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Learn about how Atlas Specific Upper Cervical Care can help you with chronic pain management. PAIN MANAGEMENT IN DURANGO Chronic pain, whether from migraines and headaches or neck and back pain, can make many of life’s daily activities challenging, from exercising and sleeping to chores and errands. Upper Cervical Care can provide gentle, drug-free relief. HOW UPPER CERVICAL CARE REDUCES PAIN Oftentimes, people don’t recognize that pain in the joints, limbs, and even the hands or feet may originate from compressions or misalignments in the spine and neck areas. Even the slightest misalignment in the upper cervical spine can exacerbate pain and inflammation throughout the entire body. As pain increases or becomes more constant, it can begin to impact the quality of daily life. With precise and gentle Upper Cervical corrections, doctors Tim and Danielle can reduce pain throughout the body by addressing the root cause of the pain rather than the symptom. NON-INVASIVE DRUG-FREE PAIN RELIEF Many people have resigned themselves to the idea that headaches, backaches, neck, and joint pain are a regular part of life. Unfortunately, the most common recommendation from the traditional medical community comes in the form of pharmaceutical drugs. While these medications may temporarily mask pain, no miracle pill will stop the reoccurring pain. Furthermore, each of these medications comes with the risk of side effects that can present additional long-term health issues. All traditional pain management solutions operate by covering up the cause of symptoms without ever addressing the source of the issue or truly providing healing. Upper Cervical Care can offer an innovative, drug-free treatment for pain management that provides lasting effects without unwanted side effects. Not sure Atlas Specific is the right Durango Chiropractor for you? Well, we want to know too! Schedule a FREE consultation, and let's find out! Schedule a Free Consultation "I came to Atlas Specific in so much pain, with tingling in my arms and fingers. Within two visits with Dr Tim, my pain and tingling were gone my quality of life has gone back to normal. I would recommend anyone with neck or back pain to come visit. Thank you, Dr Tim. You are the best!" Dave N. Upper Cervical Patient

Learn more about the Pre & Post Natal Care we offer at Atlas Specific in Durango, CO. PRE & POST NATAL CARE IN DURANGO Chiropractic Care is a gentle, non-invasive approach to correcting, stabilizing, and maintaining optimal health of the spine and pelvis. Completely safe throughout pregnancy, Chiropractic care helps the body work better and, ultimately, improves the quality of life and potential birth outcomes. CHIROPRACTIC AND PREGNANCY During pregnancy, a woman’s body undergoes dramatic changes, both structurally, chemically (hormones), and emotionally. Chiropractic care during pregnancy can help make pregnancy more comfortable and prepare a woman’s body for a smoother, safer delivery. When performed by a trained doctor of chiropractic like Dr. Danielle, the Webster technique – a specialized approach to chiropractic adjusting for pregnant women – is extraordinarily effective in reducing back pain, maintaining pelvic floor symmetry and stability and, in some cases, reducing labor times. We believe that if you're under chiropractic care durning your pregnancy, your chiropractor should be certified in the Webster technique. We believe that those who have access to chiropractic care in addition to midwifery, doula services and other holistic birthing education strategies early and often throughout their pregnancies are significantly more likely to follow their birth plans, reduce the need for medical intervention and deliver healthier babies. POST NATAL CHIROPRACTIC Prenatal patients are generally diligent about their care during their pregnancy, but what about after the baby comes? Once the delivery happens, many new moms put the focus on the baby, and forget to look after themselves. But, Chiropractic Care can help speed the healing process and ensure healthy postpartum rehab. At Atlas Specific, care does not stop once the baby arrives. Specialized Chiropractic Care is used to help the body recover and adapt to the new physical and emotional challenges of motherhood. During the postpartum period Chiropractic treatment can help new moms to ease pain, regain mobility, and start feeling like themselves again. Many aspects of postpartum life contribute to poor spinal health and poor posture in new moms, these include, but certainly aren’t limited to: The trauma of labor and pushing C-section surgery recovery Retention of pregnancy weight Loosened ligaments Cradling and carrying the baby A hunched position while breast or bottle feeding Postnatal Chiropractic at Atlas Specific can help new moms to recover from all of these issues and more. We also encourage new babies to get checked to determine if Upper Cervical Chiropractic is needed for recovery after the birthing trauma. Not sure Atlas Specific is the right Durango Chiropractor for you? Well, we want to know too! Schedule a FREE consultation, and let's find out! Schedule a Free Consultation Danielle has been wonderful. She made a huge difference with my prenatal lower back pain and other issues. I would recommend her to anyone going through pregnancy. Kimberly H. Prenatal Patient

