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24 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Chiropractor in Ithaca for Pain Relief & Wellness
Chiropractic Health Care has been serving the Ithaca community since 2002, founded by Dr. Rebecca VonBergen who brings over two decades of chiropractic expertise. Our practice focuses on alleviating pain, restoring mobility, and promoting natural wellness through personalized chiropractic adjustments and patient education. We specialize in diverse techniques including Diversified, Cox Flexion, Activator, and Drop Table methods, complemented by hydromassage therapy and PEMF technology. Our commitment to holistic wellness extends to prenatal care, essential oils education, and creating a chemically safe environment.With convenient downtown access near Cornell University and Ithaca College, we partner with patients to develop body awareness and proactive health strategies. Our team emphasizes natural healing without pharmaceuticals, supported by 24+ years of Dr. VonBergen's experience in chiropractic care and essential oil applications. We maintain a homey atmosphere with therapeutic-grade essential oils and natural cleaning products to enhance patient comfort and treatment effectiveness.
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Pregnancy Care
Hydromassage Therapy
PEMF Treatment
Essential Oils Education
Spinal Alignment
Pain Management
Wellness Workshops
Emergency Adjustments
Nutritional Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of chiropractic expertise with personalized treatment plans
- Our practice combines traditional adjustments with advanced PEMF technology
- Specialized prenatal care supports safe and comfortable pregnancy wellness
- We maintain a chemical-free environment using natural cleaning products
- Convenient downtown location near Cornell University and Ithaca College
What people say
Best chiropractor in Finger Lakes
Immediate pain relief experienced
Professional and caring staff
Effective treatment plans
Welcoming atmosphere
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Our chiropractic adjustments use precise manual techniques to correct spinal misalignments and improve nervous system function. We employ diversified methods, activator devices, and drop table techniques tailored to individual patient needs. These adjustments help alleviate pain, enhance mobility, and support the body's natural healing processes through proper musculoskeletal alignment.
Pregnancy Care
Specialized prenatal chiropractic care addresses the unique needs of expectant mothers through gentle adjustments and pelvic alignment techniques. This care helps maintain proper posture, reduce pregnancy-related discomfort, and potentially facilitate easier labor by optimizing fetal positioning. Our approach incorporates soft tissue techniques to prevent ligament tightness and support comfortable weight distribution throughout pregnancy.
PEMF Treatment
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy uses low-frequency electromagnetic energy to stimulate cellular repair and improve circulation. This non-invasive treatment supports pain reduction, inflammation management, and enhanced recovery through bio-imitation magnetic energy that complements traditional chiropractic care for comprehensive wellness outcomes.
Hydromassage Therapy
Hydromassage delivers targeted water pressure therapy through specialized tables to relieve muscle tension and improve circulation. This automated massage system provides consistent therapeutic benefits while maintaining hygiene standards, offering an effective complement to manual adjustments for deep tissue relaxation and stress reduction.
Essential Oils Education
Our essential oils program teaches safe application methods including aromatic diffusion, topical application with carrier oils, and dietary supplementation. With 20+ years of experience, we guide patients in using therapeutic-grade oils to enhance wellness, manage stress, and support natural healing processes through personalized educational workshops.
People
Dr. Rebecca VonBergen
Chiropractor
Dr. Rebecca VonBergen has practiced chiropractic care since 2002, combining family tradition with modern techniques. She specializes in prenatal care, pain management, and holistic wellness approaches. Her practice emphasizes patient education and natural healing methods developed through 24+ years of essential oil expertise and postgraduate training.
Questions
What chiropractic techniques do you offer?
We provide diversified adjustments, activator methods, drop table techniques, and Cox flexion for spinal decompression, tailored to individual patient needs.
Do you offer prenatal chiropractic care?
Yes, we specialize in prenatal adjustments using gentle techniques to support pelvic alignment and comfortable pregnancy progression.
What payment options are available?
We accept major credit cards and health savings accounts. Payment plans can be arranged for extended treatment programs.
Are emergency appointments available?
We prioritize same-day emergency appointments for acute pain or injuries requiring immediate chiropractic attention.
What wellness education services do you provide?
We offer essential oil workshops, nutritional counseling, and posture correction guidance to support comprehensive wellness goals.
How do you accommodate first-time patients?
New patients receive thorough assessments, personalized treatment plans, and detailed explanations of recommended chiropractic approaches during initial visits.
