Gentle chiropractic care is ideal for seniors, providing safe, effective relief for aging joints. As we age, our bodies go through natural changes that affect flexibility, balance, and joint health. Many seniors live with arthritis, osteoporosis, or chronic back and neck pain that interferes with everyday activities. The good news is, pain and stiffness don’t […]
What is the Palmer Package
The Palmer Package refers to a set of adjustment modalities and techniques taught at Palmer College of Chiropractic that provide the technique expertise needed to deal with virtually any clinical situation that may present in practice.

The Palmer Package chiropractic techniques include:
Diversified Chiropractic Technique (DCT): DCT involves application of a short (low-amplitude), quick (high-velocity) thrust over restricted joints (one at a time). The goal is to restore normal range of motion in the joint.
DCT was first developed by Dr. D.D. Palmer (founder of Palmer College of Chiropractic) in 1897. Diversified technique has three main objectives:
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- restore spinal alignment
- repair joint dysfunction,
- and enhance proper movement.2

Thompson technique: This technique was developed by Dr. J. Clay Thompson. It is a system of chiropractic analysis and a way to offer patients a less forceful adjustment. A special drop table helps DCs provide high velocity, low amplitude, and low force adjustments. 3
Gonstead technique: Developed by Dr. Clarence S. Gonstead, this technique is “a full-spine osseous technique, emphasizing specific high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) thrusts.4” During a Gonstead adjustment, the chiropractor adjusts your lower spine and pelvis by having you lie on your side. This adjustment technique does not twist or rotate your neck.
Toggle Recoil technique developed by Dr. B.J. Palmer. (Dr. D.D. Palmer’s son). The toggle recoil technique is5 a gentle chiropractic technique used to correct the positioning of the upper cervical vertebra without the use of any twisting, bending, or cracking of the neck.

About Dr. Danielle Hurd, DC
Dr. Danielle graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, Fl, in 2014, where she was trained in the Palmer Package. In November of 2019, after working for high-volume PI practices in Daytona Beach, Orlando, Jensen Beach (Stuart) and Hobe Sound, Dr. Danielle opened her own practice, Advanced Wellness Solutions.
Advanced Wellness Solutions has grown and offers personalized holistic healthcare, including primary care, medical weight loss, gentle chiropractic, acupuncture and medical massage therapy. Discover the difference patient-centric care makes.
Gentle Chiropractic Care
Dr. Danielle uses gentle chiropractic care to treat her patients. Martin County, Florida, is a golfer’s paradise. Dr. Danielle also provides chiropractic care for golfers. She also frequently treats the severe and traumatic injuries caused by ccar accidents. Dr. Danielle has helped thousands of patients achieve drug-free relief from chronic and persistent pain.
She successfully treats:
- Headaches
- Neck Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Midback Pain
- Joint Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Sports Injuries
- Florida Car Accidents
- Slips and Falls
- Workers Compensation
Advanced Wellness Solutions is located in The Riverside Shops 701 NW Federal Highway, Ste 201, Stuart, Florida 34994.
Schedule an appointment by calling: 855-509-5400.


