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Rooted Chiropractic - New Parent, New Baby

140 Burlington Avenue
Clarendon Hills, Illinois 60514

(630)-537-1781

office@rootedchiroCH.com

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NEW MOTHER NEW BABY

THERAPIES & SERVICES

Infant chiropractic

Chiropractic care

Webster Technique® certified

POSTPARTUM CONCERNS, CHALLENGES & CONDITIONS

Latch or positioning challenges

Milk supply concerns

Pain with breastfeeding

Neck/back pain from breastfeeding

Anxiety

Stress

Abdominal separation (diastasis recti)

Back, hip or neck pain

Carpel tunnel syndrome

Lateral nerve entrapment (secondary)

Pelvic pain / pelvic girdle pain (SPD)

Piriformis-related hip or leg pain

Pubic bone pain (pubic sympysis)

Sacroiliac (SI) pain

Sciatica or nerve pain

Tailbone pain (coccydynia)

Headaches

Sleep problems / fatigue

NEWBORN CONCERNS, CHALLENGES & CONDITIONS

Colic / excessive crying

Gas pains and constipation

Healthy weight gain

Reflux

Tongue tie assessment

Allergies

Ear infections

Failure to meet developmental milestones

Sleep issues

Body tightness or asymmetry

Head shape (Plagiocephaly)

Low muscle tone (Hypotonia)

Neck preference (Torticollis)

COVERAGE & PAYMENT OPTIONS

HSA/FSA eligible services

Insurance reimbursement guidance available

PREGNANCY CARE

THERAPIES & SERVICES

Chiropractic care

Webster Technique® certified

PREGNANCY CONCERNS, CHALLENGES & CONDITIONS

Anxiety

Abdominal separation (diastasis recti)

Back, hip, or neck pain

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Pelvic pain / pelvic girdle pain (SPD)

Piriformis-related hip or leg pain

Pubic bone pain (pubic symphysis)

Round ligament pain

Sacroiliac (SI) pain

Sciatica or nerve pain

Tail bone pain (coccydynia)

Headaches

Sleep problems / fatigue

Breech or baby positioning concerns

VBAC preparation

COVERAGE & PAYMENT OPTIONS

HSA/FSA eligible services

Insurance reimbursement guidance available

SERVICES IN NUTSHELL

Chiropractic care for the perinatal period, including fertility, prenatal, postpartum and pediatric care. At Rooted Chiropractic, we provide personalized, compassionate care for every stage of motherhood—pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. From easing physical tension to supporting emotional resilience, we’re here to help you feel strong, supported, and aligned.

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Supporting You Postpartum

Postpartum chiropractic care supports your recovery by addressing stress in the spine, pelvis, and nervous system after birth. It can aid healing from diastasis recti and pelvic floor challenges while helping your body regain strength and balance. Care also improves comfort during daily activities like nursing, feeding, and babywearing, easing tension so you can better focus on bonding with your little one.

The birth process is powerful and incredible, but it is also an intense experience for moms that causes stress and discomfort that can last well after the baby arrives. A woman’s body goes through tremendous changes during pregnancy, from widening hips and additional weight to a postural shift of the center of gravity and hormonal changes. This is in addition to the extra energy needed to grow a baby! Because of all these components, it takes time and help for mom’s body to reach its full potential again after having the baby. Many women complain of their hip, back, pelvic, or wrist pain actually increasing instead of subsiding postpartum. This is often due to continued presence of the hormone relaxin causing joints to be more pliable, in addition to the more postural changes that occur postpartum. There is likely to be more stress and strain in the upper back and neck when you spend a majority of you time holding your baby, breastfeeding and/or feeding your baby. Chiropractic care will help you stay as comfortable as possible during this time.

Chiropractic Benefits After Pregnancy:

More comfort while breastfeeding
Greater production of breast milk
Less incidence of postpartum depression

Infant chiropractic

During the first few years of life, a child’s neurological development is at its highest. How we support them during this critical stage of growth sets the foundation for their health and well-being. From the birth process (especially those that involved many interventions) to adolescence, children are exposed to a variety of physical, chemical, and mental stressors. Some examples of stressors include prolonged sitting in car seats/carriers, medications, bumps and falls, processed foods, and tablet usage. In our office we see many kids overcoming challenges, from babies to teenagers.

We Help With Your Baby’s…

Arching + Stiffness
Colic + Excessive Crying
Gas Pains
Head Tilt + Torticollis
Plagiocephaly
Reflux + Spitting Up
Tongue + Lip Tie
Trouble Latching

Family-Centered Practice

Rooted Chiropractic is a family-centered chiropractic and functional medicine practice in Clarendon Hills, IL, owned and operated by Dr. Lauren and Dr. Weston Shelton. We provide gentle, neurologically-based care for every stage of life—from newborns to grandparents and everyone in between.

