175 Derby St Unit 14, Hingham, MA | Mon–Fri · 2 Saturdays a month 781-659-2104
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Feel better. Move better. Live more fully.

Natural, personalized chiropractic care for pregnant women, children, adults and animals big and small — gentle adjusting in a warm, family-friendly office.

Dr. Amanda gently adjusting a smiling baby at Seaside Chiropractic
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About Us

Meet your Seaside doctors

At Seaside Chiropractic, we help individuals and families feel better, move better, and live more fully — so they can get back to doing the things they love most. From pregnancy and childhood to adulthood and even animal care, we support every stage of life with natural, personalized chiropractic care designed to help the body function at its highest potential.

Whether you're looking for relief, better mobility, more energy, or proactive wellness care, our goal is simple: to help you and your family thrive — not just get by.

We are different. We take time to listen to you and help you understand what is happening in your body. We create a care plan unique to you. Our adjusting style is gentle and effective, and our environment is warm, inviting and family friendly. We are here for YOU!
Dr. Amanda Halstead and Dr. Brendan Riordan standing together outside the office
Dr. Brendan Riordan, pediatric and family chiropractor

Dr. Brendan Riordan

Pediatric & Family Chiropractor

Dr. Brendan has always been interested in the mind-body connection. Starting with years of competitive athletics as a youth and transitioning into the role of wildland firefighter as a young adult, he has always led an extremely active lifestyle.

After finishing a psychology major in undergrad where he furthered his interest in the mind-body connection, he discovered Chiropractic as a way of recovering from some of the grueling and physically demanding fire seasons. After his first real adjustment, far beyond the pain relief, he felt a sense of peace and euphoria, the best way he can explain what our natural state is. This experience led him to further investigate Chiropractic and discover that Chiropractic's sole purpose is the mind-body connection, which is our spine! Shortly after, he enrolled at Life Chiropractic College West in the San Francisco bay area where he graduated with academic and clinical honors.

Dr. Brendan is passionate about helping the entire family reach their full health potential.

Dr. Amanda Halstead, Webster-certified chiropractor

Dr. Amanda Halstead

Chiropractor · Webster Certified

Dr. Amanda received her first Chiropractic adjustment at age 16. It was then that she knew there was something special about Chiropractic. It was more than the pain relief; something changed deep in her being. Dr. Amanda has been exploring the world of Chiropractic ever since.

She completed her bachelors degree in Biological and Holistic Health at The University of Vermont. She continued her education at Life Chiropractic College West in California. Amanda is Webster certified, a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and loves working with pregnant women and children, in addition to anyone else who seeks to improve their health and well-being.

Dr. Amanda is passionate about helping people as they strive for greater health. She enjoys providing health talks to the community. When she is not busy with Chiropractic you may find her spending time with friends and family, on the beach or at a yoga class.

Chiropractic

Care for every stage of life

Why Chiropractic?

The body is designed to be healthy

Yet many of us are living at less than 100%. While health has many components, the answer could be summed up in one word: stress. Our stressors today are chronic and toxic — we carry the traumas from our past, the toxins from our present, and our thoughts about the future.

In an attempt to adapt, the body creates patterns of tension along different parts of the body and spinal column. Chiropractic is the system of locating these patterns of tension and allowing your body to integrate them so you can express your natural state: Health!

Unlock your health potential with a gentle and specific chiropractic adjustment.

Pediatric Chiropractic

Chiropractic and your child

From the time life begins we are exposed to stressors — toxins in the womb, trauma during birth, childhood falls, poor posture and unhealthy food. Stress can interfere with the nerve system, hindering our ability to function at our best. It does not matter how big or small we are, we can all benefit from a nerve system that functions at 100%!

Why parents bring their children in:

  • Enhance overall health and wellbeing
  • Assist with proper development
  • Strengthen the immune system and reduce the frequency and duration of illness
  • Improve posture and cope with stress
  • Heal from colic, ear infections, asthma, bed wetting and many other childhood conditions
  • Give your child the opportunity to thrive!
A ripe tomatoDid you know? A chiropractic adjustment for a child is very gentle — light pressure, no more than you would apply to a tomato when you check to see if it is ripe.
A busy toddler on the adjusting table with Dr. Amanda Chiropractic adjustment for a busy toddler. For more on children's care, visit the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.
Pregnancy & Webster Technique

Benefits of care during pregnancy

For Mom:

  • Prepare your pelvis for easier pregnancy and birth by creating balance
  • Remove tension on your ligaments, reducing intrauterine constraint
  • Reduce interference to the nerve system that coordinates all of your body's systems
  • Allow a safer and easier birth with decreased potential for intervention

For Baby:

  • Better development with less interference to Mom's nerve system
  • Room to develop without restriction to cranium, spine and other structures
  • Space to move into the best position possible for birth
  • Proper fetal positioning significantly decreases dystocia and resulting birth trauma from intervention

Webster Technique: Dr. Amanda and Dr. Brendan are both certified in Webster Technique and are passionate about helping pregnant women!

Hands forming a heart around a pregnant belly
Quote card from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association about care throughout pregnancy
Animal Chiropractic

Because every animal deserves to thrive

Are you looking for an effective and safe way to care for your most valued animal? Consider animal chiropractic as a vital part of your animal's overall health and well-being! We have found that animals love to get adjusted and respond to care quickly.

