Seattle Joint Pain Chiropractic Care
Welcome to Flourish Chiropractic Spa, your trusted destination for chiropractic care that addresses your joint pain in Seattle. Our skilled team of chiropractors and massage therapists is dedicated to helping relieve your joint pain and restoring pain-free movement throughout your body.
Our Seattle Joint Pain Practitioners
Dr. Ally Quintos
Dathan Heartson, LMT
Wes Patterson
Dr. Kelly Perona
Dr. Brenna Gray, DC
Dr. Brenna Gray is a Chiropractor who graduated from Palmer in Davenport. Before moving to Seattle, they ran a family & injury clinic in Champaign, IL. They practice Palmer package style with diversified, extremity adjusting, activator, Thompson, toggle upper cervical as well as SOT and Talsky Tonal for a more gentle experience.
Dr. Brenna has worked with families and all bodies & has a special interest in working with those who have hypermobility and those who have long-lasting concussion symptoms.
When they are not practicing their passion of chiropractic, they are spending time with their wife and cats or diving into a great book.
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Dr. Ally Quintos
Dr. Ally is one of those rare extraverted Seattleites. She loves to help others move better and feel better while holding a compassionate, motivating space. As with other providers at Flourish, Dr. Ally believes that any progress in health, no matter how small, is a step forward and should be celebrated. Some days that will be earning a PR at the gym. Other days that will be simply showing up for your appointment. Your best will change from day to day, and it is enough.
Dr. Ally uses chiropractic adjusting, muscle scraping (gua sha), pin and stretch, and therapeutic exercises, while also addressing behavioral modifications, nutrition, and lifestyle factors all for optimal wellness. She is primarily a diversified manual adjuster, and also implements Thompson Drops and instrument-assisted adjustments. Some of her patients prefer instrument-only and that is welcomed by her.
She takes a movement and biomechanics based approach to chiropractic to promote function and wellbeing. As an avid runner, Dr. Ally loves helping people with hip, knee and shoulder injuries. She is amazed at how many people who hike or run have neck and shoulders tension! Aside from sports injuries or helping people continue doing what they love, she also has experience in pediatrics and prenatal, and really enjoys working with children, from 1 month to 17 years old. She loves supporting those who are expecting throughout their pregnancy, whether it be back pain, hip pain or overall wellness.
Dr. Ally returned to Seattle in 2020 to practice and joined Flourish in 2022. When Dr. Ally is outside of the office, she enjoys running, spending time with her family, and playing with her pup, Franklin.
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Dathan Heartson, LMT
Welcome our newest massage therapist, Dathan! He will start seeing patients on Wednesday, August 5th.
With 10 years of experience, Dathan provides Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Swedish, Neuromuscular, Sports Massage, and Prenatal Massage. He particularly specializes in injury treatment and has a holistic, flowing approach with the intention of alleviating stress and anxiety, and regulating the nervous system. As a very physically active person himself, he has learned how to care for numerous conditions such as rotator cuff, neck, and hip issues.
Please give Dathan a warm welcome!
License no. MA60491411
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Wes Patterson
*Wes now offers Intraoral TMJ massage! If interested, please call to book.
Wes (he/they) is a trauma-informed, compassionate medical massage therapist who ensures a safe, healing environment. They are passionate about listening to and partnering with clients to craft a treatment that will be as effective and comfortable as possible. Whether it’s relaxation, working a few knots out of your neck, or seeking relief from back pain—they will work with you to plan a session to meet your goals.
Wes has practiced massage in both spa and clinic environments. He has a Washington State endorsement for Intraoral massage. His specialty is Relaxation/Swedish massage, but he enjoys integrating other modalities such as Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, deep tissue, Muscle Energy Technique, and CBD or aromatherapy treatments. During a session, Wes does their best to listen to your tissue as well as any feedback you (or your body) provide to ensure your comfort and that the work together is as effective as possible. After a session, Wes will check in about any questions/concerns you may have and will offer simple tips to improve your self-care and make your next session an even more effective experience.
Wes looks forward to the opportunity to join you on your quest towards healing, self-care, and improved quality of life.
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Kim Major
Kim is a healthcare professional at UW Medical Center and is inspired by the dedication and amount of care her peers in the medical field are giving to the community. While Kim loves her job at the hospital, she is more passionate about massage. She possesses qualities that make up an excellent Massage Therapist such as hard working, intuitive, driven, result oriented, empathetic and a calm demeanor.
