930 Cambria St NE Suite 113 Christiansburg, VA 24073
Our Services
Prenatal and Postpartum Care
Prenatal and Postpartum Care
Prenatal and Postpartum Care
Chiropractic care during pregnancy aids in the optimal physiological function of both mother and baby throughout pregnancy and birth. Dr. Alex is a candidate with the ICPA Perinatal program and is trained in a specific chiropractic analysis called the Webster Technique.
The Webster technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and diversi
Chiropractic care during pregnancy aids in the optimal physiological function of both mother and baby throughout pregnancy and birth. Dr. Alex is a candidate with the ICPA Perinatal program and is trained in a specific chiropractic analysis called the Webster Technique.
The Webster technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and diversified adjustment. The goal of the adjustment is to reduce the effects of pelvic imbalance.
In pregnancy, pelvic imbalance may affect the mother's comfort and the baby's position in utero. During birth, pelvic imbalance can affect labor progression, leading to unnecessary intervention. Pelvic imbalance adversely affects uterine nerve function, the structure of the pelvis, and may hinder a baby's ability to gain optimal fetal positioning. These are the very causes of dystocia or difficult, stalled labor. The Webster technique helps achieve a state of balance in the pelvis that may contribute to safe, easier birth outcomes.
Regular chiropractic care throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period can help relieve common complaints and also allow the body to function optimally for a more enjoyable experience for both mom and baby.
Our mom's under regular prenatal care often report:
- Increased comfort during pregnancy
- Decreased back and hip pain
- Decreased round ligament pain
- Decreased labor time
- Decreased heartburn and acid reflux
- Improved sleep
- Optimal fetal positioning
- Improved postpartum recovery
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Newborn & Pediatric Care
Prenatal and Postpartum Care
Prenatal and Postpartum Care
We believe a well-adjusted spine and optimally functioning nervous system is the key to healthy growth and development. The birth process can be both physically and mentally stressful for both mother and baby. During delivery, there is an increased amount of abnormal stress and tension placed on the newborn’s spine, musculature, and nerve
We believe a well-adjusted spine and optimally functioning nervous system is the key to healthy growth and development. The birth process can be both physically and mentally stressful for both mother and baby. During delivery, there is an increased amount of abnormal stress and tension placed on the newborn’s spine, musculature, and nerves. Often, this process can result in increased stress on the baby’s nervous system.
Pediatric chiropractic adjustments have demonstrated positive effects in children experiencing:
- Difficulty breastfeeding
- Painful latch
- Tongue and Lip ties
- Head tilt or difficulty turning to one direction
- Colic symptoms
- Reflux
- Chronic ear infections
- Chronic bed wetting
- Constipation
- Difficulty sleeping
Pediatric care is safe and gentle. We often describe the pressure of the adjustment as the pressure one would use to test the ripeness of a tomato. The intent and goal is to relieve irritation on the nervous system so your baby can be happy and healthy.
Family Wellness
Craniosacral Fascial Therapy - Gillespie Approach (CFT)
Craniosacral Fascial Therapy - Gillespie Approach (CFT)
We believe healthy families = happy families.
Regardless of age or activity level, proper spinal care can ensure optimal nervous system function, expression of life, and overall health wellness. We believe that wellness chiropractic care aids in keeping you and your family functioning efficiently and effectively so you can live the best version of you!
Craniosacral Fascial Therapy - Gillespie Approach (CFT)
Craniosacral Fascial Therapy - Gillespie Approach (CFT)
Craniosacral Fascial Therapy - Gillespie Approach (CFT)
CFT is a gentle, natural approach to unwind tension within the body. This approach is based on the theory that the Craniosacral and Fascial systems are not separate, but one interconnected system. CFT blends the principles of craniosacral therapy and myofascial release work. Each session will focus on gently unwinding and releasing fasica
CFT is a gentle, natural approach to unwind tension within the body. This approach is based on the theory that the Craniosacral and Fascial systems are not separate, but one interconnected system. CFT blends the principles of craniosacral therapy and myofascial release work. Each session will focus on gently unwinding and releasing fasical strain within the body to allow optimal mobility and better brain function.
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Dr. Alex Bowman, DC
Dr. Alex Bowman is the founder of Embark Pediatric & Family Chiropractic. She is a graduate of Virginia Tech (Go Hokies!) where she studied Human Nutrition Foods and Exercise and Food Science and Technology. Dr. Alex later attended Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC where she graduated magna cum laude and achieved intern of the month while working at the Sherman College Health Clinic.
Dr. Alex has received extensive training from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) which focuses on specific care for pregnant, postpartum and pediatric individuals. She is currently a candidate to receive her postgraduate certification by the Academy Council of Chiropractic in Pediatrics (CACCP). The CACCP is designed to expand professional ability in adjusting techniques, evaluation, and assessment of different stages of development: from pregnancy, birth, and infancy through childhood. Dr. Alex is also a candidate with the ICPA Perinatal program and is certified by the ICPA in the Webster Technique - a specific analysis and chiropractic correction aimed to improve the expecting mother’s pelvic balance. Dr. Alex has also received training in Functional and Integrative Medicine, Torque Release Technique (TRT), Craniosacral Therapy (CST) - specifically for prenatal and pediatric individuals, and Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT Gillespie Method).
Dr. Alex has a passion for serving families by helping achieve optimal health and wellness. One of her main focuses is empowering women through every journey of womanhood via preconception, prenatal and postnatal care. During her time serving the New River Valley, Dr. Alex has supported numerous mothers throughout pregnancy and postpartum. She has also supported numerous mothers with the goal of a successful VBAC and has successfully helped numerous newborns and toddlers overcome difficulties such as torticollis, plagiocephaly, feeding and latch issues, reflux, colic, toe walking, sleeping difficulties and ear aches.
Outside of the office, Dr. Alex enjoys the outdoors and spends her free time exploring local hiking trails, scouting local farmers markets, or paddle boarding on Claytor Lake with her husband (Marshall), her son (Quinn), and three dogs (Denali, Layla, and Bean).
