About Us

Dr. Suzette Corbit, D.C. low-force "Activator" instrument

Experience the In Touch Healing & Chiropractic Center Difference

Most chiropractors use the manual method of adjusting, with the body positioned in specific ways to optimize the adjustment. Many patients are not comfortable with the twisting, popping, and pressure that accompanies manual adjustments.

At In Touch Healing and Chiropractic Center, Dr. Suzette Corbit, D.C., uses a much gentler technique to align your spine. Dr. Corbit adjusts your spine with the low-force "Activator" instrument. The Activator is a spring-loaded, hand-held, mechanical adjusting device. The Activator allows Dr. Corbit to provide a quick, low-force impulse at specific points to target the areas of your spine that are misaligned and creating pain. Dr. Corbit also incorporates manual, drop-table, and other techniques depending on your particular needs and preferences. She also adjusts extremities like feet, knees, elbows and shoulders.

Knowledgeable, Thorough and Caring

Dr. Suzette Corbit has over 30 years of experience as a Chiropractor and Massage Therapist. She has 17 years as a CranioSacral Therapist. Dr. Corbit cares about your well-being and is known for being thorough as she checks each area of your spine. As a chiropractor, she wants to get to the root cause of your problem, instead of just treating symptoms. She takes time to address related problem areas that may be contributing to your condition. Unlike most chiropractors, Dr. Corbit spends a minimum of 20 minutes adjusting your spine. Each appointment includes a short percussion action massage with a machine to relax your muscles and help you "hold" your adjustment longer.

A Holistic Approach to Health

Begin your journey to health and wellness.

Get "In Touch" with your mind, body, and spirit.

Dr. Corbit believes the road to health is a partnership between doctor and patient. She will support you in making healthy lifestyle changes, helping you become the healthiest, happiest version of yourself.

Dr. Corbit will create a custom treatment program that provides pain relief and a rehabilitation plan to benefit your health so that you can heal quickly and avoid relapses. This includes recommending corrective exercises and other lifestyle changes to support your health goals and needs.

She included the word "Healing" in her practice name because her practice also offers Therapeutic Massage and CranioSacral Therapy.

Therapeutic Massage

Dr. Corbit is also a licensed Massage Therapist offering her patients several types of therapeutic massage.

Deep Tissue

Trigger Point Therapy

Swedish Massage

Benefits of Massage Therapy

releases muscular tension and pain
improves joint mobility
increases circulation
promotes faster healing
reduces fatigue, stress and anxiety

You can make an appointment for massage therapy alone, however it’s also a great adjunct to chiropractic care, helping you "hold" your adjustments longer by addressing muscle tension more thoroughly.

$75 for 60 minutes

$57 for 45 minutes

$38 for 30 minutes

$19 for 15 minutes

Ask about bundle prices

Ask about discounts for MMC Employees

Call our office @ (231) 933-9388 or Text (231) 631-8354

CranioSacral Therapy

At In Touch Healing and Chiropractic Center we also offer CranioSacral Therapy.

Dr. Corbit received training from the prestigious Upledger Institute.

If you’re experiencing high levels of stress, CranioSacral Therapy helps free the central nervous system to perform at its best. The light-touch technique serves to release tension, eliminate pain, and enhance health and well-being.

$70 for 60 minutes

Call our office @ (231) 933-9388 or Text (231) 631-8354

Meet Dr. Corbit

Dr. Suzette Corbit, D.C., graduated magna cum laude from Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, OR in 1992. After practicing in Madison, WI, and Ann Arbor, MI, she settled in Traverse City in 1996 where she continues to use her chiropractic knowledge and experience to improve the health and wellness of those in need at In Touch Healing and Chiropractic Center.

Education, Licenses & Memberships

Chiropractic and massage licenses granted by the State of Michigan

Doctor of Chiropractic, 1992, from Western States Chiropractic College
Member of Michigan Association of Chiropractic
Member of ABMP (Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals)
Massage therapist at Munson Medical Center January 1999 to June 2016, providing massage and CranioSacral Therapy to MMC employees and staff.
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) training by the Upledger Institute
Bachelor of Philosophy from Grand Valley in 1978.

