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Gonstead Chiropractic in Ocala, FL

Specific Chiropractic Care for Ocala Families

Precise Gonstead chiropractic care focused on finding the problem—not adjusting everything.

New patients welcome • Same-week appointments available

Your Chiropractor

Meet Dr. Raquel Heisse

Gonstead Diplomate • 300+ hours of Gonstead-specific training • Serving Ocala families

Dr. Raquel is proud to bring specific, individualized Gonstead chiropractic care to individuals and families in Ocala. She takes the time to listen, thoroughly explain her findings, and answer each patient’s questions so they feel informed and confident in their care.

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Dr. Raquel Heisse, Gonstead chiropractor in Ocala

GONSTEAD CHIROPRACTIC

SPECIFIC. THOROUGH. INDIVIDUALIZED.

OUR EXPERTISE

What Makes Gonstead Different?

Dr. Raquel Heisse examining a seated patient’s spine by hand, with full-spine X-rays lit on the wall behind her
  1. We analyze before we adjust.

    Your posture, movement, spine and nervous system are evaluated before care begins.

  2. We adjust specifically.

    The goal isn’t to manipulate your entire spine. It’s to identify and correct the areas that actually need attention.

  3. We measure progress.

    Your care is periodically reassessed so recommendations are based on how you’re actually progressing.

OUR SERVICES

How We Can Help

Ocala chiropractic office

Our first priority is understanding where you are, then helping you get out of pain. From there, the aim is to help you recover, move better, and stay well, whether you are dealing with musculoskeletal pain, a sports or work injury, or focused on your overall health and movement.

The care here is Gonstead chiropractic, aimed at finding the root cause of your discomfort and addressing it through hands-on, natural technique rather than through medication.

Chiropractic Care May Help These Common Symptoms

Back pain care in Ocala

BACK PAIN

BACK PAIN

Most back pain has a reason, and finding it beats guessing at it.

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Neck pain care in Ocala

NECK PAIN

NECK PAIN

The desk, the phone, and the pillow you actually use matter more than most advice admits.

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Headache care in Ocala

HEADACHES

HEADACHES

A lot of headaches start in the neck and shoulders.

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Sciatica care in Ocala

SCIATICA

SCIATICA

Sciatica is a symptom, and the useful question is where the nerve is being irritated.

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Prenatal chiropractic care in Ocala

PRENATAL

PRENATAL

Low-force, comfortably positioned care shaped around where you are in your pregnancy.

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Wellness care in Ocala

WELLNESS

WELLNESS

Feeling good is more than not being in pain. Regular chiropractic care helps you keep moving well and stay ahead of the next problem.

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What Your First Visit Looks Like

A conversation first

Your first visit starts with your history and your questions, not an adjustment.

A thorough Gonstead analysis

Dr. Raquel evaluates your posture, movement, spine and nervous system to find where the problem actually is.

A plan you agree to

You hear what she found, what she would suggest, and roughly how long before you should expect to notice a change.

OUR REVIEWS

What People Say About Palmetto Chiropractic

Dr Raquel literally saved my life. I was unable to walk or sit up for 30 days. I had debilitating pain in my back and thigh, so badly that I went to the ER twice with no relief. I was in ORMC for 4 days and saw 5 doctors. None of the physicians had a plan for relief except drugs. I came home in the same shape as I went in. A friend referred me to Dr Raquel. First visit she took X-rays and figured out the problem. Second visit she very gently maneuvered my back and I walked out pain free. I was ready to go through surgery if it would have helped but thanks to Dr Raquel I'm a new person. I have nothing but gratitude for this blessing!

Amy Lambert, patient at Dr. Heisse's previous practice

I could barely walk without severe back pain. Dr. Raquel had me back on the golf course in a matter of days! I could not stand up straight and could barely walk without severe pain in the lower back area. To my delight, after a couple of treatments of the Gonstead System with Dr. Raquel Heisse, she fixed my problem, eliminated the pain and I was back on the Golf Course.

Ron Romano, patient at Dr. Heisse's previous practice

Dr Raquel was the first experience I ever had with a chiropractor in Missouri. I had horrible mobility from carrying too much weight for so many years and back, neck and knee pain every day. Dr Raquel was able to adjust my back, neck and knees even my feet a few times. The pain is now managed well. My mobility is back after so many years of mobility loss. I am more flexible than I have been in my entire life. Dr Raquel is very thorough and makes sure that the problems get fixed and gives you pointers on how to keep your spine healthy and pain free in between visits.

Chris Cox, patient at Dr. Heisse's previous practice

Chiropractic for Animals

Mobile Animal Chiropractic

Horses, dogs & other animals • Ocala to Orlando

AVCA/IVCA Certified animal chiropractic care for horses, dogs, cats and livestock — provided at your barn or home from Ocala to Orlando.

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Dr. Raquel Heisse working on a horse’s foreleg in a barn

CHIROPRACTIC FAQS

Answers to some of the most common questions we hear from patients.

We start by listening. Expect a conversation about your history and goals, a hands-on exam, and a clear explanation of what we found and the options that fit, before anything else.

No. You can book directly with our office; a referral from another provider is not required to be seen.

Chiropractic care is widely used and well established. We tailor every plan to your body and history, and we will always explain what we are doing and why.

It depends on what is going on and how your body responds. After your first exam we will walk you through a plan and check in as you go, rather than committing you to a fixed number up front.

We’re a self-pay practice, so we don’t bill insurance. That gives Dr. Raquel the freedom to plan your care around what you actually need, rather than around what an insurance company will approve. No referral is needed to book.

Everyday aches from desks and phones, back and neck pain, headaches, sciatica, and the strains that come with sport, work, and pregnancy. If you are not sure whether we can help, call and ask.

Most people feel relief, not pain. We match the technique and the pressure to your body, and we check in with you throughout.

Either. Some people come in for a single problem and move on; others build regular care into their routine. We will be honest about what we think you need.

It varies by person and problem. Some feel a change quickly, others need a little time. We will keep you posted on what to expect as we go.

Just yourself and any relevant history, such as past imaging or a note from another provider if you have one. Our front desk will handle the rest.