Osteopathic Therapy

NEW Therapies at Santa Cruz CORE!

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Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (O.M.T)
Platelet Rich Plasma Injections (P.R.P.)
Prolotherapy Treatments

Facial Rejuvenation Injections
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (H.B.O.T.)
Stem Cell Therapies

Osteopathy Manual Treatments

Osteopathic Manual Therapy (OMT) is holistic hands-on care performed by an osteopathic physician. Through a functional medicine approach, the doctor diagnoses, treats, and works to prevent injury or illness. OMT can be used to cure health problems such as treat muscle pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, asthma, sinus disorders, migraines, menstrual pain and more. Osteopaths focus on treating the source of the concern rather than just the symptom! Call to learn about our initial offers for O.M.T. therapies.

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Prolotherapy Treatments

Prolotherapy (proliferation therapy), includes dextrose, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), or stem cell injections. It is a nonsurgical treatment that stimulates the body's natural healing process and is also known as regenerative injection therapy. By adding growth factors, cytokines, and stem cells to the injured area the body can work to repair non-vascular tissue, musculoskeletal tissue, and painful joint areas. Learn more

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections

Platelet Rich Plasma therapy (PRP) is a ground breaking non-operative treatment option that relieves pain by naturally promoting long lasting healing of musculoskeletal conditions. Learn more

Facial Rejuvenation Injections

Our team utilizes nontoxic and innovative approaches to resolving cosmetic issues brought on by aging, sun exposure, scarring, acne, and more. Increase collagen, decrease discoloration with the “Vampire Facial" or try healthier alternate injectables to remove fine lines and wrinkles. Learn more

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

The body thrives on oxygen. HBO therapy has been used for decades in wound management, toxicology, diving complications, and to treat vascular deficiences. By its nature, it stimulates the immune system and delivers additional oxygen to deprived tissues. It is now being used to treat head injuries, chronic migraines, to boost results in combination with Prolotherapy and more. Learn more

Stem Cell Therapies

Stem cell therapy is the use of stem cells to treat or prevent a disease or a health condition. Bone marrow transplant is the most widely used stem-cell therapy, but some therapies derived from umbilical cord blood are also in use. CONTACT US FOR AN INTO OFFER... Learn more

Meet the Doctor

Dr. John Grady graduated from the Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008. He now works in Santa Cruz, CA and specializes in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Grady is also affiliated with Dominican Hospital and Natividad Medical Center. Dr. John is excited to join the team at CORE in March.

John Grady, DO, is a Board Certified Emergency Medicine Osteopathic physician. Dr. Grady has received advanced Prolotherapy training from the Hackett, Hemwell, Patterson Foundation (HHP), and performs Prolotherapy, Platelet Rich Plasma and Stem Cell injections for therapeutic and cosmetic procedures. He also volunteers in Honduras performing rejuvenation injection therapy on locals in clinics HHP has been staffing for 50 years. At HHC, he also administers Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy and sports medicine treatment to patients.

In addition, Dr. Grady has worked at Dominican Hospital’s ER for the last seven years treating thousands of Santa Cruz natives suffering from trauma, sports injuries, infections, acute complications of chronic conditions and much more. Finally, he assists at Heart Farm in Soquel, a pet therapy center, where children, Veterans, yoga enthusiasts, and the public can enjoy goat yoga, tours, special events, and the companionship of dozens of animals in a picturesque Soquel location.

Dr. John is excited to join the Santa Cruz CORE team to offer integrated and regenerative medical services with a breadth of modalities unmatched in the Santa Cruz - Monterey Bay area.

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We're excited to offer our COREmunity these innovative therapies and non-surgical treatments, as top alternatives to traditional invasive surgeries and natural pain therapies!

Contact us below to schedule your initial consultation with Dr. Grady!

831-425-9500 info@santacruzcore.com

ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL OFFERS FOR INITIAL CONSULTATIONS + TREATMENTS

Questions About Osteopathic Manual Therapy:

1. What is the main difference between OMT and chiropractic therapy?

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There is definitely some overlap, but in general, osteopathic therapies focus more on soft tissue. Osteopaths are also educated differently at osteopathic schools where they have their own methods of treatment. For example, our Sports Chiropractors follow Hanson Muscle Therapy, trigger point release therapy, range of motion and movement patterns, and adjust as appropriate. Also, unlike chiropractors, osteopaths will not often assign corrective exercises or movements, whereas our chiropractors may.

2. What kinds of conditions does osteopathy treat?

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3. How often do I need to have sessions to see improvements?

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4. Is osteopathic treatment painful?

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Most osteopathic treatments should not cause pain or discomfort. If hands-on care is required and it involves touching sore or painful areas, our osteopath will still make you as comfortable as possible and always be aware of your responses.

Some sessions may result in discomfort or pain, similar to soreness felt after mild exercise; however, this discomfort should decrease over time and is not persistent.

5. How much does OMT cost?

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