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DNFT

Emotion, Body & Belief Codes

Directional Non-Force Technique

What Is Directional Non-Force Technique (DNFT)?

DNFT is a non-force chiropractic technique developed by Dr. Richard Van Rumpt in the 1920s. Its foundation lies in the understanding that your body has a natural, intrinsic intelligence, what many call the "innate." This intelligence, when unhindered, allows your body to maintain balance and health. By communicating with the body and this innate intelligence through muscle testing, the practitioner is able to identify exactly where corrections are needed without unnecessary force or guesswork.
Once the areas of correction have been identified, adjustments are made using a light thumb impulse. The corrections are gentle, but highly specific, targeting the root cause of discomfort or dysfunction. 

How Does DNFT Work?

At its core, DNFT focuses on correcting misalignments and removing nerve interference and tension patterns, working in harmony with your body to restore alignment and ease. Through a system of precise muscle testing, DNFT allows the body to communicate where it needs help. Once the body has indicated the areas to be adjusted, the practitioner uses gentle, focused pressure to address misalignments, muscular imbalances, and release tension.

The process involves: 
  • Assessment with Muscle Testing: The practitioner gently evaluates your body through muscle testing, which allows your body to communicate precise areas of misalignment. This approach bypasses invasive tools or heavy manipulation, relying instead on your body’s own responses.
  • Targeted Corrections: Using a gentle thumb impulse, the practitioner addresses the identified issues. The corrections are incredibly precise, targeting specific joints, muscles and tissues to restore balance without overwhelming the body.
  • Reassessment: After the adjustment, the practitioner rechecks your body to ensure the changes have been effectively integrated.

DNFT is a beautifully accessible approach for people of all ages and sensitivities. Whether you're managing chronic pain, recovering from an injury, or simply seeking to maintain alignment and well-being, DNFT offers a gentle and profoundly effective path to healing and balance. 

Why Choose DNFT?

For many, visiting a chiropractor can feel intimidating. DNFT offers a soothing alternative, creating a space where you can relax and trust the process. This technique doesn’t just stop at pain relief—it’s designed to promote overall wellness, with a path to healing that’s as gentle as it is transformative.

  • Gentle and Non-Invasive: There’s no harsh twisting, cracking, or popping. DNFT is perfect for those who prefer a softer touch or have conditions that make forceful adjustments uncomfortable.
  • Supports Whole-Body Wellness: By addressing misalignments in the spine, cranials and TMJ, extremities and even soft tissues, DNFT promotes overall balance and optimal function.
  • Pain Relief and Recovery: DNFT can help alleviate back pain, joint discomfort, headaches, and even post-injury recovery.
  • Improved Nervous System Function: Correcting subluxations helps your nervous system operate more effectively, enhancing communication between your brain and body.
  • Customized to You: Every session is unique because your body’s needs change over time. DNFT meets you exactly where you are on your healing journey as each adjustment is tailored to the unique needs of your body in that moment. 
  • Long-Lasting Results: Because DNFT works with the body by communicating with it, the adjustments often hold longer compared to traditional methods. The emphasis on precision and the body’s readiness to heal means fewer visits and more lasting change.

When the body is realigned, the unseen shifts within, restoring balance, clarity, and a deeper connection to your innate vitality.  

DNFT isn’t just about physical alignment—it’s about empowering your body’s innate ability to heal. By addressing the root cause of discomfort and dysfunction, rather than just the symptoms, DNFT supports deep, long-lasting wellness. Whether you’re dealing with persistent pain or simply want to feel more balanced and aligned, DNFT offers an approach that honors the interconnectedness of your body, working to restore harmony on all levels. 

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Testimonials

“Huge THANK YOU to Dr. Victoria and her skills with Directional Non-force Technique (DNFT). After spending my entire career as a scientist in mainstream medicine, I will admit I was very skeptical about DNFT before starting, but after just three DNFT treatments I am feeling better than I have in years. At 65 years of age and having physically abused my body my entire life (college football, ski racing, heavy lifting) I am back to enjoying prior hobbies like golf, gardening, hiking, and whitewater rafting. I have two friends that also see Dr. Victoria and both have had the same success. Thank you again!”


“Over my many years of not living gently, I've had had a lot of experience with chiropractors and enjoyed the benefits of their work. Many years ago a friend of mine recommended directional non force technique. (DNFT). It is in my opinion, the best form of Chiropractic care out there, but often challenging to find doctors with this certification. Dr. Victoria at Kaya Chiropractic is a great human being who loves her work and is very good at it! You will not find a chiropractor with a nicer disposition or a more gentle approach to care. If you have ever had a chiropractor where the treatment was more painful than your injury, I'm here to tell you that this will be the exact opposite experience!”

“Dr. Victoria is professional and kind. She is very knowledgeable about the DNFT Chiropractic care. (Directional Non Force Therapy). Dr. Victoria is the third Dr. of DNFT who has treated me over the last 20+ years. I prefer this form of chiropractic care because it is gentle and corrects the problem. I prefer to have the underlying joint, tendon, muscle or spine problem treated without masking them with pain medicines. My migraine frequency greatly decreased after care.”

“Dr. Victoria is a wonderful healer with a practice the world so desperately needs. With all the stress in our lives and in our bodies, Victoria rearranges your system to have a higher functioning and healthy vibrancy as the human body was meant for. Very grateful for her services, her work produces very noticeable results.”

“Dr. Victoria is a phenomenal doctor. She took the time to learn my history and how that affected my body. I have had a disc injury that flares up now and again and each time Dr. Victoria, through DNFT and exercises, has got me back up on my feet within a short amount of time. The Emotion Code is another service that she provides and it has been an amazing process for helping trapped emotions exit the body. Highly recommend Kaya Chiropractic and Wellness!!”

“My work with Dr. Victoria was life changing. I discovered The Emotion Code when I got the DNFT non-force chiropractic adjustment. Together the work lifted emotions that were stuck for decades. After just one session, I felt freedom. There was a lightness, increased energy and access to my intuition that I had counted on for so many years to guide me returned. I was coming home to me again. Over the years, I had tried many things to release the emotional suffering, but nothing compares to the relief I felt working with Dr. Victoria. I recommend her and her work without hesitation.”