Sylvia Deily, DC

Dr. Deily understands that every patient is different and that many factors affect healing.  Her goal is to provide treatment that speeds recovery and makes patients independent of her care.

When her own recurrent back and neck pain was treated successfully with a rehabilitation program this fundamentally changed her approach to patient care.  “I had back and neck pain for years which was managed with massage and chiropractic, but it always came back.  It wasn’t until someone looked at me holistically and taught me exercises to correct musculoskeletal imbalances that my pain resolved.  This opened my eyes to a new perspective which informs how I treat patients today.”

Dr. Deily specializes in assessing the structure and function of the body to find causes and sources of musculoskeletal pain.  From this assessment an individualized treatment plan is developed to address each patient’s specific functional goals and activities. She believes in doctor and patient collaboration throughout the delivery of care to create efficient, effective recovery.

Her practice is not limited to only spinal conditions; it includes the assessment and treatment of any region of the body – neck, back, ankles, knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, wrists, TMJs, etc.

Treatment typically includes:

• patient education regarding his/her condition or diagnosis, corrective ergonomics, proper movement and body mechanics for activities of daily living or sports
• some form of manual therapy (massage, manipulation, assisted stretching) as clinically indicated and / or preferred by the patient
• occasional physical therapy modalities such as Kinesiotaping, traction, heat, ice, e-stim
• a strong emphasis on individualized programs of therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation

Dr. Deily grew up in Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Texas, then moved to California.  She and her husband recently returned to Austin, and are very happy to be here.  Over the years she has enjoyed competitive swimming, weight training, martial arts (Jujitsu, Jeet Kune Do, Kali), yoga and CrossFit.  She is also a bookworm and a foodie.

Education
•   Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, in progress
•      Postgraduate Program in Chiropractic Rehabilitation, 200+ hours, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California
•   Doctor of Chiropractic, Valedictorian, Summa Cum Laude, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California
•   Massage Technician, Institute of Psycho-Structural Balancing, Los Angeles, California
•   Bachelor of Architecture, School of Architecture, University of Texas at Austin

Teaching Positions, Publications and Presentations
•   Instructor and Clinic Supervisor, Doctoral Program, Emperor’s College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
•      Instructor, Department of Chiropractic Procedures, Active Care & Rehabilitation, Southern California University of Health Sciences
•   Co-author, 2 chapters: “Integrated Approach to the Lumbar Spine” & “Integrated Approach to the Cervical Spine”, Rehabilitation of the Spine, A Practitioner’s Manual, 2nd edition, Craig Liebenson, editor
•      Instructor, Continuing Education Courses, “Chronic Pain and the 8 Extraordinary Vessels”, “Demystifying Pregnancy, Peripheral Nerve Injuries & Other Musculoskeletal Syndromes”, Emperor’s College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
•      Instructor, Postgraduate Courses in Chiropractic Rehabilitation, Southern California University of Health Sciences
•      Instructor, Postgraduate Course in Advanced Rehabilitation of the Cervical Spine, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College

Professional Memberships and Organizations
•   American Chiropractic Association
•   Texas Chiropractic Association

For more information:  www.sylviadeily.com

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