Treat your insomnia symptoms with chiropractic care at East West Chiropractic and get back to sleeping!
Overview
Insomnia is a common disorder affecting a person’s ability to fall or stay asleep. Insomnia can be acute (temporary – lasting 3 months or less) or chronic (long-term – lasting more than 3 months).
Categories of insomnia include:
Onset: trouble falling asleep
Maintenance: difficulty staying asleep or maintaining a sleeping state
Early morning awakening: waking too early and not being able to fall back asleep
Causes
Causes of insomnia include:
- Lifestyle habits including smoking, drinking caffeine and alcohol, and poor or irregular sleep schedule
- Spinal misalignments, especially in the neck
- Medications including stimulants and antidepressants
- Medical conditions
- Vitamin deficiencies
- Aging
- Stress and anxiety
- Age and condition of your mattress
Complications from untreated insomnia can include:
- Fatigue and low energy
- Focus and memory issues
- Mood disturbances like depression, anxiety and irritability
- Muscle tension
- Headaches
- Disruption to hormone levels causing problems with metabolism and sexual function
- Weakened immune system
- Performance issues at work/school
- Increased accidents and falls due to impaired judgement
- Increased risk of disease
Treatment
By focusing on the connection between the spine, nervous system, and sleep, chiropractic care works to address the causes of insomnia without the need for drugs. Spinal adjustments correct underlying misalignments helping to improve sleep by balancing the autonomic nervous system, regulating the hormones that control sleep/wake cycles, and reducing tension. When the body and systems are in harmony, regular, healthy sleep cycles are restored.
Additional therapies can include:
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) to promote relaxation and support your body’s natural sleep pattern and circadian rhythm.
Massage Therapy to release tight muscles and promote relaxation.
Supplements can be effective at improving sleep quality
Frequently Asked Questions
Chiropractic care is a safe, natural and drug-free option for treating insomnia. It does not pose a risk for the side effects commonly seen with sleep medications, which include: impaired judgement, trouble concentrating, and sedation effects which can last into the next day making it difficult to perform at work. Sleep aids can also cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In severe cases, these medications cause patients to sleepwalk, have hallucinations and carry out activities without any recollection.
EWC does accept some insurances, however, every plan is different and therefore deductibles, copays and out of pocket expenses vary greatly. Our experienced insurance manager will verify your coverage and provide you with a summary of your chiropractic benefits. Please note verification is not a guarantee of benefits or payment. We also offer very affordable cash rates and care packages to fit your needs.
At East West Chiropractic in Groton, CT, our expert team is dedicated to helping you live pain-free through personalized chiropractic care with non-invasive therapies. We educate and empower our patients to live healthier and achieve optimal quality of life.
Pain relief and better health is just one call away. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and begin your journey to a more active and fulfilling life.
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Meet The Team
Dr. Deveau is a local boy, born and raised in Ledyard. At the young age of 10, he remembers moving his toes and wondering “what has to happen in the body for that thought to travel and turn into an action in my toes”. That started a lifelong interest in health and body and a fascination with how it all works together. He grew up very active in sports, playing soccer and baseball and was a competitive wrestler. His interest in physical fitness guided him to body building during early adulthood and sparked a passion for biomechanics. In 1989, he then ventured off to California to work as a private trainer at a chiropractic office. He was inspired by what he saw and decided to make chiropractic a career by enrolling in the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, graduating in 1996. In September of that year, he moved back to Connecticut and started East West Chiropractic.
He has continued his passion for health, keeping his mind open to new ideas and treatments, which has made East West Chiropractic one of the most technologically advanced chiropractic offices in the state. He has hundreds of hours of continuing education in neurology, nutrition, biomechanics, and the health effects of stress and he applies his wealth of knowledge to the treatment plans for his patients.
He currently enjoys tennis, golf, pickleball, shooting, boating… really all the “ings”!
Dr. Zeppieri’s journey with East West Chiropractic began not as a doctor, but as a patient. With a lifelong background in athletics and fitness, he first visited the clinic after suffering an ankle injury while playing football. It was during his rehabilitation that he discovered chiropractic care was far more comprehensive than he had initially realized. This experience sparked a deep interest and growing passion for the field.
While earning his degree in Exercise Science from Central Connecticut State University, Dr. Zeppieri took on multiple roles at East West Chiropractic—including working in therapy and assisting Dr. Deveau—which further solidified his commitment to holistic healthcare. After graduation, he pursued his doctorate at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, widely regarded as the birthplace of Chiropractic. While at Palmer, he continued his athletic pursuits, playing travel rugby alongside his
studies.
In 2024, Dr. Zeppieri returned to where it all began—joining the team of doctors at East West Chiropractic. He brings with him a strong belief in the power of holistic health, emphasizing proper exercise, strength training, functional mobility, and nutrition as essential components of his approach
to chiropractic care.
Whether you’re recovering from an injury or aiming to enhance your overall quality of life, Dr. Zeppieri is dedicated to helping you achieve your health goals—leaving no stone unturned.
Dr. Shipper was raised on a farm in Pennsylvania, where she developed a deep appreciation for healthy living early in life. Her lifelong involvement in athletics, combined with time spent shadowing her father in his medical practice, sparked a passion for biomechanics and holistic healing.
A graduate summa cum laude from the University of Bridgeport, Dr. Shipper earned her Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree in 2018. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Biotechnology from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI).
As a mother, Dr. Shipper brings a compassionate and informed perspective to her work with growing families. She specializes in care that supports natural development, prenatal comfort, and postnatal recovery. Her practice welcomes patients of all ages and activity levels—from athletes and weekend warriors to office professionals and busy parents and their children.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Shipper enjoys kickboxing, hiking, skiing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, crocheting, reading, and rock climbing.
Whether you’re seeking pain relief, improved mobility, or proactive wellness care, Dr. Shipper creates personalized treatment plans tailored to your goals. At the heart of her practice is a simple belief: everybody – no matter the age – deserves the chance to feel balanced, strong, and supported.