Learn about the Sate-of-the-Art imaging and technology Atlas Specific uses in their Upper Cervical Care. OUR STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY As your Durango Chiropractor's, here at Atlas Specific, we utilize only State-of-the-Art Technology in order to determine where and when care is needed. DIGITAL X-RAY We use specialized X-rays to discover a patient’s listing. This listing determines the type of adjustment the patient needs to clear out their subluxation. Information from X-rays is the foundation for the care delivered by Atlas Specific. Precise X-ray equipment is required to acquire such detailed X-rays. The standard X-ray equipment that is mass-produced for the traditional medical market can lose alignment resulting in misrepresentation of the anatomy. When that happens, a miscalculation of the patient’s listing can occur, resulting in an incorrect adjustment, which will not enable the patient to get well. Our specialized equipment offers an absolute level of confidence in the accuracy of the X-rays, which leads to the proper analysis, and, therefore, an exact correction for the patient can be accomplished. All X-rays are developed digitally to eliminate the use of film and chemicals. This also reduces the amount of radiation needed for an exposure. (You will receive a copy of your x-rays on a CD upon request.) DIGITAL INFRARED PARASPINAL THERMOGRAPHY Digital Infrared Paraspinal Thermography is a technology that is FDA-approved as a neurodiagnostic procedure. This might sound scary and intense, but the truth is that this is a very simple technology. Thermography is simply a reading that measures the amount of heat from underneath the skin on the back of the neck, which is controlled by the brainstem, in order to allow us to determine if the adjustment is necessary. If the adjustment is found to be necessary, then you will receive a post-thermographic evaluation to determine if the proper correction was made. This procedure is used on every visit to objectively monitor the course of your care. Titronics Digital Infrared Paraspinal Thermographic Technology does not require the use of any radiation and is our most objective measure used at Atlas Specific. STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY ZERO GRAVITY CHAIRS After every adjustment, you will relax in Human Touch’s Zero Gravity Recliner. This allows the adjustment to integrate and hold correctly. The last thing that we want is for you to leave immediately after the adjustment and go right back to the natural stress of life. This could have the adverse effect of an adjustment not holding its correction for any length of time. Inspired by the Neutral Body Posture studied by NASA during the SkyLab program, the Zero Gravity Recliner places the body in a virtually weightless position to provide relaxation and minimize muscle tension. In this recommended position, the spine, hips, and knee joints are on or close to the balanced midpoint of the muscles. The Zero Gravity Recliner provides a path to harmony between your body and gravity. Not sure Atlas Specific is the right Durango Chiropractor for you? Well, we want to know too! Schedule a FREE consultation, and let's find out! Schedule a Free Consultation I have a lazy eye, and my upper cervical gets thrown out of whack from time to time, leaving me crippled with stiffness and headaches, which affects my lazy eye. After the first three visits, I started seeing amazing results in my eye function, and my neck has held the adjustment better than any other adjustments I’ve had. The space is so welcoming, and both Tim and Danielle are so much fun and knowledgeable to be around! It’s the highlight of my week, and I suggest you make it yours too! Hannah G. Upper Cervical Patient

Although we specialize in Upper Cervical Chiropractic, we also provide Traditional Chiropractic Care in Durango, CO. TRADITIONAL CHIROPRACTIC IN DURANGO Chiropractic care is the foundation for true healing because it unleashes your body’s innate ability to heal itself. Although our doctors specialize in Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic , they are also trained, certified, and excel in traditional full spine Chiropractic, making them two of the most unique and knowledgeable Durango Chiropractors. FULL SPINE CARE Spinal misalignments can occur in multiple places throughout the spine. These misalignments can be attributed to experiences such as poor posture, trauma, and stress. Our full-spine Chiropractic care utilizes natural methods to identify and