Family chiropractic in Knoxville is gentle, drug-free care for everyone under your roof — infants, kids, parents, and grandparents. At Scott Chiropractic, Dr. Jon Scott tailors each adjustment to the age and body in front of him, so the whole family can move, feel, and function better.
Family chiropractic means one trusted office can care for every age and stage, with technique and force adjusted to the person on the table. A newborn does not get the same adjustment as a marathon runner or a 70-year-old — and at Scott Chiropractic, they don’t. Dr. Scott matches his approach to each body, choosing lighter, instrument-based methods for the smallest and most sensitive patients and more traditional hands-on adjusting where it’s appropriate.
Every new patient, young or old, starts with the same careful process: a consultation to understand their history and goals, a comprehensive exam, and X-rays when they are clinically useful. For children, imaging is used sparingly and only when there’s a clear reason. Dr. Scott explains what he finds in plain English so you understand what’s happening with your family member’s spine and what a sensible plan looks like.
Dr. Scott uses the Activator Method, a low-force technique that uses a small handheld instrument instead of manual twisting or popping. That makes it a comfortable fit for kids, expecting moms, older adults, and anyone who prefers a gentler touch. Trained in Diversified, Gonstead, Palmer, and Drop Table techniques as well, he always has a gentler or stronger option to fit the patient.
The goal across your whole family is the same: find the cause, correct it, and follow a clear plan with a real finish line.
From newborns to grandparents, technique and force are matched to each person's body and comfort.
Gentle Activator adjustments with no twisting or popping for sensitive patients.
Schedule the whole family with a chiropractor who already knows your history and goals.
Caring for posture and spinal health early helps set kids up for better movement as they grow.
Exams and, when needed, X-rays track each family member's progress objectively instead of guessing.
Coordinating care for a busy household is hard enough. Family chiropractic at Scott Chiropractic simplifies it: Dr. Scott personally sees children, parents, and grandparents in the same trusted office, adjusting his technique to each person rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach. Your first visit is covered by our $45 new-patient special — a consultation, comprehensive exam, and X-rays if they’re needed.
Knoxville families come to Dr. Scott from Bearden, Farragut, West Knoxville, and across West Knox County because of how he practices: more than 29 years of experience, training in Activator, Diversified, Gonstead, Palmer, and Drop Table adjusting, and a goal-oriented focus on the cause instead of the symptom. Whether it’s a child’s posture, a parent’s nagging back pain, or keeping a grandparent moving well, your family can start in one place.
Yes. Adjustments for children are very gentle and adapted to their size and age. Dr. Scott often uses the low-force Activator Method, which involves no twisting or popping, for younger patients.
Chiropractors care for patients of all ages, including infants. The technique and pressure are matched to the child, and Dr. Scott will always explain what he’s doing and why before he begins.
We do our best to schedule family members together for convenience. Call the office at (865) 693-1911 and we’ll help arrange appointments that fit your household’s schedule.
Yes. With the Activator Method, Dr. Scott can deliver a comfortable, low-force adjustment using a handheld instrument instead of manual thrusts.
Most major plans are accepted, including BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, UMR, Aetna, HealthMarkets, Ambetter, Tennessee Medicaid (TennCare), and Wellpoint, and we also offer CareCredit. Call us and we’ll help you understand your coverage.
Consultation, exam and X-rays if needed with Dr. Jon Scott, DC. Calling is the fastest way in — we often have openings sooner than online scheduling shows.
Mention the offer when you call. Adjustment is a separate follow-up visit.