Dr. Rick Duenas
Welcome to my practice. I am pleased to meet and provide you with natural and evidenced based chiropractic health care. I am pleased to address a wide variety of conditions which may afflict you and your family. Such conditions may result from athletic events, auto accidents, work or any of life’s encounters.
There are so many reasons for ill health. There are also many opportunities to address and correct states of illness through natural and effective methods of care. The challenge in my practice is to provide the appropriate treatment (adjustments, dietary counseling, nutrient treatment, exercise therapy, physical therapy) for your specific and unique condition. It is this challenge which keeps me inspired to provide a variety of treatments and pursue continuing education in such fields as neurology, sports medicine and primary care.
I want you to know that I will pursue a simple, organized and effective approach to address your health care needs in a reasonable period of time. I will utilize a varied approach to your health care incorporating traditional and contemporary chiropractic physical treatments along with dietary and nutrient treatments. I may suggest certain supplies such as cervical pillows, orthotics and exercise equipment to compliment your care.
Please keep me informed of your specific health concerns and let me know how your condition is responding to treatment. Chiropractic health care is a process for me to establish an understanding of how your body responds to treatment and your activities of daily living. Your response to care helps determine when and if modifications to treatment are required. Get involved with improving your health naturally. You’ll be proud of your achievement.
About the Doctor
Dr. Richard Duenas is a graduate of New York Chiropractic College. He has specialty qualifications as a Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Neurology and Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician. He offers a naturally based wholistic approach to general health care, neurologically related conditions. He has extensive experience in caring for sport, work and auto related injuries and achieved Advanced Certification in Whiplash study from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego. He served as the Medical Director for the Nutmeg State Games, 1994 through 1999, 2006 and 2014. In 1999 and 2006 he received the Connecticut Chiropractic Association, Chiropractor of the Year award. He served as president of the Connecticut Chiropractic Association from 2015 to 2018 and is a Fellow of the International College of Chiropractors. He considers good health as dependent upon a sound and balanced mind, body well integrated with the environment.
Discipline: Chiropractic
Specialty: Neurology
Practice Base
General Chiropractic Care, Neurology, Sports Medicine, Whiplash Associated Disorders, Work related conditions.
Techniques
Dr. Duenas practices traditional diversified chiropractic techniques including motion palpation, flexion distraction. He incorporates soft tissue treatment techniques such as myofascial/adhesion release, post isometric relaxation, mobilization, exercise and neural rehabilitation.
Community Work
Doctor Duenas has supported the Nutmeg State Games as a sports medicine volunteer and/or Medical Director for over 20 years. He actively supports efforts by the chiropractic profession to improve health care policy in the state.
Referrals
The office, in consideration of providing the best care for the patient, will refer to other providers and services. We always welcome other providers’ inquiries about our approach to health and well-being. Naturally, we accept other provider referrals when necessary. We appreciate it when you share with your family, friends and other providers the successes you achieved with our office. Your referrals are the best compliments to our office.
Dr. Paul Szwez
Dr Szwez is a 1986 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic. He distinguished himself there as a senior clinic intern who supervised other chiropractic students in the schools clinic. Postgraduate training included extensive work in Chiropractic orthopedics and sports medicine. He offers a natural based approach to general health care, neurologic conditions, sports injuries, work and auto related injuries. Dr Szwez has over 34 years of experience and has helped many people where other forms of treatment have not. He works on injuries to the whole body: Feet, knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, hands and spine. Dr Szwez has practiced for many years with dedication to provide natural based healthcare to his patients. “My goal with each patient is to get them out of pain, and to restore optimal function as quickly as possible”
Discipline: Chiropractic
Specialty: General Chiropractic Care, Orthopedics
Practice Base: General Chiropractic Care, Orthopedics, Work related conditions.
Techniques: Dr Szwez practices utilizing many different chiropractic techniques including: traditional diversified manual adjustments myofascial soft tissue release techniques and rehabilitative exercise. He also offers many low force techniques for patients that are fearful of traditional manual adjustments. These techniques include Arthrostim instrument adjustments and Thompson drop technique. Dr Szwez also has extensive training and experience utilizing The Erchonia violet red laser. These lasers help promote healing and pain relief for many conditions.
Community Work
Doctor Szwez is active with his Ukranian
Referrals
The office, in consideration of providing the best care for the patient, will refer to other providers and services. We always welcome other providers’ inquiries about our approach to health and well-being. Naturally, we accept other provider referrals when necessary. We appreciate it when you share with your family, friends and other providers the successes you achieved with our office. Your referrals are the best compliments to our office.