ABQ Osteopathic Clinic LLC/Dr. Mark J. Stevens

08/11/2026

The word "physician" is more than just a title... it is a commitment to the total architecture of human health.

Many patients ask about the difference between a Chiropractor and a DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine). While both value manual therapy, the distinction lies in the depth of medical training. As a board-certified physician, a DO completes medical school and residency: the same rigorous path as an MD.

This means we don't just look at the spine; we look at the whole system. We have the diagnostic authority to manage complex conditions and integrate advanced therapies like Radiofrequency or Trigger Point Injections with traditional Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT).

It is about the mind-body-spirit interconnection. We bridge clinical science with the art of healing to address the physiological hurdles blocking your well-being. Your journey deserves a physician’s perspective... one that sees the person, not just the symptom.

Imagine your best self today. Don't forget to breathe.

08/08/2026

Forget the swinging pocket watch and the stage antics... clinical hypnosis is a dialogue with your neurobiology.

In the clinical setting, hypnosis is not about losing control. It is about gaining it. It is the bridge between cognitive science and the physical self. As a physician, I see it as a physiological tool... a way to quiet the conscious "noise" and access the subconscious where pain patterns and behavioral hurdles often reside.

We aren’t just "thinking" away pain; we are retraining the neural pathways: the very hardware of the brain: to respond differently to physical stress. It is (I the magician) or Imagination... the power to direct your mind to manifest a state of healing within the body. When we align the mind-body-spirit interconnection, the results are transformative.

Whether it's chronic pain or deep-seated stress, the science is clear: your mind is a powerful ally in your clinical recovery. Don't forget to breathe today. Imagine your best self everyday.

08/07/2026

by Natureofflowers

07/28/2026

Structure vs. Function

Most of medicine is designed to find disease. I'm interested in seeking health.

There is a fundamental truth in the human body: Structure and Function are reciprocally interrelated.

When your anatomy is out of alignment, your physiology suffers. You aren't just a collection of symptoms; you are a living, breathing system where the mind, body, and spirit are one.

In my practice, we go beyond the prescription pad. We use:
- OMT to correct structure and influence function.
- Magnetic & Sound Therapy to realign your body's frequency.
- Regenerative & Herbal Healing to support the biological foundation.

I've walked this path myself: from the front lines in Afghanistan to overcoming my own chronic health challenges. I know that "dis-ease" is often just a body that has lost its rhythm.

It's time to stop managing symptoms and start seeking the root cause.

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Read the full manifesto on our blog: abqosteopathicclinic.com

07/25/2026

Seeking Health, Not Just Disease...

As a physician, I've spent my career searching for "Truth": not just in textbooks, but in the reality of the human body.

My journey hasn't been linear. Coming back from Afghanistan, I faced my own battles: severe vertigo, Meniere's, and a deep venous blood clot that stretched from my elbow to my shoulder. I wasn't just a doctor anymore; I was a patient searching for answers that mainstream medicine couldn't always provide.

It led me back to the core of Osteopathic medicine: The body is a unit.

The mind, body, and spirit are not separate departments; they are an intertwined system. More importantly, structure governs function. If the anatomy (structure) is restricted, the physiology (function) cannot thrive.

In my practice, I don't just look for what's "wrong." Anyone can find disease. My job is to seek health.

Whether I am using Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) to realign your structure, or utilizing magnetic healing, sound therapy, and radiofrequency to shift your body's vibration, the goal is the same: to remove the interference so your body can do what it was designed to do: heal.

We are living electrical systems executing the commands of the mind. If you feel "out of ease," it's time to look deeper at the root cause.

Let's find the health that's already within you.

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Read the full story on our blog: abqosteopathicclinic.com

07/22/2026

A quick correction to our recent post about inherited memory:

Is it possible to inherit a memory?

The science of swallowtail butterflies suggests it is. Caterpillars trained to avoid lavender keep that memory through their transformation into butterflies and even pass it to their offspring.

I saw the human side of this at Jemez Pueblo, where generational trauma showed up as physical pain. In osteopathic medicine, we call these 'energy cysts.'

Our latest blog 'Healing From the Inside Out' explores this deeply. OMT helps identify and release these physiological echoes so you can move forward.

Read the full story on our site. 🦋

07/18/2026

Athletes of Albuquerque: your performance is a cycle of exertion and restoration...

Whether you are navigating the Sandia foothills or cycling the Bosque, your body requires more than just rest. It requires a precise, biomechanical reset to maintain peak performance and prevent injury.

Dr. Stevens has developed a refined 5-step integration of Dry Needling and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) designed specifically for faster recovery:

1. Global Biomechanical Assessment: We find the root cause... not just the "sore spot."
2. OMT: Restoring joint mechanics and balancing the nervous system.
3. Dry Needling: Targeted trigger point release for that essential local twitch response.
4. OMT Integration: Utilizing techniques for lymphatic drainage and optimal fluid flow.
5. Collaborative Recovery Roadmap: A tailored plan for exercises and load management.

With over 17 years of experience, Dr. Stevens bridges the gap between clinical science and holistic wellness. Don’t just push through the hurdles... transcend them.

Read the full 5-step guide on our blog: abqosteopathicclinc.com

Don’t forget to breathe. Imagine your best self everyday.

📍 9204 Menaul Blvd. NE, Albuquerque

07/16/2026

Getting some art for the office…

07/16/2026

07/14/2026

Chronic pain can feel like an insurmountable hurdle... but science and holistic care offer a bridge to a better quality of life.

Radiofrequency (RF) Therapy uses controlled heat to gently interrupt the pain signals traveling through your nerves. It is a precise, non-opioid approach that helps 70-80% of our patients experience significant relief for 6 to 12 months. Relief that allows you to return to the things you love.

At ABQ Osteopathic Clinic, Dr. Stevens: a board-certified physician with over 17 years of experience: integrates these advanced physiological treatments with Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT). This dual approach addresses both the physical source of pain and the body's overall structural harmony.

Minimal recovery time... long-term relief.

Discover how we bridge clinical science with comprehensive wellness in our latest blog post.

Read more here: abqosteopathicclinc.com

Don’t forget to breathe. Imagine your best self today.

9204 Menaul Blvd. NE, Albuquerque