The Washington Post Celebrates Aligned Modern Health’s Transformative Approach to Care
A recent Washington Post feature, “Medical Mysteries: A High-Schooler With Hip Pain, Then a Life-Threatening Diagnosis,” spotlighted how attentive, empathetic care teams can deliver life-saving answers that put patients back on the path to health.
The article centers on Lauren Casey, a young patient whose decade-long search for relief from chronic pain led her to Aligned Modern Health—where a comprehensive chiropractic evaluation revealed the root cause of her condition.
After years of doctors visits and unexplained pain, the care team at Aligned Modern Health evaluated Ms. Casey and ordered a X-Ray and MRI. Dr. Haily Spencley, DC couldn’t believe what she found upon reviewing the findings.
When Dr. Spencley saw the results, she knew immediately that Lauren needed surgical intervention. She called Lauren Casey in for a face to face consultation so that she could be referred to a neurosurgeon where Lauren received the life-saving surgeries. Now one year later, she is pain free and telling her story.
“When I met the doctors at Aligned Modern Health, I knew it was the right place,” said Lauren Casey. “It took me ten years to find the right person, but they listened, they cared, and they sent me to the right specialists. It changed my life.” (Lauren Casey, pictured left, two months before surgery. Photo courtesy of Lauren Casey.)
A Philosophy of Listening and Collaboration
Dr. Spencley reflected on how Aligned Modern Health’s care model shaped each step of Lauren’s journey:
“When Lauren came in with pain, we completed a thorough exam she explained. “At Aligned Modern Health, we look at the full picture. Every symptom is considered in context, and we never stop at the obvious.”
That dedication to diligence, teamwork, and curiosity defines Aligned Modern Health’s patient-centered, multidisciplinary approach—connecting chiropractic physicians, physical therapists, s to uncover root causes rather than simply treating symptoms.
Patient-Centered, Multidisciplinary Care in Action
At Aligned Modern Health, chiropractic care is grounded in comprehensive evaluation and collaborative problem-solving. Each patient receives an individualized plan that may include adjustments, physical therapy, massage therapy, and diagnostic testing to support long-term spinal health.
Lauren’s experience reflects the care principles that guide every Aligned Modern Health clinic:
- Looking beyond isolated symptoms to understand the whole body
- Coordinating care among multiple providers for better outcomes
- Building patient relationships on trust, transparency, and time
Recognition Beyond the Clinic
When The Washington Post reached out for expert insight on Lauren’s story, Dr. Spencley shared how proud she was to see this level of patient-centered care represented nationally:
“Lauren’s story is a powerful reminder of why I practice the way I do. We didn’t dismiss her symptoms. We listened, looked beyond the obvious, and investigated thoroughly. It’s incredibly fulfilling to know this approach made such a difference in Lauren’s life.”
Lauren Casey added, “My advice to people would be, don’t give up. Keep pushing for answers. It took me ten years to find the right person and it ended up being life-saving, so it was absolutely worth it.”
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