Meet Dr. Susan
Benedict
Serving the Altadena community for over three decades, Dr.
Benedict provides a sanctuary for healing through the
precise and gentle application of Directional Non-Force
Technique® chiropractic.
The Gentle Indicator: Non-Force Specialist
Our Practice Philosophy
Restoring your body's natural alignment through a commitment to gentle, precise, and
effective care.
Gentle Efficacy
Experience a method that avoids the 'cracking' or 'popping' of traditional chiropractic. Our non-force approach is safe for all ages and highly sensitive conditions.
Precision Focus
We don't believe in generic
adjustments. Every treatment is
tailored to the specific biomechanical
needs of your skeletal structure.
Effective Long-Term
Our goal is sustainable recovery. By addressing the root cause, we help patients find lasting relief from chronic
discomfort.
The Journey to Directional Non-ForceTechnique®
Early in her career, Dr. Benedict recognized that many
patients were hesitant about the forceful manipulations
associated with standard chiropractic care. This led her on a journey to find a method that was both profoundly effective and exceptionally gentle.
Her discovery of **Directional Non-Force Technique
changed everything. As the original non-force
method, it utilizes a unique challenge and thumb-impulse
system to identify and correct misalignments without any
traumatic force.
Today, she is one of the few specialists in the region
dedicated to this refined craft, helping those with acute
injuries, chronic pain, and sensitive constitutions regain
their mobility and joy.
"My mission is to provide a space where healing is unhurried and every patient feels truly heard. Your health is a delicate balance, and it deserves a gentle hand."
— DR. SUSAN BENEDICT