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What is a DO?
What conditions does Osteopathic Manipulation treat?
What is Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine?
What is Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine?
What conditions does Osteopathic Manipulation treat?
What is Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine?
What conditions does Osteopathic Manipulation treat?
What conditions does Osteopathic Manipulation treat?
What conditions does Osteopathic Manipulation treat?
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FAQ's
What is a DO?
DO's are Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine. Osteopathic medicine was founded in the late 1800s in Kirksville, Missouri, by Andrew Taylor Still, MD, who recognized that the medical practices of the day often caused more harm than good. He focused on developing a system of medical care that would promote the body’s innate ability to heal itself and called this system of medicine osteopathy, now known as osteopathic medicine.
Osteopathic physicians, also known as DOs, work in partnership with their patients. They consider the impact that lifestyle and community have on the health of each individual, and they work to break down barriers to good health. DOs are licensed to practice the full scope of medicine in all 50 states. They practice in all types of environments, including the military, and in all types of specialties, from family medicine to obstetrics, surgery, and aerospace medicine.
What is Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine?
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM or OMT) is a hands-on evaluation and treatment of structural and functional issues in the bones, joints, tissues, organs, and muscles of the body.
OMM utilizes the relationship between the neuromusculoskeletal system and the rest of the body to restore functionality and/or remove barriers to motion and healing.
A variety of techniques are used, some direct and some indirect, to restore functionality and balance to the body.
What types of problems can be helped with Osteopathic Manipulation?
- Tension headaches
- Neurologic deficits from stroke, Parkinson's, M.S.
- Dentalgia, TMJ
- Pelvic pain, endometriosis
- Neck pain, low back pain, shoulder, sciatica/hip pain, knee pain, ligamentous injury
- Shin splints, bunions, ankle sprains
- Acute fractures
- Carpal tunnel
- Disc herniation
- Plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis
- Tennis/Golfer's elbow
- Non-cardiac chest pain
- COPD/Asthma
- Pregnancy discomfort
How long are appointments?
New Appointments are 60 minutes
Follow Up Appointments are 30 minutes
Do you take insurance?
Dr. Halbeisen is a fee-for-service provider. She is a non-participating medicare provider. Payment is accepted at time of appointment. We provide courtesy superbilling services and patients are reimbursed accordingly.
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What are your hours?
M-F 8 am - 6 pm and the first full weekend of each month
How do I make an appointment?
Call (858) 587-1822 to schedule an appointment or book online. If you have images or other documents that you would like me to review prior to our consultation, you may fax them to my personal line at: (734) 749-9092 or you may upload them directly on the patient portal.
More Information
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A Different Path...
A Different Path...
Are you looking for a physician who focuses on lifestyle and wellness instead of giving you more pills? Have you wished that your physician had more time to listen to you and come up with real-life solutions? Have you ever wondered if there was a better way to treat your pain? Improve sleep? Help anxiety/depression? Run faster and perform better?
About Dr. Halbeisen
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A Different Path...
Dr. Anna Halbeisen is board-certified in emergency medicine, sports medicine as well as neuromusculoskeletal/osteopathic manual medicine. She obtained her medical degree at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine after earning her undergraduate degree in psychology at the University of Michigan. She finished her residen
Dr. Anna Halbeisen is board-certified in emergency medicine, sports medicine as well as neuromusculoskeletal/osteopathic manual medicine. She obtained her medical degree at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine after earning her undergraduate degree in psychology at the University of Michigan. She finished her residency in emergency medicine at Mercy St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo, Ohio, and returned to Michigan State to complete her fellowship in sports medicine, working with The Spartans’ Big 10 college athletes and 2014 Rose Bowl champions. Dr. Halbeisen completed a second residency in neuromusculoskeletal and osteopathic manual medicine at Downey PIH. Her expertise in musculoskeletal and osteopathic principles gives her a unique approach to patient care. She evaluates the patient’s health as a whole and utilizes hands-on osteopathic manual medicine to treat a variety of ailments including concussion, plantar fasciitis, migraines, temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ) and chronic back and neck pain. “I don’t believe my patients should suffer or be in pain. I believe in an integrative approach that focuses on exercise, nutrition, movement, mental health and lifestyle as a means to create a balance, with the ultimate goal being mind, body and spiritual contentment. ”In addition to her medical career, Dr. Halbeisen has worked as a personal trainer, fitness and spinning instructor. She is an avid tennis player and cyclist, with a background in marathons, triathlons, weight-lifting and Vinyasa yoga. She is dedicated to education and has previously been faculty at both University of California, Irvine and University of California, San Diego.
Appointments
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Appointments
New patient appointments: 60 minutes
Follow up: 30, 45, 60 minutes
Teleheath available
Please wear comfortable clothes and bring the shoes you exercise in or wear the most as well as anything else needed for a thorough evaluation (golf club, bike, etc).