Name: Beverly Hills Posture - Walker Ozar, D.C.
Address: 8730 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA, 90211
Telephone: 310-659-9911

About

About our unique services.

Beverly Hills Posture tailors individualized

Comprehensive treatment plans that equip patients and clients with the tools and the knowhow necessary to improve health now and for the long-term. Our goal is not only to eliminate pain, but also to teach you how to train and exercise properly so you can build the muscle strength necessary for continued good health.

Acupuncture

The needles most often used for Acupuncture are as thin as your hair and about an inch long. The stainless steel needles are used only once and are sterile. Acupuncture is a form of holistic medicine that has been used in China for centuries. The Chinese believe that illness and pain occur when the body's qi or energy flow becomes stuck or stagnant. An acupuncturist will insert very fine, disposable needles into specific points in the body to alter the flow of qi and return the body to a state of balance or health. Beverly Hills Posture may use acupuncture to treat a number of disorders, including:

Neurological disorders, such as neuralgia, insomnia, dizziness, post-stroke recovery, facial palsy, trigeminal neuralgias

Gastrointestinal disorders, such as food allergies, ulcers, chronic diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, GI weakness, gastritis, anorexia, nausea

Psychological disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and eating disorders

Musculoskeletal disorders, such as arthritis, sciatica, low back pain, neck pain, fibromyalgia, fatigue, carpal tunnel syndrome

Gynecological disorders, such as irregular, heavy or painful periods, infertility, PMS, menopause

Respiratory disorders, such as emphysema, sinus infections, asthma, allergies, bronchitis, colds and flu

Circulatory diseases, such as hypertension, angina pectoris, headaches, cold hands and feet

Addictions, such as sugar, alcohol, nicotine, drugs.

Supportive therapy, such as management of symptoms for other chronic and painful disorders including post-surgery pain

Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic is a branch of the healing arts that specializes in non-surgical spine care. Treatment involves manual manipulation of the spine, joints and soft tissues and is based upon the principle that the body can heal itself when the skeletal system is correctly aligned and the nervous system is functioning properly. When the bones of the spine are not correctly articulated, referred to as a subluxation, nerve transmission is disrupted and it is this condition that leads to pain in the back, neck, and other areas. Services offered:

Assess disorders by discussion

Observation and examination of patients as well as the use of of diagnostic equipment such as x-rays and a linked device that uses harmonic frequencies to detect spinal misalignments.

Restoration of proper joint motion

Alignment of the spine and skeletal system and normal muscle length and tone through myotherapy and chiropractic techniques, Class IV laser therapy, nutrition and exercise.

Treatment for Neuro-muscular skeletal disorders.

Spinal manipulation for acute lower back pain, neck pain and musculoskeletal pain, herniated disc, scoliosis, and vertebral subluxation complex.

Reduce physical interference to the nervous system

Which may be causing pain, impairment of normal function or lowered resistance to disease through stretching, traction and slow manipulation.

Treatment for

Treatment for allergy, high blood pressure, obesity, asthma, diabetes, menstrual irregularities, dizziness, headache, migraines, pneumonia, issues related to pregnancy and infertility, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and repetitive stress disorders, hyperactivity, indigestion and nutritional disorders.

Preventive benefits include a better night's sleep, more energy and improved nerve system function.

We are specialists in

Postural Assessment and Correction

Pre- and Post- Natal Treatment

Athletic Injury Treatment and Prevention

Vehicle and Industrial Accidents

Post Fracture Rehabilitation

DRX 9000 Treatment

Our DRX 9000 program is the best in the nation. This technology offers state-of-the-art spinal decompression treatment alongside a three-stage physical therapy program to restore function and get you back in action. We provide one-on-one patient care tailor-made for each specific case, because "every body" is different.

Angled Distraction

The DRX technology uses angled distraction specific to each lumbar intervertebral disc segment, applying about 80-90% of pull to a single disc segment, resulting in more effective reversal of the disease process. In addition, the software in the DRX program creates an intermittent disc distraction, a major key component in restoring discal hydration and health. Studies have shown the DRX 9000 therapy to be 89.9% effective in relieving low back pain, which may include a ruptured or herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, and or facet syndrome.

DRX 9000 Facts

FDA Cleared January 1998

Designed by neurosurgeons and medical engineers after 15 years of research

Creates intermittent disc distraction - a very important component for discal hydration and health restoration

Creates a negative intradiscal pressure of up to -200mm Hg

Allows the disc to be reoxygenated, rejuvenated, rehydrated and renutrified

Reduces discal scar tissue

Fitness and Private Training

All personal training and workout sessions take place in within the Beverly HIlls Posture office facility. Dr.Walker Ozar pre-screens all clients to answer their individual strengths and weaknesses, so that he can design a workout program to accommodate their specific needs and goals. Whether it's helping a celebrity achieve a level of fitness required for a particular role or teaching a person how to gain and sustain tone and agility, our staff is able to take you to a successful outcome.