Kim focuses on pain management, therapeutic or outcome based or integrated massage. Her skills include Relaxing Massages such as General Swedish, Structure Specific (Deep Tissue), Cupping and Hot stone massage. She also offers Medical/Treatment massage such as Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Facilitation, & Deep Transverse Friction. She works as a team with her patients and offers wellness tips or homework to help them heal faster and improve their lives.
Lastly, Kim advocates self-care, self-awareness, and self-love. Walk with them in their journey towards self-care is something she is passionate about. She provides a safe place for her patients to heal and relax.
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Dr. Kelly Perona
Dr. Kelly focuses on intentional healing and pain relief using hot stones, adjustments, focused massage, and stretches to encourage movement in the body, as well as preventive/self-care, posture and general wellbeing.
She is Webster-certified and has studied in the most painless, effective treatment methods available which involve traditional hands-on adjustments or instrument.
From Dr. Kelly: I love connecting with people and holding a supportive space for their needs. I started school to become a dentist with the intent to have a career in helping people. Three years into my schooling, I changed my profession to chiropractic after a car accident so I could focus on treating muscle and joint problems naturally. I love witnessing the exponential improvement chiropractic and massage can bring to whiplash or strains from MVAs, bike accidents, or other collisions. And doing so in a compassionate, validating space.
I have helped musicians, people who bind or brave MTF or FTM surgeries, runners, yoga enthusiasts, people in the restaurant industry, hairstylists, and those with the ever-elusive desk jobs. My mission is to help people live life to their fullest potential. Sometimes that is being able to work throughout the day without pain. Sometimes that is getting out of bed and brushing your teeth. There is no judgement and I am humbled and appreciative to have someone trust me to help them in their goals.
I am familiar with a large variety of body movements and mechanics and have plenty of experience with my own injuries. I also understand that healing from an injury can be difficult because you don’t want to take time off from activity. I don’t want people to settle for merely being out of pain for typical daily activities. Healing properly, to me, means being able to get back into your personal level of activity without discomfort. I’d love to help.
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Understanding Joint Pain
A joint is where two or more of your bones meet. Your wrists, elbows, knees, and ankles are joints. When those connections feel uncomfortable, you’re experiencing joint pain.
People with joint pain can experience different sensations. Some people feel constant pain, while it comes and goes for others. The pain can make your joints feel stiff, achy, or sore, but it can also feel like a burning or throbbing sensation. Depending on the cause, your joints may only feel painful after you’ve been sedentary, but the pain lessens or even disappears once you start moving.
Types of Joint Pain
Joint pain can be chronic or acute and caused by illness and external factors.
- Arthritis. Arthritis is when the cartilage between your joints wears down, causing your bones to rub against each other. This rubbing creates swelling and pain in your joints. Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of arthritis, but autoimmune disorders, like rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, can also damage the healthy tissue in your joints.
- Injury. Injury, of course, causes pain. Sports injuries (like sprains and strains), overuse, and trauma (like a car accident) can damage and inflame joints, causing pain.
- Bursitis. Your joints also have fluid-filled sacs called bursae. Bursae help cushion your joints, but they can become inflamed and painful.
- Tendinitis. Tendons attach your muscles to the bones. When your tendons are irritated or injured, they can cause joint pain where the bones connect.
- Aging. It’s normal for the tissue between joints to wear down with age.
Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Joint Pain Treatment
You can treat some types of acute and chronic joint pain at home. Applying heat or ice can soothe achy joints, while regular exercise and losing weight can improve overall joint function. Sometimes, these at-home treatments aren’t enough, and adding pain medication becomes necessary.
If these remedies aren’t enough to ease your pain, regular chiropractic care can help reduce pain and improve how you feel.
- Restore flexibility. Reducing joint pain will restore the flexibility you’ve lost and improve your daily life. You’ll find it easier to tie your shoe or reach into a cabinet.
- Increase range of motion. Chiropractic care for joint pain can also restore your range of motion. As your flexibility improves, you’ll be able to engage in more physical activity, which can improve your overall health.
- Drug-free relief. While acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) can reduce pain, not everyone wants to take pain medication every day. And people with certain conditions, like stomach ulcers or kidney or liver disease, may not be able to take these medications at all. Chiropractic care can provide drug-free pain relief that improves your quality of life.
