Dr. Annette Garza, DC
About Dr. Annette Garza, DC
Dr. Annette Garza, DC, is a licensed chiropractor in Tacoma, WA, with 22 years of clinical experience. She loves treating newborns, expecting mothers, and athletes. She specializes in the Webster Technique and has extensive experience treating pregnant women in the Tacoma area.
Dr. Garza graduated from Parker College of Chiropractic in 2004. Her treatment plans combine chiropractic adjustments with nutrition and wellness education. She is a member of the Texas Chiropractic Association (TCA) and the Washington Chiropractic Association (WCA).
She lives with her husband, Nic, their son, Nathaniel, and their boxer, Roxy. Every Christmas, they spend time at their family Christmas tree farm in Elma, Washington.
Educational Qualifications
- Chiropractic Education: Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), Parker College of Chiropractic, 2004
- Undergraduate Education: Bachelor’s in Biology, St. Edwards University, 1997
- Licensure: Licensed to practice in the state of Washington
- Certification: Applied Clinical Nutrition (ACN), Webster Technique
Techniques and Tools Used in Care
Depending on your diagnosis, Dr. Garza may use one or more of the following techniques. She chooses the right tool only after finding out what you are comfortable with.
- Diversified Technique: A manual adjustment that is used to restore normal joint movement in the spine.
- Drop-Table Technique: An adjustment performed on a padded table that lowers slightly for a gentle thrust.
- Activator Method: It is an instrument-assisted spinal manipulation technique.
- Webster Technique: A specialized chiropractic technique commonly used in pregnant patients.
- Muscle Testing: It is a diagnostic method used to check muscle imbalance.
- Nutrition Guidance: Recommendations on what to eat and which supplements may help.
- Digital X-rays: Images that show fractures, misalignments, and other bone problems.
- Erchonia Cold Light Laser: A painless light therapy used to support the body’s healing.
- Heart Sound Recorder: A device that records heart sounds as part of your assessment.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Garza specializes mainly in three areas of care.
Pediatric care: Dr. Garza sees newborns and young children. Her adjustments are gentle and matched to each child’s age and size. She also educates parents on how nutrition and supplements may support a child’s development.
Prenatal or pregnancy care: Supporting expecting mothers is one of the most rewarding aspects of Dr. Garza’s career. She is Webster-certified. She uses gentle techniques specific to each trimester. Her goal is to ensure proper spinal and pelvic alignment to reduce their back and pelvic discomfort.
Athletic and sports injury care: For athletes, she combines chiropractic adjustments, Erchonia Cold Light Laser, and nutrition guidance to keep the body performing in training, in competition, and in everyday life.
What Inspired Dr. Annette Garza to Become a Chiropractor
Dr. Garza became a chiropractor to play a part in a patient’s journey to improve their long-term quality of life. She says that there is a place and time for medicine, but some medicine just puts a band-aid on symptoms and doesn’t get to the root cause, which is what chiropractic care aims to do. Dr. Garza wants her patients to take control of their own health, and she helps them do that.
In her own words:
“The best part of being a chiropractor is seeing hope restored in my patients. I love seeing them thrive in their lives again. Helping my patients increase their vitality and longevity in life through chiropractic care fuels my passion.” – Dr. Annette Garza, DC
Schedule a Consultation with Dr. Annette Garza
If you have ongoing pain that has not improved with other care, Dr. Garza can help. On your first visit, she will take the time to understand your recovery goals, explain your diagnosis in clear language, and finalize your treatment plan with you.
Call (253) 396-1000 to book an appointment.