DC
Wheaton, IL
(630) 588-9300
mjdempster@sbcglobal.net
Integrative Medicine, Chiropractic

Services

Describe your services:
Natural Internal Medicine. Dr. Dempster is a Natural Internist, Applied Kinesilogy Practitioner and Chiropractic Physician. Her specialty is balancing the biochemistry of the body to optimize health and resolve issues such as digestive distress, fatigue, and stress.

How does your healing modality work?
Dr. Dempster operates on the concept that health is a dynamic, interactive balance of physical, mental, and biochemical factors. Dr. Dempster uses Applied Kinesilogy, which is a form of diagnosis using muscle testing as the primary feedback mechanism to examine how a person’s body is functioning. Dr. Dempster utilizes treatments such as joint manipulation, various muscle therapies, cranial techniques, meridian therapies, clinical nutrition, dietary management, and reflex procedures to discover the root cause of the distress in the system.

How do you see your services evolving over the next three years?
Dr. Dempster’s vision of a patient centered fully integrated health system will include other complimentary therapy providers; as well as ongoing education for nutrition, pain management, stress management, and women’s health concerns.
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Benefits

What are the benefits/results people see?
As we age we accumulate toxins and stress, and often our bodies need a little help. Prolonged stress will cause low energy/fatigue, thickening of the mucus in the lungs, which causes bronchitis/asthma and erodes the lining of the gut causing ulcers, leaky gut syndrome, and irritable bowel/colitis. Dr. Dempster specifically helps the body repair itself by giving the body the nutrition it needs to heal and removing roadblocks to the healing process. This practice empowers patients by helping them to understand how their bodies work; what can be done to reduce stress; and continually supports and improves patient’s health and well being.

Why do people come to see you?
To address and improve PMS, infertility, menopause, stomach / intestinal distress, anxiety, depression, low energy, fatigue, osteoporosis, joint problems, chronic pain, headaches, allergies, and stress.

Who is an ideal client?
Anyone seeking improved health through a holistic approach. Although Dr. Dempster’s practice specializes in female health, it is not limited to women.

What makes you different/good at what you do?
Dr. Dempster takes a whole person approach and is committed to each patient’s optimal health and awareness that will last a lifetime. Dr. Dempster temporarily utilizes supplements to support the body in the healing process. Her goal is to see the body functioning at optimum wellness with minimum supplementation.
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Philosophy/Approach

Describe your healing philosophy:
Dr. Dempster believes in the body’s ability to heal itself. Rather than symptom relief, Dr. Dempster discovers the root cause of the patient’s problem and creates an individual treatment plan to eliminate the health issues and keep them from reoccurring.

Describe your style or approach:
Dr. Dempster applies a scientific and intuitive approach to healing that supports the patient’s awareness and involvement in their health. Dr. Dempster is committed to her patient’s health and won’t give up until the root cause of the problem is revealed and the problem is resolved as best as it can be. Her patients look forward to their health care appointment.

Why do you do what you do?
For more than two decades Dr. Dempster has followed her passion for understanding how the body works. Dr. Dempster’s interest in nutrition, exercise physiology, and natural health has led her to chiropractic and natural internal medicine, which unites all of her skills. She believes in treating the cause and not just the symptom.
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Education/Background

Education/Training:
National University of Health Sciences – Advanced Degree in Internal Disorders
- Doctor of Chiropractic
- B.S. in Human Biology
International College of Applied Kinesiology –Advanced training in pain relief, adrenal stress, liver
health, preventing degenerative joint disease, and
balancing hormonal systems
Also completed the primary 100 hour course
-DABCI candidate

Years Professionally Practicing:
7

Contributions/Publications:
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What to expect

Describe a typical session:
First and foremost Dr. Dempster listens to you. In the first session, Dr. Dempster takes a detailed medical history, completes a comprehensive medical exam; reviews all of the body systems including brain function, endocrine balance (adrenals/stress, thyroid/metabolism, and reproduction) and determines the diagnosis. The medical exam includes vital signs, neurologic, and orthopedic screening. Return sessions address specific needs.

How long is a typical session?
The first session is 2 hours. Return visits are 45 minutes.

Describe your office or treatment room:
Dr. Dempster’s office suite includes an exam room, a treatment room, a waiting room, two massage rooms, and an office in a professional, peaceful, tranquil environment.

How should someone prepare for a session?
The patient should give thought to their overall medical history and current conditions to discuss with Dr. Dempster. The patient should bring any medications and/or supplements that he/she is currently taking, as well as any lab reports and x-rays that may be available.
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Logistics

Office hours/days of the week:
Office hours are by appointment, Tuesday through Saturday. Evening hours are available.

Fee Range
First visit – $250, Follow Up Visit – $90, Nutritional supplements and lab work are additional.

Take Insurance?
No, payment is at the time of service, and a comprehensive bill is generated that the patient sends to his/her insurance company as covered services may differ in specific health insurance plans.

Cancellation Policy?
Cancellations need to be made 48 hours in advance to avoid cancellation fee.
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Closing Comments

What else might someone want to know about you?
Dr. Dempster is an avid reader, movie-goer, horsewoman, and hiker.
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