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Thrive Family Chiropractic

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Thrive Family Chiropractic

Dr. Cristina Padilla, DC CACCP, owner
Dr Alexa Kent DC, Dr Jennifer Forstner DC
Pediatric. Prenatal. Postpartum care.
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Acupuncture
House Calls for pregnancy, birth and postpartum support In-home services (house calls) available for birth (not hospital births) and postpartum/newborn services in Duval county, Nocatee. Certain restrictions and additional fees apply.

03/09/2026

✨ Motherhood library updated ✨

Because you have questions … and frankly, we don’t always have the answers 🤷🏽‍♀️ but we will find someone (or some book) that may help!

from fertility, thru pregnancy and postpartum, to navigating ASD diagnosis to informed choices for your kids and your pregnancy — we carefully crafted a library of relevant, evidence based books to support your journey. 🙏🏽

Check them out next time you are in the office and if you’d like to check a book out, talk to one of the docs for help!

03/06/2026

🌺Hello March!

…it was a magical week at the office ✨

03/04/2026

✨ OFFICE HOURS CHANGES ✨

effective Monday March 9th … because life is lifing and momprenuer life is a roller coaster 🎡🤣

Dr Padilla had an unexpected change in her schedule. Dr Kent and Dr Forstner schedules remain the same but our Jacksonville office (for now) will be CLOSED on TUESDAYS.

Middleburg location continues to be OPEN Tuesday afternoons and House Calls are available (text or call to book!) on Tuesdays and Fridays!

💡GOOD NEWS 💡

Our Jacksonville office will be OPEN Fridays, making our practice available 5 days a week between all locations!

thank you for your understanding and flexibility if your appointments have been rescheduled over the next few weeks. We are slowly reaching out and making sure we can continue your care without interruption.

🩷🙏🏽✨

02/23/2026

🙌Chiropractic care & optimal fetal positioning - what you need to know!!

This is a question we seem to be answering a lot lately ...we've also encountered an increase in "less optimal" fetal positioning lately for moms seeking Chiropractic care during their pregnancy. 🤔 we will dive down THAT rabbit hole another day 😆

What we DO know is that:

decrease intentional/functional movements,
modern chronic postures (prolonged sitting, couches, slouching)
abnormal pelvic alignment
unbalanced nervous system ...
.. ALL can cause, directly or indirectly, fetal positioning that (in our society - "abnormal" ...in reality many of these are physiological variants of birth) can contribute to longer births, painful labor and in some cases, other complications or the need for interventions.

🤰Movement helps baby move 🤸

Prenatal chiropractic care and simple daily mobility open the pelvis and support optimal fetal positioning throughout pregnancy and labor.

There is no "too early" in your pregnancy to start Chiropractic care -- ask about our Birth Prep protocol that includes Chiropractic, Acupuncture and Birthfit functional movements.

02/20/2026

☀️ sunshine, curiosity, exploration …and a lot of water! 💦

perfect combination for a fun, independent, play activity.

Pediatric Chiropractic care, not only focuses on removing symptoms and dysfunction during early childhood stages, but looking at the child as a whole and supporting their developmental milestones in the first few years of life. This includes promoting functional play!

We ❤️ watching videos of your family play, and explore the world together! 🛝

⬇️ comment below what your child’s favorite activity is right now. Luca is very much into wheels and water play.

02/17/2026

🫶🏽 last week was our intern last week at Thrive Family Chiropractic. ✨

💛 for the last few months Ashley was involved in patient care, supporting our moms and learning what makes our practice unique.

💛 she showed up curious to learn more, excited and always cheerful, getting to know all our families and kids!

We wish Ashley the best success in her career in Montana. we have no doubt she will be an incredible addition to the practice she joins and a valuable resource and provider to the families she serves. Your determination and work ethic will take you far!

Thank you for choosing us as your preceptor. Our doors are always open to you 🩷

Give Ashley some love as she graduates 🎓 next Monday from

with love, Dr Jen, Dr Lexi and Dr Padilla 💛 (and Luca)

02/11/2026

Tomorrow, Thursday 2/12, take a photo of your little valentines 🩷 thanks to for the adorable project!

make@sure to tag and in your photos!

02/06/2026

🫶🏽 Happy 1st year in practice 🥳

Our community has been so blessed this past year with Dr Lexi as part of our Thrive family!

