Business Details
17 Years
experience
Expert Chiropractic Care in Walnut Creek
Acorn Wellness Center was founded in 2009 by Elon Bartlett, a seasoned chiropractor with a vision to provide holistic prenatal care and comprehensive wellness services. Our practice combines chiropractic adjustments with therapeutic massage and CranioSacral Therapy to address musculoskeletal pain, improve nervous system function, and enhance overall vitality. Dr. Bartlett's expertise in prenatal and postpartum care, certified through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, has made us a trusted resource for families in the East Bay area.We prioritize personalized treatment plans, patient education, and sustainable practices, operating as a certified Green Business committed to environmental stewardship. Our family-friendly facility in Walnut Creek features accessible design, child-friendly amenities, and a multidisciplinary approach to wellness that serves patients from infancy through adulthood.
Services
Chiropractic Care
CranioSacral Therapy
Pregnancy Care
Prenatal Chiropractic
Postpartum Chiropractic
Baby Chiropractor
Neuromuscular Reeducation
Webster Technique
Spinal Adjustments
Therapeutic Massage
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- Personalized care combining massage and chiropractic adjustments for lasting relief
- 15+ years specializing in prenatal and postpartum chiropractic care
- Family-friendly facility with child-friendly amenities and infant care expertise
- Certified Green Business committed to sustainable healthcare practices
- Comprehensive approach addressing root causes of pain and dysfunction
Associations and certifications
- Bay Area Green Business Program
- International Chiropractic Pediatric Association
- Upledger Institute
What people say
Personalized care
Effective treatments
Family-friendly
Gentle techniques
Pain relief
Services
Chiropractic Care
Our chiropractic care combines therapeutic massage with precise spinal adjustments to relieve pain and improve nervous system function. We address musculoskeletal issues through gentle, personalized treatments that promote natural healing. Patients benefit from improved mobility, reduced inflammation, and long-term pain management solutions tailored to their specific needs.
CranioSacral Therapy
This gentle, hands-on therapy releases restrictions in the craniosacral system to alleviate stress and improve central nervous system function. We use light touch techniques to address migraines, chronic pain, and emotional difficulties. Sessions promote deep relaxation and support the body's natural healing processes through subtle tissue manipulation.
Prenatal Chiropractic
Specialized chiropractic care for expectant mothers focuses on pelvic alignment and pain management during pregnancy. We employ the Webster Technique to optimize fetal positioning and prepare the body for labor. Treatments address common discomforts like back pain, sciatica, and joint strain while supporting overall maternal wellness.
Postpartum Chiropractic
Our postpartum care addresses physical changes and stresses from childbirth through gentle adjustments and soft tissue work. We help new mothers recover from pelvic misalignment, neck strain, and muscle tension caused by breastfeeding and baby care. Treatments restore structural balance and support overall postnatal wellness.
Baby Chiropractic
Gentle chiropractic care for infants addresses birth trauma and developmental issues using specialized techniques. We treat colic, feeding difficulties, and sleep disturbances through CranioSacral Therapy and light spinal adjustments. Our approach supports optimal nervous system development and helps babies adapt to life outside the womb.
People
Elon Bartlett
Chiropractor
Dr. Elon Bartlett has specialized in prenatal and postpartum chiropractic care since 2001. A former massage therapist with advanced Tai Chi training, he combines therapeutic touch with precise adjustments. Certified in the Webster Technique and CranioSacral Therapy, he serves as Acorn Wellness Center's founder and lead practitioner.
Questions
What makes Acorn Wellness Center different from other chiropractors?
We combine therapeutic massage with chiropractic adjustments, spend more time per session, and specialize in prenatal/postpartum care. Our practice also offers CranioSacral Therapy and focuses on long-term solutions rather than quick fixes.
Do you treat infants and children?
Yes, we specialize in pediatric chiropractic care using gentle techniques like CranioSacral Therapy to address birth trauma, colic, and developmental issues. Dr. Bartlett has specialized training in infant care.
What prenatal services do you offer?
We offer Webster Technique for breech presentation, pelvic alignment, and pain management during pregnancy. Our care helps reduce discomfort, improve birth outcomes, and prepare the body for labor.
What conditions do you treat besides back pain?
We treat headaches, migraines, TMJ dysfunction, sciatica, sports injuries, and joint pain throughout the body. Our approach addresses both symptoms and underlying biomechanical causes.
Is chiropractic care safe during pregnancy?
Yes, our prenatal adjustments are specifically adapted for pregnant women using gentle techniques that avoid pressure on the abdomen. Dr. Bartlett has over 20 years of experience in prenatal care.
