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18 Years
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Your Trusted Gardnerville Chiropractor
At Safe Haven Chiropractic, we provide personalized, patient-centered chiropractic care rooted in over 15 years of clinical expertise. Founded by Dr. Joshua Welch in Gardnerville, Nevada, our practice specializes in prenatal, postpartum, pediatric, and sports performance care, emphasizing natural relief and holistic wellness. Our team is dedicated to delivering hands-on adjustments tailored to individual needs, supported by postgraduate training with the International Chiropractic Pediatrics Association.We prioritize transparent communication, evidence-based practices, and a low-pressure environment, ensuring patients receive clear guidance and actionable health solutions. With a focus on empowering births, accelerating athletic recovery, and improving neurological development, we strive to be a trusted partner for families and active individuals seeking sustainable wellness.
Services
Prenatal Care
Postpartum Recovery
Pediatric Adjustments
Sports Injury Treatment
Webster Technique
ECSWT Therapy
Neurological Milestones
Natural Pain Relief
Athlete Biomechanics
Pregnancy Wellness
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We deliver transparent pricing with no hidden costs.
- Our adjustments are hands-on and highly effective.
- We provide flexible scheduling and easy booking options.
- We listen to your research and collaborate on your care.
- On-site massage therapy enhances comprehensive treatment plans.
Associations and certifications
- International Chiropractic Pediatrics Association
Services
Prenatal Chiropractic Care
Specialized chiropractic care supports women through pregnancy, enhancing comfort and birth outcomes. This service includes the Webster Technique for optimal fetal positioning, addresses back and hip pain, and promotes better sleep and posture. Our approach integrates holistic practices to ensure a smoother labor and recovery, helping mothers feel empowered and connected throughout their journey.
Postpartum Recovery
Postpartum chiropractic care aids in physical and emotional recovery after childbirth. It alleviates pain from labor, supports hormonal balance for bonding, and improves sleep quality. We address caregiver posture strain and offer adjustments to restore alignment, ensuring new parents regain strength and mobility while navigating the demands of parenthood.
Pediatric Chiropractic
Gentle, age-appropriate chiropractic adjustments support infants and children's neurological and musculoskeletal development. This service addresses issues like colic, reflux, and sleep disturbances while promoting healthy growth. We provide specialized care for toddlers with sensory or motor challenges, ensuring safe, non-invasive interventions tailored to young patients.
Sports Injury Treatment
Targeted chiropractic care accelerates healing from sports injuries, including strains, sprains, and joint pain. We combine adjustments with shockwave therapy to reduce inflammation and enhance mobility. This service helps athletes regain strength, prevent future injuries, and optimize performance through biomechanical alignment and personalized rehabilitation plans.
ECSWT Therapy
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ECSWT) stimulates healing for chronic pain and soft tissue injuries. This non-invasive treatment recruits stem cells to damaged areas, reducing inflammation and accelerating recovery. It effectively treats conditions like plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, and arthritis, offering patients rapid pain relief and improved joint function without surgical intervention.
People
Dr. Joshua Welch
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Welch has practiced in Gardnerville since 2008, specializing in prenatal, pediatric, and sports chiropractic care. A graduate of Life West Chiropractic College, he pursued advanced training in perinatal care with the ICPA, driven by his familys experience with the Webster Technique. Dr. Welch combines 15 years of clinical expertise with a passion for holistic wellness.
Questions
What is the Webster Technique?
The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic adjustment to reduce intrauterine constraint, helping achieve optimal fetal positioning for a smoother birth.
How does chiropractic care benefit athletes?
Chiropractic care enhances athletic performance by improving joint mobility, preventing injuries, and accelerating recovery through targeted adjustments and ECSWT therapy.
What postpartum care services do you offer?
We provide spinal adjustments, pain relief, and posture support to aid postpartum recovery, addressing physical strain and emotional challenges after childbirth.
Is pediatric chiropractic safe for newborns?
Yes. Our gentle, non-invasive adjustments address developmental issues like colic, reflux, and latching difficulties with specialized, child-friendly techniques.
Do you offer walk-in appointments?
We recommend booking online or calling ahead, but we accommodate urgent cases and prioritize same-day visits when possible.
What conditions does ECSWT treat?
ECSWT treats chronic pain, tendonitis, arthritis, plantar fasciitis, and sports injuries by stimulating natural healing through acoustic wave therapy.
Reviews (6)
Spencer Weiss
Mar 01, 2021
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Dr. Josh and his team are truly amazing. He is extremely knowledgeable and helpful with a range of sports injuries/pains and ailments. They are always accommodating with same day appointments and a budget friendly price point. Thanks for keeping us going, Dr. Josh!
Savannah Fraijo
Jan 01, 2020
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I have been seeing Dr. Josh for somewhere around 2 years now. I came to him mainly for my migraine concern. He listened to what I was feeling and adjusted me accordingly. I haven't had a severe migraine since going regularly. I recently came to him with pain due to stenosis in my lower back he again listened to what I was feeling and adjusted me accordingly and I truly appreciate finally finding some relief for these 2 symptoms after seeing specialists that were never able to offer something to feel better. This office is very welcoming and the doctor adjusts my whole family. Not to mention he worked on me throughout my whole last pregnancy.
Michael Harrison
Jun 27, 2019
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Dr. Joshua Welch at Safe Haven Chiropractic is a wonderful-caring companionate human being. I have seen Dr. Josh almost 150 times. I could not imagine having anyone else take care of my back. Between skiing, snowboarding, driving and riding I need someone who knows my back 100%. Dr. Josh has been that person, and I hope he will continue to be that person for as long as possible.
Angela Roberts
Dec 20, 2017
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Dr. Josh is the best chiropractor I've ever been to and I've been to a lot! Over the past 25 plus years I've been to at least 10 different chiropractors, many of them quite good. However, Dr. Josh was able to adjust my neck like no one has ever been able to. I highly recommend him.
Stnll Stnll
Nov 18, 2017
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Dr. Welch is the best! After years of living with chronic neck and shoulder pain from old sports injuries, and visiting countless doctors and physical therapists, I'm amazed at how much better he made me feel after only a few weeks. I'm in less pain and am able to do more of the things I love (like Yoga, which was a challenge before.) I really appreciate his whole lifestyle approach, incorporating deep tissue work to break down old scar tissue before doing an adjustment, and providing simple exercises I can do on my own.
The whole staff at Safe Haven is friendly and knowledgeable, and booking and confirming appointments is a breeze (which is so important with my busy schedule). Trust me, he will make you feel better.
The whole staff at Safe Haven is friendly and knowledgeable, and booking and confirming appointments is a breeze (which is so important with my busy schedule). Trust me, he will make you feel better.
Laura Hurn
Jun 25, 2017
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On vacation in Lake Tahoe and 35 weeks pregnant, my back went out completely. I couldn't walk and was in excruciating pain. Safe Haven got me in for a same day appointment. He adjusted my pelvis and got me back on my feet. By the next day the pain was subsiding and I was able to walk for the remainder of my vacation. Many many thanks to Dr. Welch for his help, and for the tips to keep the pain at bay for the remainder of my trip!
