Understanding the Zone Technique: A Holistic Approach to Chiropractic Care

At Kingdom Chiropractic in Gilbert, AZ, we believe true health starts with balance — not just in the spine, but throughout the entire body.
That’s where the Zone Technique comes in. This powerful chiropractic approach focuses on restoring harmony to six key zones within the body so that every system can function the way it was designed to.

Rather than chasing symptoms, the Zone Technique helps reconnect your brain and body, unlocking your body’s natural ability to heal, adapt, and thrive.

What Is the Zone Technique?

The Zone Technique was originally developed by Dr. Thurman Fleet, DC, in the early 1930s and has since been refined and modernized by Dr. Peter Goldman, DC. It’s based on the concept that the human body operates through six functional zones, each governed by a specific brain center. When one of these zones becomes disrupted — due to stress, injury, or imbalance — it affects the body’s ability to communicate and regulate itself.

Through gentle chiropractic adjustments, the Zone Technique helps reestablish that communication, allowing the body to reset, heal, and restore balance from the inside out.

The Six Zones of the Body

Each zone corresponds to a different system in the body. When a zone is balanced, you feel energized, focused, and well. When it’s imbalanced, your body begins to send warning signals — which often show up as symptoms.

1. Glandular Zone

This zone regulates the body’s hormone-producing glands such as the thyroid and adrenals. When out of balance, it can affect energy levels, sleep, focus, and mood.

2. Eliminative Zone

Responsible for detoxification through the colon, kidneys, skin, and lungs. Imbalance may cause sluggish digestion, skin breakouts, or difficulty eliminating waste.

3. Nervous Zone

This zone relates to the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. When disrupted, you may notice anxiety, headaches, poor concentration, or sleep issues.

4. Digestive Zone

Connected to the stomach, intestines, liver, and pancreas. Imbalances often show up as bloating, reflux, or irregular digestion.

5. Muscular Zone

Involves muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Issues here can cause tightness, fatigue, or decreased mobility and strength.

6. Circulatory Zone

Includes the heart, arteries, veins, and lymphatic system. When out of balance, circulation, blood pressure, and overall vitality can be affected.

Each zone depends on the others — so when one is off, it can influence the rest. Restoring communication in one zone often brings noticeable improvements across the entire body.

How the Zone Technique Works

During a Zone Technique session, your chiropractor gently checks specific points on the back of your head — called zone indicators — to identify which zones are out of balance. Once identified, we perform a series of precise spinal adjustments that stimulate the brain center responsible for that zone. This helps restore proper communication between the brain and body, allowing the affected systems to return to normal function.

Many people describe the adjustment as a “reset” for their nervous system — one that helps them feel clearer, calmer, and more connected.

Why People Choose the Zone Technique

Patients choose the Zone Technique because it takes a whole-body approach to health rather than a symptom-based one. It’s designed to address the root cause of dysfunction and support natural healing.

This method is:

• Holistic: It works with the body’s natural design rather than against it.

• Personalized: Every adjustment is specific to your unique imbalances.

• Transformative: Many notice rapid changes in how they feel and function.

The Zone Technique can be helpful for a wide range of issues — from chronic tension and fatigue to digestive challenges, hormonal imbalance, and stress-related symptoms.

Benefits of the Zone Technique

Balancing your zones can help the body return to a state of ease and adaptability.
Practice members at Kingdom Chiropractic often report improvements such as:

• More consistent energy

• Better focus and mental clarity

• Deeper, more restful sleep

• Calmer mood and emotional balance

• Improved digestion and immune function

• Relief from chronic tightness or discomfort

When your nervous system is balanced, your body can finally do what it was created to do — heal and thrive.

Experience the Zone Technique at Kingdom Chiropractic in Gilbert, AZ

At Kingdom Chiropractic, our care is centered around helping families experience lasting wellness through gentle, neurologically-based chiropractic care.
The Zone Technique allows us to get to the root of imbalance and help restore the body’s God-given ability to heal and function at its best.

If you’re ready to experience a deeper level of health and balance, schedule your first visit with Kingdom Chiropractic in Gilbert, AZ today.
We’d love to help you reconnect your zones — and rediscover what it feels like to truly thrive.