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Webster Technique Chiropractor · St Clair West, Toronto
Webster Technique & Care During Pregnancy in Toronto
Your body is changing fast, and it's not always comfortable. Dr. Jordanna Clarfield-Henry is a Webster Technique chiropractor, and she offers gentle, gentle chiropractic care adapted for pregnancy, from your first trimester through the weeks after birth. Whether it's back pain, pelvic discomfort, or just wanting your body to feel more balanced as it changes, we're here for every stage of the journey.
- PREGNANCY BACK PAIN RELIEF
- WEBSTER TECHNIQUE
- NO-CRACK OPTION
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Why it hurts
Why Your Back Hurts During Pregnancy
Your body doesn't get much warning. Extra weight shows up week by week, your hips start widening to get ready for delivery, and relaxin — a hormone your body releases during pregnancy — loosens up your ligaments so everything moves a little looser than it used to. For a lot of women, that shift shows up first in the low back, hips, or pelvis.
None of that means you're supposed to grit your teeth through it. Some pregnant patients seek chiropractic care for pregnancy-related musculoskeletal concerns such as low-back, pelvic or hip discomfort. There's no reason to just push through it until the baby arrives.
Patients come to us when:
- Low back pain is keeping them up at night
- A sharp pinch shows up in the pelvis or tailbone
- Nerve pain — sciatica in pregnancy — radiates down one leg
- Rib pain makes it hard to take a deep breath late in the third trimester
- Round ligament pain flares every time they stand up
How we work
How Pregnancy Chiropractic Care Works?
We assess the areas contributing to your symptoms rather than focusing only on where you feel pain.
Webster Technique
This is a gentle, hands-on pelvic method made for pregnant patients. It aims to balance the pelvis and ease strain in the round ligaments. Dr. Jordanna Clarfield-Henry, DC is trained in it.
Gentle, no-crack options
Want no twist and no pop sound? Our ProAdjuster tool works with light, precise pressure. You pick the way you like best. We will not push.
Pillows and side rest
We use soft cushions that leave room for your bump. You should feel held the whole time.
Soft tissue and massage
Tight glutes and hip flexors drive a lot of pain. Massage therapy pairs well with hands-on care. Massage therapy may also be incorporated or recommended when appropriate.
Moves you can do at home
You leave with two or three easy moves — not a long list. We will show you each one. Then we will check it at your next visit.
Care after birth
The weeks after birth count too. We look at the pelvis, the core, and the new poses that come with feeding and lifting a baby.
Your first visit
Chiropractic Care Adapted for Pregnancy: What Happens?
Plan for about 45 minutes. Talk about your problem, and we provide the care appropriate to your assessment, preferences and needs.
01
We listen
You tell us where it hurts. You tell us how you sleep and how far along you are. We ask who else is on your birth team.
02
We assess
A hands-on exam checks your pelvis, hips, spine and gait. We look for the root cause, not just the sore spot.
03
We explain
You hear what we found in plain words. You hear your choices, the likely time frame and the cost. Ask us as much as you like.
04
We treat
Aches and pains during pregnancy, supporting the body changes throughout pregnancy, balance the muscles and ligaments that support the pregnant pelvis and belly.
Pricing & Packages
Taking a Look at Pregnancy Chiropractor Care Packages
We focus on the underlying problems of your entire body rather than just looking at symptoms. Each care plan begins with a thorough consultation and hands-on exam, adapting fluidly as your body changes.
New Patient Assessment - Prenatal
45 minutes
MANDATORY FIRST VISIT (unless you have seen Dr Jordanna before)
Initial Assessment includes History interview, Physical Assessment and Treatment - This is a focused pregnancy exam and treatment which may include chiropractic adjustments, Muscle therapies, Cold Laser Therapy and, recommendations for home stretches and exercises.
