For Dr. Craig Maples of Still Point Osteopathic Care, healing patients with chronic conditions is a mission that started at home. For more than 10 years, his wife, Megan, lived with back issues that were impacting her ability to lead the life she wanted with her family. "As a spouse, I watched her painfully go through life making accommodations for things like car rides, concerts, hikes, and movies. I wanted to find a way to improve her quality of life."
After 8 years as a paramedic, Dr. Maples entered the University of North Texas Health Science Center – Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas, where he received honors in Osteopathic Principles and Practices and awards for his commitment to Osteopathic Medicine. During his first year of medical school, he learned osteopathic manipulation. He used it to treat his wife's chronic condition, and she has not experienced pain since.
Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine carefully study the musculoskeletal system and how it works with the person's body, mind, and spirit. "We look at the structure and the function of the body to make sure things are working properly," says Dr. Maples. "When they are not aligned, we provide holistic treatments that address the root causes of issues."
Patients with chronic pain have a story to tell. Dr. Maples gives them the time and space to tell their story and find treatments that they can use to control their pain. The patient experience at Still Point is rooted in compassion. Alongside Dr. Maples, his wife, Megan, is the office and marketing manager. Patients will be pleasantly surprised that the entire experience is a 1:1 consultation with Dr. Maples. He will greet you upon arrival and spend the time understanding what's bothering you. It's not uncommon for visits to be 45 minutes.
"I start with open-ended questions and give patients a safe space to talk. I want each person to feel heard and be able to share every detail of their symptoms," explains Dr. Maples.
First-time visits include a complete physical exam, reflex and muscle testing, and an osteopathic exam to understand what's working structurally. Once that is complete, treatment options are discussed, including gentle hands-on osteopathic manipulation to help the body heal.
"I aim to have 90% of my patients graduate from our care in 5 visits or less. Once I treat them, I show them simple exercises to help them retrain their bodies."
Still Point helps with ailments, including TMJ disorder, migraines, neck and back pain, shoulder issues, and knee and ankle pain. Most patients come to Dr. Maples because they want to fix the underlying problem and are looking for alternatives to medication and surgery.
Not only is Dr. Maples a leading physician bringing holistic healthcare solutions to the community, but the Maples family is thrilled to call Castle Rock home. "After my medical residency in New Mexico, Megan and I were looking for a place to raise our family. Castle Rock felt like our new home and where we wanted to be. We love the small-town feel and the fact that businesses and families come together to support each other," says Dr. Maples. Raising four boys under 11 allows the Maples family to be involved in local schools, sports, and outdoor and neighborhood events.
"I love helping patients regain their quality of life to enjoy family and friends. Megan and I opened Still Point Osteopathic Care in a place we love so we could give people more options for healing and hope."
For more information on personalized holistic healthcare, visit www.stillpointosteopathiccare.com.