Today we’d like to introduce you to Jan Suckut.
Jan, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
Over the last 20 plus years as a Chiropractor, my treating style has developed from primarily structural treatments to helping clients discover the cause of their pain and helping them also with nutrition, healthy eating, and weight loss. Knowing that massage therapy was an integral part of structural realignment, I partnered with another Chiropractor and opened Advanced School of Massage Therapy in Thousand Oaks. My main role was co-owner as well as school director and student facilitator. I wrote the core program and also taught anatomy at the school. In 2010, having a weight problem myself, I lost 50 pounds in 4 months and have maintained for the last 7 years. I share that success with my clients as I support and guide them do the same. Helping clients find the cause of their pain and structural problems drove me to write my book Health at your Desk, a Chiropractic perspective, Set Up, Get Moving, Get Healthy. When clients were properly set up at their computer, I discovered that their pain reduced, they held their adjustments, and they were healing faster. More importantly, sitting at your desk is detrimental to your health, so included in the book, are simple one-minute exercises that you can do to reverse and eliminate the ill-effects that sitting has on your health. This evolved into starting another company, Deskhealth Solutions, which trains employees on health subjects including proper desk set up, desk exercises, and healthy eating, as well as performing ergonomic desk set ups for employees and implementing wellness programs at local companies.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
For the most part. When I changed locations in 2005, I had to break up a partnership which involved selling my co-ownership in the Massage school. Opening my own place was a challenge when it came to dealing with City rules and regulations, but being on my own was worth that struggle.
When I wrote my book, Health at your Desk, a Chiropractic perspective, Set Up, Get Moving, Get Healthy, it was a year of hard work and labor. I did the book myself from putting it in the right order, to formatting it, as well as self-publishing the book. Writing was not much of a challenge, just time consuming. Interpreting research articles regarding studies done on the ill effects of sitting on your health and interpolating the numbers was challenging. I was fortunate that my husband, Jerry is a CPA and good with numbers was a big help when it came to this part of the book.
Losing weight was easy, BUT keeping it off is a challenge but well worth it as I like to lead by example and help others do the same.
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Chiropractic Way – what should we know?
I have a strong structural background and I believe in educating her clients on ways to keep healthy at home and at work including proper computer set-up to prevent injury and movement exercises to maintain health. This is detailed in her book, Health at Your Desk, A Chiropractic Perspective. This added education helps clients get the most from their treatment and prevents re-injury. She is also a Certified Health Coach with Take Shape for Life and provides Nutritional and Weight loss counseling. Our Spa-like, serene setting facilitates healing. Enjoy our soft music and low lighting in a relaxed atmosphere. Utilizing a combination of Massage Therapy, Chiropractic and Physical Therapy modalities we gently customize treatment to each patient individually. Your specific needs are assessed and treatment is tailored and provided to each patient.
Any shoutouts? Who else deserves credit in this story – who has played a meaningful role?
One of my first exposures to public speaking was doing Blue Light specials when I was a teenager working at KMart. At the time I hated doing these, but I look back and thank my boss at the time who saw potential in me. I also met my husband at this job and we have been together since.
Pricing:
- Health at your Desk, a Chiropractic perspective, Set Up, Get Moving, Get Healthy $24.95
- Weight loss Health Coaching: FREE
- Initial Chiropractic exam and consultation: $25
Contact Info:
- Address: 2488 Tapo St #2
- Website: drjanshands.com
- Phone: 8055830895
- Email: [email protected]
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanshands/?ref=bookmarks
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/jan-suckut-dc-simi-valley-3?osq=dr+jan+suckut
- Other: Chiropractic Way
Image Credit:
Natalie Berman
