Business Details
Your Trusted Chiropractic Care Provider in Seattle
Health First Chiropractic is dedicated to removing barriers to healing through precise, holistic care. With decades of combined experience, our team has helped over 15,000 patients achieve lasting relief by addressing root causes rather than masking symptoms. We specialize in Upper Cervical Chiropractic, Craniosacral Therapy, Acupuncture, and Massage Therapy, focusing on optimizing brain and neurological health as the foundation of wellness. Our approach emphasizes personalized care plans tailored to individual needs, utilizing advanced diagnostic tools like Cone Beam CAT scans for precision.Patients often experience improvement within weeks, with ongoing support designed to maintain long-term stability and vitality. We prioritize patient education, empowering individuals to cultivate internal and external environments conducive to healing. Our team includes certified experts in neuromuscular medicine, structural integration, and traditional Chinese practices, ensuring comprehensive care grounded in both modern science and time-tested techniques.
Services
Upper Cervical Chiropractic
Acupuncture Therapy
Massage Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy
Custom Orthotics
Highlights and features
- We utilize advanced Cone Beam CAT scan technology for precise diagnostics
- Our team includes certified Blair Chiropractic Technique instructors
- We offer personalized care plans with 15,000+ patients successfully treated
- Our approach integrates traditional Chinese medicine with modern techniques
- We provide post-adjustment recovery using zero-gravity chairs for optimal results
What people say
Immediate relief
Lasting results
Personalized care
Expert staff
Natural healing
Services
Upper Cervical Chiropractic
This specialized technique focuses on precise adjustments to the upper cervical spine using gentle, customized corrections. By addressing misalignments in the top neck vertebrae, we help restore proper nervous system function and alleviate chronic pain conditions. Our approach emphasizes long-term stability through minimal interventions, allowing the body to maintain optimal alignment naturally.
Acupuncture Therapy
Our acupuncture treatments combine classic East Asian medicine with modern neuromuscular techniques to address chronic pain, women's health issues, and stress-related conditions. Using both needle and needle-free methods like cupping and moxibustion, we stimulate the body's natural healing processes while incorporating lifestyle and nutritional guidance for comprehensive wellness.
Massage Therapy
Specialized massage techniques target fascial restrictions and musculoskeletal imbalances through deep tissue work and structural integration. Our therapists use advanced methods to address chronic pain patterns, improve range of motion, and promote lasting relief by working with the body's connective tissue system rather than just surface muscles.
Craniosacral Therapy
This gentle, non-invasive therapy enhances central nervous system function by releasing restrictions in the craniosacral system. Through light touch techniques applied to the skull, sacrum, and connective tissues, we help alleviate migraines, chronic pain, and stress-related disorders while supporting the body's innate healing capacity.
Custom Orthotics
Precision-crafted orthotics address postural imbalances by correcting foot alignment issues. Using advanced assessment techniques, we create personalized arch supports that improve weight distribution, alleviate joint stress, and enhance overall biomechanical efficiency while maintaining comfort during daily activities.
People
Dr. Michael Lenarz
Founder
Board-certified chiropractor with 20+ years experience, author of 'The Chiropractic Way', and former Sherman College trustee. Specializes in Blair Upper Cervical Technique with published research in spinal health.
Dr. Aixa Santos
Chiropractor
Sherman College graduate with expertise in spinal misalignment correction. Focuses on removing neurological interference to enable natural healing processes through precise chiropractic adjustments.
Dr. Rae Wang
Acupuncturist
Doctor of Oriental Medicine specializing in neuromuscular sports medicine. Combines acupuncture, traditional Chinese practices, and nutritional counseling to address chronic health issues and enhance athletic performance.
Sharon Scott
Massage Therapist
30+ year licensed massage therapist with advanced training in structural integration and fascial manipulation. Uses deep tissue techniques to resolve chronic pain patterns and improve mobility.
Nicole Tilson
Massage Therapist
Certified in craniosacral therapy and myofascial techniques, with specialized training in intra-oral and breast massage. Focuses on holistic bodywork that integrates anatomical knowledge with energy flow principles.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat chronic pain, migraines, sciatica, sports injuries, and posture-related conditions through spinal alignment and holistic therapies.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide documentation for out-of-network insurance claims but do not directly bill insurance providers.
How many sessions will I need?
Most patients see improvement within 6-12 weeks of twice-weekly visits, with ongoing wellness plans available.
What makes your approach unique?
We combine advanced diagnostics with multiple healing modalities, focusing on long-term structural changes rather than temporary symptom relief.
Are adjustments safe?
Our gentle, precise techniques use minimal force and are adapted to each patient's specific needs and comfort level.
Do you offer family care?
Yes, we treat patients of all ages, including pediatric and prenatal care, with customized approaches for each life stage.
