Services
Well rounded solutions to address your unique needs for moving into balance and healing.
Dr. Parke offers a comprehensive, integrative approach to treating pain, musculoskeletal dysfunction, and neurological conditions.
With specialized training in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM), Dr. Parke brings a unique skill set to her practice.
As a resident in PM&R, she learned to care for patients with complex injuries, such as strokes, spinal cord injuries, amputations, concussions, nerve problems, MS, movement disorders and more. Although her focus now centers around pain and musculoskeletal conditions, this background has given her the tools for being a more informed and empathetic physician. Combined with a foundation in Osteopathy, her diverse expertise continues to inform her holistic approach to healing.
Conditions Treated
“Pain is always real. In all its forms.”
- Dr. Parke
Dr. Parke treats a wide variety of conditions, including, but not limited to:
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Joint & Spine Pain
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Nerve Pain
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Headaches & TMJ Dysfunction
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Vertigo & Dizziness
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Pregnancy-Related Pain
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Ligament, Tendon and Muscle Injuries
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Gait and Movement concerns
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Neurological Conditions
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Long-covid pain and complications
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Hypermobility Disorders (hEDS/HSD) * - Dr Parke has a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of hypermobility disorders.
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Kids - Dr Parke works with kids who are 8yo and up. Common reasons are pain, scoliosis, hypermobility, sports injuries, and nervous system balancing via cranial/biodynamics.
What to Expect, Working Together
Thorough Understanding: We’ll take the time to fully understand your condition, considering all aspects of your pain and symptoms.
Personalized Treatment: Your treatment plan will be tailored specifically to your needs, combining immediate relief with long-term healing.
Collaborative Care: Together, we’ll work towards your wellness goals, with clear communication and ongoing support every step of the way.
Services
OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIVE TREATMENT (OMT)
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​OMT is a form of bodywork that treats dysfunctional motion, tissue injury and pain. Dr. Parke uses gentle techniques to obtain improved skeletal alignment and tissue homeostasis. Most patients receive OMT, but it’s not a requirement to be seen.
INTEGRATIVE PAIN CONSULT
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An Integrative Pain Consult starts out as an in-depth discussion between Dr Parke and the patient about their medical condition and how they are currently treating the issue. They talk about the events that lead up to this point as well as the goals for the future. These consults are “integrative” in two ways.
One, Dr Parke uses the patient’s detailed history (physical as well as emotional and spiritual history) along with a traditional physical exam and osteopathic exam to help determine the most appropriate diagnosis. How a patient responds to an osteopathic treatment often provides valuable insight into the diagnosis.
Second, she uses her knowledge of treatments collected over the past 15 years to devise a plan that is tailored to the patient’s attitudes, beliefs and goals. Oftentimes, it takes more than just PT, a set of xrays or just cranial to find and cultivate lasting Health.
Dr Parke’s consults differ from most other pain consults because of the thoroughness and thoughtfulness of the process. Sometimes a patient only requires a 1hr consult to get them on the right track. Other individuals may need several meetings for complex situations.
Although receiving hands-on OMT (osteopathic manipulative treatment) can be very helpful when conducting an integrative pain consult, it is not always necessary and a patient can forgo it if they wish.
CUSTOM FITNESS CONSULTS & TRAINING
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​Exercise is key to a robust and lasting recovery in the physical body. Manipulation alone isn’t enough for long-term change. Dr Parke works with patients to develop fitness routines that are tailored to their needs. One visit in the office is required first so Dr Parke can see how the patient's body moves and we can review prior injuries or medical conditions. Bring in old exercises you want to review or edit, and your goals!
A typical session: 5-10 min cardio warm-up, strengthening exercises, stretching/opening exercises, core, balance, 5-min cool down/savasana.
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Session Options:
1 hr session to focus on a particular injury
1 hr session learning Dr Parke’s essential exercises
Two 1-hr sessions that aims to include ALL the muscles and joints in the whole body.
Pricing: These visits are outside traditional medical visits. We meet in our yoga/fitness studio down the hall. We use simple equipment that can be purchased for home.
1 hr with Dr Parke is $310. (There is a one-time $150 fee to create the custom routine).
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BIODYNAMICS
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​​Biodynamics is a type of osteopathic treatment. This is listed separately from OMT since it is less physical and more energetic than other modalities. The father of Biodynamics was James Jealous DO who recently passed in 2021 but set forth a strong legacy among osteopathic practitioners. He was influenced by many but particularly by one of the Osteopathic cranial legends, Dr. William Sutherland.
When performing a biodynamic treatment, the practitioner sits quietly in order to sense and appreciate the universal Health in the patient and synchronize with it. There is a therapeutic force to heal waiting in the “lesion” (the lesion can be physical, psychological etc.) and over time the lesion becomes integrated back into the whole. According to Dr. Jealous, by partnering with these therapeutic forces, which have embryologic wisdom, we help the patient move closer to Wholeness.
As written by Dr. Jealous,” I believe that to acknowledge a higher wisdom at work and to sense rather than palpate is at the Soul of Osteopathy. A soul that will not compromise the beauty and consciousness that lies beyond our intellect. Integrity demands that we speak undiluted truth.”
MORE THAN MEDICINE​
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Dr Parke can give advise on both natural remedies (supplements or herbals), and conventional medicines when it is indicated. (Please note she no longer prescribes controlled substances).
PROLOTHERAPY
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​​Prolotherapy is a form of regenerative medicine that works by injecting an 18% dextrose solution into ligaments, tendons, and joints to stimulate healing and stability. Dr. Parke does consults to see if you are an appropriate candidate. She injects feet/ankles, knees, elbows, wrists/fingers, SI joints/glut tendon, some shoulders. Deeper injuries and most spine/rib related problems will be referred to her colleague, Dr. Robert Krasnick, MD, for more advanced treatment that may require Ultrasound guidance.
YOGA
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​Dr. Parke earned her RYT 200-hour training in February 2022. Her in-person training at Spirit Rising Yoga in Brighton, MI was from the Kripalu lineage and grounded in the 8-limbs of yoga. She was inspired to do a yoga training because of the focus on generating self-awareness and self-compassion, and of course the healing potential through asana, breathwork and meditation.
She will soon offer private sessions that are tailored to your body's needs and goals... stay tuned.
“Our bodies are incredible machines - we can influence how our body expresses and feels pain by making good decisions, or poor decisions, that affect the pain pathways running through our nervous system. We can choose to listen or not to listen to the important feedback our body gives us. It’s time to start listening.”
- Dr Parke
