Stronger Locals, Stronger Mountains: Inside Gerber Wellness & Co.

If you’ve lived in the Adirondacks for any length of time, you know one thing for sure:

The mountains don’t care how you feel today.
The snow still falls. The work still needs doing. The kids still need you. The job still calls.

That’s the reality for the people we serve at Gerber Wellness & Co. in Glens Falls.

We built this clinic on a simple belief:

When locals get stronger, the whole community gets stronger. And when the people of the Adirondacks are thriving, the mountains somehow feel a little stronger too.

This is what it looks like inside a small clinic with a big mission.

The Myth of “Just Getting Older”

Too many locals walk into our office with the same story:

“My back’s been killing me for years.”
“I’m exhausted all the time.”
“I used to hike, fish, golf, or ski… now I just watch.”
“They told me, ‘You’re getting older, this is normal.’”

We don’t buy that.

Getting older? That’s inevitable.
Feeling broken, foggy, inflamed, and worn down? That’s preventable, improvable, and absolutely worth fighting for.

At Gerber Wellness & Co., we’re here to challenge the idea that aging in the North Country has to mean slowing down, hurting more, and accepting “that’s just how it is.”

It doesn’t.

Why a Small Clinic Can Make a Big Difference

There are big hospital systems and giant health networks out there. We’re not trying to be that.

We’re intentionally:

Small enough to know your name
Skilled enough to see the whole picture
Bold enough to do things differently

Inside Gerber Wellness & Co., we’re focused on three big pillars:

Chiropractic that actually supports your lifestyle
Gut and metabolic health that changes how you feel from the inside out
Smart, modern strategies for aging well—without losing yourself in the process

Let’s break those down.

1. Chiropractic That Respects the Work You Do

In the Adirondacks, “what do you do?” often means:

Lifting
Building
Fixing
Driving
Caring
Responding

Your spine, joints, and nervous system are taking hits all day long—on the job, at home, and on the weekends.

At Gerber Wellness & Co., chiropractic care is:

Hands-on, precise, and thoughtful – not rushed, not assembly-line
Old-school where it matters – real adjustments, real assessment
Modern where it counts – evidence-informed, tailored to your life and history

We help you:

Reduce pain and stiffness
Improve range of motion and function
Support your nervous system so your body can heal, adapt, and respond better

This isn’t about “cracking your back.”
It’s about giving your body the chance to do what it was designed to do.

2. Gut & Metabolic Health: Changing the Way You Wake Up

You can’t talk about energy, inflammation, or weight without talking about:

Gut health
Blood sugar
Metabolism
Stress

We see it all the time:

People who eat “pretty good” but still feel bloated and drained
People who try diet after diet and end up more frustrated every time
People whose joints hurt not just from work—but from systemic inflammation

This is where our gut-focused work and The Gerber Diet come in.

We combine:

Structured, realistic nutrition plans
Science-backed supplementation
Strategic use of fasting or time-restricted eating (when appropriate)
Coaching and accountability designed to work in real life—not a fantasy schedule

The goal isn’t perfection.
It’s to get you:

Clearer-headed
Less inflamed
More in control of cravings and crashes
Feeling like your body responds when you treat it right

When your gut and metabolism start working with you instead of against you, everything else gets easier.

3. Aging Well, Adirondack Style

We’re not here to keep you wrapped in bubble wrap as you get older.

We’re here to help you:

Keep hiking
Keep fishing
Keep skiing, paddling, golfing, and exploring
Keep working—if you want to
Keep being the grandparent, parent, partner, and friend you want to be

To do that, we look beyond just “pain” and help with:

Energy and recovery
Muscle and strength maintenance
Hormone balance and peptide support (for appropriate patients, under proper supervision)
Sleep, stress management, and nervous system health

We’re not chasing immortality.
We’re building resilience—the kind that lets you wake up and still feel ready for your life, year after year.

What Makes Our Approach Different?

A lot of places talk about “holistic” care. Here’s what it means to us in practice:

We Look at the Whole Map

When you come in, we don’t just ask, “Where does it hurt?”

We ask:

What do you do for work?
What does a normal day look like for you?
How do you sleep?
How’s your digestion?
What’s your stress level?
What have you already tried?

Your body isn’t a collection of parts—it’s a system. We treat it that way.

We Give You a Clear Path, Not a Lecture

You’re not failing at health. You’re navigating life.

So instead of a guilt trip, you get:

Straight talk
Clear priorities
The first 2–3 moves that will make the biggest difference

From there, we build.

We Honor Your Time, Budget & Bandwidth

We know:

You have a job (or several).
You might be caring for kids or aging parents.
You’re balancing bills, responsibilities, and real-life expenses.

So we:

Offer transparent, straightforward pricing
Build plans that are actually doable
Respect when you say, “I can handle this much right now”

You don’t have to flip your whole life upside down to get healthier.
We help you work with your reality, not against it.

Who We’re Here For

You’ll feel at home at Gerber Wellness & Co. if you’re:

A contractor, nurse, mechanic, first responder, teacher, or office worker whose body feels older than the calendar says
A parent or grandparent who wants more energy and less pain
An outdoor lover who isn’t okay with letting the mountains become just a backdrop instead of a playground
Someone who’s tried the “fad” route and is done with quick fixes and empty promises

You don’t have to know all the right terms.
You don’t have to show up already “fit.”
You just need to be ready for something different.

What It Feels Like to Walk Through Our Door

Expect this:

A human greeting, not a cold check-in
Time to tell your story
Explanations that actually make sense
A plan that feels like it was written for you, not copy-pasted from a handbook

You’re not just a back, a lab number, or a diagnosis here.
You’re a person with a life in the Adirondacks—and that matters.