Prenatal and Postpartum Chiropractic Care in Roanoke
Benefits of prenatal chiropractic adjustments
Prenatal chiropractic care plays a vital role in supporting a healthy, comfortable pregnancy and preparing the body for an optimal birth experience. As your body changes to accommodate your growing baby, misalignments in the spine and pelvis can lead to discomfort, tension, and imbalance. Gentle, pregnancy-safe chiropractic adjustments help restore proper alignment, improve mobility, and relieve common pregnancy aches such as back pain, pelvic pressure, and sciatica.
Beyond physical relief, chiropractic care can promote better nervous system function, support optimal fetal positioning, and even contribute to a smoother labor and delivery. At our birth center, we believe in comprehensive, holistic care—and prenatal chiropractic is a key part of nurturing both mother and baby throughout this sacred journey.
Postpartum chiropractic care
After birth, a woman’s body undergoes significant changes as it begins to heal, realign, and adjust to the demands of motherhood. Postpartum chiropractic care offers gentle, targeted support to help restore balance, relieve tension, and encourage a quicker recovery.
Chiropractic adjustments can address common postpartum discomforts such as back pain, neck strain from breastfeeding or babywearing, and pelvic misalignment from labor and delivery. They also support nervous system function, improve posture, and can help ease emotional stress by promoting physical well-being. Whether you had a vaginal birth or cesarean, chiropractic care helps your body reset and recover—so you can feel stronger, more comfortable, and better supported as you care for your newborn.
Newborn chiropractic care
Birth is a physically intense experience—not only for the mother, but also for the baby. Even in the gentlest of births, the pressure and twisting involved in navigating the birth canal can place strain on a newborn’s spine, neck, and nervous system. Chiropractic adjustments for newborns are extremely gentle, using light fingertip pressure to support the body's natural alignment and function.
Here are some reasons why newborns may benefit from chiropractic care:
Birth Trauma Recovery: Difficult deliveries, long labors, cesarean births, vacuum or forceps assistance can create tension or misalignments in a baby’s spine and cranial bones.
Nervous System Support: The spine houses the nervous system, which controls everything in the body. Proper alignment can promote better sleep, feeding, digestion, and overall development.
Breastfeeding Challenges: Tension or misalignment in the neck or jaw can affect a baby’s ability to latch or nurse comfortably. Chiropractic care can help restore comfort and function.
Colic, Reflux, or Digestive Issues: Gentle adjustments may relieve pressure on nerves connected to digestion, offering relief for colicky or fussy babies.
Head Shape Concerns or Torticollis: Chiropractic care can support healthy head and neck movement, which helps address flat spots (plagiocephaly) or favoring one side (torticollis).
Immune and Respiratory Support: A well-functioning nervous system supports the immune system and helps babies breathe and clear mucus more effectively.
Meet Robyn Tarasidis, DC
Dr. Robyn is a Pulaski, Virginia native. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Radford University in 2015 and her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Sherman College of Chiropractic in 2020. Shortly after graduating, she founded her private practice in Christiansburg, Virginia, where she had the privilege of helping hundreds of families throughout the New River Valley achieve optimal health and wellness.
Committed to lifelong learning, Dr. Robyn has pursued extensive postdoctoral training through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), specializing in prenatal, postpartum, and pediatric chiropractic care. Her practice is rooted in a passion for supporting women through every stage of womanhood — providing compassionate, specific, and gentle care tailored to each individual. She believes pregnancy isn’t about perfection, but rather about adaptation, alignment, and honoring the innate wisdom of the body.
After experiencing her own pregnancy and labor & delivery supported by a midwifery team, Dr. Robyn’s commitment to empowering mothers deepened further. She is enthusiastic about helping women navigate pregnancy with confidence, transition through postpartum with support, and raise healthy, thriving children.
Certifications, Advanced Training, and current Memberships:
Webster Technique Certified (pregnancy-specific care) & active ICPA member
BIRTHFIT Provider (postpartum recovery)
Over 100 hours of additional training in Applied Kinesiology, TRT, and Gonstead Technique
Candidate for the ICPA Perinatal Program
Outside the office, Dr. Robyn enjoys her little farm with her husband, Andrew, and their daughters, Emmeleia and Zoe. She loves exercising, baking, and is currently obsessed with growing flowers — preferably with a good latte in hand.
Areas of Expertise & Certifications
Prenatal & Postpartum Chiropractic: Using gentle, evidence-informed techniques, Dr. Robyn helps relieve common discomforts such as lower back pain, sciatica, pelvic tension, and neck strain associated with breastfeeding and baby-wearing.
Webster Technique Certified: As a Webster-certified practitioner, she supports pelvic balance and optimal fetal positioning, helping mothers-to-be prepare for smoother labor and delivery.
Holistic Wellness Advocate: Dr. Robyn believes in nurturing the whole person—physical alignment, nervous-system regulation, and emotional empowerment.
Why Clients Turn to Dr. Robyn:
Personalized Treatment Plans: She tailors each session to address the unique needs of your pregnancy, your recovery, and your lifestyle as a new mom.
Comfort & Compassion: Warm and supportive, Dr. Robyn creates a safe, relaxing environment where you’re fully heard and cared for.
Empowerment Through Education: She equips you with posture tips, simple home exercises, and self-care tools so you feel confident and in control of your body’s well-being.
Our Promise
Whether you're preparing your body for childbirth, healing after delivery, or navigating the challenges of early motherhood, Dr. Robyn is here to help you restore alignment, reduce discomfort, and reclaim your strength. With her expertise, compassionate care, and Webster certification, you’re in excellent hands on your path to feeling your best—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Chiropractic care pricing
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$150
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