Dr. Brendan adjusting a Newfoundland puppy

Dr. Brendan adjusting a Newfoundland puppy.

24% · 39%
“In her study, Dr. Joan Fallon found that first-time mums averaged a 24% shorter labor, while experienced mothers had a 39% reduction.”
— Dr. Jennifer Barham-Floreani, author of Well Adjusted Babies
New Patients

Welcome! What to expect

Congratulations on taking the first step to unlock your potential and enjoy a richer, more full experience of life! Please call the office at 781-659-2104 to schedule your initial visit. Your first visit lasts approximately 45 minutes.

  1. Talk with your doctor

    Sit with Dr. Amanda, Dr. Brendan, or Dr. Penny and talk about your unique health goals. We really want to know what's going on and what you've been through.
  2. Complete evaluation

    We review your health history and perform a postural and spinal analysis, assessing for tension, tone and areas of subluxation or nervous system interference. If necessary, we will refer you for x-rays.
  3. First adjustment & plan

    We explain how chiropractic care can help you reach your goals, give your first adjustment if appropriate, and schedule your second visit to discuss the plan of action that best suits your needs.
Payment
$220

Initial visit for the first family member who begins care. Additional family members beginning care can do so at a discounted rate.

We are not contracted with any insurance company, which gives us greater clinical freedom to help you in the best way we know how. We accept health savings plans, flexible spending accounts and Visa/MasterCard/Discover, and are happy to provide receipts for insurance companies — you may be eligible for out-of-network reimbursement.

Did you know? Studies have shown that regular chiropractic care actually saves you money — from decreased sick time to fewer hospitalizations.

Blog & Guest Blogs

From the Seaside journal

A mother nursing her baby on the couch
Breastfeeding · 5/6/2019

Breastfeeding… What's Chiropractic Got To Do With It?

Where the real difference is made is when we check and adjust the baby. The adjustment for an infant is incredibly gentle and precise — no more than the pressure you'd use to see if a piece of fruit is ripe.

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When tension is released and baby can latch better, they have shorter, more efficient feeds, Mom has less pain, and her supply and let-down regulate themselves better. It is a beautiful thing to see a baby who was labeled failure to thrive start gaining after just a few adjustments! We also assess babies for tongue and lip ties and refer for revisions as necessary.

By Dr. Amanda, a prenatal and pediatric chiropractor for over 10 years who has nursed her two children.

A woman sipping tea from a mug
Pregnancy · 2/4/2022

Optimizing Pregnancy

Throughout the entire pregnancy it is important to eat well, hydrate, sleep well, move well and mitigate stressors as much as possible.

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Nausea: sip teas such as dandelion and nettles to support your liver, and take digestive enzymes and a daily probiotic. A pregnant body needs a high amount of protein — 70–90 grams a day — so try collagen powder in warm drinks or smoothies, nuts instead of crackers, and nut butters or hummus on toast.

Blog · 4/20/2020

Stop Hindering your Immune System

Nine ideas on removing interference to your immune system, shared by our colleague Dr. Don Clum:

  1. Cut out the sugar
  2. Stop being sedentary
  3. Stop tossing and turning — sleep!
  4. Don't isolate — socialize
  5. Cut the negativity — laugh
  6. Limit sitting time — breathe
  7. Get to your chiropractor
  8. Stop eating so often
  9. …and more in the full post

More from the blog

  • Allergies - Let's figure this out…
  • It's all about Flexibility
  • Two Great Smoothie Recipes
  • Wait a minute…some stress can be good!?
  • Dr. B's Chiropractic Story
  • Ear Infections, Chiropractic and Your Child
  • Dr. B's Kombucha Recipe
  • Chiropractic Care for Allergies
  • Why We are Different

Guest blogs

  • How to Exercise Safely during Pregnancy — Dr. Anna Burns, PT, DPT, South Shore Pelvic Health
  • Which Core Exercises are Safe Postpartum for my Diastasis & Pelvic Floor?
  • A Celebration of Healing: Spotlight on Chiropractic Care
  • The Benefits & Common Questions of Pre/Postnatal Massage
  • An Overview of Birth and Postpartum Doulas from New World Doula Services
  • Women Need Postpartum Rehab, Not Bikini Body Programs
Podcast

Pathways to Family Wellness

Dr. Brendan hosts the “Pathways to Family Wellness” podcast through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). It covers many aspects of holistic living and parenting. Happy listening!

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Contact Us

Come visit us in Hingham

Seaside Chiropractic
175 Derby St Unit 14
Hingham, MA 02043
781-659-2104 — call to schedule an appointment
Fax: 781-218-9318

Office Hours

Monday9:00am – 12:00pm
2:00pm – 5:00pm
Tuesday9:00am – 12:00pm
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Wednesday9:00am – 12:00pm
Thursday9:00am – 12:00pm
2:00pm – 5:00pm
Friday10:00am – 12:00pm
Saturday9:00am – 12:00pm
3:00pm – 6:00pm
Open 2 Saturdays/month
Upcoming Saturdays: September 12th & 19th · October 3rd & 17th · November 7th & 21st · December 5th & 19th

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