Business Details
10 Years
experience
Family-Focused Chiropractic Wellness Care
At Bear River Chiropractic, we have dedicated ourselves to being advocates for your family's health since our founding in 2016. Our practice focuses on utilizing the body's innate healing abilities through chiropractic care tailored to each individual's needs, from preconception and pregnancy to pediatric and wellness care. We believe in addressing health holistically by removing nervous system interference, allowing the body to function optimally without invasive interventions. Our team combines specialized training in Webster-certified techniques, pediatric care, and wellness-focused adjustments to provide comprehensive solutions for families. We collaborate with trusted partners like Up North Wellness and Massage to ensure our patients receive multidisciplinary care that supports long-lasting results.With a passion for education, we empower patients to maintain health through lifestyle guidance, nutritional counseling, and preventive strategies. Our office environment fosters comfort and trust, particularly for children who learn early about proactive health management. We prioritize personalized attention, with doctors dedicating time to understand each patient's unique journey and goals. Our commitment to excellence has earned recognition from patients who credit us with resolving chronic issues like vertigo and sciatic nerve pain. While we will be closing our doors in May 2025 as our lead doctor transitions to a new chapter as a full-time mother, we remain focused on delivering exceptional care to every family that walks through our clinic.
Services
Prenatal Chiropractic Care
Pediatric Adjustments
Wellness Maintenance
Nutritional Counseling
Massage Therapy
Postural Analysis
Spinal Adjustments
Preconception Preparation
Nervous System Evaluation
Cranial Work
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- Our doctors hold advanced certifications in pediatric and prenatal chiropractic care through ICPA
- We offer personalized care plans combining multiple evidence-based adjustment techniques
- Our practice focuses on educating families about proactive health management
- Proven track record resolving complex issues like vertigo and pregnancy-related discomfort
- Collaborative approach with complementary wellness providers for comprehensive care
Associations and certifications
- International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA)
What people say
Relieved chronic vertigo
Pregnancy discomfort resolved
Kids love the welcoming environment
Insurance coverage available
Professional yet friendly staff
Services
Prenatal Chiropractic Care
Specialized care using Webster-certified techniques prepares bodies for natural childbirth. Adjustments manage sciatic pain, improve pelvic function, and reduce labor duration. Gentle modifications accommodate growing bellies while supporting maternal health throughout all trimesters.
Pediatric Chiropractic Care
Gentle, age-appropriate techniques address birth trauma and developmental needs. Care helps with colic, ear infections, sleep issues, and behavioral disorders. Early interventions support proper nervous system development for lifelong wellness foundations.
Wellness Maintenance
Regular adjustments maintain optimal nervous system function like vehicle maintenance. This preventive approach reduces scar tissue formation, improves stress resilience, and boosts immune performance. Personalized plans focus on sustaining spinal health and overall wellness.
Nutritional Counseling
Individualized nutrition advice complements chiropractic care through targeted supplementation and dietary recommendations. We help patients make informed choices about prenatal vitamins, pediatric nutrition, and wellness-focused eating plans.
Massage Therapy
Integrated massage therapy enhances adjustment effectiveness by addressing muscular tension. Certified therapists use myofascial release and sports techniques to improve mobility, reduce pain, and prepare soft tissues for lasting spinal corrections.
People
Dr. Emily Brown
Chiropractor
Certified in Webster technique through ICPA, Dr. Brown specializes in prenatal and pediatric care. With extensive training in multiple adjustment methods, she focuses on family wellness and has helped patients resolve chronic conditions since 2016.
Dr. Ricci Swiderek
Chiropractor
A Palmer College graduate with clinical excellence honors, Dr. Swiderek brings expertise in all-age adjustments. She recently joined the practice before establishing Align Chiropractic within the same wellness center location.
Liz Madell
Massage Therapist
Licensed therapist with occupational therapy background since 1998, Liz combines myofascial release and sports massage techniques to complement chiropractic care. She specializes in helping athletes recover and maintain mobility.
Questions
What makes your prenatal chiropractic care unique?
Our prenatal care combines Webster-certified techniques with specialized table modifications for comfort throughout pregnancy. We focus on preparing the body for natural childbirth and managing pregnancy-related discomfort.
Do you treat children and infants?
Yes, we provide gentle adjustments for infants and children using specialized techniques. Many parents report improvements in colic, sleep patterns, and immune function through our pediatric care.
How often should I receive chiropractic adjustments?
Treatment frequency depends on individual needs. While monthly adjustments maintain wellness, our goal is to strengthen your nervous system to hold adjustments longer through personalized care plans.
Are services covered by insurance?
We participate with some insurance networks and offer cash discounts. While wellness care often has limited coverage, we help patients maximize benefits for chiropractic treatments and massage therapy.
What training do your chiropractors have?
Our doctors complete over 4,200 hours of chiropractic education plus specialized pediatric and prenatal certifications. This includes 200+ hours of advanced training through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.
How do adjustments help overall health?
By removing nervous system interference, adjustments improve communication between your brain and body. This enhances stress management, immune function, and natural healing capacity across all ages.
