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Chiropractic Pregnancy Pain Relief St Paul

Pregnancy can be one of the most challenging and painful times for a woman, and if you’ve been in pain for any amount of time while pregnant, you may have thought that the pain is natural, and so you have to suffer through it. Not anymore! At the St. Paul Chiropractic and Natural Medicine Center, we know that pregnancy pains can be excruciating, both during your pregnancy and while in labor, and we want to make the entire prenatal and birthing process easier and less painful for you. With chiropractic care, including prenatal chiropractic adjustments, and adjustments during labor, our St. Paul, MN pregnancy chiropractors can help to relieve pregnancy pain and help you have a less stressful, more relaxed pregnancy and birthing experience.

Prenatal Chiropractic Adjustments and for Pregnancy-Related Pain

If you’ve followed the doctor’s order, eating the right foods, taking the right prenatal supplements, doing the right exercises, and stayed away from medications, and you’re still feeling pain throughout your pregnancy, don’t feel like there are no more options left for you. On the contrary, chiropractic adjustments are the perfect pregnancy pain relief solution for mothers who have tried other pain relief methods and those who have been suffering through. With chiropractic adjustments during pregnancy, we are able to provide subtle adjustments that will help to safely realign your body, relieving muscular, skeletal, and nervous tension that could be causing you pain. It will also help to improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and improve range of motion, helping to relieve some other negative side effects of pregnancy in the process! With too, we are able to help relax your body and mind, relieve uncomfortable muscular tension, and even help prevent headaches, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain throughout your body.

Less Painful Birth with Chiropractic Adjustments During Labor

If you’ve been through the labor process before, you know what to expect already, but even if you haven’t you have a rough idea of the pain you may experience during labor. While many mothers opt for pain relief medications during labor, you may be looking for an alternative or even additional labor pain reduction method, and chiropractic adjustments during labor may be exactly what you need. At the St. Paul Chiropractic and Natural Medicine Center, our St. Paul, Minnesota pregnancy chiropractors are trained to perform chiropractic adjustments during labor in order to help manage labor pains and create better overall alignment so that the birthing process is overall less painful. Especially if you’re looking to reduce the number of pain relief medications used during labor, chiropractic adjustments may be exactly what you need. To find out more about prenatal chiropractic adjustments, prenatal or chiropractic adjustments during labor, contact us today at 651-644-7207, or email info@stpaulnaturalhealth.com.

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Emily Catton

Lead Spinal Rehabilitation Specialist

Emily serves as the Lead Spinal Rehabilitation Specialist at St. Paul Chiropractic & Natural Medicine Center, where her exceptional patient care and clinical expertise have made her an invaluable member of our team since August 2017. As our most senior team member, Emily exemplifies the practice’s commitment to compassionate, comprehensive care.

Professional Background

Emily brings a strong academic foundation to her role, having graduated from Winona State University in 2017 with dual Bachelor’s degrees in Movement Science and Psychology. This interdisciplinary education uniquely positions her to understand both the physical and psychological aspects of patient rehabilitation, allowing her to deliver care that addresses the whole person.

Since joining our team, Emily has become an expert in our proprietary treatment protocols. Her advanced training includes certification as a registered Limited Scope X-ray operator, providing her with detailed knowledge of spinal anatomy and pathology that enhances her rehabilitation work.

Olivia

Lead SoftWave Technician Specialist

Olivia brings Southern warmth and exceptional expertise to St. Paul Chiropractic & Natural Medicine Center, where she has been an indispensable team member since 2018. Originally from Georgia, Olivia made Minnesota her home in 2010, establishing roots in East St. Paul and graduating from Johnson Senior High School before pursuing her passion for healing at the Aveda Institute Minneapolis.

With over a decade of experience in therapeutic bodywork, Olivia’s journey began as a certified massage therapist in 2016, quickly distinguishing herself through her remarkable ability to address soft tissue injuries and chronic pain conditions. Her skills and commitment to patient care gained Dr. Chris’s notice, resulting in a lasting professional partnership.

In January 2024, Olivia’s role evolved to Lead SoftWave Technician Specialist, where she skillfully applies Extra-Corporal Shock Wave Therapy to address knee pain, shoulder injuries, and various soft tissue conditions. Her extensive background in massage therapy provides her with an intuitive understanding of the body’s mechanics, allowing her to achieve exceptional results with SoftWave technology.

Olivia is also a key practitioner in our proprietary Spinal Rehabilitation Therapy (S.R.T.) program, working seamlessly alongside Emily to create a therapeutic environment that promotes optimal healing and recovery. Together, they form the backbone of our patient care team, establishing an atmosphere of comfort, trust, and clinical excellence that patients consistently praise.

What truly sets Olivia apart is her genuine compassion and unwavering reliability. She greets every patient with a warm smile, approaches each case with meticulous attention to detail, and consistently demonstrates the perfect balance of technical skill and heartfelt care. Her humble nature belies her exceptional abilities, making her therapeutic presence all the more powerful.

Outside the clinic, Olivia embraces life’s simple joys with her 7-year-old daughter and spouse. She finds renewal through camping adventures, expresses her creativity through drawing, delights in culinary exploration, and soaks up Minnesota’s precious sunshine whenever possible.

We consider ourselves truly blessed to have Olivia as part of our healing community at St. Paul Chiropractic & Natural Medicine Center, where her dedication continues to transform lives daily.

Molly

Office Manager

With over two decades of dedicated patient care experience, Molly brings a wealth of expertise and compassion to her role as Office Manager at St. Paul Chiropractic & Natural Medicine Center.

After graduating from Century College’s Dental Assistant program in 2004, Molly built an impressive career as a Licensed Dental Assistant, developing exceptional skills in patient communication and healthcare administration.

Guided by her personal commitment to holistic wellness, Molly made a transformative career shift in Summer 2023 to align her professional path with her passion for natural health. She earned prestigious certifications from the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) as a Personal Trainer, Nutrition Specialist, and Corrective Exercise Specialist—qualifications that provide her with unique insights into the comprehensive care our patients receive.

“What I value most about St. Paul Chiropractic & Natural Medicine Center is our team’s dedication to treating the whole person, not just symptoms,” Molly shares. “Seeing patients progress from pain to wellness is incredibly rewarding.”

As Office Manager, Molly expertly coordinates patient care while ensuring our practice runs smoothly. Her understanding of both administrative excellence and natural healing principles makes her an invaluable bridge between our clinical team and patients.

When not welcoming patients with her warm smile, Molly embraces life as a devoted mother to three daughters. Her personal wellness journey includes strength training and fitness activities—often making these family affairs. An avid home chef, she experiments with nutritious recipes and occasional treats, believing that balance is essential to well-being. In quieter moments, she finds inspiration through reading and creative writing, nurturing her lifelong love of storytelling. Molly’s adventurous spirit also drives her passion for travel and exploring new cultures.

Her philosophy perfectly complements our center’s mission: “True health comes from understanding the body’s natural healing abilities and supporting them through proper care, nutrition, and mindful living.”