Welcome to the Central Institute for Human Performance
Discover your mind and body performance
We help people in pain where others have not.
With a team of chiropractic physicians, physical therapists, certified athletic trainers, and strength and conditioning coaches, for nearly 20 years, we have been providing solutions to pain, injury, and performance where others could not. Our clients have included elite performers in professional sports and the military, and also non-athletic populations from around the world who have not been able to resolve their pain and neuromusculoskeletal problems until they came to CIHP.
Local Solutions in Saint Louis, Missouri
Chiropractic Care at the Karel Lewit Clinic
Our chiropractic physicians specialize in relieving unresolved pain from injury, surgery, or chronic conditions. Our physicians specialize in manual therapy, myofascial release, joint mobilizations, acupuncture, dry needling and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS).
With comprehensive assessments and a priority on patient education, our providers provide targeted treatment and teach active care strategies to relieve pain, improve strength, and build resilience. Patients frequently transition into CIHP members for continued progress.
CIHP Memberships
All CIHP memberships begin at our clinic with proprietary assessments and a team of practitioners working together to get you results.
Whether you are a performance-seeking athlete, recovering from injury, or overcoming chronic pain, our memberships meet you where you are.
Membership options include self-led individualized program design or virtual and in-person training options ranging from two times per month to three times per week Executive plans which include clinical treatment, personalized lockers, nutrition review and more.
Solutions for Visitors from Out of Town
Visiting Consultations for Unresolved Back Pain
With a team of practitioners, we provide visiting clients everything they need to build a foundation for pain-free and resilient movement.
With options ranging from virtual visits to multiple-day stays, our visiting consultations include hours of assessment, comprehensive examination, education, and training for client suffering from chronic unresolved pain syndromes. Clients leave with an answer to why they have pain and are taught a specific exercise program based on the hours of assessment.
Additionally, visiting consultation clients can enroll in an individualized follow up program for continued success.
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VIRTUAL CONSULTATION
Virtual hours?
Virtual Resiliency Assessments
60-minute virtual physician consult and assessment review
Pain education
2-week training program for pain relief
Comprehensive Rehabilitation Program
1-Day
On-site Resiliency Assessments
Physician examinations including assessment review and prognostic treatment
Pain education
2-week pain relief and resiliency training program
Intensive Rehabilitation Program
2-5 Days
On-site Resiliency Assessments
Physician examinations including assessment review and prognostic treatment
Movement discovery and education with Resiliency Practitioner
Pain education
Nutrition survey and review
2-week pain relief and resiliency training program
McGill Method Master Clinicians
Dr. Skaggs and Dr. George are 2 of only 18 McGill Method Master Clinicians in the world. Additionally, Dr. Skaggs collaborated with Professor McGill for 20 years.
Becoming a McGill Master Clinician is rare and has a very high standard. A clinician at this level has the competence to conduct an assessment of a patient’s pain, identify root causes of pain, and execute a therapeutic plan.
The cause of pain may be very complex and have elements of mechanics, neurology, personality, psychology, anatomy, load exposure, age, social forces and more.
Expertise in the McGill Method helps guide our clinicians to understand an individual’s pain mechanisms and develop a plan for building a foundation for pain-free activity.
Testimonials
Why clients love CIHP
A legacy of art and science, blended into real solutions
For nearly 20 years, CIHP has been providing solutions to pain, injury, and performance where others could not.
Our team has been hands-on with thousands of individuals and organizations trying to reduce pain, injuries, improve their health and/or performance. The population has been broad and unique …
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you take insurance?
Visiting Consultations are self-pay only.
However, for local clients at the Karel Lewit Clinic, we have both insurance-based and self-pay options. Call the clinic to learn more at 314-822-1502.
What makes CIHP different?
The depth and length of our proprietary assessments and the range of our team’s knowledge and experience helps us pinpoint the real causes behind your pain. Then we develop a program tailored for YOU. No cookie-cutter approaches.
What conditions have you treated? What is your success rate?
For over 20 years, we have helped individuals with a diverse list of musculoskeletal challenges, from elite athletes to homebound elders, to stay at home moms and everyday workers.
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