Do You Need a Nutrition Response Testing Chiropractor? A Guide to Holistic Health and Healing

Dr. Donna Sergi, Licensed Nutrition Response Practitioner • Feb 15, 2021

"The content below is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition."

Have you been feeling under the weather?

Maybe you have been diagnosed with a chronic condition and have been to doctor visit after doctor visit only to be given rounds of medication or offered surgeries.

You know there has to be a better way to achieve health, and you want answers.

A Nutrition Response Testing chiropractor may be just what you are looking for.

In this guide, we will learn how Nutrition Response Testing, combined with the holistic care of chiropractic, can help you achieve optimal health.

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What is Nutrition Response Testing?

Nutrition Response Testing , also known as Applied Kinesiology, is a proven, non-invasive method for identifying organs or body systems that may not be functioning properly, and thus causing physical or emotional symptoms.

Based on the premise that your body knows what's wrong with it, Nutrition Response Testing:

  1. Finds the underlying issues contributing to your health-related issues; and
  2. Allows your doctor to determine what nutrients or lifestyle changes your body needs to implement in order to restore a healthy balance.

What is a Nutrition Response Testing Chiropractor?

A Nutrition Response Testing chiropractor incorporates traditional chiropractic techniques with nutritional testing.

Nutrition Response Testing was created in the 1960s by chiropractors Freddie Ulan and Lester Bryman.

Incorporating the concepts of:


  • Acupuncture
  • Oriental medicine; and
  • Applied and clinical kinesiology

. ..Nutrition Response Testing results in a highly dependable assessment of a patient's current state of health.

What Does a Nutrition Response Testing Chiropractor Do?

A Nutrition Response Testing chiropractor performs chiropractic care in the traditional sense.

They use a special instrument or their hands to do spinal and joint manipulation in order to correct any misalignment in the body and restore overall physical function.

However, since they are also trained in Nutrition Response Testing, patients have the added benefit of both forms of treatment.

Traditional chiropractic care and Nutrition Response Testing are the perfect companions.

What’s the Difference Between a Nutrition Response Testing Chiropractor and a Traditional Chiropractor


Traditional chiropractic care deals with pain in a specific region of the body.

People can experience pain for many reasons. It may be related to:

  • Structural issues
  • Misalignment
  • Injury
  • Stress
  • Illness
  • Physical or emotional trauma

A traditional chiropractor holistically treats the affected areas by giving adjustments, whereas a Nutrition Response Testing chiropractor can determine if there are underlying causes that could be contributing to overall back and whole-body health.


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Can You Get Traditional Chiropractic Care From a Nutrition Response Testing Chiropractor?

You can.

Ideally, however, you will want to take advantage of both forms of treatment.

The chiropractor will make recommendations on a case-by-case basis, but it’s ultimately up to the patient to decide how they would prefer to move forward with their care.

How Do You Know if You Need Nutrition Response Testing?


The fact is, anyone feeling as though they are not enjoying optimal health can benefit from Nutrition Response Testing.

You may be surprised to find out that even something as simple as heartburn could be a symptom of a much greater issue, like allergies, or heavy metal toxicity.

Here are just a few of the health concerns Dr. Sergi can address through Nutritional Response Testing:

Digestive Issues


Have you been experiencing any of the following symptoms?


  • Constipation
  • Stomach pain
  • Heartburn

If so, Nutrition Response Testing may be just what you have been looking for to find relief.

Since your gastrointestinal system is responsible for such critical functions as digestion and immunity, a weakness in your gut can negatively affect your body's ability to:


  • Eliminate toxins
  • Absorb necessary vitamins and minerals; or
  • Regulate your hormones.

Nutrition Response Testing can uncover conditions suc h as:


  • Diverticulitis
  • Celiac disease; or
  • Irritable bowel syndrome.

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Acid Reflux/GERD

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, an estimated 20% of the United States population suffers from gastroesophageal reflux disease also known as heartburn or GERD.

While taking an antacid may alleviate your symptoms temporarily, it doesn't eliminate the root cause of your heartburn.

Nutrition Response Testing, on the other hand, can uncover the cause of your reflux , giving your doctor the tools needed to develop a plan to help your symptoms disappear for good.

Hot Flashes


  • Increased heart rate
  • Profuse sweating
  • Warmth radiating through your upper body and face
  • Chills

If you've ever had a hot flash you surely recognize the symptoms.

Many people associate hot flashes with menopause, but the truth is, age may not have anything to do with it.

Take a look at these common reasons for hot flashes:

  • Ethnicity: Hot flashes are more common among African-American women.
  • Menopause
  • A sedentary lifestyle
  • Obesity
  • Smoking

If you're struggling with hot flashes, you may have an unresolved nutritional deficiency.

