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Help Your Child Thrive With Gentle, Drug-Free Care

Is your little one struggling with colic, sleep issues, ear infections, or focus challenges? Our pediatric-focused chiropractors use gentle, neurological scans to find the root cause – so your family can get real answers and real relief.

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Drug-Free Approach

We Focus on Causes, Not Symptoms

The entire healthcare system is built around chasing symptoms. Child having trouble focusing? Here’s a medication. Trouble sleeping? Try melatonin. Ear infections? Another round of antibiotics.

We ask a different question: Why is this happening in the first place?

The answer almost always traces back to the nervous system. When the nervous system isn’t functioning properly, the body can’t regulate itself. Focus problems, anxiety, sleep issues, digestive troubles—these are all symptoms of a nervous system that’s overwhelmed.

When we correct the underlying nervous system dysfunction, symptoms often resolve on their own. Not because we treated the symptoms directly, but because we removed the interference that was preventing the body from healing itself.

Pediatric care at River City Wellness

Challenges We Help Families Navigate

Many of the children we see have been through the healthcare system without answers. We look at things differently.

Focus & Attention

ADHD, hyperactivity, impulse control, difficulty concentrating at school

Sleep Issues

Trouble falling asleep, night wakings, night terrors, restless sleep

Anxiety & Meltdowns

Emotional dysregulation, worry, sensory overload, overwhelm

Immune Challenges

Chronic ear infections, frequent illness, allergies, recurring colds

Colic & Digestive

Infant colic, reflux, constipation, stomach pain, nursing difficulties

Sensory Processing

Over-sensitivity to sounds, textures, lights, or seeking sensory input

Developmental Delays

Missing milestones, speech delays, motor coordination challenges

Autism Spectrum

Supporting nervous system function for children on the spectrum

Care for Your Whole Family

From newborns to grandparents, we provide gentle, neurologically-focused chiropractic care tailored to every stage of life.

Stories of Hope

Braylon's Story
We were at our breaking point with Braylon’s meltdowns. Nothing we tried was working and we didn’t know where to turn. When we found River City Wellness, everything changed. The neurological scans showed us exactly what was happening in his nervous system. Now our family has peace again and Braylon is thriving.

Braylon’s Story

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Lucas's Story
Lucas struggled with bedwetting for years. As a mom, it was heartbreaking to see him miss out on sleepovers and feel embarrassed. We never imagined that chiropractic care could help, but the team at River City Wellness explained how his nervous system was involved. Now Lucas has dry nights and his confidence has soared!

Lucas’s Story

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Jayden's Story
At 8 years old, Jayden was struggling with focus and attention in school. We were worried about his future and didn’t want to go straight to medication. The neurologically-focused care at River City Wellness gave us another option. Now Jayden can concentrate, his grades have improved, and he’s a happier kid.

Jayden’s Story

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Sarah M.
Mom of 2

“My daughter had been struggling with ear infections for months. After starting care here, she hasn’t had one since. The doctors actually listened and found the root cause.”

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Katie D.
Mom of 3

“Our whole family comes here – from my 3-month-old to my husband. The care is gentle, the staff is amazing, and we’ve all seen improvements in our health.”

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Michelle R.
Family of 4

Meet Our Doctors

Our team of chiropractors specialize in helping your family’s nervous system work the way it’s supposed to. No cookie-cutter care – just real answers, gentle adjustments, and doctors who actually listen.

Dr. Peter Martinez - River City Wellness

Dr. Peter Martinez

Doctor of Chiropractic

Specializing in family wellness and pediatric care, Dr. Peter is passionate about helping families find drug-free solutions to their health challenges.

Dr. Antonia Denison - River City Wellness

Dr. Antonia Denison

Doctor of Chiropractic

With advanced training in prenatal and pediatric care, Dr. Antonia helps expecting moms and little ones thrive through gentle, neurologically-focused adjustments.

Dr. Sean Forbes - River City Wellness

Dr. Sean Forbes

Doctor of Chiropractic

Dr. Sean brings a comprehensive approach to chiropractic care, helping adults and families optimize their nervous system function and overall wellness.

New Patient Special

Regular Price: $250 $97
  • Comprehensive health history consultation
  • INSiGHT neurological scans (HRV, Thermal, sEMG)
  • Complete report of findings with doctor
  • Personalized care recommendations
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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? We’ve got answers.

Is chiropractic care safe for babies and children?

Absolutely! Pediatric chiropractic adjustments are extremely gentle – about the pressure you’d use to check a ripe tomato. Our doctors have specialized training in pediatric care and have helped thousands of children in Austin.

What are INSiGHT neurological scans?

INSiGHT scans are non-invasive tests that measure how well your nervous system is functioning. They include Heart Rate Variability (HRV), thermal scans, and surface EMG – giving us objective data about your stress patterns and nerve function.

How long is the first appointment?

Plan for about 45-60 minutes for your first visit. This gives us time to thoroughly understand your health history, complete the neurological scans, and discuss your results with our doctors.

Do you accept insurance?

Because we’re neurologically-focused rather than just treating back pain, most insurance plans don’t cover what we do. But we work with families of all sizes and situations. We accept HSA and FSA funds, and we offer meaningful family discounts that make a real difference. We always find a way for families who are committed.

What conditions do you help with?

We don’t treat conditions—we help the nervous system function the way it’s supposed to. When we remove interference, symptoms often resolve on their own. Families see improvements in focus, sleep, behavior, immune function, digestion, and more—not because we treated those things directly, but because the body can finally heal itself.

What is the “Perfect Storm” you mention?

The Perfect Storm explains how nervous system dysfunction develops over time. It’s not one thing—it’s accumulated stress from prenatal complications, birth trauma, ear infections, antibiotics, and chronic stress that builds up faster than the body can process. Understanding your child’s Perfect Storm helps everything finally make sense.

Why don’t you adjust on the first visit?

We need to fully understand what’s happening before we act. Adjusting without complete information would be guessing—and your family deserves better than that. We gather all the data on Day 1, then present our findings and recommendations on Day 2. This isn’t a rushed process.

How often do families need to come in?

It depends on what we find. The nervous system didn’t get this way overnight, so it takes consistent care to make lasting changes. Some families start with more frequent visits that taper as function improves. We’ll explain exactly what we recommend and why during your Report of Findings.

Visit Our South Austin Office

Conveniently located off South Congress, with easy parking and a welcoming, family-friendly environment.

River City Wellness

8708 S. Congress Ave, Suite 570
Austin, TX 78745

Mon/Wed: 9a-11a & 3p-6:15p
Tue/Thu: 3p-6:15p
Fri: 10a-12p | Sat: 9a-11a

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