servicesDynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)
Restore Strength, Stability, and PerformanceAre you looking to stay active and injury-free as you age? Healcove offers expert-led Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) in San Diego, helping active adults and former athletes improve core strength, mobility, and movement efficiency. Whether you're recovering from an injury or striving for better physical performance, DNS offers a research-backed method to help you move better and feel stronger.
What is DNS and How Can It Help You?
Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization is a clinical rehabilitation method based on developmental kinesiology and early motor patterning. Originally developed by the Prague School of Rehabilitation, DNS helps retrain your body to engage deep stabilization systems that support healthy, efficient movement.
At Healcove, DNS therapy can help you:
Strengthen core stability and spinal alignment
Reduce chronic pain and prevent recurring injuries
Correct movement dysfunction developed from overtraining or compensation
Boost athletic performance by restoring natural movement efficiency
If you're navigating an active lifestyle and want to future-proof your body, DNS offers a proactive approach to strength and rehabilitation.
Why Choose DNS at Healcove in San Diego?
Healcove’s DNS sessions are guided by certified practitioners who specialize in working with adults maintaining active, high-performance lives. Each program is personalized to support your history, body mechanics, and recovery goals.
One-on-one assessments to identify postural or muscular imbalances
Tailored DNS exercise programs based on your personal athletic background
Hands-on guidance and breathwork integration to activate proper motor control
Our San Diego-based clinic combines holistic insight with modern methods, ensuring you receive the highest quality care in a calming, supportive setting.
What to Expect
During your first DNS session at Healcove, you’ll undergo a movement screening that evaluates postural alignment, breathing mechanics, and neuromuscular control. You’ll learn specific DNS positions and patterns, using breath and muscle engagement to improve joint stabilization. Sessions progress over time as you gain control, mobility, and strength.
Initial Consultation: A comprehensive 60-minute visit that includes postural analysis, movement screening, and a customized DNS exercise session.
Ongoing Care: Follow-up visits are 30-45 minutes depending on your care plan.
Expect better movement. Fewer injuries. Stronger performance.
Suitable For:
Former athletes wanting to stay active without pain
Active adults experiencing movement compensations or instability
Individuals recovering from low back pain, shoulder dysfunction, or joint issues
Fitness enthusiasts interested in preventative care and performance optimization
Meet Our Experts
Dr. Shane Kelly, DC: A board-certified chiropractor and certified Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) exercise trainer who takes a movement-first approach to injury recovery and performance. With a background shaped by overcoming chronic back pain himself, Dr. Kelly helps patients move better and feel stronger by combining precise chiropractic adjustments with DNS-based rehab. His care emphasizes body awareness, patient education, and long-term solutions—empowering active adults to stay mobile, resilient, and pain-free.
“ Dr. Shane and the entire Healcove team are all incredible. The entire process is seamless and stress free and service they provide is top notch. “
-Ryan E.
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DNS is a movement-based rehabilitation method that retrains your body to stabilize itself more effectively. It’s based on how we naturally develop movement in infancy and is used to improve posture, reduce pain, and prevent injuries.
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While traditional chiropractic focuses on joint alignment and physical therapy may isolate specific muscles, DNS addresses the entire neuromuscular system. It targets how your body organizes movement—creating more lasting, integrated change.
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DNS is ideal for former athletes, active adults, or anyone dealing with recurring pain, joint instability, or poor movement habits. It’s also effective for those seeking performance gains through better movement efficiency.
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No. While it’s excellent for pain and rehab, DNS is also a proactive tool for preventing injury, improving movement patterns, and building strength from the inside out—especially important as your body changes with age.
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You’ll receive a personalized movement assessment and hands-on care, which may include DNS-based exercises, breathing drills, posture training, and chiropractic adjustments—all tailored to your needs.
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Many clients feel a difference in awareness and movement control after just a few visits. Long-term results build with consistency, especially when DNS is used alongside ongoing chiropractic care.
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No—DNS is not offered on its own. At Healcove, DNS principles and exercises are integrated into your chiropractic care when appropriate, creating a well-rounded, movement-focused approach to recovery and performance.
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DNS-integrated chiropractic care is currently available exclusively with Dr. Shane Kelly. When booking, be sure to select his name to ensure your session includes DNS-based evaluation and treatment.
DNS-integrated chiropractic care
At Healcove, DNS principles and exercises are integrated into your chiropractic care when appropriate. Not all providers offer DNS, so be sure to select DNS-integrated chiropractic care when booking.
Get Started with DNS Therapy in San Diego
Take the next step in your health journey with Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization at Healcove. Don’t let pain, stiffness, or limited mobility hold you back from living an active, vibrant life. Rebuild stability, improve movement, and feel better doing the things you love.