correct areas of biomechanical distortion to restore your body to total well-being. A UNIQUE APPROACH We use an integrated full-spine technique that combines adjusting techniques known as Gonstead, Diversified, Thompson, and Activator Method. Our unique approach allows us to adjust the body without creating undue tension. With our full-spine care services, you’ll experience a renewed sense of comfort and mobility. GENTLE CORRECTION It is important to remember that in our office, we do not utilize aggressive, rotational, or harsh adjustive techniques. We may use a drop table or instrument to aid in gentle, safe, and specific chiropractic adjustments. Our goal is to restore and balance the nervous system, which does not require popping and cracking. Not sure Atlas Specific is the right Durango Chiropractor for you? Well, we want to know too! Schedule a FREE consultation, and let's find out! Schedule a Free Consultation After a disastrous previous experience over 15 years ago, I had sworn off chiropractors altogether, and then I met Dr. Danielle. Her compassion and empathy helped to break down the walls I had placed between myself and Doctors, specifically when it came to manipulating my body. The safe space and trauma-informed care that she provided and the immediate relief I experienced under her care created an opportunity where I could begin to build trust and finally address the pain I had been enduring for so long. I am forever grateful to Dr. Danielle, not only for the relief from debilitating headaches and neck pain but the support and care she provided to me as a person. My life is significantly better with Dr. Danielle in it! Sara S. General Chiropractic Patient

Meet the Doctors of Atlas Specific Upper Cervical Care in Durango, Colorado. Dr. Timmothy Dugas, and Dr. Danielle Donarski. MEET THE DOCTORS Say hello to your Durango Chiropractors, Dr.'s Tima and Danielle. Timothy Dugas, D.C. Dr. Timothy Dugas has been extremely blessed and fortunate in life that he can proudly say he is following his life’s dream. His personal mission is to help as many people as possible and to help elevate the consciousness of humanity. Dr. Dugas was once a Chiropractic patient himself. He suffered from chronic low back pain, so severe sometimes that he was unable to rise from a seated or lying position without excruciating shooting pains in his low back and legs. After seeking out Chiropractic care from a doctor in Denver, Dr. Dugas’ eyes began to open and he began to understand that the body could in fact heal itself from the inside out. His healing process was so profound that he enrolled at Life Chiropractic College West in Hayward, CA where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with the vision of helping people just as he had been helped. D.C. ( Doctor of Chiropractic )- Life Chiropractic College West. Knee Chest Upper Cervical, Toggle Recoil, Diversified, Thompson Drop Table, Activator Instrument, Extremity Adjustments. Book an Appointment Danielle Donarski, D.C. Hello, I’m Dr. Danielle Donarski, a Minnesota native who is thrilled to have become a member of the Durango community. After earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Minnesota, I knew I wanted to pursue a more tangible way to help people heal their bodies and minds naturally. When I learned that Chiropractic is based on removing interference in the nervous system to allow the body the best opportunity to heal itself from the inside out, I knew I had discovered a discipline worthy of lifelong study. Soon after, I enrolled at Life Chiropractic College West in Hayward California where I graduated Summa Cum Laude. My passion is using gentle, effective Upper Cervical and Full Spine Chiropractic techniques to address and correct interference in the nervous system so you can experience life at 100%. D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic)- Life Chiropractic College West. Trained in Knee Chest Upper Cervical, Toggle Recoil, Gonstead, Diversified, Thompson Drop Table, Activator Instrument, Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), and Extremity Adjustments. Certified in the Webster Technique from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. Book an Appointment Dr. Timothy & Danielle are simply the best! I started seeing Dr. Timothy almost 6 months ago, and from then to now, I feel like a completely new person. The adjustments have helped tremendously with my pain and discomfort. I have also been able to improve my diet and other exercise habits through their help! Thank you, guys, so much for everything! Highly recommended! P.E. Upper Cervical Patient

