Dr. Kristy J

Dr. Kristy Johnson, D.C. is a chiropractor who provides care for the entire family with special interest in women's health, pregnancy, postpartum and pediatric care. Dr. Kristy is a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and is certified in Webster Technique. Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment used during pregnancy that helps restore pelvic alignment and nervous system functioning. This can help with common pregnancy related complaints including back pain, hip pain, sciatica. She also treats pediatrics starting at only days old. The chiropractic adjustment for an infant is only a tiny amount of pressure -- the amount you would use to test a ripe tomato. Chiropractic can help with colic, breastfeeding difficulties due to cervical restriction, ear aches, scoliosis. Dr. Kristy is a member of Bay Area Birth Information (BABI) and Blossom Birth. She volunteers with BreastfeedingUSA providing mother-to-mother support. Dr. Kristy is a Graston certified provider. Graston is an instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization technique that allows her to detect scar tissue and break down fascial restrictions. Common conditions that respond well to treatment include post caesarean section, post-mastectomy, lumbar sprain/strain, plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, lateral epicondylitis, cervical sprain/strain, shin splits. Dr. Kristy is a Biofreeze provider.