Support through every stage.
Gentle, specialized care through every stage of pregnancy and recovery to support your body as it changes and empower you in this new chapter.
Dr. Laura Schaffer, D.C.
Care that changes as you do.
Pregnancy and recovery ask a great deal of the body in a short period of time. Load shifts, joints change, and the core and pelvic floor have to coordinate differently. Care through this period should adapt just as quickly, which is why every visit is built around the stage you are actually in.
Dr. Schaffer is certified in the Webster technique, a specific chiropractic approach for pregnancy focused on reducing tension and restriction through the pelvis and supporting balanced pelvic function. Treatment is gentle, positioned for comfort, and adjusted as pregnancy progresses.
Alongside chiropractic, prenatal and postpartum Pilates sessions emphasize safe core and pelvic floor coordination. The goal is to build strength and body awareness through pregnancy, then restore function after childbirth, with support at every step.
Specialized sessions using empowering movement strategies to build strength and body awareness through pregnancy and restore function after childbirth.
How care works, step by step.
Every plan is individual, but the path through care follows the same principles: understand first, treat precisely, then build strength that lasts.
Comprehensive assessment
A 60 minute prenatal evaluation covering your history, stage of pregnancy, symptoms and movement, so care is matched to exactly where you are.
Gentle, adapted treatment
Chiropractic care including the Webster technique, with positioning and support chosen for comfort at every stage.
Core and pelvic floor work
Prenatal Pilates emphasizing safe coordination of the deep core and pelvic floor rather than generic abdominal work.
Postpartum restoration
After birth, care shifts toward core rehabilitation and returning to the movement and activity that matter to you.
How prenatal and postpartum care helps
Pelvic and low back discomfort
Common pregnancy related pain through the pelvis, low back and hips as load and posture change.
Webster technique
A specific chiropractic approach addressing pelvic restriction and balanced pelvic function during pregnancy.
Round ligament and hip strain
Tension patterns that develop as the body accommodates a growing pregnancy.
Core rehabilitation
Rebuilding deep core coordination and strength after childbirth, at a pace that suits your recovery.
Pelvic floor coordination
Learning to coordinate the pelvic floor with breath and movement, before and after birth.
Return to activity
A graded path back to exercise, lifting and the activities of caring for a newborn.
What every session includes.
No upsells and no surprise add-ons. This is what you get each time you come in.
- 60 minute comprehensive prenatal assessment
- Webster technique when indicated
- Positioning and support for comfort
- Safe core and pelvic floor coordination
- Care adapted at every stage
- Guidance you can use at home
A boutique practice, on purpose.
Small by design, so care is precise, personal and consistent from your first visit onward.
One practitioner, start to finish
You are seen by Dr. Schaffer at every visit. Nothing is handed to an assistant and nothing gets lost between providers.
Evaluation before treatment
Every course of care opens with a full body evaluation, so nothing is missed and nothing is assumed.
Two disciplines under one roof
Chiropractic and clinical Pilates run together here, which means treatment and retraining reinforce each other instead of competing.
You leave knowing why
Understanding the what and the why behind an injury is what lets you care for your own body long after a session ends.
Sessions & rates.
Hover a session to see pricing. Booking opens the live schedule on Jane, where current availability and rates are always confirmed at checkout.
Frequently asked.
What is the Webster technique?
The Webster technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment used during pregnancy. It focuses on reducing restriction and tension through the pelvis and supporting balanced pelvic function. Dr. Schaffer is certified in the technique.
When in pregnancy can I start care?
Care can begin at any stage. Some clients start in the first trimester, others come later as discomfort develops. Treatment is adapted to your stage throughout.
Is chiropractic care safe during pregnancy?
Chiropractic care during pregnancy is widely used and treatment here is gentle and positioned for comfort. Every plan is based on an individual assessment, and Dr. Schaffer will discuss your health history with you. If anything falls outside chiropractic scope, she will refer you appropriately. Always keep your obstetric provider informed about the care you are receiving.
How soon after birth can I come in?
This varies with your delivery and recovery, and should be coordinated with your medical provider's clearance. When you are ready, postpartum care starts gently and progresses at the pace your body sets.
Can I do Pilates while pregnant?
Yes. Prenatal Pilates sessions here emphasize safe core and pelvic floor coordination and are adapted to your trimester and symptoms, rather than following a standard class.
Let's find your starting point.
Ready to book? Reserve directly on Jane. Not sure where to begin? Send a note and Dr. Laura will help you find the right first visit.