See what you will experience as a new patient at Atlas Specific Upper Cervical Chiropractic in Durango, CO. NEW PATIENTS Learn About Our New Patient Special WHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR FIRST VISIT Getting started on your journey to health (Please remember to fill out your new patient intake forms as thoroughly as possible.) Step 1 – On your first visit to our Durango Chiropractic office, you'll meet with the doctor , and a detailed health history will be conducted. The goal is to evaluate your specific health challenges. Learn more about your goals and help determine the ROOT CAUSE of your health challenges. Step 2 – A thorough Chiropractic evaluation and neurological diagnostic testing will be performed. This will help to further determine the exact CAUSE of your health challenges. Your evaluation will include but is not limited to: Range of motion testing, Muscle strength testing Manual muscle testing, Static and motion palpation Orthopedic testing Basic neurological testing Postural analysis Infrared thermography of the brainstem to evaluate brainstem function Step 3 – The doctor will take your Upper Cervical Specific X-rays. At this time, they will also advise you if any additional Full Spine Chiropractic X-rays or additional tests are required. Please watch the following videos prior to your first visit VIDEO #1 VIDEO #2 VIDEO #3 Click Here For Our FAQs WHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR SECOND VISIT Step 4 – When you arrive, the doctor will review with you a full report of findings to discuss the ROOT CAUSE of your current health challenges. This discussion will include a detailed discussion about your X-rays. Step 5 – Once your findings review is complete, you'll receive your 1st adjustment. Step 6 – After your adjustment, you'll be sent to relax for 15 – 20 minutes in a zero-gravity recliner in our resting room. This allows your adjustment to integrate and hold correctly. Step 7 – After reviewing your case, and assessing how you have responded to your 1st adjustment, the Doctor will determine if you are a candidate for Chiropractic care. A thorough explanation of the doctor’s recommended care plan will be discussed, including financial options. Step 8 – Your journey towards a clear and connected nerve system begins! Please watch the following videos prior to your second visit VIDEO #1 VIDEO #2 VIDEO #3 WHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR THIRD VISIT Step 9 – When you arrive, the doctor will discuss how you have been feeling and how your body has reacted to its first adjustment. A scan will be performed to see how the adjustment has held, as well as if you need another adjustment. Step 10 – Once your review is complete, you'll receive your 2nd adjustment. Step 11 – After your adjustment, you'll be sent to relax for 15 – 20 minutes in a zero-gravity recliner in our resting room. This allows your adjustment to integrate and hold correctly. Step 12 – The doctor will assess how you have responded to your 2nd adjustment. Please watch the following videos prior to your third visit VIDEO #1 VIDEO #2 VIDEO #3 VIDEO #4 The Truth: Wise Words from the Developer of Chiropractic “We Chiropractors work with the subtle substance of the soul. We release the imprisoned impulse, the tiny rivulet of force, that emanates from the mind and flows over the nerves to the cells, and stirs them into life. We deal with the magic power that transforms common food into living, loving, thinking clay; that robes the earth with beauty, and hues and scents the flowers with the glory of the air. In the dim, dark, distant long ago, when the sun first bowed to the morning star, this power spoke and there was life; it quickened the slime of the sea and the dust of the earth and drove the cell to union with its fellows in countless living forms. Through eons of time it finned the fish and winged the bird and fanged the beast. Endlessly it worked, evolving its form until it produced the crowning glory of them all. With tireless energy it blows the bubble of each individual life and then silently, relentlessly dissolves the form, and absorbs the spirit into itself again. And yet you ask? Can Chiropractic cure appendicitis or the flu?? Have you more faith in a knife or a spoonful of medicine than in the power that animates the living world?” ~ B.J. Palmer, D.C., Ph. C. * After only 2+ months at Atlas Specific, I no longer have lower back pain, my posture has improved, and my overall energy flow has increased. I feel like my body is finally running on all cylinders. I love the positive energy you feel when you enter their space…truly medicinal. Thank you, Dr. Dugas and Melissa! Patti F. Upper Cervical Patient

