Dr. Allison Pepper – Chiropractor | Cranbrook, BC

Dr. Allison Pepper is a dedicated Chiropractor practicing at Peak Potential Chiropractic in Cranbrook, BC. Allison is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care that aligns with the standards set by the College of Chiropractors of British Columbia (CCBC). Her approach emphasizes a holistic understanding of health, where she works collaboratively with patients to develop personalized treatment plans that promote overall wellness and function.

With a focus on supporting the diverse needs of the Cranbrook community, Dr. Pepper specializes in managing sports injuries, enhancing athletic performance, and addressing headaches and TMJ (jaw) dysfunction through targeted chiropractic techniques. She also offers family chiropractic care, serving patients across all life stages—from infants to seniors—helping them maintain optimal health and mobility. Dr. Pepper’s compassionate approach ensures each patient feels valued and empowered in their journey to better health.

Educated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree, Dr. Allison Pepper has gained clinical experience and actively pursues ongoing professional development. She has cultivated skills in sports injury rehabilitation, headache and TMJ disorder management, family chiropractic care, and postural correction and ergonomics. Her philosophy centers on helping the Cranbrook community achieve better health and vitality through a comprehensive and integrative approach, offering care in English.

Dr. Allison Pepper provides skilled chiropractic care for a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:

General Musculoskeletal & Systemic Conditions

• Postural Imbalances & Related Pain: Helping you achieve better posture to alleviate pain, improve breathing, and enhance overall physical well-being.
• Muscle Strains & Ligament Sprains (Various Regions): Helping you recover from common injuries like a pulled hamstring, twisted ankle, or strained back muscle.

Shoulder, Arm & Hand Conditions

• Nerve Entrapments (e.g., Thoracic Outlet, Cubital Tunnel): Identifying and treating sources of nerve irritation in the upper limb to alleviate radiating symptoms and improve sensation.
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Conservative Management): Helping to relieve pressure on the median nerve to reduce hand and wrist discomfort associated with carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) of the Upper Limb: Relief for symptoms caused by overuse of the hands, wrists, and arms in work or daily activities.
• Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis): A rehabilitative approach to gradually restore shoulder mobility and alleviate the discomfort of adhesive capsulitis.

Specific Populations & Injury Types

• Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries (e.g., Whiplash, Back Strain): Comprehensive rehabilitation programs for individuals injured in MVAs, focusing on pain relief, restoring mobility, and addressing all accident-related physical complaints.
• Postpartum Musculoskeletal Issues: Helping new mothers recover optimal musculoskeletal function and comfort in the postpartum period.

This list offers examples of conditions commonly addressed. If your specific concern isn't listed, please contact the clinic. Dr. Pepper can assess your needs.

• Thompson Drop-Table Technique: Low-force adjustments facilitated by a segmented 'drop piece' table to enhance joint mobilization.
• Diversified Technique: A widely used manual adjusting technique involving specific high-velocity, low-amplitude thrusts to restore proper movement and alignment to spinal and extremity joints.
• Gonstead Technique: Targeted adjustments based on the Gonstead system of chiropractic care.
• Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT®): A gentle technique focusing on the relationship between the sacrum (base of the spine) and occiput (base of the skull), often using pelvic blocks and cranial work to restore nervous system function (practitioner certification dependent).
• Activator Methods® Technique: A gentle, low-force instrument-assisted adjusting technique using the Activator Adjusting Instrument to deliver precise and controlled impulses to specific joints or tissues (practitioner certification dependent).
• Flexion-Distraction Therapy (e.g., Cox® Technic): A gentle, non-force adjusting procedure using a specialized table that flexes and distracts the spine, often effective for disc-related conditions and spinal stenosis.

Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Dr. Pepper. For a full list or to discuss your specific needs, please contact the clinic.

All services are provided in accordance with standards set by the College of Chiropractors of British Columbia (CCBC).