Personal training

Pre-workout warm-up

Physical therapy

Weight training instruction and education

Pre and post-natal training

Maximum of 1-2 clients in the gym at a time

Totally private rooms

State of the art cardio training equipment: Precor eliptical, treadmill, Precor bike, recumbant bike

Sci Fit machine (Upper body cardio machine - arms pedaling)

Free weights

Wall-to-wall mirrors and cushioned floors

DVD and CD player

Surround sound TV and stereo system

Available to rent for photo shoots

The GYROTONIC® Method

GYROTONIC® is a mind-body exercise that combines yoga like breathing with flowing circular movements to help increase flexibility, strength, circulation, balance and coordination. Like Pilates, GYROTONIC® is done on a machine that utilizes weights, cams and pulleys. GYROTONIC® is especially popular with golfers and tennis players as it loosens up the pelvis and helps improve rotation in the body.

Benefits of GYROTONIC®

Improved posture

Increased muscle strength

Increased flexibility

Increased range of motion

Stress reduction

Develops coordination

Puts no stress on joints

Improved circulation

Increased energy flow

Reduced risk of injury

Helps rehabilitate the body from an injury

Laser

Therapeutic Laser Treatment

At Beverly Hills Posture, we believe in providing the patient with the latest in cutting edge technology -- the Avicenna HP 7.5 Laser. This is the first Class IV laser to be cleared for use by the FDA, and is widely recognized as a safe, pain free, non-invasive way of treating acute and chronic pain, and increasing mobility so that the patient can regain their highest level of function. You may be a candidate for laser therapy if your doctor indicates that you have any of the following conditions:

Arthritis

Achy/Stiff Joints

Neck & Back Injuries

Shoulder Pain

Tennis Elbow

Muscle & Ligament Tears

Trigger Points & Muscle Spasms

Sprains/Strains

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Sciatica (Leg Pain)

Arch Pain

Pain & Healing Following Surgery

Herniated Discs

Foot/Ankle Arthritis

Plantar Fascitis

Morton's Neuroma

Ankle Sprains

Achilles Tendinitis

Shin Splints

Poor Circulation

Stress Fractures

Bunion Pain

Nerve Pain

Non-Healing Wounds

Case Study Documents

Please refer to case studies below for detailed information.

Laser Therapy Mechanism and Abstracts

Class IV Laser Therapy - Case Study Reports

Introduction to New High Power High Dose Class IV Laser Therapy

Laser Light Triggers Stem Cells to Regrow Teeth

Laser Therapy and Stem Cells

Massage

Massage Therapy

Massage, the practice of soft tissue manipulation of the muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and connective tissues.It has been proven to serve a number of important functions such as pain relief, stress reduction, enhanced athletic performance, increased relaxation, lymphatic drainage and toxin release and a marked improvement in overall health and well being. Beverly Hills Posture Massage Therapy Services Include:

Swedish massage

Which includes gliding, kneading, striking strokes as well as friction strokes, stretching, joint movements, gentle shaking, and rocking.

Neuromuscular Therapy and (NMT)

Is a technique that focuses on nerve pain caused by pressure from the soft tissues of the muscles, fascia, and tendons such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJD), Scoliosis, Sciatica, Fibromyalgia (FMS), and Migraines

Myofascial Release

Helps ease the tension in the fascia or body's connective tissue. This technique is an effective form of pain reduction from those who suffer from Fibromyalgia, functional Scoliosis, Lupus, and Myofascial Pain Syndrome.

Pain Relief Massage

Uses a combination of techniques such as Swedish, Neuromuscular Therapy, and Ortho-Bionomy.

Deep Tissue Massage

Is a form of therapeutic massage that goes deep into the muscles that lie close to the bone.

Pregnancy Massage

Helps relieve the muscle spasms and cramps that occur during pregnancy, increases blood circulation and lymphatic circulation, reduces edema, and increases cellular respiration. Furthermore, all of these benefits may be passed on to the baby.

Trigger Point Therapy

Seeks out the tight, irritable spots in a muscle and uses specific compression techniques that allow the trigger points to release thus relaxing the entire muscle.