Learn more about the Atlas Specific approach to upper cervical care and how they can help you on your road to recovery. UPPER CERVICAL CARE IN DURANGO Here at Atlas Specific, as your Durango Chiropractors for Upper Cervical Care, our purpose is to help you achieve your health and wellness goals with as few adjustments as possible and return your body to an optimal state of health. WHAT IS UPPER CERVICAL CARE? In order to understand the concept of Upper Cervical Chiropractic, you must first understand how the body is designed to function and maintain health. The brain stem extends from the brain down through an opening in the base of your skull and into the upper cervical region. It controls and coordinates virtually every vital function and response in the body, such as pain, sleep, digestion, blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature, balance and equilibrium, and MUCH more. It also acts as a conduit between the brain and the body. Working much like a telephone cable, the brain stem has millions of individual wires, or nerve fibers, that send signals to and from the brain to every system, organ, muscle, and cell within the body. We must have 100% brain-to-body communication in order to function properly and remain healthy. At Atlas Specific, we utilize the most precise form of Chiropractic Care called Knee Chest Upper Cervical Specific. This technique focuses on removing the interference in the upper part of the neck where the brainstem sits with one simple adjustment. WHAT MAKES THE UPPER CERVICAL AREA UNIQUE? The upper cervical area comprises the top two bones in the neck, the Atlas (C1) and the Axis (C2). These are the only two vertebrae in the entire spine that do not have an intervertebral disc. They are designed to move in six directions and are considered freely moveable. As a result of this free motion, the top two bones are more susceptible to misalignment than any other part of the spine. If one of the two upper bones (C1 or C2) becomes misaligned, it is called an Upper Cervical Subluxation. When a subluxation occurs, two things happen. One, it irritates or interferes with the brain stem and reduces brain-to-body communication. Wherever those messages were intended to go, whether it’s your foot, kidney, pancreas, heart, lungs, eyes, or ears, it is going to malfunction, become sick, and possibly shut down. Secondly, consider the upper spine a kinetic chain connected from head to toe. If either of the top two bones becomes misaligned, the rest of the body must compensate or adapt, resulting in total “body imbalance." This imbalance can compromise your health and affect your whole body. WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM UPPER CERVICAL CARE? This type of care is an excellent solution for anyone and everyone! Upper Cervical Chiropractic can be a helpful form of gentle, non-invasive, drug-free care for athletes, seniors, infants, children, people with disabilities, those who have suffered a recent injury or trauma, and anyone with a history of chronic health problems. Often people consider Chiropractic Care to be a solution to back and neck problems. But, Upper Cervical Care can be beneficial for people experiencing: Headaches/migraines Vertigo Dizziness Reduced range of motion Tinnitus Sleep disorders Stress/depression/anxiety Numbness/tingling/burning Digestive issues By restoring the normal function and balance of the neck and spine, Upper Cervical Chiropractic aims to improve the overall health and wellness of the individual and support the body's natural ability to heal itself. HOW IS UPPER CERVICAL CARE DIFFERENT? A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE Upper Cervical Chiropractic is a form of Chiropractic Care that focuses on the vital connection between your neck, brainstem, and central nervous system. During your treatment, we utilize State-of-the-Art Technology in order to determine where and when care is needed. Forget chasing symptoms. We correct the problem at its source. It is estimated that there are only 1,200 Chiropractors in the world specializing in Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic Care. Our Doctors, Timothy Dugas and Danielle Donarski , have both earned their advanced post-graduate certification in Upper Cervical Specific Care and graduated with honors from Life Chiropractic College West 274 COMBINATIONS Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care focuses on the top two bones in the neck (C1 & C2). These two bones are considered “free moving” and can misalign in 274 different combinations. Without proper analysis and radiographic findings, it is literally impossible to determine how to correct such complex and subtle misalignments. Often, Upper Cervical Specific Doctors are looking for a millimeter or less of misalignment. Each individual person has their own unique misalignment, which is why every degree of misalignment changes the type of adjustment they receive. Not sure Atlas Specific is the right Durango Chiropractor for you? Well, we want to know too! Schedule a FREE consultation, and let's find out! Schedule a Free Consultation Dr. Tim is such a gift... His focus on upper cervical spinal care is a potent and empowering contribution to this community, as the way that the brain communicates information to the rest of the body is ESSENTIAL for ALL health. He is well-rounded and intuitive, utilizing a variety of methods to support me to heal. His adjustments are firm yet gentle. The zero gravity chairs in the resting room are the highlight of my day, and I feel like they really allow my body to integrate the adjustment. Overall, I think that committing to working with Dr. Tim is definitely the most worthy investment in health that you can make. Andrea D. Upper Cervical Patient

