We Care Chiropractic Clinic
The office, located at 5003 Second Ave in Hazelwood, was originally set up by Dr. Vern Walter Pierce as a training office for chiropractic interns over 50 years ago to teach them the Pierce Results System. Dr. William Stewart, DC joined Pierce and took over the office 48 years ago and ran it for decades. After decades of service to the local community, Drs. George Curry and Matt Charles have taken over ownership and are honored to carry on the legacy of these two giants in chiropractic while sticking to the mission of the clinic; to train amazing chiropractors.
Pierce Results System
The Pierce Result System is not a chiropractic technique, but a system of x-ray analysis and thermography to find a vertebral subluxation (misalignment of the spinal vertebra) and the application of various chiropractic techniques focused on specifically adjusting the vertebra with the sole purpose of getting, RESULTS, sick people well in the shortest amount of time possible.
Most Insurances Accepted
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, UMPC Health Plan, Medicaid and Medicare. If you do not see your health insurance plan listed, contact the office as we may be in-network and can verify your benefits.
Hours of Operation
Monday & Wednesday
7:00am - 11:00am
2:00pm - 6:00pmTuesday & Thursday
10:00am - 1:00pm
3:00pm - 6:00pmFriday
7:00am - 1:00pm
Book Appointment
To schedule a new patient appointment, we ask that you complete and submit the form. This allows us to create your file and verify insurance benefits before your visit. Once verified, we will contact you to schedule a day and time for your first appointment.
Informed Consent
Chiropractic is a art, science, and philosophy which concerns itself with the relationship between the spinal structure and the health of the central nervous system. Any disturbance to the CNS will create sickness and disease. One such disturbance to the nervous system is known as a vertebral subluxation. This occurs when one or more of the 24 vertebra in the spinal column become misaligned and/or do not move properlycreating nerve interference which may result in pain and dysfunction or may be entirely asymptomatic. In order to reduced or correct the vertebral subluxation the doctor will be using his/her hands to gently move the vertebra back in to a healthier position. At which time, you may feel a sense of movement of the vertebra and hear an audible “pop” or “click”. The sound created is completely natural and is merely a release of gas within the joints of the spine. Chiropractic care has been proven to be extremely safe and effective; however, it is not unusual to be sore after your first few specific chiropractic adjustments. Other commonly reported side effects include muscle spasm(s), stiffness, headaches, and dizziness. Although extremely rare, rib fracture has been reported but is (typically) due to an underlying condition being present. Imaging helps us rule in/out the presence of such conditions. If at the beginning or during the course of care we encounter a non-chiropractic issue we will refer you out to the appropriate health care provider. I have the right, as a patient, to be informed about the condition and the recommended care to be provided so that I can make the decision whether or not to undergo chiropractic care after being advised of the known benefits, risks, and alternatives.