Dr. Corbit has written articles about chiropractic and health for local publications including The Healing Garden Journal and Grand Traverse Woman magazine.

My Personal Story

My lifelong passion is to help people see the sacredness of all living things; to treat other people, animals, and the earth with kindness. This has been the guiding principle throughout my journey learning about alternative health and wellness. I strive to do this through my daily interactions with others and as a Chiropractor, Massage Therapist and CranioSacral Therapist.

My first experience with chiropractic came three years after I had an accident that resulted in terrible neck pain. Chiropractic helped me tremendously and inspired me to begin the long journey of becoming a chiropractor. As a chiropractor, my goal is to help the people I work with feel better and to help empower them to make health and wellness a priority. My hope is, this will create a ripple effect, so they act more loving to other people, animals, and the earth. Learning to be kind and gentle with yourself is the first step.

I opened my practice in Traverse City in 1996 because of its many cultural events and its location near Lake Michigan. Over the years, I have witnessed the power of chiropractic to relieve pain, improve motion and remove nerve interference to promote overall wellness. It's rewarding when I inspire someone to make healthy lifestyle changes. I'm still learning too. I'm happier and more peaceful when I get enough sleep, eat well, exercise, manage stress, make time for creative writing, and have chiropractic adjustments.

Doctor's Corner

Did you know?

You may know that chiropractic restores joint mobility and removes nerve interference to promote the body’s healing. But the latest research about how chiropractic works is even more exciting: it affects the brain!

A chiropractic adjustment is very specific- and different than other types of manipulation. The quick, shallow thrust (either manually or with an instrument) “re-sets” tiny receptors around the joint to help the muscles relax. These receptors also relay messages about the joint’s position to the brain (a sense called “proprioception”). Chiropractic facilitates this communication so your brain can pinpoint the exact position of a joint and accurately control its motion. This helps you avoid injuries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is insurance accepted?

In Touch Healing and Chiropractic is a participating provider with Medicare, Priority, and BCBSM. We handle the billing for any insurance support you may have.

Your plan may include deductibles or co-pays, and may not cover all services offered.

Payment by cash or check is due at time of service for any deductibles/co-pays and for massage and CranioSacral therapy appointments.

Phase I Relief Care - What happens at my first appointment?

Our first goal is to help reduce pain so you can start feeling better as soon as possible.

Your first appointment includes a comprehensive assessment of your health history and symptoms, along with a thorough exam, so Dr. Corbit can create a personalized treatment plan for you.The exam includes evaluation of posture and motion, along with orthopedic and neurological tests as indicated. X-rays may be ordered in some cases. Usually, we will provide same-day treatment, with chiropractic adjustments to correct spinal misalignment's/fixations ("subluxations"), to get you back to an optimal state of health.

The amount of chiropractic care needed depends on the severity of your injury, but typically a patient will need care 2 to 3 times a week for 4 to 8 weeks.

Phase II Restorative Care

The restorative phase of treatment allows muscles and tissues to heal more completely in order to prevent further injury or pain. This stage typically requires chiropractic care 4 to 8 times per month for 2 to 3 months depending on your health.

Phase III Wellness Care

Once you’ve fully healed and are experiencing no more pain, it is important to come in for periodic chiropractic adjustments to prevent future problems.

This phase usually requires a visit 1 to 2 times per month, based on your lifestyle.

Why do I need more than one adjustment?

A single adjustment is not a magic cure that will correct all the dysfunctions that have built up over the years. Nor will it protect you from physical and other stresses in your life like awkward positions and repetitive motions. A series of adjustments help retrain muscles and ligaments.

Good Faith Estimate

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

· You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

· Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

· If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. · Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit

Feel better! Move better! Live better!

Gentle Chiropractic with Activator Instrument