Pediatric Chiropractic in Durango, CO from Atlas Specific Upper Cervical Care. PEDIATRIC CHIROPRACTIC IN DURANGO As with adults, upper cervical (neck) misalignments can have significant effects upon the nervous system’s ability to transmit information to and from a child’s body. Messages exchanged between the brain and body (through billions of nerves) guide the transformation of a newborn child into an adult. Each message provides instructions to the child’s growing body to provide for immune function, coordination of muscle activity, repair and growth of tissues, respiration and digestion among others. HOW CAN NEWBORNS AND CHILDREN DEVELOP SPINAL INJURIES? How can newborns and children develop spinal injuries early in life? It can begin with the normal birthing process. Even during the gentlest of births, presentation of the baby’s head through the birth canal requires physical pressure exerted by the mother. This can force the baby’s neck to twist or bend causing misalignment of the upper cervical vertebrae. Use of suction and/or forceps can compound the problem. Breech births place the newborn at unique risk for developing upper cervical problems depending upon the presentation and total time of labor. GROWING PAINS If the newborn makes it through the birthing process unaffected, the inevitable tumbles and falls of childhood increase the risk of injury to the upper cervical spine potentially compromising brain/body communication. An evaluation is necessary in each child’s case to assess whether an upper cervical injury is present and whether benefit from Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic Care can be achieved. Not sure Atlas Specific is the right Durango Chiropractor for your family? Well, we want to know too! Schedule a FREE consultation, and let's find out! Schedule a Free Consultation Tim and Danielle are an amazing team of chiropractors. Danielle adjusts my two kids while Tim has changed my life! Upper cervical care has been a profound and all-encompassing practice.... symptoms emotionally, physically, and spiritually are affecting a lasting healing journey for me! With X-rays proving changes that I've never seen while visiting other chiropractors. Investing in myself with Dr. Tim's care plan is something you need! I was referred by a friend and recommend him to anyone who will listen... I feel safe with his very intentional and specific adjustments. I will not go anywhere else! Kathryn B. Upper Cervical Patient

At Atlas Specific, we focus on treating our patients as a whole by offering foundational medicine to help support their healing journey. FOUNDATIONAL MEDICINE IN DURANGO Foundational Medicine addresses disease and dysfunction at the root cause. Rather than traditional medicine that masks symptoms with medications, Foundational Medicine seeks to locate and correct the root cause of your condition and restore your health from the foundation up. WHAT IS FOUNDATIONAL MEDICINE? The main goal of foundational medicine is to restore the foundation of health. When it comes to the human body, our cells are our foundation, and to be healthy, all 37 trillion of them need to function at their best. As we move through life, our cells accumulate waste and toxins. Over time they begin to function less efficiently, their ability to self-repair begins to decrease, and they begin to slowly break down, leading to chronic inflammatory diseases and aging, among other things. The mitochondria function as our cells’ power plants or batteries. If they don’t operate efficiently, your cells do not have enough energy to perform their normal functions optimally. Maximizing mitochondrial function is crucial to healthy cells and good health. The cells of the human body do not run on supplements. Healthy mitochondrial function must be obtained through detox or the clearing out of wastes and toxins. With your personally tailored Protocol, Atlas Specific can help you detox your cells, allowing your body to function more effectively. HEALTHY DRAINAGE FUNNEL BLOCKED DRAINAGE FUNNEL HOW THE FOUNDATIONAL PROTOCOL WORKS The foundational detox journey begins with a “Roadmap to Health.” This strategic “roadmap” is broken down into easy-to-follow steps or phases. The first step properly prepares the body for detoxification by focusing on energy and drainage pathways before promoting detoxification. This also makes the process smoother and encourages more energy as you move through the Protocol. The second step focuses on promoting the body’s natural detox processes and nurturing the gut microbiome before moving on to step three, which focuses on promoting healthy liver and bile flow. Step four picks up where step three left off to continue promoting systemic detoxification and healthy drainage