Welcome to Safe Haven Chiropractic. Please select the service or combination of services that best suits your needs. Whether this is your first visit or a return to care, we look forward to welcoming you and supporting your journey toward better health.

Chiropractic Care

At Safe Haven Chiropractic, we believe in empowering individuals and families to achieve optimal health naturally—without drugs or surgery. Whether you’re new to chiropractic care or have experienced its benefits before, a visit with Dr. Josh Welch will be unlike anything you’ve encountered--perhaps even life-changing. For over 17 years, we’ve been the first choice for those who want to st... Read More

At Safe Haven Chiropractic, we believe in empowering individuals and families to achieve optimal health naturally—without drugs or surgery. Whether you’re new to
chiropractic care or have experienced its benefits before, a visit with Dr. Josh Welch will be unlike anything you’ve encountered--perhaps even life-changing.

For over 17 years, we’ve been the first choice for those who want to stay healthy, active, and pain-free. Chiropractic care doesn’t just mask symptoms—it addresses the root
cause of many health conditions, making it a trusted choice for:

✅ Natural Pregnancy & Birth Support

✅ Active Outdoor Lifestyles & Athletic Performance

✅ Holistic Pediatric & Infant Care

✅ Injury Recovery & Rehabilitation

✅ Whole Family Wellness & Preventative Care


Initial Exam and Visits.

our first visit is where your journey to better health begins. We start with a thorough, personalized assessment designed to understand your unique needs, health history, and goals. Depending on your stage of life and health concerns, your initial exam may include: Adults (18+) – Comprehensive musculoskeletal and nervous system evaluation, posture and movement screening, and any necessary f... Read More

our first visit is where your journey to better health begins.
We start with a thorough, personalized assessment designed to understand your unique needs, health history, and goals. Depending on your stage of life and health concerns, your initial exam may include:

Adults (18+) – Comprehensive musculoskeletal and nervous system evaluation, posture and movement screening, and any necessary functional assessments.

Pediatric Clients – Gentle, age-appropriate examination focused on developmental milestones, spinal health, and nervous system balance.

Prenatal Clients – Pregnancy-specific assessment including Webster Technique evaluation, pelvic balance check, and discussion of comfort and positioning goals for pregnancy and birth.

Functional Medicine Clients – In-depth health history, lifestyle and nutrition review, and laboratory recommendations to uncover the root causes of symptoms.

By the end of your visit, we’ll have a clear picture of your health and a tailored plan to help you feel, move, and live better.


Functional Medicine

What is Functional Medicine? Functional medicine is a comprehensive, non-invasive look at the entire body and its intricate connected systems, and addressing the entire person in whichever way best increases a person's health, vitality, and overall life. Through questionnaires, lab testing, physical examination, and detailed history, the best course of action can be determined and then modif... Read More

What is Functional Medicine?

Functional medicine is a comprehensive, non-invasive look at the entire body and its intricate connected systems, and addressing the entire person in whichever way best increases a person's health, vitality, and overall life. Through questionnaires, lab testing, physical examination, and detailed history, the best course of action can be determined and then modified as a person is supported with various diet, exercise, lifestyle, and mental health recommendations.

Who Needs Functional Medicine?
Whether you are wanting help with a chronic condition, autoimmune disease, or just want to optimize your own health, functional medicine can provide answers for people who have tried every other option. Functional Medicine can give you answers to things that have plagued you for years or solutions for a minor cold.

Many benefits people experience from a functional medicine treatment are:
More energy
~A greater sense of well-being
~Answers to issues they've been dealing with for years
~Zeroing in on specific supplemental protocols and detoxes
~Personalized coaching and treatment
~Get a more in-depth look at your overall health history
~Incorporating all aspects of your being; mind, body & spirit
~ A natural approach to healthcare

Interested In Learning More About Functional Medicine?
Complete a Free 20 Question Health Quiz. Dr. Josh reviews these thoroughly and then emails recommendation.

Dr. Welch has a practice in the Carson Valley that focuses on whole families, but also the outdoor, adventure, and Olympic athletes who call this beautiful place home. We knows the “what, why and how” to keep you at your best.

Dr. Welch has a practice in the Carson Valley that focuses on whole families, but also the outdoo... Read More

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Located at: 1528 US 395 N., Ste 255, Gardnerville
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