Business Details
Your Family's Wellness Partner in Inver Grove Heights
Health 1st Chiropractic & Wellness Center Chiropractic & Wellness Center has dedicated itself to providing holistic health solutions for families in Inver Grove Heights since its founding. Our team specializes in prenatal and pediatric chiropractic care, certified by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association to address unique needs from pregnancy discomfort to childhood developmental challenges. We combine evidence-based techniques like the Webster Method with neurological chiropractic adjustments to optimize nervous system function across all ages.With expertise in SoftWave Therapy for tissue regeneration and pain relief, we serve as a trusted resource for families seeking natural healing solutions. Our practice emphasizes preventive care, offering preconception support and postpartum recovery services to create optimal health environments. Through personalized treatment plans and a commitment to community wellness education, we empower families to achieve lasting health improvements while maintaining strict adherence to professional standards and ethical practices.
Services
Prenatal Chiropractic
Pediatric Adjustments
Family Wellness Care
SoftWave Therapy
Neurological Adjustments
Highlights and features
- Certified in prenatal and pediatric chiropractic techniques by ICPA
- Specialized neurological adjustments for all family members
- Proven SoftWave Therapy for tissue regeneration and pain relief
- Comprehensive preconception and postpartum care programs
- Family-centered approach serving newborns to seniors
Associations and certifications
- International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA)
- Webster Certified
What people say
Milestone improvements in children
Comfortable pregnancy experiences
Gentle pediatric adjustments
Supportive family environment
Effective pain relief
Services
Prenatal Chiropractic
Specialized chiropractic care for expectant mothers using ICPA-certified techniques. Addresses physical stress during pregnancy while optimizing fetal positioning. Webster Certified practitioners provide evidence-based adjustments to improve nervous system function for both mother and baby. Supports preconception preparation and postpartum recovery through targeted nervous system regulation.
Pediatric Adjustments
Gentle neurological adjustments for infants and children addressing birth trauma effects. Specializes in resolving colic, developmental delays, and immune challenges through nervous system rebalancing. Utilizes pressure equivalent to tomato ripeness checks for safe infant care. Supports neurodevelopmental milestones and addresses sensory processing concerns in children.
Family Wellness Care
Comprehensive chiropractic solutions for all family members. Focuses on nervous system optimization to improve sleep, energy levels, and emotional balance. Addresses common adult concerns like headaches and stress while promoting intergenerational wellness habits. Creates coordinated care plans for households seeking preventive health maintenance.
SoftWave Therapy
Advanced tissue regeneration therapy using high-speed soundwaves to activate stem cells. Treats musculoskeletal conditions including plantar fasciitis and sports injuries. Provides non-invasive pain relief through biological healing stimulation. Delivers targeted treatments for accelerated recovery from chronic and acute conditions.
Neurological Adjustments
Precision chiropractic techniques targeting nervous system function improvement. Addresses dysautonomia symptoms across all ages through spinal adjustments. Specializes in vagus nerve regulation for developmental and emotional challenges. Focuses on brain-body communication optimization for overall health enhancement.
People
Dr. Gina Rivas Castro
Chiropractor
Doctor of Chiropractic with ICPA certifications in prenatal and pediatric care. Specializes in neurological adjustments and Webster Technique. Personal experience with allergy-induced asthma resolution through chiropractic care. Serves Inver Grove Heights community for 15+ years.
Laura O'Donnell
Care Advocate
Business Administration graduate from UW-River Falls. Community-focused care advocate with local Inver Grove Heights roots. Supports patient wellness journeys while pursuing personal interests in travel and tennis.
Brittany Morey
Care Advocate
Passionate about pediatric and prenatal chiropractic benefits. California native in Minnesota since 2017. Balances family life with two children and husband while pursuing wellness through jiujitsu and holistic health practices.
Katie Eckeberger
Care Advocate
New to chiropractic field with background in holistic health advocacy. Independent artist/musician and mother of two. Focuses on improving family wellness through natural healing approaches and community engagement.
Questions
What ages do you treat?
We treat patients from newborns through seniors with age-appropriate chiropractic techniques.
Are your doctors specialized in prenatal care?
Yes, our practitioners are ICPA-certified in prenatal chiropractic techniques including the Webster Method.
What conditions do you address for children?
We help with colic, torticollis, developmental delays, immune challenges, and behavioral issues through gentle adjustments.
Do you offer postpartum care?
Yes, we provide postpartum nervous system rebalancing and recovery support immediately after childbirth.
What is SoftWave Therapy used for?
This regenerative therapy treats musculoskeletal conditions like back pain, knee pain, and plantar fasciitis through stem cell activation.
