Business Details
30 Years
experience
Chiropractic Care for the Whole Family
Since 1996, Hellertown Family Chiropractic has provided specialized chiropractic care for families, emphasizing a philosophy rooted in natural healing and spinal health. Our practice focuses exclusively on chiropractic adjustments, serving mothers, newborns, and children with a commitment to affordability and accessibility. We operate without reliance on health insurance, maintaining a fee system designed to eliminate financial barriers while aligning with chiropractic principles. Our office prioritizes convenience through walk-in availability, minimal wait times, and handicap-accessible facilities. Dr. David McGonagle, a graduate of Life University's School of Chiropractic, brings expertise in multiple adjustment techniques including Diversified, Thompson, and Activator methods.We educate patients through free weekly orientations explaining subluxation science and the role of chiropractic in enhancing nervous system function. Our Honor Fee System empowers patients to determine payments based on individual means while maintaining community-driven sustainability. Located at 221 Main Street, we serve Hellertown and surrounding areas with flexible hours including evening and weekend availability. This approach reflects our belief that chiropractic care should be both financially accessible and seamlessly integrated into family healthcare routines.
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Family Care
Subluxation Checks
Chiropractic Orientation
Diversified Technique
Thompson Method
Activator Treatment
Network Spinal Analysis
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer insurance-free chiropractic care since 1996
- Our Honor Fee System adapts to individual financial circumstances
- Walk-in availability with no appointment requirements
- Specialized techniques for mothers, newborns, and children
- Free weekly educational orientations on chiropractic principles
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Our core service focuses on precise spinal adjustments to correct subluxations and optimize nervous system function. Using multiple techniques tailored to individual needs, we help improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall wellness for patients of all ages through regular, preventative care.
Family Chiropractic
Specialized chiropractic services for mothers, newborns, and children address developmental needs and family health. Gentle adjustments support proper growth patterns, while prenatal care helps maintain maternal wellness throughout pregnancy, promoting optimal birth outcomes through nervous system integrity.
Chiropractic Orientation
Weekly educational sessions explain chiropractic philosophy, subluxation science, and the practice's unique Honor Fee System. These free orientations provide foundational knowledge about how spinal health affects overall wellness and why regular chiropractic care benefits daily life quality.
Diversified Technique
This hands-on adjustment method uses precise thrusts to correct spinal misalignments. As a primary technique taught at Life University, it effectively addresses various musculoskeletal issues through direct joint manipulation while maintaining patient comfort during treatment.
Network Spinal Analysis
A light-touch technique that helps the body develop greater self-awareness and healing capacity. This method creates lasting improvements in posture and nervous system function through subtle contacts that encourage natural spinal movement patterns and tension release.
People
David McGonagle
Chiropractor
A Pennsylvania native and Life University chiropractic graduate, Dr. McGonagle combines laboratory science background with 25+ years of clinical experience. He specializes in multiple adjustment techniques while maintaining a patient-centered approach focused on long-term wellness through regular spinal care.
Questions
Do you accept health insurance?
No, we maintain an insurance-independent practice to keep care affordable through our Honor Fee System while avoiding third-party payment complications.
What ages do you treat?
We specialize in care for mothers, newborns, children, and families with techniques adapted to each patient's specific developmental needs and comfort level.
Are appointments required?
No, our walk-in clinic operates with flexible hours Monday through Saturday, eliminating scheduling barriers to regular chiropractic maintenance.
What is a subluxation?
A spinal misalignment that interferes with nervous system function, potentially affecting overall health. Our adjustments aim to correct these misalignments and restore proper nerve communication.
What payment options exist?
Choose between our Honor Fee System (weekly adjustments, referrals, self-determined payments) or standard fees: $95 initial visit, $40 adjustments, $35 re-exams.
What techniques do you use?
We employ multiple methods including Diversified, Thompson Drop Table, Activator, Gonstead, and Network Spinal Analysis to provide personalized, effective care.
Reviews (5)
B. Garcsar
Nov 02, 2020
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Dr. Dave was recommended to me a few years ago. I'm sorry I waited so long to switch from my original chiropractor. His pay as you can system allows me to see him weekly. I try to pay the same amount on a monthly basis overall. I had chronic sciatica and a chronic stiff neck. My prior chiropractor did the same adjustment every time. Dr. Dave does an analysis every visit and as a result, every adjustment is different. I haven't felt this good in years! Rarely do I have sciatica, and my stiff neck with limited ROM is gone. Worth every penny and the time to visit every week, sometimes twice a week.
Kt Tk
Aug 05, 2019
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It was in fact your personality. very holier than thou. that alone would turn me away. but also didn't receive a good adjustment.
Liz Rose Choi
Jul 01, 2019
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Dr. David has great manner and technique with the whole family. He is caring and takes a whole person approach to chiropractic medicine. His belief is that the body needs chiropractic adjustment regularly to stay in alignment in order for our systems to function properly, to feel at ease in everyday life and for dis-ease prevention.
Caleb Hyatt
Jun 14, 2019
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Dr. David is a great man. He knows his stuff and is very kind. He has a pay-what-you-can system so everyone can get an adjustment. He gives great advice and helps keep your body in alignment. I would definitely recommend giving him a visit!
BethAnn Hyatt
Aug 20, 2018
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Dr. Dave at Hellertown Family Chiropractic is a caring, knowledgeable, well trained chiropractor with the kind of "bedside manners" every doctor should have! His business model of honor system payments makes it possible for our whole family to receive consistent chiropractic care at a cost that we can afford. We highly recommend that you give Hellertown Chiropractic a look if you are in need of Chiropractic healthcare for your family - adults, children, and babies too!
