Chiropractic Care in Arvada & Longmont, Colorado

Personalized care to help you move and feel better.

Pain, stiffness and limited mobility can affect everything from work and sleep to exercise and everyday life.

At Alternative Family Medicine & Chiropractic, we take an individualized approach to chiropractic care—looking at how your joints, muscles, movement patterns, past injuries and lifestyle may be contributing to the way you feel.

Chiropractic care is available at our Arvada and Longmont locations.

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Chiropractic Care Built Around You

Chiropractic care focuses on the musculoskeletal system, including the spine, joints, muscles and surrounding tissues.

Rather than using the same adjustment or treatment plan for every patient, we start by understanding what's bothering you, how you move and what you want to get back to doing.

Patients commonly visit us for:

  • Back and neck discomfort

  • Joint pain and stiffness

  • Headaches associated with neck tension

  • Sciatica and nerve-related discomfort

  • Sports and overuse injuries

  • Muscle tension

  • Posture and mobility concerns

  • Recovery after accidents or injuries

  • Foot and lower-extremity concerns

  • Ongoing musculoskeletal wellness

More Than a Quick Adjustment

Our chiropractic follow-up appointments are typically 30 minutes, giving us time to do more than simply adjust the spine. Depending on your needs, your visit may also include soft-tissue and structural work such as Graston Technique, dry needling, mobility work, and other targeted therapies.

This longer appointment format allows us to address both joint function and the surrounding muscles and connective tissue, creating a more comprehensive and individualized approach to chiropractic care. These services may include:

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    Chiropractic Adjustments

    Individualized techniques designed to improve joint mobility and support comfortable movement.

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    Soft Tissue Therapy

    Hands-on and instrument-assisted techniques may be used to address muscle tension and restricted soft tissue.

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    Dry Needling

    Dr. Barter and Dr. Chetty may incorporate dry needling when appropriate to address areas of muscular tension and discomfort.

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    Applied Kinesiology

    Muscle testing may be incorporated by Dr. Barter as one part of evaluating movement, muscle function and potential areas of imbalance.

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    Scar Tissue & Injury Recovery

    Treatment may include Graston Technique/Gua Sha, soft-tissue work, movement recommendations, and complementary therapies to support recovery from scar tissue, previous injuries, or surgery.

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    Frequency Specific Microcurrent

    FSM may be incorporated alongside chiropractic care when appropriate. Click here to learn more about FSM.

What to Expect

Your first appointment includes time to discuss your symptoms, health history, previous injuries and goals. Your provider will evaluate the areas causing concern and discuss which treatment approaches may be appropriate.

Because every patient is different, the techniques used and frequency of care will depend on your individual needs and how you respond to treatment.

Meet Our Chiropractors

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Dr. Ann-Marie Barter, D.C., CFMP

Dr. Ann Barter is a Certified Functional Medicine Provider and Doctor of Chiropractic with more than 200 hours of specialized Functional Medicine training. Her areas of focus include gut and digestive health, hormones, metabolic health, fatigue and complex health concerns. Her approach emphasizes detailed health histories, targeted testing when appropriate and personalized nutrition and lifestyle strategies. Available in Arvada, Longmont and virtually when appropriate.

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Dr. Vashi Chetty, D.C., CFMP

Dr. Vashi Chetty is a Doctor of Chiropractic and Certified Functional Medicine Provider whose approach combines Functional Medicine principles with whole-body wellness and chiropractic care.

Her areas of focus include digestive wellness, hormonal health, fatigue, sleep and overall wellness.

Available in Arvada, Longmont and virtually when appropriate.

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Chiropractic Care Near You

Arvada

8850 Ralston Rd, Suite 200
Arvada, CO 80002

Our Arvada office serves patients throughout Arvada, Denver, Golden, Wheat Ridge, Lakewood, Westminster and the Greater Denver area.

Arvada Location

Longmont

1260 S Hover Rd, Ste D
Longmont, CO 80501

Our Longmont office serves Longmont, Boulder, Niwot, Louisville, Lafayette, Erie and communities throughout Boulder County and the Northern Front Range.

Longmont Location

Chiropractic FAQs

  • Your provider will discuss your symptoms and health history, evaluate your movement and musculoskeletal concerns, and determine which treatment techniques may be appropriate.

  • Not necessarily. Treatment is based on what your provider determines is most appropriate for you and may include adjustments, soft-tissue techniques or other therapies.

  • We work with active patients experiencing a variety of musculoskeletal and overuse concerns and can incorporate chiropractic care, soft-tissue work and other recovery strategies when appropriate.

  • Yes. Some patients work with us for both structural and Functional Medicine concerns, allowing us to consider multiple aspects of their health within one practice.

  • Chiropractic appointments are available in Arvada and Longmont, Colorado.

Ready to Move Better?

Whether you're dealing with a recent injury, ongoing discomfort or simply want to move and function better, we'll create a plan around your individual needs.

Schedule a Chiropractic appointment in Arvada, Longmont today.

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