Physical Therapy

The physical therapists at Beverly Hills Posture and Rehabilitation Institute specialize in outpatient orthopedic, manual and sports physical therapy. Our facility offers private treatment rooms, state of the art equipment, pilates and yoga studios. We are passionate about our patients' progress, and helping them to reach their goals and/ or return to their desired level of function. We recognize that each condition is unique and are committed to providing personalized attention through one-on-one care. We keep up with current research so we can provide the latest treatment methods for a variety of physical conditions and injuries, including but not limited to:

Sports injury Rehabilitation

All ages (pediatrics to the aging athlete); All levels (weekend warrior to professional athlete.)

Pre- and post operative rehabilitation for all orthopedic surgeries : shoulder, elbow, knees, hips and ankle/foot

Post-operative rehabilitation for spinal surgeries

Muscle strains/sprains

General Musculoskeletal and Sports injuries

Injury prevention programs

Postural dysfunctions and overuse injury

Work injuries

Pre-and post partum physical therapy

Gait Training

Yoga Therapy

Pilates therapy

What to Expect?

During your first visit

You will be spend 45-60 minutes with your physical therapist performing a thorough evaluation to determine where you may have muscle strengths, weaknesses; range of motion, flexibility and joint mobility impairments and balance and proprioceptive deficits. A treatment plan, specific to your body, your injury and your goals will be developed. Treatment will incorporate a combination of a variety of hands-on, manual therapy treatments, as well as a thorough therapeutic exercise program.

Manual treatment methods

Manual treatment methods can include but are not limited to soft tissue massage, joint mobilizations, myofascial release, muscle energy techniques and taping techniques. Therapeutic exercises are tailored specifically to each patient, and can involve the use of exercise balls, functional exercise, balance equipment, pilates and yoga equipment, and education in a home program.

While many other physical therapy clinics have patients receive the bulk of their treatments from support staff

All of our patients receive individualized care directly from a licensed physical therapist. We will be consistently re-assessing your progress in physical therapy and are dedicated to working with you to help you achieve the best possible outcome for your recovery and independence.

Pilates

Pilates is a method

Of total body conditioning that emphasizes proper alignment, centering, concentration, control, precision, and proper breathing while increasing flexibility, strength, muscle tone, body awareness, energy and mental concentration.

It consists of a series

Of controlled exercises that are performed on either the spring-resistant apparatus of the Reformer, the Cadillac or the Wunda Chair, the status apparatus of the Spine Corrector, the Ladder Barrel or the Arc Barrels or on the floor, the Mat work.

Pilates is an anaerobic activity

That works both the concentric (shortening) and eccentric (lengthening) contractions of the muscles resulting in the long, lean muscles of a dancer as opposed to the shorter, stockier muscles of a weight lifter.

Beverly Hills Posture offers

3 Private Pilates rooms with wall to wall mirrors and the latest equipment and accessories.

A room with a playpen for Mommy & Me Pilates including a DVD player with DVD's for toddler and infants such as the "Baby Einstein" series.

Benefits of Pilates include

Improved posture & balance

Greater mobility & flexibility

Strong, supportive core

Strength & muscle tone without bulk

Healthier joints

Injury prevention, recovery & rehabilitation

Improved balance (particularly for the elderly)

Improved bone density

Integrates mind, body & spirit

Improves concentration

Stress relief

Improved breathing

Look and feel better!

Along with private training and therapy sessions

We also offer group mat Pilates classes. Visit our Group Exercise Class page for information as well as directions on how to book a class or private session.

Prenatal

Prenatal Fitness

Each woman approaches childbirth in a unique way. Together, we will explore which techniques will make your pregnancy and labor as comfortable as possible. Our services include:

Instruction on normal physical changes and common discomforts

Diet information and counseling to help you eat properly

Assistance with smoking cessation and substance abuse

Prenatal Chiropractic Care

Pain Relief During Pregnancy

Pregnancy Fitness

Yoga Classes

Pre- and Postnatal Yoga

Pregnancy Massage

Prenatal Exercise

Prenatal Pilates

Prenatal GYROTONIC®

Yoga Therapy

Yoga therapy is the adaptation of yoga practices to help people heal from a specific injury, those in chronic pain and as well as a method of injury prevention.

It combines the practice of traditional yoga with an alignment and breath-based approach also congruent with western medical and psychological concepts, as a means of therapy. Yoga Therapy has often been described as the intersection between physical therapy and yoga. The practice of Yoga Therapy addresses healing the whole person and our certified yoga therapists adapt a specific set of postures, breathing techniques, meditation and daily life suggestions for an individual based on their body, constitution, and condition.

Yoga, in itself, brings mindfulness to movement and works intimately with the breath to create a balance of flexibility, strength and endurance in a gentle way.

In addition, a regular yoga practice facilitates a sense of peace, clarity and emotional well being.

