Dr. Keri Chiappino & Dr. Matthew Lewis to Present at Upcoming Autism Conference to Highlight Benefits of Chiropractic Care and Nutrition For Children Diagnosed with Autism

SMITHTOWN and COMMACK, NY (September 19, 2007)–  Dr. Keri Chiappino of New Life Chiropractic and Dr. Matthew Lewis of Creating Wellness announced today that they will be presenting jointly at the fourth annual Long Island Autism Conference (LIAC) to be held October 20 and 21 at the Hyatt Regency, Hauppauge, New York.  The doctors will be among over thirty-four local and nationally renowned speakers presenting at what is purported to be one of the largest comprehensive Autism conferences in the northeast.

“Maximizing Brain Function with Fuel and Activation…Assisting the ASD Child with Individualized Nutrition and Neurological Rehabilitation” is title of the session to be conducted by Dr. Chiappino and Dr. Lewis.   Both doctors will discuss natural methods of treatment that are available for children with neurological disabilities such as Autism.

“This conference is a great opportunity to reach out to parents of children with Autism and present to them the benefits of chiropractic neurology,” says Dr. Chiappino. “Parents need to know that medication is not the only choice for treating children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs).  In fact, oftentimes medicating the child can produce serious side effects.  Chiropractic neurology is an effective natural alternative that has been very successful in helping to improve the part of the brain that is not functioning properly.   I look forward to helping educate parents on how chiropractic neurology can specifically help Autistic children improve their overall well being, including language, social behavior, balance and coordination.”

Addressing the nutritional aspect of improving brain function, Dr. Lewis commented, “Children at all developmental levels benefit from sound nutrition.  This conference provides a forum for parents, educators and practitioners to better understand strategies for regaining our children’s health.  The science today is sound — Autism is rising at alarming levels, with at least one in every 150 children affected.  Even if you don’t have an Autistic child, you probably know someone who does.  We need to learn nutritional strategies to treat and potentially prevent Autism. The quality of a child’s brain fuel has an impact on optimizing brain function.  Children today are fed a diet of mainly junk food, even if it’s packaged as health food.  The problem is more serious than one would imagine.  I believe this event is a call to action, a step in the right direction.”

About Dr. Keri Chiappino and New Life Chiropractic
Dr. Keri Chiappino offers a unique, expanded approach to alternative health care and specializes in neurological disorders in children, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADD/ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome and other learning disabilities.  Utilizing non-invasive therapies that comprise her unique “Maximum Achievement Program,” Dr. Chiappino has been successful in improving brain functionality in her patients with ASDs, enabling them to perform at full potential. 

Dr. Chiappino has distinguished herself as one of 600 doctors worldwide achieving Diplomatic status on the American Chiropractic Neurological Board (ACNB), with over 1000 hours in chiropractic neurological coursework. She is one of only a half dozen active and certified chiropractic neurologists practicing in the Long Island area.  Her private family practice, New Life Chiropractic, is dedicated to chronic conditions that severely disable people, including patients with Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, vertigo, migraines, asthma, depression, anxiety disorders as well as learning disabilities and ASDs.  Dr. Chiappino can be reached at her Smithtown, Long Island office at 631 265 1223 or at her Manhattan office at 212 721 1188; www.newlifechiropractic.com.

About Dr. Matthew Lewis and Creating Wellness
Dr. Matthew Lewis is the Clinical Director for The Creating Wellness Center of Commack, New York’s leading center for Enzyme Replacement Nutrition.  Combining a unique approach to physical examination and nutritional testing, the Wellness Center’s individualized Enzyme Nutrition protocols have benefited many children experiencing spectrum disorders such as Autism, ADHD, and ADD.    These protocols address the wide range of digestive challenges faced by children today including digestion of nutrients, constipation, loose stools, abdominal pain, headaches, and poor sleep.

Dr. Matthew Lewis is a leader in his community, continuously lecturing to educate parents on the important environmental stressors that lend themselves to the alarming rise in Autism and ASDs.   His goal is to help those suffering now and serve as a vehicle for preventing this epidemic from spiraling out of control. Dr. Lewis can be reached at the Commack office, 631 462 0801; www.lewiswellness.com.

For more information about the Long Island Autism Conference, call 631-245-0293 or visit their website at www.autismfair.com.

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