. When I am at home, before the party when I’m in a better decision making frame of mind, I prioritize eating protein. I will drink a protein shake, eat the leftover chicken in the fridge, or have a cup of cottage cheese or Greek yogurt prior to going. This helps with blood sugar levels, increases metabolism and helps satiate my hunger cravings while I’m at the party. Plus I just make better choices with portions if I’m not starving. It will also help me feel less guilty in eating a piece of pie or cake knowing that I’ve had my proteins for the day. Party menus are mostly high in fats and carbs, which aren’t bad, but we tend to eat those more because they taste good and are easy to digest. One of the most harmful ways to add extra calories is to drink those calories. High sugar drinks and alcohol add many calories but don’t provide much satiating benefits. We can enjoy the time we spend together with loved ones without feeling the guilt of overindulging by utilizing some of the simple suggestions listed above.
These are just a few ideas that I have thought of to make this time of year more enjoyable and reduce the stress that also accompanies this season. Hopefully this is a list to help inspire you to come up with your own ideas.
On a more personal note, our family is growing. I am officially a father-in-law. Our oldest daughter got married and we are very happy for them. They make a great team! We are excited for what their future holds. It has been fun for our son as well to now have a brother. We want to wish you a Merry Christmas. From our family to you!
All scheduled patients on Thursday, June 30 will receive a free apple pie from Costco’s Bakery. We do this each year to say thank you. We know that you have a choice for your health care and we appreciate that you continue to support our business. We also appreciate your referring your friends and family throughout the years.
We know that it is not possible for everyone to come in on June 30th, however, we do want to express our appreciation to you. We sincerely value our friendships throughout the years and we look forward to seeing you soon. Give us a call to schedule your appointment at 801-569-1141.
When I watch chiropractic videos on YouTube I cringe. They are always titled something like “Big Pops” or “Huge Cracks” with straps and towels around the neck and yanking. It’s all pretty dramatic, scary and unnecessary. The goal is to get results and gentle often is best.
Many people I talk to have never been to a chiropractor before. I mostly hear that it is because they are scared. Understandably so if they are watching YouTube. I adjust my patients how I would like to be adjusted, gently.
In my office I have several ways of adjusting, customized to each person. Gentle adjustments with the arthrostim or activator tool are great for the elderly, toddlers, or anyone who is nervous. Providing the same results with a more gentle approach.
As we keep each joint in the body moving freely it will reduce pain and prevent chronic pain in the future. The end goal is to feel better and get out of pain so that you can keep doing the things you love.
Learn more about adjustments in our office by clicking here.
Pandemic, earthquakes, home school, are all stressful. We hold stress and anxiety in our body, both cause pain. Often people with acute pain or injury find themselves in the ER looking for help. We stay open to keep you out of the ER. Especially during this crazy time when hospitals and doctor offices are overwhelmed.
We stay open to properly diagnose the reason for your pain and then treat the problem to give you quick relief.
Please call to schedule your appointment 801-569-1141
