Welcome to Deena Hakim, D.C.. Dr. Deena Hakim fits her treatments to the patient's needs; be it pain management or wellness care. Her care is a perfect mixture of gentle joint and muscle treatments to increase flexibility, reduce stiffness and create muscle balance and postural awareness. Dr. Hakim's treatments last from 30-45 minutes and focus on breaking up scar tissue and introducing flexiblity to the spine and muscles. She recommends postural home exercises and active care to return the patient to their optimal wellness level more quickly. We utilize the following techniques: Activator Methods , Active Release Techniques (ART) , Cervical Care , Manual Adjusting , Motion Palpation , Myofascial Release , Neuro Muscular Technique (NMT) , Palmer Package , Thompson Terminal Point Technique (Thompson Drop Table Technique) , Traction-Massage , Trigger (or Myodysneuric) Point Therapy .