Business Details
Your Trusted Chiropractors in Oakland, CA
Founded by Dr. Kenda Burke and Dr. Armene Boatright, Awaken Chiropractic Family Wellness Center provides personalized chiropractic care rooted in holistic wellness. Our approach integrates Biogeometric Integration (BGI) and Webster Technique-certified adjustments to address physical and energetic imbalances, fostering vitality across all agesfrom newborns to seniors. With expertise in pregnancy and pediatric care, we prioritize gentle, non-invasive adjustments tailored to individual needs. Our practice emphasizes education, community, and the body's innate healing capacity, creating a nurturing environment where clients feel seen and supported.Over decades of combined experience, we've cultivated a referral-based practice centered on trust, individuality, and long-term wellness. By addressing spinal tension and nervous system function, we empower clients to achieve greater adaptability, reduced pain, and enhanced overall health. Our commitment to continuous learning ensures alignment with cutting-edge techniques while maintaining a foundation in compassionate, client-focused care.
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Pregnancy Care
Pediatric Adjustments
Biogeometric Integration
Wellness Exams
Spinal Alignment
Nervous System Optimization
Postpartum Support
Craniosacral Therapy
Webster Technique
Highlights and features
- We specialize in Biogeometric Integration for comprehensive tension release
- Certified in Webster Technique for prenatal and pelvic alignment care
- Over 20 years combined experience in family wellness chiropractic
- Gentle, non-forceful adjustments for all ages from infants to seniors
- Nurturing environment prioritizing individualized care and client education
What people say
Gentle effective approach
Nurturing healing environment
Exceptional pediatric expertise
Transformative prenatal support
Holistic wellness focus
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Our chiropractic adjustments use gentle, precise techniques to correct spinal misalignments and release nervous system tension. This improves communication between your brain and body, enhancing overall function and reducing pain. Clients experience better posture, increased mobility, and improved organ system performance through regular adjustments that support your body's natural healing processes.
Pregnancy Care
Specialized prenatal chiropractic care addresses the unique physical demands of pregnancy. Using the Webster Technique, we balance pelvic alignment to create optimal space for fetal positioning and ease labor preparation. This reduces back pain, sciatica, and pelvic discomfort while promoting nervous system health for both mother and baby throughout all stages of pregnancy.
Pediatric Adjustments
Gentle pediatric adjustments address birth trauma and developmental stressors in infants and children. Our non-forceful techniques help resolve colic, sleep disturbances, and nursing difficulties while supporting proper nervous system development. Regular care assists with milestones like crawling, walking, and adapting to physical growth spurts through safe, nurturing touch.
Biogeometric Integration
Biogeometric Integration combines structural adjustments with energetic awareness to release deep-seated tension patterns. This approach addresses both physical misalignments and emotional stress stored in the body, promoting holistic healing through gentle touch and breathwork that respects each client's unique healing timeline.
Webster Technique
Certified Webster Technique care focuses on pelvic alignment for optimal fetal positioning and easier birth. By releasing ligament tension and balancing pelvic mechanics, we create ideal conditions for labor preparation. This specialized adjustment reduces intrauterine constraint while improving maternal comfort during late-term pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
People
Dr. Kenda Burke
Chiropractor
Dr. Kenda Burke specializes in family wellness chiropractic with expertise in pediatric and prenatal care. She uses Biogeometric Integration to help clients reconnect with their body's innate healing capacity through gentle adjustments that address physical and energetic imbalances.
Dr. Armene Boatright
Chiropractor
Dr. Armene Boatright brings global experience and Webster Technique certification to her family wellness practice. She combines chiropractic care with doula training to support clients through pregnancy transitions and specializes in helping children navigate developmental challenges through gentle, effective adjustments.
Questions
What makes your chiropractic approach unique?
We combine Biogeometric Integration with Webster Technique-certified care, addressing both structural and energetic patterns for holistic wellness in a nurturing environment.
Do you treat children and infants?
Yes, we specialize in gentle pediatric adjustments starting from newborns, addressing developmental challenges and birth trauma with non-forceful techniques.
How can chiropractic help during pregnancy?
Our prenatal care uses pelvic balancing techniques to create optimal fetal positioning, reduce discomfort, and prepare your body for easier labor and postpartum recovery.
What happens during a first visit?
Your initial consultation includes a comprehensive health history, nervous system evaluation, and personalized adjustment session with one of our doctors, lasting about an hour.
Are adjustments safe for all ages?
Yes, we use modified techniques for every life stage - from craniosacral therapy for infants to gentle spinal work for seniors, ensuring safe, effective care.