By utilizing Nutrition Response Testing, we can determine the exact cause of your hot flashes and give you the relief you deserve.

Our goal is to eliminate the discomfort you are experiencing — and we have a successful history of making that happen.

How do we do that?

We believe in all-natural remedies for hot flashes, which is why Nutrition Response Testing has proven to provide such amazing results for our patients.

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Weight Loss

Have you:


  • Done everything you can think of to lose weight?
  • Been sucked into fad diets or “quick fixes”?
  • Feel that your metabolism may be winding down?

If so, HealthierU can help.

Our goal is to determine the underlying cause of your weight challenges.

Following your nutrition response testing assessment, Dr. Sergi will develop an individualized weight loss program that incorporates tools like:


  • Exercise
  • Diet
  • Nutritional supplements

And the great news is, our patients not only lose weight —they keep it off.

What Can You Expect During Nutrition Response Testing?


The Nutrition Response Testing assessment is a non-invasive system of analyzing your body in order to determine the underlying causes of any health-related symptoms you may be experiencing.

At HealthierU there are two parts to our Nutrition Response Testing protocol:


  • The initial analysis;and
  • Your customized nutritional and supplement plan.


The Initial Analysis


You can plan to be in our office for around 90 minutes for your initial visit.

The first thing you will do is fill out your health history form.

Once that is complete, Dr. Sergi will meet with you to discuss your primary health concerns as well as your health goals.

Finally, she will perform a Nutrition Response Testing assessment.

Your Nutrition Response Testing assessment will determine how well your body is functioning and will provide a thorough assessment of your:

  • Organs
  • Muscles
  • Glands
  • Tissues

Following your Nutrition Response Testing assessment, you will be scheduled for a report of Dr. Sergi’s findings.

At this appointment, Dr. Sergi will review:

  • Whether you are a Nutrition Response Testing candidate.
  • How long it will take to heal your body.
  • How regularly you will need to come into the office.The estimated cost of treatment.
  • A review of any dietary or lifestyle modifications.
  • Whole food supplement recommendations.

Customized Nutrition and Supplement Plan

At HealthierU, our goal is to use a holistic approach to get to the root of your health problems and to deal with them in a:

  • Natural
  • Safe; and
  • Effective way.

We use organic whole food concentrate supplements from Standard Process Inc. and believe these supplements are just as important as the lifestyle and dietary changes we will be recommending.

Your nutrition and supplement plan is custom created specifically for you by Dr. Sergi following the results of your Nutrition Response Testing assessment.

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Nutrition Response Testing: When Will You See Results?

The amount of time it will take to see results following your Nutrition Response Testing can vary from individual to individual.

Improvement may be seen just days after starting a program, or it may take a few months.

However, on average, most of our patients see results in around 4 to 6 weeks.

It is important to understand that just because your symptoms disappear, it does not mean that the cause of the symptoms has been fully corrected.

Typically, it takes around six to eight months to fully correct the underlying cause of your health concerns.

Following the prescribed plan is the key to success.

How Much Does it Cost to See a Nutrition Response Testing Chiropractor?

The cost of visiting a Nutrition Response Testing chiropractor will vary from patient to patient, depending on the underlying condition and each patient's personalized treatment plan.

While insurance does not cover Nutrition Response Testing services, our patients are pleasantly surprised to find that many of the symptoms for which they previously saw their doctor have disappeared, thus eliminating the need for future doctor visits.

HealthierU accepts cash, credit cards, and checks, and we have a variety of convenient payment plans available, as well.

Are You Required to Participate in Chiropractic Care if You Have Nutrition Response Testing?

As our patient, we respect your right to choose your own path for care.

While chiropractic care is not a requirement, it is our experience that chiropractic care and Nutrition Response Testing function as two halves of the whole.

Chiropractic treatments can:


  • Increase your immune system.
  • Lower your blood pressure.
  • Provide pain relief.
  • Increase your body’s ability to handle stress.

Chiropractic care deals with the neuromusculoskeletal component while Nutrition Response Testin g focuses on the organ and nutritional components.

By engaging both approaches together, you can ensure that your nerves, muscles, and skeletal system can function at their full capacity.

How HealthierU Can Help You Achieve Optimal Health After One Consultation With a Nutrition Response Testing Chiropractor

Are you ready to uncover the root causes of your physical conditions?

You have come to the right place.

Our goal is to permanently alleviate your physical symptoms by using holistic natural remedies.

At HealthierU, we offer a free consultation to determine whether nutrition response testing is the best option for you.

Get in touch with us today and start your journey to optimal health.

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