At Beverly Hills Posture

We offer therapeutic yoga that helps to reduce chronic ailments such as low back pain, sciatica, headaches, cancer recovery, carpel tunnel syndrome, joint issues, sub-acute injuries, anxiety related pain, post-operative rehab, specific care for women including fertility/pre-conception, as well as prenatal, postpartum and much more. Our expert therapists will work one-on-one to meet your specific health care needs.

Yoga Therapy has numerous other benefits which include

Relieving stress; pain elimination; strengthening immune system; soothing the nervous system; improving concentration and focus; helping to establish positive thought patterns; improving relationship to Self and others, as well as overall health and well being.

Meet our Yoga Therapists

Wendy Obstler, (CYT, E-RYT) and Chelsey Charbeneau, (CYT, E-RYT)

Wendy Obstler, (CYT, E-RYT) and Chelsey Charbeneau, (CYT, E-RYT) are certified yoga therapists and experienced registered teachers through the National Yoga Alliance and members of the International Association of Yoga Therapists. Together Wendy and Chelsey have built a well-rounded yoga therapy practice that offers a space for healing and transformation.

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Introducing the Beverly Hills Posture Women's Health Center

Pregnancy is one of the most exciting and beautiful events in a woman's life, but it can also take a physical toll on her body. The added weight of the baby coupled with the hormone induced increase in flexibility of the joints and muscles can cause pain in the low back, hips and pelvis, an inability to sit for long periods of time, reduced range of motion, and painful sex. Furthermore, childbirth, whether vaginally or by caesarean, can often result in serious pelvic floor damage such as urinary incontinence, bowel incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. In order to avoid these problems, it's vital that women learn how to strengthen their pelvic floor muscles by practicing some form of preventative rehab such as Pilates and GYROTONIC.® By teaching the mother how to strengthen her core muscles and improve her breathing patterns, Pilates and GYROTONIC® help prepare her both physically and mentally for the challenges of childbirth.

Why Beverly Hills Posture for Prenatal Health and Wellness?

At Beverly HIlls Posture, we believe in the importance of training expectant mothers for the nine month marathon of pregnancy and childbirth. Our teachers are certified in prenatal Pilates and GYROTONIC® and our facility features a full gym as well as three private Pilates rooms. On staff, we also have two physical therapists, an acupuncturist, a massage therapist and Dr. Walker Ozar -- a highly trained, respected chiropractor who also happens to be the father of three and has seen first hand, how important pelvic floor training is to a successful, pain free pregnancy.

Pre- and Postnatal Pilates

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends daily, low impact exercise for all healthy pregnant women.

It's been shown that expectant mothers who exercise have shorter labors, easier deliveries and greater self esteem. Pilates is a fantastic, non impact way of improving overall strength and stability, something that pregnant women lose as their homones surge and their muscles and joints become hyper mobile.

Pilates focuses on the core which includes the pelvic floor.

In a study conducted in Norway, women with pelvic floor training had a lower rate of prolonged second stage labor and experienced less urinary incontinence. Since the pelvic floor muscles form a sling or hammock across the opening of the pelvis, they are responsible for keeping all of the pelvic organs (bladder, uterus, rectum) in place and functioning correctly. Their strength becomes particularly important during pregnancy when the added weight of the fetus can cause these organs to prolapse or slip through the hammock.

Pilates is not only a great way to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles

But it's also highly adaptable which makes it ideal for pregnancy, a time when women's bodies are literally changing daily. As the fetus grows, a mother's center of gravity shifts forward, often throwing her back into a state of lumbar lordosis. This lordosis or curve in the lower back compresses the vertebrae and as the surrounding muscles struggle to compensate, they're thrown into a state of imbalance. This imbalance results in pain. Each Pilates session is individually tailored so an instructor trained in pre-natal Pilates simply picks and modifies the appropriate exercises to lengthen the mother's back out of compression by loosening the muscles that are too tight and tightening the muscles that are too loose thus restoring balance to the body and eliminating pain.

An expectant mother's abs will stretch over 50% of their original length during pregnancy.

It's therefore imperative that they stay strong. Abdominal training in prenatal Pilates focuses on the transversus or deepest layer of the abdominals. A strong transversus supports the growing uterus, decreases pressure on the lower back and pelvic floor, helps control the size of diastasis recti that usually occurs around 20 weeks, and assists the mother in regaining her pre-baby body postpartum.

Also, many mothers express worry about "pushing."

Since the transversus is the muscle that aids with pushing, Pilates can help make a mother feel more confident in her abilities thus reducing anxiety. Pilates is also a mind/body exercise that uses the breath to keep the mother focused on, and connected to her changing body during the seismic shifts of pregnancy. This connection becomes especially important during childbirth.

