Office Hours

Office Hours

Dr. Sloves’s Schedule

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM

 

Dr. Joachim’s Schedule

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Wednesday: 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

 

Sunday: CLOSED

Call or Text 203-838-1555 for
an appointment today.

Health Articles

Child Suffering with Encopresis Helped by Chiropractic
Child Suffering with Encopresis Helped by Chiropractic
The 2025 third quarter issue of the Asian Pacific Chiropractic Journal published a case study documenting the immediate resolution of encopresis in a child after the child started chiropractic care. . . .
Read More
Chiropractic Care Helps Athletic Performance
Chiropractic Care Helps Athletic Performance
The journal Advances in Chronic Diseases published the results of a study on May 26, 2025, documenting that chiropractic care for athletes not only helps the athletes recover from injuries, but also helps athletic performance in athletes. This study was an evidence-based evaluation that conducted a literature . . .
Read More
Finding Relief from Years of Muscle Spasms with Chiropractic Care
Finding Relief from Years of Muscle Spasms with Chiropractic Care
Many adults live with chronic back pain, stiffness, or muscle spasms without ever discovering the real cause. One possible contributor is a spinal finding known as fish vertebrae—a biconcave shape of the vertebral bone often seen alongside degeneration. While the shape itself cannot be reversed, the symptoms . . .
Read More
Research Documents That Chiropractic Helps Whole Body Function
Research Documents That Chiropractic Helps Whole Body Function
A scientific study published by PLOS One on December 11, 2025, explored what happens inside the body when people receive regular chiropractic care over time. Instead of focusing only on pain or movement, the researchers looked at measurable changes in the nervous system, stress response, and immune activity. . . .
Read More

Welcome to Associates In Family Chiropractic and Natural Health Care, P.C.!

 

Chiropractic Care in Norwalk, CT LogoWe thank you for allowing us to provide care for you and your family and we are looking forward to helping you achieve your health care goals naturally, without drugs or surgery!  Clinical excellence, outstanding patient care, and quality service are the foundation blocks of our practice and we continually strive to provide newborns (pediatric care) through seniors with the best in natural health care.

We have been in practice since 1990 and over the years, we have been able to offer many treatment opportunities for patients of all ages ranging from back pain relief to non-surgical spinal decompression to auto accident whiplash & general migraine headache relief, and we pride ourselves in being able to provide state-of-the-art natural health care that most chiropractic offices in the country do not offer.   In addition to providing traditional chiropractic care, both Dr. Sloves and Dr. Joachim continue to educate themselves so they can be at the forefront of natural health care alternatives.  Dr. Sloves is currently 1 of only 10 Chiropractic Physicians in Connecticut with Board Certification in Maternity and Pediatric Care and she is certified in both the Webster and Bagnell Breech Turning Techniques.  In addition, Dr. Sloves is one of the only physicians in Connecticut trained in Scoliosis Systems and the CLEAR Institute for the advanced, non-surgical diagnosis and management of scoliosis.  Dr. Joachim is the only physician in Connecticut with advanced certification in the BioSET Allergy Elimination Technique which can diagnose and permanently eliminate food, environmental and chemical allergies, and sensitivities without medications or injections.  Both Dr. Sloves and Dr. Joachim are certified in acupuncture and they use a variety of techniques including traditional needles as well as electrical acupuncture.  The doctors are now proud to be one of a few in Connecticut to offer Axiom DRX9000 Spinal Decompression which is extremely successful and FDA cleared in effectively treating disc herniations and bulges, disc degeneration (arthritis), sciatica, facet syndrome, and failed low back surgery.  This is all done in a painless and non-surgical manner at our office. 

Please enjoy the information on our website and contact us at (203) 838-1555 to schedule appointments for you and your family or to ask us any questions.

 

Yours In Health Naturally,

Dr. Risa Sloves and Dr. Mark Joachim

Check out this 21 Day Purification Program! 

The perfect way to start the New Year!

 

 

Newsletter Signup

Visual Article Search

Select either gender icon to search using an anatomical model.
 
Click on Body Parts to Search Related Articles
Female Model Body Search
 
 
Click on Body Parts to Search Related Articles
Male Model Body Search
 

Videos