pathways. This phase goes beyond the gut to detoxify, lends increased support to the lymphatic system, and is loaded with potent herbs used traditionally to support drainage and detox throughout the body. Not sure Atlas Specific is the right Durango Chiropractor for you? Well, we want to know too! Schedule a FREE consultation, and let's find out! Schedule a Free Consultation I’d been seeing Dr. Tim for about a year when I contracted COVID, and though my acute illness was mild, the long-term effects were completely debilitating. From breathing and lung issues to digestive problems and fatigue, my body was a wreck. The Foundational Protocol helped to clear my system, kickstart my recovery process, and gave me my life back. I will forever be grateful for Tim and Danielle’s care. Connie B. Foundational Medicine & Upper Cervical Patient

Atlas Specific is the only Durango/Four Corners Upper Cervical Chiropractor. Dedicated to helping individuals with chronic or debilitating issues who have not found results with prior treatments. Book an Appointment MEET YOUR CHIROPRACTORS Your Durango Chiropractors at Atlas Specific are known for being experts in their field. Doctors Timothy Dugas and Danielle Donarski are 2 of only 1,200 Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractors in the world. The care they deliver is a postdoctoral specialty, requiring extra training and advanced certification within the field of Chiropractic . They are dedicated to EMPOWERING individuals with chronic, debilitating, and neurological issues who have not found prior results in order to reclaim their life. We are driven to help people get well and stay well naturally. We know that “with every breath of life, there is HOPE." Tell Me More OUR APPROACH WE ARE SPECIFIC We’re a little different than other Durango Chiropractors. Atlas Specific is the ONLY Upper Cervical Chiropractic Center in the ENTIRE 4 Corners area. We use specialized X-rays and Digital Infrared Paraspinal Thermography to determine the precise listing of the top two bones in your spine (the Atlas, C1 & Axis, C2). Your listing determines the type of adjustment you need to clear your subluxation. Our imaging and x-ray techniques remove the guesswork and show us exactly how to correct your subluxation. We use objective measures to determine if you actually NEED an adjustment (our goal is NOT to adjust). Our approach integrates gentle, low-force, instrument-aided, and structural adjusting techniques to ensure precise corrections. WE ARE HOLISTIC As your Durango Chiropractors, we believe in the power and specificity of the Chiropractic method in restoring integrity to the nerve system. Our primary focus is on the spine and nerve system. But, we view our patients as a whole to acknowledge and treat irregularities within the entire body. Each of us encounters countless physical, chemical, and emotional stressors daily. At Atlas Specific, our comprehensive approach considers the whole system and addresses a wide range of imbalances throughout the body. During your treatment, we may recommend lifestyle strategies and foundational medicine to help support you in adapting to those stressors. WE ARE VITALISTIC Whether you’re experiencing specific health concerns, want to enhance your health potential, or prevent future complications, we are happy to serve you. Our focus is on helping your body function at its highest level. We do this by removing interference in the upper part of the neck—the place where the brainstem sits. We’ve curated the best that both Modern and Traditional Chiropractic , as well as Foundational Medicine, have to offer. We combine our core Upper Cervical Care with Traditional Full Spine Chiropractic, as well as gentle forms of both, to balance the body, mind, and spirit. At Atlas Specific, we believe in treating the CAUSE, not the SYMPTOM, and helping our patients reach unlimited potential. Patients suffering from a wide array of medical conditions can benefit from the care of an Upper Cervical Chiropractor. Consider your spinal cord as the highway that information from your brain uses to travel to the rest of your body. The purpose of your spine is to safeguard your spinal cord. When your spine is misaligned, messages from your brain to your body can get mixed up. The purpose of an Upper Cervical Chiropractor is to keep your spine properly aligned and provide healthy pathways for brain-to-body communication. Book an appointment with your Durango Chiropractor and cervical chiropractic specialists today. You could be a gentle correction away from a happier, healthier, pain-free life. Schedule a Free Consultation SPECIALTIES Atlas Specific sees patients with many different types of conditions, ailments, and disorders. We design each person's treatment individually and always set up a customized path to healing to get you back to living the life that you deserve. UPPER CERVICAL CARE When the vertebrae of the upper cervical spine are out of alignment, it