Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Chiropractor in Springfield, MO
Thrive Family Chiropractic is dedicated to helping families achieve their God-given potential through safe, effective chiropractic care. Founded in 2016 by Dr. James Peterson, our practice combines over a decade of expertise with a personalized approach to prenatal, pediatric, and family wellness. Our team prioritizes nervous system health, using gentle adjustments to address conditions like colic, ear infections, and pregnancy-related discomfort.The office environment is designed to feel like a 'home away from home,' with kid-friendly amenities and a supportive atmosphere. We emphasize patient education, preventive care, and community-building to empower families in Springfield, MO, and surrounding areas.
Services
Prenatal Chiropractic
Pediatric Chiropractic
Family Care
Webster Technique
Neurological Scans
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer over 10 years of expertise in pediatric and prenatal chiropractic care.
- Our office is designed as a family-friendly 'home away from home'.
- We use the Webster Technique for optimal prenatal and pediatric outcomes.
- Our care advocates provide personalized, compassionate support for every family.
- We combine advanced technology with gentle, evidence-based adjustments.
What people say
Incredible experience
Results
Friendly staff
Clean facility
Personalized care
Services
Prenatal Chiropractic
Our prenatal chiropractic care focuses on optimizing maternal nervous system health to support comfortable pregnancies and optimal fetal positioning. Using the Webster Technique, we address pelvic alignment and SI joint dysfunction to reduce labor complications. Regular adjustments alleviate back pain, improve energy levels, and promote natural childbirth readiness. This service helps mothers prepare for delivery while maintaining their own physical well-being throughout pregnancy.
Pediatric Chiropractic
Pediatric chiropractic care addresses developmental challenges and common childhood conditions through gentle adjustments. We treat colic, ear infections, and sensory processing disorders by improving nervous system function. Our approach supports proper growth milestones and reduces chronic health issues. The care includes neurological scans and age-appropriate techniques that create lasting improvements in children's health and behavior.
Family Care
Family chiropractic care focuses on nervous system optimization for all ages. We address sleep issues, energy levels, and immune function through spinal adjustments. This service helps families achieve better health outcomes through regular maintenance care. Our approach combines personalized treatment plans with lifestyle recommendations to support long-term wellness for parents and children alike.
People
Dr. James Peterson
Chiropractor
Dr. James Peterson specializes in pediatric and prenatal chiropractic care with over 10 years of experience. He has cared for his own children since birth and uses the Webster Technique to support healthy pregnancies and child development. Dr. Peterson focuses on nervous system health to improve family wellness.
Jessica Peterson
Marketing Director
Jessica Peterson manages external marketing and community connections for Thrive Family Chiropractic. As Dr. Peterson's wife, she brings personal experience with chiropractic care benefits during pregnancy and parenting. She helps create educational content and local outreach programs.
Jerrica
Office Manager
Jerrica serves as office manager and care advocate, handling front desk operations and neurological scans. She joined the team after seeing chiropractic benefits for her children's health challenges. Jerrica provides compassionate support during appointments and manages new patient intake.
Kara
Care Advocate
Kara works as a care advocate, assisting with patient notes and office operations. She became part of the team after experiencing positive results for her daughter's feeding challenges. Kara focuses on creating welcoming experiences and supporting families throughout their care journey.
Lizzy
Care Advocate
Lizzy serves as a care advocate during afternoon shifts, bringing educational expertise to patient interactions. She joined after chiropractic care transformed her child's health struggles. Lizzy focuses on patient education and creating personalized care experiences that align with family needs.
Questions
What chiropractic services do you offer for families?
We provide prenatal care, pediatric adjustments, and family wellness services using gentle techniques tailored to each patient's needs.
How does your prenatal chiropractic care benefit pregnant women?
Our prenatal care reduces discomfort, improves pelvic alignment, and prepares the body for natural childbirth through specialized techniques like the Webster adjustment.
What makes your pediatric chiropractic approach unique?
We use extremely gentle pressure and child-friendly methods to address developmental challenges while creating a comfortable experience for young patients.
Do you accept insurance or offer payment plans?
We accept most major insurance plans and offer flexible payment options to make chiropractic care accessible for all families.
How can chiropractic care benefit the whole family?
Regular adjustments improve nervous system function, boost immunity, and enhance overall wellness for patients of all ages through natural, non-invasive methods.