Pre- and Postnatal GYROTONIC®

Like Pilates

GYROTONIC® is a great method for strengthening the core muscles of the pelvic floor, abdominals and back, but while Pilates tends to focus on linear movements.

GYROTONIC® is very three dimensional.

The exercises are often performed seated, and its circular movements are noted for increasing flexibility, overall body strength and mobility.

GYROTONIC® is also nonimpact, but there is a cardiovascular element to these exercises.

This makes it an ideal choice for pregnant women. The increase in blood circulation helps prevent swollen legs and varicose veins, energizes the body to combat fatigue, and helps to relieve the constipation that's often associated with pregnancy.

GYROTONIC® is also taught one on one

So that the instructor trained in prenatal GYROTONIC® can adjust the exercises to not only fit each individual mother, but each stage of her evolving pregnancy.

Pre- and Postnatal Yoga

Our specialized yoga therapists work one-to-one with women through their entire journey of pregnancy.

With each trimester of pregnancy come many changes in the body.Prenatal yoga is specifically formulated to meet the physical demands and challenges pregnancy can bring.

What is Prenatal Yoga?

Much like other types of childbirth preparation classes, prenatal yoga is a multifaceted approach to exercise that encourages, stretching, strengthening and focused breathing. Research suggests that prenatal yoga is safe and offers countless benefits for both moms-to-be and their babies. These benefits include, but are not limited to:

Improved sleep

Reduced stress and anxiety

Increased strength, flexibility and endurance of muscles needed for childbirth

Decreased lower back pain, nausea, carpel tunnel syndrome, headaches and shortness of breath

Decreased risk of preterm labor, pregnancy-induced hypertension, and intrauterine growth restriction

Fertility Yoga

Beverly Hills Posture offers a unique therapeutic yoga program addressing fertility issues and challenges, called Strong Yoga®4Fertility. This specialized and comprehensive program teaches many key elements in understanding and honoring the body's needs while trying to conceive.

What is Strong Yoga®4Fertility?

Created by Brenda Strong (National Spokesperson for the American Fertility Association), Strong Yoga®4Fertility

Is a proprietary approach to yoga for fertility which "uses the ancient healing wisdom of yoga and applies it to the modern issue of reproductive difficulty." This unique program offers expert instruction specific to and ideal for fertility. The specificity of these teachings is a key element in understanding and honoring the body's needs while trying to conceive.

Yoga Helps To

By combining yoga, breath work, meditation,visualization, and the incorporation of the Fertility Ball Yoga Method®, this practice helps to:

Release tightness in muscle and connective tissue

Increase blood flow to the reproductive organs

Nourish the neuro-endocrine system

Significantly reduces stress

Stress and Fertility

Science reveals that chronic stress can contribute to a variety of disease in the body, including heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune disease, and a significant disruption on reproduction. Chronic stress leads to chronic elevation of stress hormones. Stress hormones, such as cortisol, can impede reproductive hormonal function, impacting the system in a variety of ways, including:

Production of fewer eggs to fertilize

Timing of ovulation

Suppression of progesterone and/or a shortened luteal phase

The possible creation of a "blighted uterine environment" by promoting an inflammatory response that is hostile to the developing embryo.

Benefits of Yoga and Meditation

Studies performed on the benefits of yoga and meditation has shown these practices lower blood pressure, decrease levels of stress hormones and significantly improve the subjects' sense of wellbeing.

"Reproductive health experts have long wondered about the impact that stress may have on fertility, thus impeding a woman's ability to conceive, " says Alice Domar, Ph.D., Executive Director of The Domar Center for Mind/Body Health and a renowned researcher in fertility. One of the studies she conducted involved infertile women who had been trying to get pregnant for at least one year with no success. Some of the women were put into a 10-week mind/body program that included yoga, meditation, nutrition and lifestyle education and support to change negative thought patterns. 55% of the participants in this program became pregnant within the next year, compared to only 20% of women in a control group.

Yoga and Fertility

As a gentler form of exercise and when led by an expert

Yoga is safe to do during an entire cycle when a woman is trying to conceive, even when she is being assisted by fertility treatments. If you are practicing yoga while trying to conceive, it is imperative that you seek out a guide that is trained in the field and understands some of the specific contraindications as you move through a cycle (whether a natural or assisted cycle).

Yoga (and specific breathing practices) improves physical health

Keeping blood and energy circulating freely as it helps rid toxins via the lungs. This is especially important for women on fertility drugs to help their bodies rid any toxic effects of those drugs.