Meet Dr. Joshua Welch, DC 

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Dr. Josh has lived in area since 1998 with is wife, Joline, and 4 children who love the outdoors.   Before moving, I was living in Seattle in 1997, Grunge Music and flannel capital of the world.  I liked it but the weather and rain became too much for me.  As a rock climber and adventure athlete the moist weather was not so welcomed, and I found myself traveling everywhere else to find dry rock and lands.

"Tahoe" people whispered... There was this story of a "Dream Land" of trees, crystal clear lakes, snow and rock climbing everywhere.  I had to check it out and find out if Shangri-La was real. So, on a weekend whim, I drove 14 hours to the Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley. I remember the first time I saw the Sierra Mountain Range and Lake Tahoe, I had to pinch myself, there was nothing like this in Cleveland or Seattle.  The sky was so blue I just stared at it for hours wondering how it was possible.   

I knew that I'd found home.  I still feel the same way 24 years later. 

When Joline and I had our first child, we found out she was breech, and had a scheduled C-Section.  After that traumatic experience I found out that chiropractic had a solution, called the Webster Technique.  I committed my life to prenatal chiropractic and started the journey to being a Doctor of Chiropractic that year, with a Pediatric and Perinatal Focus. 

With the help of chiropractic, many natural and holistic providers, Joline, had 3 VBAC's at home with a team of Doulas and Midwifes.  Now, 15 years later, I still have the same passion to create a Safe Haven where women can choose their birth journey free from scrutiny and expectations.  

I hope that you know that I'm here to help.  Send me a message, on email, text or Facebook.  We can video chat if you have any questions or you can join our Facebook Group and engage with others who are on their journey to health and wellness.  
I'm Here for you.
Dr. Josh  


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FUN STUFF
  • ​Grew up near Cleveland Ohio.
  • Served in the Navy as a Barber. (don't ask for a haircut :)
  • Joline and I have 4 kids who keep us busy, which makes the kids 4th generation locals.
  • I am ambidextrous which makes for interesting combinations of activities.   
  • I was a T-Ball Coach and truthfully, I had more fun than the kids.

Interests:
  • If I'm not in the office, you can find me somewhere hanging off a cliff face rock climbing.
  • Moved to area and learned quickly that there is plenty of other activities: mountain biking, snowboarding, cycling, running, golf, and hiking.
  • I love roller coasters.
  • The perfect food is a burrito: prove me wrong.  
  • My favorite celebrities are all Chefs.

Doctor Stuff:
  • ​Graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic from Life West Chiropractic College in 2008
  • Post graduated training in pediatric and pregnancy with International Chiropractic Pediatrics Association
  • Our office takes care of all athletes: Olympic, X-Games, Dew Tour and Locals to perform at the highest level.
  • Enrolled in Upper Cervical Post Graduate Program.
  • My favorite clients are new parents on the journey to natural parenting.  ​
HERE’S WHAT YOU SHOULD DO NEXT:
Read our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Give us a call and see if we can help.
​Send us an email.
Check out our services and prices page so you can get a better idea of the cost and expectations.  
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**If you call and I don't answer, make sure you leave a voice message and I'll call you back ASAP.  
Expect a bit faster response with text, and slightly longer reply with email.**

Dr. Joshua Welch  
Safe Haven Chiropractic
3637 Larch Ave Suite 1
South Lake Tahoe,  CA  96150       
530-577-5433  
[email protected]

​Dr. Joshua Welch  
Safe Haven Chiropractic
1528 US 395 N. Suite 255
Gardnerville, NV 89410      
530-318-9522
[email protected]