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About Harry Vassilakis

Harry Vassilakis is a chiropractic doctor and a leading healthcare professional at Zion Medical Inc. and Accident & Injury Clinics (AIC) in South Daytona, Florida, which specializes in auto injuries and slips and falls. Dr. Vassilakis is dedicated to helping patients achieve their wellness objectives, delivering individualized and customized chiropractic service to everyone. With the belief that every patient is different and has a unique set of symptoms, Dr. Vassilakis ensures that no two patients receive the same treatment.

Patients seeking treatment for back, neck, and joint pain, whiplash, ACL tear, labral tear injury, MCL (medial collateral ligament) and PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) injuries, rotator cuff, pain and numbness in arms and legs, and spinal injuries and herniated discs at Zion Medical Inc. and Accident & Injury Clinics are assured of receiving only the finest quality care from Harry Vassilakis, DC. With a unique combination of good old-fashioned chiropractic care combined with modern technology and equipment, each of his patient’s best interests is his priority, with a genuine concern for their health and well-being.

Patients value and appreciate the time and care Dr. Vassilakis takes to explain their conditions and the treatment he will provide. He has built a stellar reputation among his patients and the community founded on trust and approachability. Dr. Vassilakis helps individuals achieve optimal health and vitality through his compassionate care and patient education.

A Holistic Approach to Patient Care

A highly skilled chiropractor, Dr. Vassilakis is dedicated to promoting spinal health and overall wellness with a holistic approach to patient care. He provides personalized treatment plans to address musculoskeletal issues and improve function. Dr. Vassilakis offers various services focusing on spinal adjustments, corrective exercises, and lifestyle counseling.

His full services of care with Zion Medical Inc. and Accident & Injury Clinics include treatment for car and motorcycle accident injuries, core strengthening, electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) treatment, manipulation and adjustment, manual therapy, physiotherapy, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching, slip and fall injuries, and ultrasound.

Core Strengthening

Core strengthening involves exercises that train the muscles in the pelvis, lower back, hips, and abdomen to work together seamlessly. This leads to improved balance and stability in all facets of life. Most sports and other physical activities depend on the stability of the core muscles.

EMS Therapy 

During EMS therapy, a device generates electrical impulses delivered to the muscles through electrodes attached to the skin. The impulses mimic the action potential that causes muscles to contract, forcing them to flex and relax repeatedly. EMS can be used to strengthen weak muscles, reduce swelling, relieve pain, help heal wounds, and decrease muscle spasms. 

PNF Stretching

PNF involves both stretching and contracting (activation) the muscle group being targeted to achieve maximum static flexibility.

Spinal Manipulation

Vertebrae can become misaligned due to various factors, from routine daily activities to traumatic events like car accidents. Fortunately, chiropractic adjustments offer a non-surgical, effective approach to relieving back pain associated with these misalignments. Spinal manipulation is a type of chiropractic adjustment aimed at enhancing spinal mobility and overall body function. Dr. Vassilakis achieves this by manually realigning vertebrae that have shifted out of place.

Manual Therapy

Manual therapy is a form of chiropractic treatment that does not rely on the use of any devices or machines. The only tool is the chiropractor’s hands. During a manual therapy session, Dr. Vassilakis will manually apply pressure to a patient’s muscle tissues and manipulate their joints in order to help alleviate the pain at the source.

Ultrasound

Chiropractic ultrasound is a technology that offers a faster healing process due to increased blood flow in the treated area. It also reduces discomfort due to decreased swelling and edema. Gentle massage the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the treated area, adding no strain and softening scar tissue. These ultrasonic therapies are quick, painless, and effective for a wide range of diseases. Dr. Vassilakis recommends this treatment for golfers looking to improve their game, as a strong core is critical to a powerful and consistent swing.

Education and Training

Harry Vassilakis completed extensive training in chiropractic care and remains updated with the latest advancements in the field. He studied at St. John’s University in New York and attended Texas Chiropractic College (TCC) in Pasadena, Texas, the fourth-oldest chiropractic college in the United States. Founded in 1908, TCC was originally located in San Antonio, Texas, before moving in 1965 to Pasadena due to increased demands for a larger campus.

Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Vassilakis lives in South Daytona Shores, Florida. He is married to his wife, Ashley, and has a young toddler, Eleni. Dr. Vassilakis also has a son, Elias, who attends university. He loves spending time with his family, and when he is not working, not surprisingly, you can find him working out to stay fit and healthy.