At Peak Potential Chiropractic, chiropractic care is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Dr. Pepper frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Many individuals visit Dr. Allison because they are tired of dealing with pulled muscles from lifting something heavy. Through a personalized chiropractic care plan, they often find they can achieve turning their head fully and comfortably again, making driving and daily tasks easier and get back to enjoying important activities like deepening your yoga and Pilates practice with improved flexibility and strength.
• Patients often share how pain on the outside of my hip (bursitis maybe?) affected their ability to binge-watching your favorite TV shows without stiffness. With Dr. Allison's help and a focus on feeling like their body is functioning at its best, without the constant interference of pain, many are now enjoying life with improved function and less discomfort.
• For those whose that rotator cuff acting up again has made sitting comfortably through a movie at the cinema a challenge, Dr. Allison offers a path towards enjoying less jaw pain and more comfortable chewing. Chiropractic care can be instrumental in helping you rediscover the joy of movement and an active lifestyle.
• Experience the significant benefit of feeling less pain sensitivity in previously tender areas if you're dealing with sharp pain in my lumbar area. Dr. Allison helps patients regain their ability to fully participate in activities like taking your photography gear out for long nature shoots through focused and gentle chiropractic treatments.

Your personalized chiropractic care plan, developed with Dr. Pepper, will be designed to help you reach your specific functional and wellness objectives.

Dr. Pepper's practice at Peak Potential Chiropractic is situated in a modern, welcoming clinic located in the heart of the central Cranbrook neighborhood. The clinic is conveniently positioned near local community services and pharmacies, making it easy for patients to access care as part of their everyday routines. Public transit routes serve the area well, ensuring that those using buses or other transit options can reach the clinic with ease. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Ample parking is generally accessible close to the clinic entrance.

Is chiropractic care covered by Medical Services Plan (MSP) in BC?

In British Columbia, MSP provides partial coverage for chiropractic services through a limited number of subsidized visits per year for eligible individuals, such as those on Premium Assistance. Most patients will have a co-payment for each visit. It is important to verify your specific coverage and eligibility directly with MSP and check your private extended health insurance plans for additional coverage.

What is that 'cracking' or 'popping' sound during an adjustment?

This sound is a common and usually harmless phenomenon called joint cavitation. When a joint is gapped during an adjustment, the pressure inside the joint decreases, allowing dissolved gases in the joint fluid to form a bubble, which then quickly collapses, creating the 'pop'. It doesn’t mean bones are cracking, and many effective adjustments occur without any sound at all.

Will I need to get X-rays before starting chiropractic care?

X-rays are not routinely required for every patient. Dr. Pepper will conduct a thorough history and physical examination to determine if imaging is clinically necessary. Imaging is typically recommended to rule out more serious conditions like fractures or significant spinal degeneration, or if the patient’s condition is not improving as expected with conservative care, always following established guidelines to minimize radiation exposure.

Do I need a doctor's referral to see a Chiropractor in BC?

No, in British Columbia, chiropractors are primary contact healthcare professionals. Patients can book an appointment directly without a referral. However, some private insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement purposes, so it’s advisable to check your individual policy.

Do Chiropractors work with other healthcare professionals?

Yes, chiropractors often believe in a collaborative approach to healthcare. Dr. Pepper frequently works with and refers to family physicians, physiotherapists, massage therapists, naturopathic doctors, and specialists to ensure comprehensive and optimal care for her patients.

Do chiropractors only treat back pain?

While chiropractors are well known for treating back pain, their expertise extends to a wide range of neuromusculoskeletal conditions affecting the entire body, including issues with the neck, shoulders, hips, knees, feet, headaches, and problems involving muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves throughout the extremities.

Peak Potential Chiropractic
127B Kootenay St N
Cranbrook, BC V1C 3T5

Phone: (778) 475-0322

Dr. Allison Pepper is regulated by the Health Professions Act in BC and is a member of the College of Chiropractors of British Columbia (CCBC).

Verify registration with the College of Chiropractors of British Columbia (CCBC): https://find.bcchiro.com/code/find.php?doctor=11084

Always consult with your primary healthcare provider before starting any new treatment program.