Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. At Foti Chiropractic in Milwaukee Wisconsin we treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints, including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs, and headaches.
Foti Chiropractic in Milwaukee Wisconsin practices a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment. We believe in our bodies natural ability to heal and provide treatments to aid that process. We might also recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counseling. This is how Foti Chiropractic is keeping Milwaukeens healthy!
The most common therapeutic procedure performed is known as “spinal manipulation,” also called the “chiropractic adjustment.” The purpose of manipulation is to restore joint mobility by manually applying a controlled force into joints that have become hypomobile – or restricted in their movement – as a result of a tissue injury. Tissue injury can be caused by a single traumatic event, such as improper lifting of a heavy object, or through repetitive stresses, such as sitting in an awkward position with poor spinal posture for an extended period of time. In either case, injured tissues undergo physical and chemical changes that can cause inflammation, pain, and diminished function for the sufferer. Manipulation, or adjustment of the affected joint and tissues, restores mobility, thereby alleviating pain and muscle tightness, and allowing tissues to heal.
Chiropractic adjustment rarely causes discomfort. However, patients may sometimes experience mild soreness or aching following treatment (as with some forms of exercise) that usually resolves within 12 to 48 hours.
In many cases, such as lower back pain, chiropractic care may be the primary method of treatment. When other medical conditions exist, chiropractic care may complement or support medical treatment by relieving the musculoskeletal aspects associated with the condition.
We assess your health through clinical examination, laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging and other diagnostic interventions to determine what chiropractic treatment is appropriate or if it is not appropriate. We will readily refer patients to the appropriate health care provider when chiropractic care is not suitable for your condition, or the condition warrants co-management in conjunction with other members of the health care team. We are completely focused on healing your body with the best treatments available.
Our philosophy and promise to you, our valued patients:
To render service to humanity with full respect for the dignity of mankind in general and the total individual in particular. To consider the total needs of the chiropractic patient, directing chiropractic treatment toward the total person, body, mind, and spirit. Any chiropractic treatment shall at all times be in the best interest of the patient.
To recognize that the chiropractic patient has an inalienable right to share in making decisions pertaining to their chiropractic treatment. To guide and educate toward this goal and actively encourage the chiropractic patient to share in the responsibility for care and allow healing at its fullest potential.
Dr. David J. Foti
Dr. Felicia A. Foti
Dr. Hans J. Halaska
Jennifer J. Foti
We treat you as we treat our own family!
Beginning March 2009 Foti Chiropractic became Webster Technique Certified- A specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment that reduces interference to the nervous system and balances maternal pelvic muscles and ligaments. This in turn reduces torsion in the uterus, a cause of intra-uterine constraint of the baby and allows for optimal fetal positioning in preparation for birth.
Dr David J Foti
I received my Bachelor's Degree at Marquette University in 1973 and then attended Northwestern College of Chiropractic in Bloomington, Minnesota. I received my Doctorate of Chiropractic in 1977. I opened my own practice in May of 1978 at 5918 W. North Avenue, where I practiced until July 2007. Today we provide our services a little further west at 11717 W. North Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53226 in a newly remodeled office designed by Fengshui-Design to reach the best natural healing environment possible. Each treatment room has its own environment to make you feel comfortable and relaxed.
My Certifications
- 2007 - T10 Preceptorship Program designed to provide students a mentor to complete their clinincal and quantitative requirements.
- 1981 - Certificate in the Rating of Physical Impairment for Disability Evaluation – The National Lincoln School of Postgraduate Education National College of Chiropractic.
- 1976 - Certificate of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners – Certification of Qualification in Practice of Physical Therapy, Roentgenology and Clinical Practice
Professional Associations and Honors
Member - International Chiropractic Association
Member - Wisconsin Chiropractic Association
Member - Foundation for the Advancement of Chiropractic Research
Member - Northwestern College of Chiropractic Alumni Association
Member - Northwestern College of Chiropractic Institute of Chiropractic Research
Member - Northwestern College of Chiropractic - President's League
- 2003 - Northwestern Health Sciences University - Member Board of Trustees
- 1992 - Northwestern College of Chiropractic Alumni Association - Distinguished Alumnus Award
- 1980 - Wisconsin Chiropractic Association - Legislative Committee Co-Chairman
- 1978 to 1980 - Wisconsin Chiropractic Association - Southeast District Secretary
Post Graduate Education
- X-Ray Pathology
- Chiropractic Orthopedics
- Impairment Ratings
- Chiropractic Adjustment Techniques
- Neurovascular Diagnosis
- Correlative Physical Exam Procedures
- Wisconsin Chiropractic Association Post Graduate Seminar in Detection, X-Ray Analysis, Control, Reduction and Correction of Scoliosis
Dr Felicia Foti
I am focusing on Women's Health, Pre-natal and Postnatal care, and Pediatric Care. I am the daughter of Dr. David Foti and cousin to Dr. Hans Halaska. We are all aligned with the same prinicples of care which is to treat you and your family's health concerns naturally. I enjoy working with my family at Foti Chiropractic and would love to work with your family as well.
Education
- Doctor of Chiropractic 2007- Northwestern Health Science University
- License attained in Wisconsin 2008
- Bachelors in Human Biology 2007- Northwestern Health Science University
- University of Wisconsin- Madison 2001-2004
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Associations
- International Chiropractic Pediatric Association
- International Chiropractic Association
- Wisconsin Chiropractic Association
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Dr Hans Halaska
Dr Hans Halaska is committed to excellent holistic care that helps patients get back to what they enjoy doing most in life. Aligned with chiropractic principles, Dr. Halaska’s goal is find the cause of health concerns without drugs or surgery.
Through the study of the human structure and how it relates to nervous system integrity, Dr. Halaska has a proven record of successful rehabilitation along with conditioning of pre and post season athletes, as well as injury prevention.
Dr Hans Halaska received a degree in Biomedical Science from Marquette University and his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Northwestern Health Science University. Dr Halaska is certified in Wellness by the International Chiropractors Association, the only internationally recognized wellness certification. He also has professional memberships to the International Pediatrics Association, Fitness and Sports Council, as well as the Wisconsin Chiropractor Association.
Education
- Doctor of Chiropractic 2008 - Northwestern Health Sciences University
- License Attained in Wisconsin
- Bachelor of Science Biomedical Science - Marquette University (May2000 – May 2004)