She brings peace, comfort and so much love to our mommas and babies and and incredible set of Chiropractic skills that have improved the loves of so many 💛

We are so thankful for you and for deciding to join our practice, taking care of myself, Luca and all our moms and babies as if they were your own family.

Happy anniversary Dr Lexi! 🥂 to an incredible career ahead!

Dr P ✨🤍

➡️ If you’ve been cared for by Dr Lexi, leave her some love below! 👇🏽

02/04/2026

🌱 re-stock! ✨

Come check out our new line of non-toxic products, including a few testers like:

Magnesium gel
Clean Hands gel
Calming Spray
Immunity Spray
Room Spray

more products on the way from the baby line, self care and wellness support!

we are restocking soon and would love to know what else you’d like to see!

Comment below what your favorite products are and tag a friend who is a Jax local RC fan!

01/26/2026

✨ Magnesium: the mineral your nervous system is quietly begging for...

Most people think of magnesium for sleep and relaxation—and yes, it does that.
But magnesium is also involved in 600+ enzymatic reactions 🧪 that impact how your body moves, heals, and adapts to stress.

🫶 As Chiropractors, magnesium matters because it:

• Supports muscle relaxation and reduces spasms
• Helps regulate the nervous system
• Improves joint mobility and tissue recovery
• Plays a key role in energy (ATP) production, which fuels healing and recovery
• Supports electrolyte balance, nerve signaling, and muscle firing
• Reduces systemic inflammation, supporting spinal and vascular health

✨ When the spine is well aligned, the nervous system is optimal and the body has the minerals it needs, we create the conditions for better regulation, recovery, and resilience.

💡 If you’re experiencing muscle tightness, poor sleep, headaches, stress overload, or slower recovery, magnesium is often part of the solution. Education is empowerment. When women understand their bodies, they lead their health—and their families—with confidence.

Magnesium cream or gel from Rowe Casa Organics are now available for purchase at our office -- comment 🩵 for details or pick it up during your next visit! 🌷Fun fact: this is Dr Jen's favorite product!

01/23/2026

🧩Less labels, more optimal expression of health!!! 🎈

Because we love "neuro-spicy" brains 🧠 and because we understand that we all learn and experience the world differently. Our mission is to help your kiddo integrate information optimally and allow their nervous system to express itself fully.

At Thrive Family Chiropractic, we evaluate neurodivergence but we don't hyperfocus on diagnosis or labels. While these matter for quality of life in other aspects of healthcare and resources, in our office what matters is how we integrate primitive reflexes and how to support a brain that may be experiencing dysfunction.

Share this post with a mom who is looking for holistic support for "neuro-spicy" kids! 👣

01/22/2026

🏆 2025 Best Chiropractor of Jax 🫶🏽🥹🥳

I am rarely speechless and the need of this nomination at the end of last year left me in shock, full of gratitude and so happy!

In what truly has been the biggest transition year of my life, we were able to continue to grow, support mothers and families seeking a safe place to heal, nourish and find answers and community; which were also the things I needed as a new mother in 2025. 🤍

I do not take this for granted and will continue to be the best resource for families we can be in NE Florida. All of this is possible because you trust us, allow us to grow with you and share your experiences with your friends and family.

this is also not a solo effort - a lot of this is in part by the great team of docs next to me: Dr Jen and Dr Lexi — thank you for making this practice your home too! ✨

I have no clue (and is killing me to not know!) who nominated us but from the bottom of my heart, as a mom, an entrepreneur and a woman owned business who started this practice from zero, 8 years ago, with a portable table and home visits … THANK YOU! 🙏🏽

I cannot wait to show you all the fun things we have in store in 2026! Congratulations to all the winners and nominees.

💛 With so much love and gratitude, Dr P

Address

1616 Jork Road, Ste 302
Jacksonville, FL
32207

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 7pm
Tuesday	2:30pm - 6pm
Wednesday	12pm - 7pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 11am

Website

http://www.thrivefamilychirojax.com/

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Dr. Cristina Padilla, The House Call Chiropractor

Pediatric . Prenatal . Wellness care: convenient, affordable, individualized care for the most important stages of life for you and your family.

With a focus on Pediatric, Prenatal and Wellness care, Dr Padilla’s house calls provide the best, most specialized care for families in NE Florida.

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