Can chiropractic care help during pregnancy?
Prenatal chiropractic care may help with pregnancy-related discomfort, pelvic balance, hip discomfort, low back discomfort, and overall mobility. Care is gentle and adapted for each stage of pregnancy.
Gentle care to support your body through every stage of pregnancy — easing common discomforts and helping create space for baby with Webster-technique adjustments.
Gentle support for comfort, alignment, and pelvic balance during pregnancy.
Dr. Rina Patel-Jerls founded Alpha Chiropractic with a deep passion for prenatal and pediatric care. She's Webster-certified, CACCP-certified, holds an 80-hour perinatal certification through the ICPA, and became a certified doula in 2025.
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Dr. Rina Patel-Jerls serves on the board of the national nonprofit PATTCh (Prevention and Treatment of Traumatic Childbirth) and is the secretary for the local nonprofit It Takes a Village. Read her full story.
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Prenatal chiropractic care may help with pregnancy-related discomfort, pelvic balance, hip discomfort, low back discomfort, and overall mobility. Care is gentle and adapted for each stage of pregnancy.
The Webster Technique was developed by Dr. Larry Webster, founder of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). Its purpose is to deliver a safe and comfortable adjustment to restore proper pelvic balance and function.
"It was developed to restore normal physiological function of the mother and improve her comfort throughout pregnancy in preparation for a safer, easier birth."
There are numerous techniques in the chiropractic profession that have been developed to ensure every individual's needs are met.
We utilize a variety of techniques including Diversified, Webster, Thompson Drop Table, Activator, extremities adjusting, and craniosacral therapy.
We are a family-based practice where we see all ages and sizes.
Chiropractic care may help with neck pain, back pain, headaches, sciatica, hip pain, shoulder pain, posture-related discomfort, pregnancy-related discomfort, infant tension, sports-related discomfort, and general mobility concerns. Every patient is different, so our team will evaluate your specific needs and recommend care based on your situation.
New patients welcome — including newborns, kids, moms, dads, and athletes.