Why LGBTQIA+ Folks in Denver Need a Queer-Affirming Chiropractor

May 26

If you’re part of the LGBTQIA+ community and living in Denver, you probably already know: finding affirming, inclusive healthcare providers can be a full-time job. The truth is, queer and trans folks often carry more than just stress — we carry trauma, tension, and a deep, cellular exhaustion from navigating a world that wasn’t built with us in mind.

That’s where chiropractic care — especially queer-centered chiropractic care — can be a game-changer.

Let’s Talk Facts: Chronic Pain + Anxiety in LGBTQIA+ Communities

Research consistently shows that LGBTQIA+ people experience chronic pain and anxiety at significantly higher rates than their cis-het counterparts. A 2021 study published in Pain found that queer and trans adults are more likely to report frequent pain and increased sensitivity to stress, which can directly amplify physical discomfort. On top of that, data from the Trevor Project and National Alliance on Mental Illness reveals that queer and trans people — particularly youth and BIPOC individuals — experience higher levels of anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms.

Let’s be real: this isn’t because there’s something wrong with our bodies. It’s because we’re living in a world that often fails to affirm them. And our nervous systems are doing everything they can to keep us safe — even if it comes at the cost of increased body related symptoms.

What Can Chiropractic Care Do for Queer Bodies?

Chiropractic care isn’t just for people with back pain (though yes, we love a well-aligned spine). It’s about supporting your nervous system, reducing inflammation, and reclaiming safety in your body. For LGBTQIA+ folks, this work goes deep.

Here’s how:

🌿 Eases Chronic Pain: Regular adjustments can relieve pressure on your joints and nerves, reduce muscle tension, and improve overall mobility — all things that help with persistent, stress-related pain.

💫 Regulates the Nervous System: Gentle chiropractic techniques help bring your body out of “fight-or-flight” mode and into “rest-and-digest.” That means better sleep, more energy, and fewer anxiety spirals.

🪷 Restores a Sense of Safety: When your provider honors your identity and your story, healing isn’t just physical — it’s emotional, spiritual, and ancestral.

Why Queer-Centered Chiropractic Care in Denver Matters

Now here’s the thing: not all chiropractic care is created equal. It’s important — especially in LGBTQIA+ health — that you’re working with someone who gets it.

That’s why I created a space where healing is tailored for queer, trans, and nonbinary folks in Denver. As Colorado’s only LGBTQ+ Certified Safe Space Chiropractor, I’ve made it my mission to offer care that affirms every part of who you are — not just your spine. We do also acknowledge that even with the certification, we cannot guarantee that our space is going to feel perfect to everyone - we offer a space that aims to be informed advocates for the community we serve by:

🏳️‍⚧️ Gender-affirming intake forms
🏳️‍🌈 Trauma-informed adjustments
🏳️‍🌈 Inclusive language and consent practices
🏳️‍⚧️ A judgment-free zone to breathe, soften, and reconnect

This is care that sees you fully — body, identity, and all.

Radical Transparency in Care (Because You Deserve That Too)

We believe care should be accessible, honest, and free of pressure — which is why we do things a little differently:

💖 Affordable family pricing so your whole crew can get care
🌈 Pay-what-you-can spots reserved specifically for queer and trans folks who need it
🚫 No cookie-cutter, expensive care plans — we trust you to know your body and your budget
💆‍♀️ Soft tissue work is always included in your visit — because sometimes your muscles need just as much love as your spine and that shouldn’t cost extra

This is care that’s built for community, not for profit.

Your Body Is Worth It

If you’ve been dealing with chronic tension, pain, or anxiety and haven’t found support that feels right, maybe it’s time to try something new. Maybe it’s time to add a chiropractor who understands queer health to your care team.

Because your body is powerful.
Because your nervous system deserves to feel safe.
Because healing should never come at the cost of hiding who you are.