Webster Technique Chiropractor in Lithia, FL
Looking for a Webster Technique chiropractor in Lithia or FishHawk? At Last Chiropractic offers the Webster Technique at our office on Skytop Drive in Lithia, near FishHawk West.
The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic assessment and adjustment approach focused on the sacrum and sacroiliac joint function. Dr. Carissa Taylor holds Webster Technique certification and has completed the ICPA’s 80-hour Perinatal Certification Program.
Dr. Carissa uses Webster when the examination supports its use. Positioning, support and the adjustment approach are adapted to your stage of pregnancy and comfort.
You do not have to wait until discomfort takes over your day to ask about your options.
The Webster Technique at At Last Chiropractic, at a glance
- Approach: the Webster Technique, a chiropractic assessment and adjustment focused on sacral and sacroiliac joint function
- Doctor: Dr. Carissa Taylor, DC, CACCP, who holds the Webster Technique Certificate of Proficiency and ICPA Perinatal Certification
- What to expect: an evaluation adapted to your stage of pregnancy, with positioning and support adapted for your comfort
- What it is not: Webster does not involve manually turning a baby and is not a treatment for breech presentation
- Location: 5611 Skytop Drive, Lithia, FL 33547, near FishHawk West
- Phone: 813-461-6500
On this page: What it is | Webster and breech | Your evaluation | Your doctor | What a visit feels like | Research | FAQs | Location and hours
What Is the Webster Technique?
The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic assessment and adjustment approach focused on the sacrum and sacroiliac joint function. The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) describes its purpose in terms of improving function in the sacral and pelvic region.
Your pelvic girdle forms a ring at the base of your spine. The sacrum connects with the pelvic bones at the two sacroiliac joints in the back. These joints normally allow small amounts of movement while helping transfer weight between your trunk and legs.
As pregnancy progresses, changing weight distribution and posture can increase the demands on this region. Pelvic girdle pain may be felt around the lower back, buttocks, hips, groin or pubic area. These symptoms do not automatically mean that your pelvis is “out of place.” Your assessment helps us consider joint movement, muscular support and the activities that reproduce your discomfort.
Learn about the Webster Technique directly from the ICPA.
Related reading: pregnancy and postpartum chiropractic care, pediatric and family chiropractic and all of our chiropractic techniques.
Webster Technique and Breech Babies: What It Does Not Do
You may have heard about Webster because your baby is breech. The technique is directed at the mother’s sacral and pelvic function; it does not involve manually turning the baby or applying pressure to move the baby into position.
Some families and chiropractors have reported babies moving head-down during a period of chiropractic care. Babies also turn naturally as pregnancy progresses, so a change in position during care does not establish that an adjustment caused it. Research has not established that improving pelvic alignment through Webster increases the likelihood of a head-down position.
Our reason for recommending an adjustment remains the findings in your examination, not a promise to change your baby’s position. Your obstetrician or midwife should continue to monitor fetal position and discuss time-sensitive options, including external cephalic version when appropriate. Chiropractic care should not delay those conversations.
Learn about breech positioning and your maternity-care options.
How a Webster Evaluation Works at Our Lithia Office
We begin with your health history, pregnancy or postpartum history, current concerns and goals. Your examination is adapted to your stage of pregnancy or recovery and focuses on relevant movement, joint, muscle and neurologic findings.
Please tell us if you are or may be pregnant. Pregnancy, health history and previous imaging are considered before any X-ray is ordered, and imaging is recommended only when clinically indicated.
At a separate Report of Findings visit, we explain the examination results, discuss your options and answer your questions before you decide about treatment. If care is recommended, we discuss expected benefits, potential risks and how progress will be monitored.
Chiropractic care complements your obstetric and postpartum care; it does not replace it. Recommendations are coordinated with your maternity-care team when needed.
Meet Your Webster-Certified Chiropractor
Carissa Taylor, DC, CACCP
Co-owner. Dr. Carissa’s postgraduate education emphasizes care during pregnancy, infancy and childhood. Her training includes perinatal and pediatric chiropractic, the Webster Technique and pediatric Sacro Occipital Technique.
- Webster Technique Certificate of Proficiency: awarded by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. Issued January 25, 2018.
- Certification in Perinatal Chiropractic: completed the ICPA’s 80-hour Perinatal Certification Program. Issued March 6, 2026.
- Pediatric Certification (CACCP): completed the ICPA 200-hour certification program. Issued October 3, 2024.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, University of Dayton; Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Florida campus. Florida chiropractic physician license: CH12397.
Explore our doctors’ education, credentials and advanced training or meet our chiropractic team.
Explore the ICPA perinatal certification program.
What a Webster Visit Feels Like
Positioning, support and the adjustment approach are adapted to your stage of pregnancy and comfort. The focus is your pelvic mechanics and physical function.
