Gentle Chiropractic Salt Lake
Chiropractor in Downtown Salt Lake City
Gentle Care. Fewer Visits.
- Doctor of Chiropractic since 2006
- Open Source Technique
- Downtown Salt Lake City and Richfield
Gentle Chiropractic Salt Lake City provides precise, low-force chiropractic care in downtown Salt Lake City, serving the Avenues neighborhood and surrounding areas.
A Gentle Approach to Chiropractic Care
This practice uses a light-force chiropractic method often referred to as Open Source Technique (OST). Adjustments are performed without cracking, twisting, or end-range joint manipulation.
Because adjustments stay light and specific, the body has less reason to guard or flare afterward. Many patients prefer this approach because it feels controlled, specific, and easier to recover from.
Each visit is assessed independently. There are no preset routines or automatic treatment plans.
Conditions commonly seen
People often seek care here for the following. Care is always individualized.
Neck and back pain
Neck and back pain, disc bulges or herniations, and long-standing issues that never fully resolved.
Neck and back care →TMJ and jaw
TMJ disorders, jaw tension, popping, or clenching. No cracking or popping of the neck or jaw.
TMJ care →Headaches
Headaches and migraines, including the skull and neck tension that often comes with them.
Headache care →Hypermobility and EDS
Some patients with joint hypermobility or Ehlers-Danlos type patterns seek out this style of care because it emphasizes stability and precision.
Hypermobility and EDS →Hips, knees and shoulders
Hip, knee, shoulder, and extremity pain, plus sports and overuse injuries.
Extremity care →Custom orthotics
Sole Supports custom foot orthotics, hand-cast and fitted in the office.
Custom foot orthotics →How visits work
The goal is fewer visits overall. Here is what that usually looks like.
About 40 minutes
First visit
A careful assessment and your first adjustment. Many patients can tell after the first visit whether this approach is helping.
Your first visit →1 to 2 weeks later
Follow-up
We check what held from the first visit and address the next layer.
The follow-up visit →About 4 weeks out
How it holds
A longer gap on purpose. It shows how your corrections hold up under normal work, sleep and activity.
Visit three and beyond →Monthly, then every 6 to 8 weeks
Maintenance
Once things hold, visits space out. Keep a maintenance rhythm, or come back only when something changes.
Maintenance care →No contracts, no prepaid plans, no required schedules. Care is not continued without benefit.
What patients are saying
Gentle Chiropractic Salt Lake holds a 4.7-star rating from 25 Google reviews. Many patients come in wondering whether a gentle, low-force approach can really make a difference, or feeling nervous about a first visit. Here’s what they found.
★★★★★
“I started going to Jonathan after I broke my back in 2019. He was recommended by a friend who had been treated by him after a much worse broken back years earlier. Jonathan is great!! I used to think gentle touch chiropractic wasn’t legitimate but I was wrong, and my results speak for themselves. I felt better after each adjustment. Jonathan also helped keep me mobile during my pregnancy (I had really awful pelvic pain), and has since adjusted my baby. He’s great.”Meaghan, Salt Lake City
★★★★★
“I’ve been to dozens of chiropractors over the years, and Dr. Leusden’s approach is more thorough, intuitive, and effective than any I’ve experienced. There was no abrupt wrenching of my neck or uncomfortable twisting of my spine. It’s a subtle, systematic alignment that alleviated the headache I went in with, as well as other tension and limitations I wasn’t even aware that I had. I feel great!”Paula, Richfield
★★★★★
“The level of care Jonathan offers is exceptional, and his gentle approach makes every visit comfortable and reassuring. I can honestly say the support I’ve received has improved my life in meaningful ways.”Holly D., Google review
★★★★★
“Jonathan is a consummate professional and, quite simply, a gifted chiropractor. I got adjusted after a bad car accident and he was able to address the pain in my neck and shoulders in a way no other practitioner could. The gentle method and expert care was just what I needed.”Gabe G., Google review
★★★★★
“After two broken vertebrae in 2020, Dr Leusden was a critical part of me getting back to where I am. Once my bones were healed well, he did the magic that he did to help everything get back to alignment.”Ben W., Google review
★★★★★
“Johnathan Leusden helped me with severe sciatica, back and neck pain, when nothing else helped.”Katayoun F., Google review
★★★★★
“I’ve never felt better! Professional, in a comfortable environment. I was a bit nervous since it was my first time visiting a professional chiropractor, you can tell that this guy knows what he’s doing! Highly recommended!”Alex T., Google review
Book a visit
Same doctor, same approach, two offices. I am an out-of-network provider. Superbills are available for possible reimbursement, and HSA or FSA funds are often usable.
Salt Lake City
Downtown office
699 E South Temple, Suite 300D
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Not sure yet
Free consultation
A short virtual consultation to talk through whether this approach fits your situation.
Book a free consultationQuestions first? Call (435) 612-0411.
Why Neutral-Position, Light-Force Adjustments Matter
This approach emphasizes:
- Detailed analysis rather than force
- Adjustments performed without pushing joints to end range
- Reduced post-treatment inflammation
- Better retention of change between visits
Many patients can tell after the first visit whether this approach is helping.
Designed for People Who Value Their Time
This care works well for people who:
- Want fewer appointments overall
- Prefer gentle, specific work
- Have sensitive joints or prior injuries
- Live or work downtown or in the Avenues
- Want straightforward recommendations without pressure
If chiropractic care is not appropriate for your situation, I will say so directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you crack or pop the neck or jaw?
No. Adjustments are performed gently, without forceful cracking or twisting, including for TMJ-related concerns.
Can this approach help with TMJ issues?
TMJ-related symptoms are often influenced by the jaw, upper neck, cranial structures, and surrounding soft tissue. Care focuses on precision and reducing strain rather than forcing movement.
Is this care appropriate for people with hypermobility or EDS patterns?
Some patients with joint hypermobility prefer gentle, low-force care that avoids end-range manipulation. Each case is assessed individually, and care is adapted accordingly.
How many visits will I need?
Many patients notice meaningful change within the first 1 to 3 visits. Care is not continued without benefit.
Do you require long-term treatment plans or contracts?
No. There are no prepaid plans or required schedules.
Will I be sore afterward?
Most patients report little to no soreness. Because adjustments are light and made in a neutral position, post-treatment inflammation is uncommon.
Do you accept insurance?
I am an out-of-network provider. Superbills are available for possible reimbursement, and HSA or FSA funds are often usable.
Are you staying in Salt Lake City now that you also practice in Richfield?
Yes. I continue to practice in downtown Salt Lake City and value the long-standing patient relationships and professional community here. The Richfield office expands access for Central Utah patients.
Free Consultation Available
The first visit is designed to give you clarity. Most people know quickly whether this approach makes sense for them.
If you are looking for a chiropractor in downtown Salt Lake City or the Avenues who focuses on gentle, precise care, scheduling a consultation is the best next step.
Or call (435) 612-0411.