puts pressure on the brainstem, creating an interference in brain-body communication which can lead to a multitude of health issues. Tell Me More TRADITIONAL CHIROPRACTIC Traditional full spine Chiropractic includes many techniques including manual, instrument, and drop table adjustments that address imbalances throughout the spine and sometimes extremities. Tell Me More PRE & POST NATAL CARE We can help to alleviate and even prevent common pains and problems associated with pregnancy. Prenatal Chiropractic care can establish pelvic alignment, reduce discomfort, and give you and your baby a better chance of a smooth and safe delivery. Tell Me More PEDIATRIC CHIROPRACTIC Pediatric Chiropractic care can relieve a plethora of symptoms your newborn, infant, or child may be experiencing. From recovering after the trauma of birth to adjusting to the developmental challenge of crawling and walking to correcting the spine after injuries from falls. Tell Me More FOUNDATIONAL MEDICINE Foundational Medicine addresses disease and dysfunction at the root cause. Rather than traditional medicine that masks symptoms with medications, Foundational Medicine seeks to locate and correct the root cause of your condition and restore your health from the foundation up. Tell Me More PAIN MANAGEMENT Whether you suffer from chronic headaches, neck pain, back pain, or other chronic pain issues, realigning the spine can take pressure off of the nervous system and allow your body to function and heal without invasive surgery or the use of drugs. Tell Me More Request Your Appointment Today! "I came to Atlas Specific with so much pain and tingling in my arms and fingers. Within two visits my pain and tingling were gone, and my quality of life has gone back to normal. I would recommend anyone with neck or back pain to come visit. Thank you, Dr. Tim. You are the best." Dave N. Upper Cervical Patient "I’ve been seeing Dr.Tim for a while now, and I wholeheartedly believe in the work he does. Trust the process of healing. It certainly doesn’t happen overnight. I’m pleased to say that most of my constant neck/back pain has subsided, and my posture is definitely improving." "Dr. Tim is the most caring health care provider I have ever known. His expertise in his profession is impressive. He genuinely cares about your pain and helps you alleviate it through gentle manipulations and suggestions for healthier life choices. I highly recommend him!" Robbyn B. Upper Cervical Patient Kerry B. Upper Cervical Patient Contact

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Welcome to the Atlas Specific Videos Page. Here you can learn directly from our team as they discuss holistic health, wellness, and the conditions we treat. VIDEOS Upper Cervical Care and Migraines In today’s video, Dr. Tim discusses the relationship between upper cervical care and migraines. If you suffer from migraines, this video is for you! Upper Cervical Care and Kids Join us today as Dr. Tim sits down to discuss upper cervical and kids and explains why a baby or a child might need a chiropractic adjustment. Holistic Health and Wellness at Atlas Specific In today’s video, Dr. Tim sits down to talk to us about what holistic health and wellness look like at Atlas Specific. Tinnitus and Upper Cervical Care Tinnitus and Upper Cervical Care, join us on today’s episode where Dr. Tim talks about Tinnitus and how upper cervical care can help. Amazing Testimonial From Janey B. An amazing testimonial from Janey B. today. Hear what one of our favorite people has to say about her care at Atlas Specific Upper Cervical Care with Dr. Tim. Tech Neck Dr. Tim talks about something he sees every day at Atlas Specific, Tech Neck, what it is, and why you should care about it. Get to Know Dr. Danielle Donarski Get to know Dr. Danielle Donarski of Atlas Specific as she shows you what a typical adjustment might look like. The Big Idea of Chiropractic On today’s episode, sit down with Dr. Tim of Atlas Specific as he discusses the big idea of chiropractic. Whiplash and Upper Cervical Care Tune in today as Atlas Specific’s own Dr. Tim discussed whiplash and upper cervical care in their Durango office. Dr. Tim Explains Our Upper Cervical X-rays Tune in today as Dr. Tim explains upper Cervical x-rays and how X-rays are analyzed during upper cervical treatment at Atlas Specific. Sciatica and Low Back Pain Join us today as we sit down with Dr. Tim as he discusses sciatica and low back pain, as well as how upper cervical care may help. Is Your Neck Making You Dizzy? Join Dr. Tim of Atlas Specific as he discusses the possibility that your neck is actually what is making you dizzy. What is an Upper Cervical Adjustment? What is an upper cervical adjustment? In today’s video, Dr. Tim discusses what you can expect from an adjustment when you visit Atlas Specific. Dr. Tim’s WHY! Get to know Durango’s own Upper Cervical Chiropractor, Dr. Timothy Dugas, as he shares with you WHY he does what he does.