Move Better. Feel Better. Live Better. Throughout Your Pregnancy.
Pregnancy brings new demands on your body. Back, hip or pelvic discomfort can make walking, sleeping and getting out of bed more difficult. A thorough assessment can help you understand what is contributing to your symptoms and what to do next.
At Foundation Physiotherapy & Wellness, pregnancy chiropractic care starts with your health history, movement and goals. Your chiropractor explains the findings and works with you to build an individualized plan. The Webster Technique may be one part of that care when appropriate.
What Is the Webster Technique?
The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic assessment and adjustment method involving the sacrum, pelvic joints and related soft tissues. During pregnancy, a chiropractor may use this method to assess pelvic function and address findings that are relevant to your symptoms.
At Foundation, treatment decisions are guided by your assessment and preferences. Webster Technique care is considered within your overall treatment plan rather than offered as a solution for every pregnancy-related concern.
The technique does not involve manually turning a baby. The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association does not endorse Webster as a treatment for fetal malposition. If your baby is breech, your doctor or midwife can explain appropriate medical options.
Pregnancy-Related Concerns We Assess
Your symptoms tell us where you feel discomfort. Your assessment helps us explore the factors contributing to it. We assess concerns including lower back pain, pelvic girdle pain, hip discomfort, pubic symphysis pain, and difficulty with everyday movements such as walking, rolling in bed or standing from a chair.
These concerns do not all require the same treatment. Your chiropractor will assess whether your symptoms are suitable for chiropractic care and explain when another healthcare provider should be involved.
Evidence for the Webster Technique’s specific effects on pregnancy-related pain and movement remains limited. Your clinician should discuss this uncertainty alongside the potential benefits, risks and alternatives relevant to your care.
Your Assessment and Treatment Plan
Understand Your Symptoms
We begin with your pregnancy and medical history, current symptoms, daily activities and goals. Tell us what has changed, what feels difficult and what you would like to do more comfortably.
Assess Your Movement
Your chiropractor assesses relevant movement, pelvic joint function and surrounding muscles. The aim is to understand the factors contributing to your symptoms and identify whether further medical assessment is needed.
Build a Plan Together
You will receive an explanation of the findings and recommended options. Depending on your needs, care may include hands-on treatment, individualized exercise, education and practical movement strategies. Your chiropractor will discuss whether Webster Technique care is appropriate, along with proposed appointment frequency and how progress will be reviewed.
Apply What You Learn
Your plan should help you between appointments, too. This may include strategies for changing positions, managing daily physical demands and maintaining appropriate activity. We review your response and adjust the plan as your needs change.
Meet Your Pregnancy Chiropractic Team
Dr. Gillian Growse, DC — Etobicoke–Royal York
Gillian is a Senior Associate chiropractor at Foundation. Your appointment provides an opportunity to discuss your pregnancy-related concerns, assess your movement and consider care options that fit your goals.
Foundation Physiotherapy & Wellness — Etobicoke–Royal York
605 Royal York Road, Etobicoke, ON M8Y 4G5
Call: 416-847-9112
Dr. Jassy Hundal, DC — Vaughan
Jassy has a background in biomedical science, rehabilitation and fitness, with a particular interest in pregnancy-focused care. Her approach combines hands-on care, individualized exercise and education. She speaks English and Punjabi.
Foundation Physiotherapy & Wellness — Vaughan
Call: 905-709-4772
Is Webster Technique Care Appropriate During Pregnancy?
Suitability depends on your health history, symptoms and pregnancy. Your chiropractor will discuss the proposed treatment, potential risks, alternatives and any precautions before you decide whether to proceed. Let your clinician know about pregnancy complications, medical advice you have received and any changes in your health.
Chiropractic care does not replace prenatal care from your doctor or midwife. When your symptoms require medical investigation or another type of care, your clinician will explain the next step.
Why Choose Foundation?
You deserve a clear explanation of your symptoms and a plan you understand. At Foundation, our approach connects assessment, clinical reasoning, education and active participation. Treatment is selected around your findings and goals, with progress reviewed along the way.
Where appropriate, your chiropractor may recommend pelvic health physiotherapy or discuss our Pre & Post Pregnancy Program. The aim is to connect you with care that fits your needs throughout pregnancy and beyond.
Book Your Pregnancy Chiropractic Assessment
Get a clearer understanding of your discomfort and the options available to you. Book with Gillian at Etobicoke–Royal York or Jassy in Vaughan to discuss whether Webster Technique care belongs in your treatment plan.
This service is available at
Dr. Gillian Growse
DC
Chiropractor (Senior Associate)
Dr. Jassy Hundal
DC
Chiropractor
Frequently Asked Questions
Webster is not a procedure for turning a baby and should not be presented as an established treatment for breech positioning. Speak with your doctor or midwife about fetal positioning and appropriate medical options.
Webster is a specific assessment and adjustment method involving the sacrum, pelvis and related soft tissues. Certification involves additional training. The choice to use it should depend on your assessment, preferences and clinical circumstances.
You can ask about an assessment when discomfort or changes in movement are affecting your daily life. Your chiropractor will review your health history and symptoms to determine whether chiropractic care is appropriate.
No. You can book to discuss changes in movement or physical comfort. An assessment does not automatically mean treatment is needed.
Where appropriate, your plan may include individualized exercise and movement strategies alongside hands-on care. Recommendations depend on your symptoms, abilities, stage of pregnancy and any medical precautions.
Contact Foundation’s Etobicoke–Royal York clinic to book with Dr. Gillian Growse, or our Vaughan clinic to book with Dr. Jassy Hundal. Contact your preferred clinic to confirm current Webster appointment availability.