Before care begins, we review your history, discuss your concerns and explain our recommendations. Your visit is an opportunity to ask questions, discuss your preferences and understand the reasoning behind them.
After an Adjustment
Responses vary. Some people notice no immediate change. Others experience relief in their symptoms, more comfort, while some can experience temporary soreness, stiffness or discomfort, often resolving within a day or two. A specific result cannot be predicted or guaranteed. Contact the office if a reaction is severe, persists or worsens.
If you begin care, we monitor your response and revisit recommendations as your needs change. Tell us what is improving and what still needs attention.
What the Research Says About Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy
ICPA Research: Patient Experience and Daily Function
A 2018 study by ICPA-affiliated researchers followed 343 pregnant patients receiving chiropractic care that included Webster, spinal adjustments and additional therapies. Participants reported high satisfaction, with improvements in measures of pain interference, fatigue, sleep disturbance and satisfaction with social roles.
Because the study was observational and involved a combination of care, it cannot establish that Webster alone produced the changes or predict an individual patient’s outcome.
Read the ICPA-affiliated pregnancy study.
Pregnancy-Related Low-Back Pain
A separate 2014 prospective study enrolled 115 pregnant patients with low-back pain receiving chiropractic treatment. The researchers reported improvement in 70% at one month and 85% at three months. Without an untreated comparison group, the study could not separate treatment effects from other influences on recovery.
Read the pregnancy-related low-back pain study.
These findings support discussing chiropractic care as one option for pregnancy-related musculoskeletal concerns. They are not a success-rate promise for our practice or evidence that care changes a baby’s position.
Reviewed by Carissa Taylor, DC, CACCP. Updated October 2026
Webster Technique FAQs
What does a Webster Technique chiropractor do?
A Webster-certified chiropractor assesses and adjusts with a focus on the sacrum and sacroiliac joint function. At At Last Chiropractic in Lithia, Dr. Carissa Taylor holds the Webster Technique Certificate of Proficiency from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.
Does the Webster Technique turn a breech baby?
No. Webster care does not involve manually turning a baby and is not a treatment for breech presentation. The technique is directed at the mother’s sacral and pelvic function, and research has not established that it increases the likelihood of a head-down position. Your obstetrician or midwife manages fetal position and delivery planning.
Can I receive chiropractic care during pregnancy?
Chiropractic care may be considered during pregnancy for certain musculoskeletal concerns, such as back, pelvic or joint discomfort, after appropriate screening. Positioning and technique should be adapted for comfort, pregnancy stage and individual health factors.
Who is Webster certified at At Last Chiropractic?
Dr. Carissa Taylor, DC, CACCP. She holds the Webster Technique Certificate of Proficiency and has completed the ICPA’s 80-hour Perinatal Certification Program.
Will I need X-rays?
Please tell us if you are or may be pregnant. Pregnancy, health history and previous imaging are considered before any X-ray is ordered, and imaging is recommended only when clinically indicated.
Do you offer postpartum chiropractic care?
Yes. A postpartum visit gives you space to discuss back, neck or pelvic comfort after your baby arrives. We review your delivery and recovery, and the timing and type of care are individualized, including after a cesarean delivery. Read about pregnancy and postpartum chiropractic care.
Do you see Webster patients from FishHawk, Riverview, Brandon and Valrico?
Yes. All appointments take place at our Lithia office at 5611 Skytop Drive, near FishHawk West. We welcome patients from Lithia, FishHawk, Riverview, Brandon, Valrico and surrounding Hillsborough County communities.
How do I schedule a Webster Technique consultation?
Call 813-461-6500 or request our new patient evaluation online. The new patient offer includes your initial evaluation and a separate Report of Findings visit, with no obligation to begin treatment. See the new patient offer for current pricing and eligibility.
More questions? Read our full chiropractic FAQ.
Webster Technique Chiropractor Serving Lithia, FishHawk, Riverview, Brandon and Valrico
At Last Chiropractic is located at 5611 Skytop Drive, Lithia, FL 33547, near FishHawk West. All appointments take place at our Lithia office, and we welcome patients from Lithia, FishHawk, Riverview, Brandon and Valrico and surrounding Hillsborough County communities.
Parking is available directly at the office, and the ground-floor entrance is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs.
Office hours: Monday 9am–5pm | Tuesday 9am–6pm | Wednesday 9am–5pm | Thursday 9am–6pm | Friday 8am–12pm | Saturday and Sunday closed. Hours can change; please call before visiting.
Get contact details and directions to our Lithia office.
Request a Webster Technique Consultation in Lithia
You do not have to wait until discomfort takes over your day to ask about your options. Come with your questions, your concerns and your goals. We will assess the relevant findings and help you understand your next step.
Call 813-461-6500 or explore our new patient offer.
Chiropractic care complements your obstetric care; it does not replace it. Your obstetrician or midwife should continue to monitor your pregnancy. For a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.