Business Details
Your Trusted Chiropractor in Minneapolis for Trauma-Informed Care
With over two decades of experience, I have dedicated my practice to providing patient-centered wellness care and injury rehabilitation. My approach creates a co-creative space where patients actively participate in developing personalized care plans. I integrate Somatic Experiencing and Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga principles adapted for chiropractic, focusing on embodied, bottom-up approaches to nervous system dysregulation and trauma. Acupuncture services complement these treatments, enhancing nervous system regulation.A core aspect of my work involves cultivating interoceptive awareness, empowering patients to better understand and respond to their body's needs. While based in California, I maintain a practice in Minnesota, offering chiropractic sessions and Somatic Experiencing in Minneapolis. My commitment to trauma-informed care ensures a safe, empowering environment for all patients.
Services
Chiropractic Care
Somatic Experiencing
Acupuncture
Trauma-Informed Care
Nervous System Regulation
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in trauma-informed chiropractic care
- Our practice integrates Somatic Experiencing and TCTSY principles
- We specialize in nervous system regulation through combined modalities
- Our approach emphasizes patient empowerment and interoceptive awareness
- We maintain strong referral networks with Twin Cities healthcare providers
What people say
Trauma-sensitive care
Personalized treatment plans
Effective trauma recovery
Knowledgeable practitioner
Empowering approach
Services
Chiropractic Care
Trauma-informed chiropractic treatments focus on spinal health and nervous system function. Hands-on adjustments are performed with patient consent and clear communication. Techniques prioritize safety and empowerment for individuals with trauma histories.
Somatic Experiencing
Specialized sessions address single-event and complex traumas through body-awareness techniques. Group and individual formats available for nervous system regulation. Incorporates Polyvagal Theory and intergenerational trauma approaches.
Acupuncture
Licensed acupuncture treatments complement chiropractic care by regulating nervous system function. Used to support trauma recovery and enhance overall wellness through traditional Chinese medicine principles.
Nervous System Regulation
Integrated programs develop interoceptive awareness and self-regulation skills. Combines somatic practices with education about Polyvagal Theory and trauma response patterns. Designed for long-term health improvements.
Trauma-Informed Care
All services incorporate trauma-sensitive approaches with patient autonomy. Emphasis on clear communication, informed consent, and creating safe therapeutic environments. Addresses medical, developmental, and intergenerational trauma patterns.
People
Daniel Gaustad, DC
Chiropractor
Licensed chiropractor with 20+ years experience integrating trauma-informed practices. Certified in acupuncture and Somatic Experiencing. Completed advanced training in trauma-sensitive yoga and nervous system regulation techniques.
Questions
What makes your chiropractic approach unique?
My practice integrates Somatic Experiencing and trauma-sensitive yoga principles to create a patient-centered, trauma-informed environment for spinal adjustments and nervous system regulation.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
While in-person sessions occur in Minneapolis, I maintain a California practice focused on virtual Somatic Experiencing sessions for individual and group participants.
What trauma specialties do you handle?
I specialize in medical traumas, developmental trauma, complex PTSD, and intergenerational trauma patterns using embodied therapeutic approaches and nervous system regulation techniques.
Are group sessions available?
Yes, I offer group Somatic Experiencing sessions in small (2-4) and large (up to 20) formats focusing on nervous system regulation and trauma recovery.
How do acupuncture services complement chiropractic care?
Acupuncture treatments enhance nervous system regulation and support chiropractic adjustments by addressing energetic imbalances through traditional Chinese medicine techniques.
