Meet the Health Professionals of Cape Wellness Works
Dr. Burke is a Certified Medical Examiner and performs DOT exams. She practices evidence based Chiropractic and uses a variety of techniques. With each visit she performs a combination of traditional or low force spinal manipulation, flexion distraction for lumbar disc issues, myofacial release and therapeutic exercises.
Dr. Burke has certifications in Graston Technique, Kinesio taping and Cranial Sacral Therapy. Her philosophy is to restore proper biomechanics to help her patients have optimal function. She helps them maintain their structural balance with proper ergonomics and home exercises.
Dr. Burke was born and raised on Nantucket. In her spare time she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and riding horses.
She also has a Masters of Teaching and a BA in French from the University of New Hampshire. She was a public school teacher for nine years, and speaks French and Spanish, and has lived and taught in France and Peru. Dafney has always had an interest in health and well being, and had such a positive experience with acupuncture, that she decided to pursue a new career in the healing arts. She is a dedicated practitioner who is passionate about treating and guiding patients to better health.
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More recently, Michelle received her certification as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She plans to continue her pursuit in finding ways to help her clients achieve awareness and balance in all aspects of their lives.