
Gentle, spinal-based
nervous system heaing
& integration
WE HELP INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES WHO VALUE THEIR HEALTH BUT WHO HAVE BEEN STRUGGLING TO FEEL GOOD IN THEIR BODIES.

Since 2008, Dr. Stephanie has delivered tens of thousands of gentle chiropractic adjustments, helping people to experience their bodies, feel better, and express
more health and wellness.
Is this you? ...Perhaps you are sentivite or neurodivergent, and you've been struggling with ongoing tension, pain, achyness and/or fatigue on a daily basis. You've tried so many things, and you sometimes feel like the medical system or other healing methods have failed you. You value your health, you know you could feel better, but you have struggled to know where to turn to find something that works. You are ready to experience lasting change and real healing.
Or perhaps you are someone who has not had much pain. You don't have significant medical history or trauma. But due to increasing discomfort, you have had to stop doing some of the things that you love, like yoga, tennis, or running. Bending over to pick up your kids or grandkids has become a struggle. You feel like you are running on empty a lot more than you used to. You've tried stretching more, but it's not making a difference. You are ready to get back to having more energy and doing what you love.
Who we serve:
individuals of all ages
newborns, toddlers, children, and teens
grandparents and great grandparents
pregnant individuals & new parents (post-partum)
neurodivergent folks (ASD, ADHD, gifted, sensitive)
people with history of mental/emotional or physical trauma
What we offer:
NetworkSpinal Chiropractic Care
(a gentle chiropractic approach that helps your body recognize and unwind deep tension patterns in the spine and central nervous system)

Values for Success
Our clients who have the most success tend to believe or value:
-
They care about their health and how they feel in their body
-
They value co-participating in their healing and co-creating their healthcare outcomes
-
They are curious and open hearted; they have a growth mindset
-
They value being seen and supported
-
They value community
-
They value their long-term health outcomes (they are not looking for a quick fix)
Maybe you've tried other things....
Perhaps you've been seeking help for this problem for quite a while. You've tried massage, physical therapy, traditional chiropractic, medical care (medications, injections), or complex stretching regimens... or you've even tried ignoring the problem, hoping it might go away (sometimes it does... but it comes back). You may have felt a little better for a while, but at the end of the day you really didn't feel any different.
There's most likely a 2-fold reason why these other methods didn't work as you had hoped.
1. The problem is due to tension patterns in the central nervous system (CNS). Most of the above approaches do not directly address this tension.
2. The problem is not just your neck, hip, or low back. The problem is a global distortion in your spine and nervous system, caused by these stored tension patterns. Working on a target area helps a little, but it doesn't address the whole problem or the underlying issues.
Our approach at Transform Austin Chiropactic identifies and unwinds the tension patterns in the CNS, allowing your body to recover and change at a deep level. Read on for more.
Healing principles that guide our work with you:
Your body was designed to be self-healing and self-correcting. The stress and pressure of modern life (old trauma, prolonged sitting, constantly rushing, stressful relationships, and environmental toxins) is stored as tension in the body. These tension patterns distort and diminish your body's ability to be adaptable and resilient.
Our goal at this office is to help you create lasting changes in the way your body feels and functions (this section is under construction; thank you for your patience).

Offering hands-on, embodied
nervous system work
NetworkSpinal Chiropractic Care is a precise clinical system that involves light touches (no "popping or cracking") to your spine to enhance your brain-body connection, unwind blockages and tension patterns, and re-awaken your body's inborn healing capacity.
As your body unwinds tension and reconnects to itself, new and healthier strategies for handling everyday tasks and stresses (both big and small) emerge. You will have the capacity to get unstuck, to heal beyond where you were before, and to experience new levels of well-being and life expression.
Our goal is for you to organically cultivate more awareness and connection to your body and your emotions.
Many people report having more energy, sleeping better, feeling a more full range of emotions, having improved decision-making, experiencing less pain, and much more. We are excited to work with you and to help you along your journey to better health.
We like to say: it's not about your back,
it's about your life!
HOW IT WORKS
The New Client Process: What to Expect
During Your First Visit:
We are committed to helping you transform your health by being a catalyst and a resource for you to have the experience of healing beyond your current circumstances and beyond your expectations. We want to help move your baseline to new levels of health and life expression.
We offer a deep commitment to your continual improvement over a period of successive visits. Our individualized treatment plans consist of weekly visits over a specified period of time. If you are excited for your next level of health, we can’t wait to partner with you on your journey toward feeling and functioning better!

