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Welcome to Tacoma Family Chiropractic

Services & Techniques

At Tacoma Family Chiropractic, we take great pride in providing the finest chiropractic wellness care to our patients. Below is a sampling of the different services we offer in our Tacoma office.

Chiropractic Care

We provide advanced spinal correction utilizing "state of the art" chiropractic techniques. Dr. Stockton, Dr. Baretich and Dr. Finlayson have training and experience in a wide array of techniques including:

  • Diversified Chiropractic Technique
  • Toggle
  • Thompson Drop Table
  • Applied Kinesiology
  • Pediatrics
  • Prenatal including Webster Technique
  • Cox Flexion Distraction
  • SOT (Sacral Occipital Technique) 
  • Gonstead
  • Activator
  • Arthrostim 

Massage Therapy

To compliment and enhance the healing effects of Dr. Stockton, Dr. Baretich and Dr. Finlayson's specific Chiropractic manipulative treatments, we also offer Massage Therapy in our office. Massage therapy can help manage stress, ease pain, support healing, improve posture and circulation as well as increase mobility and flexibility.  


Sports Athletic Care

The doctors at Tacoma Family Chiropractic treat high school, collegiate and professional athletes using adjunctive care procedures including: Graston Kinesiology Taping and Myofascial Release Technique. 


Cold Laser Therapy

Cold Laser Therapy is a FDA cleared therapeutic treatment that manages pain and inflammation while accelerating tissue regeneration. The laser uses specific wavelengths of light (red and near-infrared) to stimulate the body’s natural ability to heal.  


Physiotherapy

At Tacoma Family Chiropractic, we also provide the following physiological therapeutic procedures:

  • Pettibon Tendon Muscle Ligament Stimulator
  • Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
  • Mechanical traction
  • Cryotherapy
  • Moist heat therapy
  • Work hardening rehabilitation program

Corrective Exercises

We teach our patients special "blueprint" exercises designed just for them to help strengthen and correct their own unique problem. These exercises can be performed in the comfort of your own home and can improve the effectiveness of your spinal correction by as much as 30-40%.


Lifestyle Advice

We often find it helpful to "coach" our patients on certain activities they should avoid or do differently to avoid aggravating their particular health challenge. Our goal is to help every patient achieve a fulfilling and happy lifestyle full of the activities they enjoy most. 


Nutritional Counseling

We provide specific recommendations on nutritional supplements and healthy food choices to enhance our patient´s return to optimal health. Do you know which supplements and vitamins are good for you? Dr. Stockton, Dr. Baretich and Dr. Finlayson can provide a structured nutritional program based on your individual needs.