Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chiropractors in Grand Rapids, MI
Family Chiropractic Health Center has been dedicated to improving spinal health and overall wellness in West Michigan since 1984. Our evidence-based practice combines advanced chiropractic techniques with personalized care to address musculoskeletal conditions and promote holistic healing. With over four decades of experience, we utilize state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, including digital radiography, and offer specialized treatments such as spinal adjustments, cold laser therapy, and custom orthotics. Our team, led by Doctors Daniel and Adam Van Gessel, prioritizes patient education and collaborative care to restore optimal function and prevent future injuries.We maintain affiliations with professional organizations like the American Chiropractic Association and participate with major insurance providers to ensure accessible, high-quality care. Our facility emphasizes comfort and professionalism, treating every patient as part of our extended family while maintaining rigorous standards of clinical excellence and ethical practice.
Services
Spinal Adjustments
Cold Laser Therapy
Custom Foot Orthotics
Digital Diagnostic X-ray
Spinal Decompression
Therapeutic Exercise
Athletic Taping
Nutritional Evaluation
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We have 40 years of experience serving West Michigan communities.
- Our doctors are certified in Activator Methods and advanced chiropractic techniques.
- We utilize state-of-the-art digital radiography and therapeutic technologies.
- We participate with major insurance providers for patient convenience.
- Our care combines personalized treatment with evidence-based chiropractic principles.
Services
Spinal Adjustments
Our spinal adjustments use high-velocity, low-amplitude techniques to correct vertebral misalignments and improve nervous system function. This treatment alleviates pain, enhances mobility, and restores proper brain-body communication through manual or instrument-assisted methods. Patients benefit from reduced inflammation and improved overall health through regular spinal maintenance.
Cold Laser Therapy
Cold laser therapy employs specific light frequencies to stimulate cellular repair and reduce inflammation in targeted areas. This non-invasive treatment accelerates healing for conditions like arthritis, sports injuries, and chronic pain while promoting tissue regeneration without medication or surgery.
Custom Foot Orthotics
Custom foot orthotics provide personalized arch support to correct biomechanical imbalances and alleviate related pain in feet, knees, and lower back. These prescription devices improve weight distribution and gait patterns for long-term musculoskeletal health and comfort during daily activities.
Digital Diagnostic X-ray
Digital diagnostic X-rays offer precise imaging of spinal structures to identify misalignments, degenerative changes, or injuries. This technology enables accurate diagnosis of conditions affecting spinal curvature, joint integrity, and nerve function to guide effective treatment planning.
Spinal Decompression
Spinal decompression therapy gently stretches the spine to relieve pressure on discs and nerve roots. This non-invasive approach treats herniated discs, sciatica, and chronic back pain by creating negative pressure that promotes disc hydration and healing.
People
Daniel G. Van Gessel
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Daniel Van Gessel has practiced chiropractic care since 1984, specializing in musculoskeletal injuries and Activator Methods. He combines clinical expertise with patient education to address spinal health issues across all age groups.
Adam T. Van Gessel
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Adam Van Gessel, a 2011 Palmer College graduate, focuses on family chiropractic care and holds advanced certifications in Activator Methods and physiotherapy. He integrates evidence-based practices with personalized treatment approaches.
Questions
What chiropractic techniques do you offer?
We provide spinal adjustments, cold laser therapy, spinal decompression, therapeutic exercise, and custom orthotics using evidence-based methods.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we participate with most major insurance providers including Medicare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Priority Health.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact us by phone at 616-363-7713 or use our online appointment request form for scheduling convenience.
What conditions do you treat?
We treat back pain, neck pain, headaches, sports injuries, and musculoskeletal conditions through conservative chiropractic care.
Are your doctors certified?
Both doctors hold Doctor of Chiropractic degrees and maintain certifications in Activator Methods and physiotherapy.
What are your office hours?
Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM-6:00 PM, Friday 7:00 AM-5:00 PM. Closed weekends.
