Services & Techniques

At Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center, Inc., we take great pride in providing the finest chiropractic wellness care to our patients. Below is a sampling of the services we offer in our Mission Viejo office.

Chiropractic Care

Physical Medicine

Medical Doctor Exam

Massage Therapy

Pilates

Pre and Post Surgical Rehabilitation

Lifestyle Advice

Nutritional Counseling

Spinal & Postural Screenings

Laser Hair Removal

Thermage & Mesotherapy

Physiotherapy

Custom Orthotics

Chiropractic Care

We provide advanced spinal correction utilizing "state of the art" chiropractic techniques. Never in the history of chiropractic have we been able to provide the level of help and expertise that now exists. These newer correction methods are even safer, more comfortable and more effective than ever before. As a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Victor Rafa has years of training and experience in spinal adjustment.

Pilates

Pilates yields numerous benefits. Increased lung capacity and circulation through deep, healthy breathing is a primary focus. Strength and flexibility, particularly of the abdomen and back muscles, coordination-both muscular and mental, are key components in an effective Pilates program. Posture, balance, and core strength are all heartily increased. Bone density and joint health improve, and many experience positive body awareness for the first time. Pilates teaches balance and control of the body, and that capacity spills over into other areas of one's life.

Corrective Exercises

We teach our patients special "blueprint" exercises designed just for them to help strengthen and correct their own unique problem. These exercises can be performed in the comfort of your own home and can improve the effectiveness of your spinal correction by as much as 30-40%. In addition to skeletal misalignment, muscles and connective tissues can be out of place or strained by improper alignment and use. Specific exercises and stretches can help your body stay in balance and in health.

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy helps decrease stress, relieve fatigued muscles, increase circulation, and break up scar tissue. Massage therapy has become an important part of general health care for many people living in today's stressful world. Traditional healthcare systems throughout the world recognize that massage can play an important role in treating illness or chronic ailments, and contribute to a higher sense of general well-being.

Lifestyle Advice

We often find it helpful to "coach" our patients on certain activities they should avoid or do differently to avoid aggravating their particular health challenge. Our goal is to help every patient achieve a fulfilling and happy lifestyle full of the activities they enjoy most. We recognize that each our patient is a whole person, and help them reach true health and wellness is a collaborate effort between our professionals and our patients.

Thermage

The one hour face and body lift, as seen on Oprah. Look years younger with a noninvasive technique that tightens collagen on face, abdomen, arms, legs, breasts and buttocks. No downtime, no recovery time and lasts 3-5 years. The H-lift combines Thermage with Mesotherapy and Natural fillers to achieve the real results of a real facelift without the surgery! Look better, not different!

Nutritional Counseling

We provide specific recommendations on nutritional supplements and healthy food choices to enhance our patient´s return to optimal health. Do you know which supplements and vitamins are good for you? Dr. Victor Rafa can provide a structured nutritional program based on your individual needs.

Mesotherapy

Lose weight and cellulite! A revolutionary noninvasive alternative to liposuction, developed in France where Dr. Habermehl trained in the technique. Lose pounds and inches with no downtime and no recovery time.

Spinal & Postural Screenings

Posture and spinal screenings can reveal important health information and unlock the door to improved health and well-being. We provide screenings at area malls, community events, health fairs and places of employment. Contact us today to arrange a screening at your event or workplace.

Pre and Post Surgical Rehabilitation

Just as the body needs Post Surgical physical therapy following an injury, it also benefits greatly from Pre-Surgical therapy. A stronger body will heal more quickly and fully allowing for less rehabilitation time following a surgery.

Physiotherapy

To complement and enhance the healing effects of Dr. Rafa's specific Chiropractic manipulative treatment, we at Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center, Inc. also provide the following physiological therapeutic procedures:

• Ultrasound
• Interferential electrical muscle stimulation
• Microamperage neural stimulation
• Mechanical traction
• Flexion Distraction
• Cryotherapy
• Moist heat therapy
• Work hardening rehabilitation program