Families are welcome here!

NETWORKSPINAL CARE HELPS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES
NetworkSpinal chiropractic care is safe and effective for people of all ages, from newborn babies to great grandparents. Infants and children benefit from the preventative effects of NetworkSpinal care. The benefits are far-reaching, impacting every facet of their lives as they grow and develop. We offer family discounts and care plans for the whole family!
ABOUT DR. STEPHANIE



Meet Dr. Stephanie Forbes
NERVOUS SYSTEM INTEGRATION & EVOLUTION
NetworkSpinal Practitioner
Dr. Stephanie has developed highly attuned hands-on palpation skills in her 22 years in chiropractic. Her work helps people
repattern deep tension and connect more fully to themselves, live through the wisdom of their bodies, and improve their quality of life and relationships.
She combines her background in athletics, human performance & optimization, personal development and life sciences to guide and empower people through a process of healing, body-centered awareness, and self-discovery.
She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, earning her BS in Nutrition, and was licensed as a Registered Dietitian. She later earned her doctorate from Life Chiropractic College West, graduating with highest academic honors (summa cum laude) and as
valedictorian of her class. She has been in private practice for over 17 years; the first 11 of which were in Durango, Colorado before moving back to Austin in late 2019.
Dr. Stephanie has completed extensive postgraduate training in NetworkSpinal chiropractic, studying and embodying the nature and energetics of how living systems self-organize, heal, and thrive. She has also delved deeply into learning how nervous systems respond to and heal from trauma, and she has a passionate, ongoing inquiry into the inborn emotional intelligence of the body. She is a facilitator of Somato-Respiratory Integration (SRI), a mind-body application for enhancing healing and life experiencing.
Her influences range from world-renowned chiropractors such as Sue Brown and living legend Donny Epstein, to cutting-edge consciousness and healing experts such as Joe Dispenza and Gabor Mate, to groundbreaking social researcher Brene Brown.
She is the mother of two older teens and is devoted to nurturing lifelong connections with them. In her personal time, she enjoys nature, exercise, gardening, writing, reading, and spending time with her dog.
Why We're Different

Individualized Chiropractic Care Plans
Healing is not a one-size-fits-all experience. Your care at this office is individually tailored to your health goals, your specific needs and your body's unique healing rhythms. With regular appointments, Dr. Stephanie gets to know your spine really well, and she can serve you better this way. NetworkSpinal chiropractic is designed to meet the needs of each individual, with the goal of uplifting humanity as a whole, one spine at a time.
Trauma Informed Practice
Trauma that has not been processed or healed is stored in the body as tension (which is largely unconscious). When our body is locked in the past, it is much harder to be present for what’s beautiful and true in our lives now. Dr. Stephanie has taken extra training to learn about how the spine and nervous system is impacted by trauma, and to ensure that you feel supported on your journey, no matter what you've been through or are currently going through. Our first priority is that you feel safe, and our office practices & procedures, and our healing approach help you cultivate a felt sense of safety in yourself, through your body. With a felt sense of physiological safety and connection to your body, so much more feeling and healing can open up before you that was not previously available to you.


A Calm Environment for Healing
We want your time at our office to be quality time with yourself; a time to really check in. We offer a quiet and calm environment for you to be able to relax and focus on your body and your healing, without having to worry about the stresses of your day. A body that is in defense or fight-or-flight cannot heal. A relaxed body and present mind will take you places!
Education and Workshops
We offer classes and workshops for your ongoing education. During these classes you will have the opporutnity to be inspired about your healing, to learn more about NetworkSpinal care, to ask questions, and to meet other practice members who are also on their healing journeys. We want this to be a place where you can learn, heal, and grow in community.