Prenatal Chiropractic Follow Up - 15min
15 minutes
Chiropractic Treatments are tailored to each individual and are trimester appropriate. Treatments may include Chiropractic adjustments, Muscle therapies, Webster Technique, Cold-Laser Therapy, recommendations for home stretches and exercises.
We direct bill most plans, including Telus Health, Greenshield, and Sunlife. If you're not sure whether your provider qualifies, please check with us. For plans outside these, you'd pay at your visit and we'll give you a receipt to submit for reimbursement.
Who you will see
Care from an Experienced Chiropractor Trained in Pregnancy Care
Dr. Jordanna Clarfield-Henry, DC holds post-graduate training focused on perinatal and pediatric health.
Dr. Jordanna Clarfield-Henry, DC(chiro 5400)
CHIROPRACTOR · FOUNDER
Dr. Jordanna focuses on prenatal, postpartum, and pediatric care. She has completed extensive post-graduate studies with the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and received a Fellowship Certification from the ICPA. As a certified Webster Technique Chiropractor, she uses gentle, low-force techniques and personalized soft tissue work to help mothers enjoy comfortable pregnancies. In 2020, she founded Health Haven to provide holistic care.
(Note: The College of Chiropractors of Ontario (CCO) does not recognize specialty designations such as ICPA certification.)
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Bump-safe cushions and side rest
Bump-safe cushions and side rest
Bump-safe cushions and side rest
Bump-safe cushions and side rest
Bump-safe cushions and side rest
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Safety first
Is Chiropractic Care Safe During Pregnancy?
Chiropractic care is considered safe for healthy pregnant women. As you reach advanced stages of pregnancy, we change our approach accordingly. Some moms prefer gentler methods instead of the popping and cracking sound, we use a no-cracking method for them.
We work closely with your full care team. If we see a problem we cannot treat, we will quickly send you to the right specialist. We just ask that you do the same—always tell your OB or midwife if you feel new pain or if anything changes with your health.
Questions we hear each day
Questions About Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
Is it safe to see a prenatal chiropractor while pregnant?
Our pregnancy focused chiropractor has extensive training with the ICPA (OR extensive training in pregnancy chiropractic care) so she knows how to work safely with the pregnant body and uses gentle chiropractic techniques to help balance the pregnant body.
What is the Webster Technique?
The Webster Technique is a chiropractic technique that involves assessment and gentle care of the pelvis and surrounding structures during pregnancy. It may be used as part of an individualized chiropractic treatment plan.
Is chiropractic care safe during pregnancy?
Chiropractic care can be adapted for pregnancy using techniques and positioning appropriate to the individual patient. Your chiropractor will complete an assessment and discuss whether chiropractic care is appropriate for you.
Does chiropractic care help turn a breech baby?
No. The Webster Technique does not manually turn a breech baby, and chiropractors do not attempt to reposition the baby.
The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic assessment and gentle adjustment used during pregnancy to address sacral and pelvic joint dysfunction and support optimal neuro-biomechanical function of the pelvis.
While some babies may change position during the course of care, the goal of the Webster Technique is not to treat breech presentation or turn the baby. Instead, care is focused on the pregnant person and supporting balanced pelvic function throughout pregnancy.
If your baby is breech, chiropractic care should be considered complementary to — not a replacement for — appropriate prenatal and obstetrical care.
How early can I start care?
You can start chiropractic care at any stage of pregnancy. Many patients choose to begin in the first or second trimester, as the body is already adapting to hormonal, postural, and biomechanical changes. Starting earlier gives us the opportunity to support comfort and pelvic.
What about round ligament pain?
That pulling or sharp feeling in the lower abdomen or groin is common during pregnancy and may be related to the round ligaments stretching and adapting as the uterus grows. Gentle chiropractic care and soft tissue techniques can be used to address surrounding muscle and pelvic tension and help you stay comfortable as your body changes.
Ready when you are
Book Your Prenatal Visit Today
We are at 568 St Clair Ave W, just steps from St Clair West station. Book online or give us a call. Take the next step toward feeling and moving your best.
