✦ Chiropractor + Birth Doula

Prenatal & Family Chiropractic in Carlsbad

The only practice in North County San Diego combining gentle, nervous system-focused chiropractic care with birth doula support. Because your family deserves both.

3,000+ Families Served
5.0 ★ Patient Rating
Est. 2019 Chiro + Doula
Dr. Kat Ryan

"Kat was an absolute gift and blessing to our family. She was there for us every step of the way."

— KH, Carlsbad Mom

Care for Every Stage of Life

From pregnancy through postpartum and beyond — gentle, holistic care for your whole family.

Prenatal chiropractic care

Prenatal Chiropractic

Gentle, Webster-informed care that supports pelvic alignment, relieves pregnancy discomfort, and helps prepare your body for an optimal birth experience.

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Pediatric chiropractic care

Pediatric Chiropractic

Gentle adjustments for babies and children to support healthy development, ease transitions after birth, and help little ones thrive from their very first days.

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Family chiropractic care

Family Chiropractic

Nervous system-focused care for moms, dads, and the whole family — because postpartum, parenthood, and life all put demands on the body worth supporting.

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Birth doula support

Birth Doula Support

Continuous prenatal, labor, and postpartum support that honors your body's wisdom, nurtures emotional well-being, and empowers informed choices.

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New Patient Special — $179

Your first visit includes a full consultation, exam, and your first adjustment. Referral rate: $159.

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Dr. Kat at Seed + Spine

A Little Bit About Me

Hi, I'm Dr. Kat Ryan — a chiropractor, birth doula, wife, and proud mama of two. I'm passionate about supporting families through pregnancy, postpartum, and childhood with gentle, nervous system-focused chiropractic care.

My background as a doula naturally complements this work, allowing me to approach each family with a deeper understanding of the physical, emotional, and energetic shifts that come with these seasons of life.

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What Families Are Saying

Real stories from real families in North County San Diego.

★★★★★

"Kat is the best chiro I've been to, and I've been to a few. Her knowledge of the body is incredible and she knows techniques that I've never seen another chiro use before. My husband and I call her a sniper because her adjustments are so pin point and effortless, I rarely even feel them! And to top it off, Kat was my doula about a year ago for my first birth. Having someone so knowledgeable during birth was AMAZING. Seriously, my husband and I recommend Kat to everyone."

★★★★★

"If you're looking for a chiropractor who truly cares, Kat is incredible. Her approach is ten times more thorough than anyone I've ever worked with. She was my chiropractor for six months while I was pregnant and dealing with severe sciatic pain, and she was the only reason I had relief during that time. I genuinely look forward to my appointments, and I leave every session feeling released and reset. I trust her completely."

★★★★★

"Kat was an absolute gift and blessing to our family. She was there for us every step of the way. As our doula, chiropractor and now friend, she made us feel so loved, supported and cared for. During the birth, she was everything I needed and more — peaceful, strong, encouraging and discerning. She knew just what to do when and helped guide me through each stage of labor."

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Born to Grow, Aligned to Thrive

Seed + Spine is rooted in the belief that healing begins from within. Just as every seed holds the wisdom to grow, every body holds the innate potential to thrive. Through gentle, holistic chiropractic care, we nurture connection, balance, and flow — for mamas, babies, and families in every stage of life.

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Resources for Your Family

Ready to Feel Your Best?

Whether you're expecting, postpartum, or looking for whole-family wellness — we're here for you.