Prioritize Your Comfort
If you have pain in your wrists, shoulders, hips, ankles, knees, or any joint, chiropractic care can help. Gentle joint manipulation and soft tissue therapy will encourage your body to heal, soothe inflammation, and reduce pain in your joints and throughout your body. Schedule an appointment today.
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Our Customized Approach to Joint Pain Care
At Flourish Chiropractic Spa, we take a holistic, personalized approach to treating your joint pain. Our process includes:
- Comprehensive assessment. Conduct a thorough examination to understand the cause of your joint pain, the extent of your discomfort, and how it’s impacting your health and well-being.
- Personalized treatment plan: Your practitioner will develop a customized chiropractic care and treatment plan that addresses your unique situation and helps achieve your health goals.
- Chiropractic care and adjustments. Perform precise chiropractic adjustments to relieve pain and restore flexibility and function to your joints.
- Therapeutic experiences. Provide targeted exercises to strengthen your bones and joints to improve and support joint health.
- Lifestyle advice. Offer guidance on posture, ergonomics, diet, and other lifestyle factors to support your recovery.
- Ongoing support. Ensure continuous care and follow-up to monitor your progress and adjust your chiropractic care as needed.
Complementing Therapies
Flourish Chiropractic Spa offers a range of complementary services to enhance your chiropractic care and support your recovery:
- Medical massage. Our therapeutic medical massage can reduce muscle tension in the surrounding joints and encourage repair and healing.
- Neck pain care. Targeted treatment for neck pain can align the spine, improve your posture, and promote improved neck health.
- TMJ massage. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can be a source of joint pain. Treating this pain requires specialized massage therapy and chiropractic care.
Get The Care You Need
Chiropractic care can help alleviate the discomfort caused by joint pain. We encourage you to schedule a consultation to discuss your needs and learn more about how our specialized chiropractic care and massage services can support you. Our friendly team is here to discuss your treatment options and ensure you receive the personalized chiropractic care you deserve.
To book your appointment, call us or use our convenient online scheduling system. We look forward to helping you.
FAQs – Chiropractic Care for Joint Pain
How does chiropractic treatment help with joint pain?
Gentle adjustments can realign your joints to reduce pain and increase your range of motion without pain medications.
Is chiropractic care safe for treating joint pain?
In most cases, chiropractic is perfectly safe to treat joint pain. However, certain inflammatory diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis, require special consideration. If you’re having an active flare and your joints are painful and swollen, a chiropractic adjustment can create more trauma and inflammation, worsening your pain instead of improving it.
How can I prevent joint pain?
Some joint pain is caused by autoimmune disorders, which you may not be able to prevent. However, joint pain that’s caused by injury or lifestyle is preventable. For example, maintaining a healthy weight decreases stress on your joints, making it less likely the protective tissue in the joint breaks down. Likewise, regular exercise keeps your joints healthy and flexible.
Most Common Disorders We Treat
Pain Management
Chiropractic Care and Adjustments
Relieve pain and improve mobility with personalized chiropractic adjustments.
TMJ Chiropractic Care/Adjustments
Relieve jaw tension and improve comfort with targeted TMJ adjustments and massage therapy.
Sciatica
Ease sciatic nerve pain with targeted adjustments and therapy to relieve pressure and restore comfort.
Back Pain
Reduce back pain and enhance mobility with focused chiropractic adjustments and therapeutic care.
Chiropractic Webster Technique
This protocol helps maintain pelvic alignment and balance throughout pregnancy.
Injury Treatment & Rehabilitation
Accident Recovery
Reclaim your mobility and comfort after accidents with personalized rehabilitation plans.
Car Accident Injury
Specialized treatment plans focused on recovery and rehabilitation from auto accident injuries.
Post-Cesarean Chiropractic Rehabilitation
Personalized treatment plans to support postpartum c-section recovery.
Sports Injury
Restore strength and agility with tailored sports rehabilitation and chiropractic care.
Stress & Tension Relief
Massage Therapy
Relieve stress and tension with therapeutic massage techniques designed to relax the body and mind.
Cupping Therapy
Soothe your spine with targeted therapies designed to alleviate back and neck discomfort.
TMJ Massage
Relieve TMJ discomfort with specialized massage techniques to reduce jaw tension and pain.
Pregnancy Massage
Specialized massage therapy designed to provide comfort and relief during pregnancy.