Infant Chiropractor in Temecula

Assessing your baby's nervous system early to support the foundation that every other aspect of development depends on.

Dr. Jennifer Gordon talking with a mother holding her baby in the Taproot Chiropractic office

Why Newborns Benefit From Care

Birth is one of the most physically demanding experiences of a newborn's life. Even smooth, uncomplicated deliveries place real physical demands on a baby's head, neck, and spine.

Birth and Your Baby's Body

Every birth asks a lot of a baby's body, whether delivery was smooth or complicated. That's why we gently assess how your baby is moving and adapting in the weeks after birth.

  • Vaginal deliveryCompression, rotation, and traction place physical demands on the head and neck.
  • C-sectionThe quicker transition places different physical demands on your baby's body.
  • Assisted deliveryVacuum extraction or forceps add extra physical forces during delivery.
Dr. Jennifer Gordon performing an infant chiropractic adjustment

What We Look For

During your baby's assessment, we use INSiGHT scans along with a gentle hands-on evaluation to see how your baby's nervous system is adapting. Parents often bring their babies in when they notice:

Difficulty latching or feeding on one side
Excessive fussiness or colic-like crying
Reflux, spitting up, or digestive discomfort
Head tilt or turning preference (torticollis)
Disrupted sleep patterns
Arching of the back or body tension
Delayed motor milestones

How Gentle Is a Baby's Adjustment?

This is the question every parent asks — and it's a good one.

Infant adjustments use no more pressure than you'd use to test the ripeness of a tomato. There's no twisting, no cracking, no forceful manipulation. Dr. Jennifer uses sustained fingertip contact at specific points along the spine and cranium to provide gentle sensory input.

Most babies relax during their adjustment. Many fall asleep. Parents are often surprised by how gentle and brief the process is.

Infant Care & Nervous-System Support

We provide gentle sensory input intended to support brain-body communication, regulation, and adaptability—not diagnose or treat childhood conditions.

Stories from Our Families

"Dr. Jennifer Gordon has been life changing for our 1.5 year old. He was struggling with sleep, digestion, and speech and just two months into routine chiropractic care, all 3 things have improved tremendously!! She makes the environment so fun for him... Every visit is quick, fun and easy."
Kylie Clark
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"I started bringing my toddler with me and he absolutely LOVES her. Now I also bring my newborn, and she's helped so much with her body tension, latch, and feeding... We trust her with our whole family and I seriously can't recommend her enough!"
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* Individual experiences vary. Testimonials do not guarantee specific results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Infant care at Taproot is designed to be very gentle, using light, sustained fingertip contact rather than the adjustments you might associate with adult chiropractic. Dr. Jennifer is FOCUS-certified with specialized training in infant assessment, reviews your baby's history first, and adapts every visit to your baby's comfort.

Babies may be seen in the first days of life for a gentle assessment of movement, comfort, and adaptability. Feeding, sleep, or developmental concerns should also be discussed with your pediatric clinician.

Difficulty feeding or latching, excessive crying, reflux, head tilt, disrupted sleep, arching, body tension, or concerns about motor development. If something feels off, trust your instincts. Talk with your pediatric clinician, and we're happy to gently assess how your baby is moving and adapting.

Take the Next Step

Whether you're looking for answers, seeking relief, or wanting to support your family's nervous system — we're here to help you thrive.