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Your Trusted Chiropractic Team in Burlington
Burlington Family Chiropractic is dedicated to transforming lives through chiropractic care, emphasizing optimal health and wellness for individuals of all ages. Since our inception, we have focused on educating patients about non-invasive health solutions while fostering a welcoming environment rooted in compassion and professionalism. Our approach integrates advanced chiropractic techniques with personalized care, prioritizing spinal health to enhance nervous system function. With a team of experienced doctors, including pioneers in pediatric and sports chiropractic care, we address diverse health challenges while promoting preventive wellness. Our practice combines Activator adjustments, SEMG scans, and nutritional counseling to deliver tailored solutions.Community involvement remains central to our mission, as seen through educational programs and local initiatives. We maintain a modern facility equipped with on-site X-ray capabilities and holistic retail products to support comprehensive wellness journeys. By blending technical expertise with a commitment to patient education, we empower individuals to achieve their highest health potential. Our three-part focuspain relief, functional improvement, and preventive strategiesguides every treatment plan. Recognizing the profound connection between spinal alignment and overall health, we strive to make chiropractic care accessible and transformative for families across Burlington and beyond.
Services
Spinal Adjustments
Activator Adjustments
X-Ray Facility
Massage Therapy
Nutritional Counseling
Pediatric Chiropractic
Pregnancy Care
Sports Performance
Subluxation Correction
Community Education
Highlights and features
- We have three experienced Doctors of Chiropractic with over 25 combined years in practice
- Our family-centered approach treats patients from newborns to seniors
- Offering multiple chiropractic techniques including Activator and Palmer Package methods
- Comprehensive care integrating spinal adjustments with nutritional counseling
- Emergency services available on Sundays for urgent chiropractic needs
Services
Spinal Adjustments
Our spinal adjustment services use precise manual techniques to correct vertebral misalignments. These adjustments relieve nerve pressure, improve mobility, and restore proper communication between the brain and body systems. By addressing subluxations through controlled force, we help patients experience reduced pain, enhanced function, and better overall health outcomes while maintaining spinal integrity and supporting the body's natural healing processes.
Pediatric Care
Specially adapted chiropractic techniques address spinal health in infants, toddlers, and children. Gentle adjustments correct birth trauma effects, support developmental milestones, and enhance nervous system function. This care helps with common childhood issues like colic, ear infections, and sleep disturbances while promoting optimal growth patterns and establishing lifelong wellness foundations through safe, non-invasive interventions.
Pregnancy Care
Customized chiropractic care addresses the unique physical demands of pregnancy. Gentle adjustments relieve back pain, improve pelvic alignment, and facilitate optimal fetal positioning. This specialized care enhances maternal comfort, supports easier labor preparation, and maintains proper biomechanics throughout pregnancy while ensuring safe, drug-free solutions for common pregnancy-related discomforts and mobility challenges.
Activator Method
The Activator Method employs a handheld instrument to deliver precise, low-force spinal adjustments. This technique effectively addresses nerve interference while accommodating patients preferring gentler care approaches. The controlled impulses target specific areas needing correction, reducing inflammation, improving joint mobility, and enhancing nervous system communication for patients seeking consistent, measurable improvements in musculoskeletal health and functional performance.
Nutritional Counseling
Personalized nutritional programs complement chiropractic care by addressing foundational health needs. Our certified consultants develop tailored eating strategies that reduce inflammation, support tissue healing, and enhance overall wellness. By integrating dietary recommendations with spinal health practices, we provide comprehensive solutions that optimize bodily systems' function, boost energy levels, and create synergistic effects between structural alignment and metabolic processes for sustained health benefits.
People
Dr. Terry Dobbs
Chiropractor
Graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1995 with expertise in sciatica treatment. Combines chiropractic care with nutritional counseling to address chronic pain and promote wellness across all age groups through personalized treatment approaches.
Dr. Alan Meike
Chiropractor
Specializes in sport injury rehabilitation and family chiropractic care. Utilizes post-graduate training in pediatric chiropractic while contributing to community youth organizations through active participation in local water ski performance teams and coaching initiatives.
Dr. Patricia Rullmann
Chiropractor
2012 Palmer College graduate focusing on holistic health solutions for diverse patient populations. Combines farm upbringing values with advanced chiropractic techniques to deliver comprehensive care emphasizing functional improvements and preventive health strategies.
Questions
Do you accept insurance for chiropractic care?
We welcome discussions about insurance coverage during your initial consultation
Can chiropractic help with sports-related injuries?
Yes, our practice specializes in treating athletic injuries and enhancing sports performance
What makes your pediatric chiropractic care different?
We use specialized techniques specifically adapted for children's developing spines
Do you offer emergency chiropractic services?
Emergency care available during Sunday hours for urgent spinal conditions
Do you provide ergonomic advice as part of treatment?
Yes, we incorporate posture and workstation recommendations into comprehensive care plans
What diagnostic technologies do you use?
Our facility includes X-ray capabilities and SEMG scanning for comprehensive spinal assessments
