Gonstead Chiropractic

The gold standard of chiropractic.

Precise, thorough adjustments that address exactly what your body needs, and nothing it doesn’t.

  • X-ray guided
  • Hands-on assessment
  • Zero guesswork
  • Kids & pregnancy safe

How it works

Your nervous system runs the whole show.

Every muscle, organ, and signal depends on it. When your spine is misaligned, that communication gets noisy, and everything downstream feels it.

Gonstead is the most precise, thorough method in chiropractic. We don’t “crack and go.” We find exactly what’s off, and we correct exactly that.

Dr. Ryan Nichols reviewing a patient’s spinal X-ray at SeaCoast Clinic

The Gonstead difference

Five steps. Zero guesswork.

Every visit follows the same rigorous sequence, because a precise adjustment starts with a precise picture.

  1. X-ray

    We see the actual structure, so we're never guessing.

  2. Palpation

    Hands-on assessment to feel exactly where things have shifted.

  3. Instrumentation

    A Nervoscope reads heat differences along your spine to pinpoint the problem.

  4. Visualization

    We watch how your body moves and holds itself.

  5. Case Management

    A plan built for your body and your goals, not a one-size template.

What we help with

Conditions we see every day

Gonstead care is precise enough for a specific complaint and gentle enough for everyday maintenance.

  • Back & disc injuries
  • Headaches & migraines
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports injuries
  • Pregnancy care
  • Chiropractic for kids
  • Everyday wellness & maintenance
Dr. Ryan Nichols reviewing a patient’s spinal X-ray on screen with them during a consultation

Your first visit

What to expect

Here’s exactly what happens the first time you come in, with no surprises.

  1. Consultation

    We listen to your history and your goals.

  2. Full Gonstead assessment

    X-ray, palpation, and instrumentation, all in one visit.

  3. We walk you through what we found

    In plain language, no jargon and no guessing.

  4. Your first adjustment

    Plus a personalized care plan built around what we found.

Who it’s for

Every body, every stage.

We tailor technique and pressure to every body, and we see kids and expecting moms regularly.

  1. You're dealing with pain right now and want it addressed precisely, not guessed at.

  2. You're an athlete who needs your body moving and functioning at its best.

  3. You're expecting, and want gentle, tailored care through pregnancy.

  4. You've got kids, and want them adjusted with care built for their bodies.

FAQ

Common questions

Does it hurt?

No. Gonstead adjustments are precise and gentle. Most people feel relief and lightness right away.

Do I need X-rays?

They let us see your actual structure so we adjust with precision instead of guessing. It's a core part of doing this safely and well.

How many visits will I need?

It depends on what we find. We'll give you a clear, honest plan up front, with no open-ended packages.

Is it safe during pregnancy or for kids?

Yes. We tailor technique and pressure to every body, and we see both regularly.

Ready to stop guessing about your health?

Tell us what’s been going on. We’ll look at the whole picture and build a plan that’s genuinely yours.