We specialize in pediatric and prenatal chiropractic care. Dr. Lauren and Dr. Weston both completed extensive training through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), and all three of our doctors are Webster certified. We also support adults with everything from headaches and digestive issues to fatigue, brain fog, and immune challenges—and through Dr. Katrina’s specialized training in women’s health, thyroid, and advanced blood chemistry, we offer functional medicine services that dig deeper into what’s driving your symptoms.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES WE OFFER

Preparing for Pregnancy & TTC Pregnancy Care

People

Dr. Lauren Molinaro Shelton

Doctor of Chiropractic

Dr. Weston Shelton

Doctor of Chiropractic

DR. Katrina Mortiz

Doctor of Chiropractic

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

Dr. Lauren Molinaro Shelton

Dr. Lauren Molinaro Shelton of Rooted Chiropractic joined us on The BirthGuide Podcast to talk about chiropractic for the newborn. You can listen here.

Education

Bachelor of Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Doctor of Chiropractic at Life University – Marietta, GA
Earned C.A.C.C.P. from the Academy of Chiropractic Family Practice for furthering pediatric and prenatal knowledge through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association
Webster Certified

Outside the Office

Loves being a mom to Oliver, Max and Vivienne
Starts every morning with a Peloton ride with Tunde Oyeneyin or by doing a strength class with Jess Sims
Enjoys traveling whether it’s a weekend getaway or a two-week adventure
Takes the family dog, Wynnie, for lots of walks with her hubbie (Dr. Wes) and the kids
Loves trying new restaurants both in the suburbs and in the city
Recently discovered a love of growing fresh herbs in her kitchen garden

Dr. Weston Shelton

Education

Bachelor of Science at Iowa State University – Ames, IA
Doctor of Chiropractic at Life University – Marietta, GA
Webster Certified
Additional prenatal and pediatric training through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association
Pediatric Experience Certified Practitioner

Outside the Office

Spending time on the lake, participating in all water sports, but his ultimate favorite is sky skiing
Enjoys cooking one-of-a-kind meals for his family
Obsessed with all Iowa State sports, especially basketball. Go Cyclones!
Likes planning impromptu day trips with his family
Never shies away from a weekend project around the house

Dr. Katrina Mortiz

Education

Bachelor of Science at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Doctor of Chiropractic at National University of Health Sciences- Chicago, IL
Webster Certified
Extensive post-graduate training in women’s health, thyroid, and advanced blood chemistry
Advanced training in prenatal and pediatric chiropractic care

Outside the Office

Never shies away from a weekend project around the house
Loves spending time with her husband and her little boy Mikey!
Dog mom to Jax (chocolate lab) and Ellie (black lab)
Born and raised in Wisconsin- Go Badgers!
Loves discovering new coffee shops
Enjoys spending time outdoors at the lake or going for walks with friends and family

Testimonials

“It has taken me way too long to write this review but after my last two visits I believe this is the perfect time. I have been seeing Dr. Lauren and Dr. Wes since I was 12 weeks pregnant with my now 3-month-old daughter. I had a pretty uncomfortable pregnancy with some complications at the end and my prenatal chiropractic care is the only reason I got through it. I was going consistently 3x a week with a few weeks going EVERYDAY until this baby finally arrived. They are the most loving, kind, gentle, and understanding people who care so much about their patients.

This is why I brought my daughter as soon as I could get out of the house post birth. They are AMAZING with her. They have helped her deal with the issues that come with c-section delivery and have baby tummy problems. I can always see a change in her after her adjustment. Also, my last two visits my sweet little girl hasn’t been so sweet due to being overtired or off schedule and both times Dr. Wes has calmed her down for me when I felt like I couldn’t really get a handle on her crying. I have also been able to comfortably breastfeed in the office when she just couldn’t wait until we got home. If you’re a patient here you will also feel like family because that is the type of environment they have created. If you’re a pregnant mom or new mom you are in THE BEST hands (literally). I could go on and on but I just can’t say enough good things about my experience here. I recommend them to everyone I know.”

“I received chiropractic care from Dr. Lauren at Root & Bloom throughout my pregnancy, and I cannot recommend her enough! She really took the time to understand my health and pregnancy history during my consultation, as well as my wellness goals. Throughout my care, she was great about explaining what she was doing and why. My birth was quick and uncomplicated, and I attest much of that to my chiropractic care.

I continue to see Dr. Lauren for my postpartum care. Breastfeeding and stress have been hard on my body, and my weekly chiropractic treatments help to reset.

My two sons also receive chiropractic care from Dr. Wes and Dr. Lauren at Root & Bloom. They are incredibly gentle and fun, while making sure the kiddos bodies are in check.”

Rooted Chiropractic was a lifesaver for our son! We started taking him when he was 4 weeks old for reflux. We noticed an immediate difference after his first adjustment. He stopped screaming in pain, he is more relaxed and such a happy baby now. Everyone there is wonderful and has helped my son tremendously!

-Laura