Business Details
Your Trusted Chiropractor & Naturopathic Clinic in Puyallup
At Puget Sound Natural Medicine, we are dedicated to optimizing health through a holistic approach that combines chiropractic and naturopathic care. Our practice focuses on addressing the root causes of health issues rather than merely treating symptoms, utilizing natural methods to support the body's innate healing abilities. With over 18 years of clinical experience, Dr. Erik Gilbertson provides comprehensive care for conditions such as diabetes, digestive disorders, and chronic pain, integrating spinal adjustments, physiotherapy, and nutritional guidance.We serve patients in Puyallup and the South Puget Sound area, emphasizing prevention, education, and personalized treatment plans. Our commitment to community health is reflected in our acceptance of most major insurance plans and our expertise in managing work-related and auto accident injuries.
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Naturopathic Medicine
Work Injury Treatment
Auto Accident Care
Back & Neck Pain Relief
Massage Therapy
Highlights and features
- We combine 18+ years of chiropractic experience with naturopathic expertise for comprehensive care.
- Our treatments address root causes of pain, not just symptoms.
- Accepted by most major insurance plans, including WA State L&I.
- Specialized in work-related and auto accident injury rehabilitation.
- Community-focused practice with personalized patient education.
Associations and certifications
- Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Chiropractic adjustments restore spinal alignment and mobility through manual techniques. This service alleviates back and neck pain, reduces nerve irritation, and improves overall musculoskeletal function. Patients benefit from non-invasive treatment for chronic pain, auto accident injuries, and work-related conditions.
Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic medicine addresses health issues using natural therapies like botanical medicine and nutritional counseling. This service treats chronic conditions, hormonal imbalances, and digestive disorders while emphasizing prevention and patient education. It integrates seamlessly with conventional care for holistic wellness.
Work Injury Treatment
Specialized care for work-related injuries includes diagnostic assessments, spinal adjustments, and rehabilitation plans. This service complies with WA State L&I requirements, offering pain management and recovery support to help patients return to work safely and efficiently.
Auto Accident Care
Post-accident treatment focuses on whiplash, spinal misalignments, and soft-tissue injuries. Techniques include spinal adjustments, muscle stimulation, and rehabilitative exercises to restore mobility, reduce pain, and accelerate healing without reliance on medications.
Massage Therapy
Medical massage therapy targets musculoskeletal issues like lower back and shoulder pain. This service combines deep tissue work, injury prevention strategies, and personalized techniques to relieve tension, improve circulation, and enhance overall physical well-being.
People
Dr. Erik Gilbertson
Chiropractor & Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Gilbertson, a Puyallup native with 18+ years of experience, holds doctorates in chiropractic and naturopathic medicine. He specializes in holistic care for chronic pain, work injuries, and auto accident recovery while emphasizing patient education and natural healing.
Julie Brown
Licensed Massage Practitioner
Julie Brown, LMP, has over 20 years of experience treating musculoskeletal issues through medical massage. She specializes in lower back and shoulder pain relief for office workers and athletes, offering personalized sessions focused on injury prevention and stress reduction.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat chronic pain, diabetes, digestive disorders, menopausal symptoms, work injuries, auto accident injuries, and musculoskeletal issues like back/neck pain.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans, including WA State L&I, and work with self-insured employers for work-related injury claims.
What is naturopathic medicine?
Naturopathic medicine focuses on treating the root cause of illness using natural therapies like nutrition, botanical medicine, and lifestyle modifications to support the body's self-healing processes.
How does chiropractic care help after an auto accident?
Chiropractic adjustments realign the spine, reduce pain and inflammation, and restore mobility after collisions. Early treatment prevents chronic issues from whiplash or spinal misalignments.
Can you help with work-related injuries?
Yes, we specialize in work injury rehabilitation, including diagnostic assessments, pain management, and L&I-compliant treatment plans to facilitate safe return-to-work outcomes.
