Experienced - Qualified - Friendly
Are you looking for an alternative, integrative, community-oriented health care experience, attuned to your whole self and neighborhood? Look no further than Dr. Max Masters.
Having once considered pursuing a
MD in allopathic, i.e. symptomatic, medicine, Dr. Masters
nevertheless endorses and welcomes your interest in a more
naturopathic, i.e. self-reliant, healthcare experience: chiropractic
care. In doing so, Dr. Masters encourages healing by locating and
resolving dysfunctions of the body and their symptoms, to be corrected
by realignment, thereby minimizing the use of symptomatic medication and
maximizing the bodys potential to heal itself, with proper guidance
from yours truly. In Dr. Masters own words: Wellness is a state of
optimal conditions for normal function
and then some. The wellness
approach is to look for underlying causes of any disturbance or
disruption and make whatever interventions and lifestyle adjustments
would optimize the conditions for normal function.
In correcting your vertebral subluxation, i.e. slight dislocation or misalignment of the spine, Dr. Masters will integrate various components of chiropractic care: 1) bone, dislocation and its symptoms; 2) nervous, the disruption of the flow of information along nerve fibers caused by dislocation; 3) muscular, the muscular dysfunctions causing or caused by dislocation or misalignment; 4) soft-tissue, the tendons, ligaments, veins, and arteries surrounding and potentially implicated by the dislocation or misalignment; 5) chemical, the bodys chemical correspondence to spinal function and dysfunction, in the form of equilibrium and imbalance, respectively.
To these ends, Dr. Masters clinic offers massage therapy, acupuncture, sports therapy, and pediatric care sensitive to the needs of pregnant mothers and newborn children.
By utilizing Dr. Master's service, you will be indirectly contributing to his beneficiaries in the community of South Haven and beyond: South Haven Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Elk Lodge, Blueberry Festival, Red Cross, Al Van Humane Society, Michigan Steelheaders and Salmon Fishermen's Association.
Chiropractic Care

Meet Dr. Max Masters
Education : Palmer College of Chiropractic is the founding college of chiropractic and is located in Davenport, Iowa. It was established in 1897 by Daniel David Palmer and is considered "The Fountainhead," as it was the first school of chiropractic in the world. The college's name was originally the Palmer School and Cure and later became the Palmer School of Chiropractic. Most early chiropractic schools were founded by Palmer alumni. Read More
Massage Therapy

Stone Massage Therapy
can have a two-fold therapeutic value in which is five times more relaxing than ordinary deep tissue, or relaxation massage. Due to the stones electromagnetic charge, stone therapy can treat any array dysfunctions such as: sciatica, chronic stress, anxiety, grief, depression, sluggish lymphatic system, and respiration. Besides treating dysfunction, Stone massage can be applied when deeper relaxation is requested.

Hot & Cold Therapy
also called Cryotherapy, uses a prossage heat soft tissue formula followed by ice application. The purpose is to cause vasoconstriction of the muscle tissue to flush out any waste toxins which have built up because of, injury, subluxation, contracted muscles, surgery and trigger points.

Thai Yoga Massage
is a technique that involves stretching and deep compression of the muscles. The bodywork is performed on a comfortable mat on the floor. The client wears comfortable clothing, which allows for modesty and fluid movement.

Himalayan Pink Salt Stone Therapy
are pink salt stones placed on specific body meridians to balance positive and negative ions surrounding the body. Himalayan pink salt is also recommended to incorporate into ones diet to regulate the pH balance of the body.

Aromatherapy
is defined as the art and science of utilizing naturally extracted aromatic essences. Used from plants to balance, harmonize, and promote health of the body, mind and spirit. It is natural, noninvasively designed to treat the whole person. Head, Neck, and Face Massage is a 20-step face massage session. It incorporates aromatherapy and essential oils conductive to your skin type and therapeutic needs. The massage includes hot steamed towel application, face, neck, and shoulder stretch massage.

Hand & Foot Massage
is designed for those who suffer from diabetic neuropathy, yet, an individual can benefit from this type of application. Aromatherapy and essential oils are used along with a Persephone Blends Neuropathy balm consisting of Frankincense and Myrrl to help stimulate circulation. Seaweed and or Salt and Sugar Body Scrub is specific for the face, neck and decollate. It is therapeutically designed for skin detoxification. A full body application is available as well.
Acupuncture with Jason Pettet

In general I would say my area of greatest success are:
- General pain management - chronic & acute pain.
- Headaches Orthopedic pain
- Arthritic Hormone balancing - PMS Hot flashes Ill regular menstruation, fertility, labor.
- Allergies
- Addiction/Stop smoking
- Energy/Fatigue
- Digestive issues -Acid Reflux, constipation
Office Hours
Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00
PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00
PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00
PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00
PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00
PM
Sat
Closed
Sun Closed