Pregnancy, Postpartum and Family Care

a true sanctuary

Common is not the same as normal.

Pubic pain, pelvic and hip pain, back pain, and sciatica are common in pregnancy. That does not mean you have to push through them. Bloom Sanctuary specializes in pregnancy and babies, with delicate, effective care for the whole family in Chester Springs and Paoli.

2026 Main Line Love Award Winner, Prenatal Chiropractor

A pregnant woman in soft morning light, one hand resting on her belly
Dr. Brandie Keates in a treatment room at Bloom Sanctuary
A pregnant woman resting comfortably on her side in soft morning light
common, not normal

You were told it comes with the territory.

Pain in pregnancy is common. It is not something you are supposed to just live with.

Pregnancy changes your pelvis, your hips, your ribs, your muscles, and the way you move, all at the same time. When care only looks at the spine, most of what you are feeling gets missed, and many people walk away believing nothing will help.

Your body is not just your spine. Care here looks at the joints, muscles, and soft tissue that carry you and your baby, and it is built for pregnancy from the ground up.

And if you are not pregnant, you are still in the right place. The same precise, hands-on approach works for every body in the family.

  • Pubic painPregnancy
  • Pelvic and SI joint painPregnancy
  • Hip painPregnancy
  • Low back pain and sciaticaEveryone
  • Rib painPregnancy
  • Recovery after birthPostpartum

Not sure if what you are feeling fits? Call and ask. You will talk to a real person.

The Sanctuary

You are listened to.You are seen.You are never rushed.

At Bloom Sanctuary, every patient is welcomed with presence, professionalism, and respect. Care here is trauma-informed and consent-led, from your first message to your last visit.

This is your pregnancy. Your postpartum recovery. Your baby's care. Or simply your body needing thoughtful, hands-on support.

My role is not to direct your journey, but to partner with you so you feel informed, comfortable, and respected every step of the way.

A calm treatment room with a wood desk, soft rug, and natural light
  • Trauma-informedYour history, your boundaries, and your comfort shape every visit. You set the pace, always.
  • Consent-ledNothing happens without your understanding and agreement, at every visit.
  • CollaborativeCare is delivered with respect for your obstetric provider, midwife, or doula, and for your own values and goals.
  • Evidence-basedClinical decisions are grounded in current research and sports medicine assessment, not tradition.
  • UnhurriedVisits are scheduled so there is time to listen, assess, and treat properly. Nothing is rushed. Nothing is assumed.
how you are met

What to Expect at Your First Visit

Hospitality is not an extra here. It is the model of care. From the moment you book, you should feel that someone is paying attention to you, not just your chart.

before

Before You Arrive

Book online in minutes, or reach Alyssa, our practice coordinator, by phone or email. Your intake is reviewed before you walk in, so your first visit begins with a conversation, not a clipboard.

arrival

When You Walk In

You are greeted by name and welcomed into a calm, private space. No crowded waiting room. No being shuffled between rooms.

your visit

During Your Visit

A full history and hands-on assessment, explained as it happens. Every step is discussed first and shaped around how your body presents that day.

after

After You Leave

You leave with a clear plan, education you can use at home, and coordination with your obstetric provider, midwife, or doula when appropriate.

hands-on support

Specialized in Pregnancy and Babies. Here for the Whole Family.

Our specialty

Pregnancy

Relief for pubic, pelvic, hip, back, rib, and sciatic pain, and support for a body preparing for birth. Visits may include:

  • Chiropractic adjustment when appropriate
  • Muscle and soft tissue work
  • Stretching and sports medicine modalities
  • Education for daily life and activity
Our specialty

Babies

Delicate, conservative, consent-based care for your newest family member, so the trust you built in pregnancy can continue, when and if you choose.

Postpartum

Recovery deserves the same attention as pregnancy. Care supports your body as it heals, adapts, and returns to the activities that matter to you.

The Whole Family

Partners, parents, kids, and athletes. You do not need to be pregnant to be cared for here. The same precise, results-focused approach applies to every body.

Care is individualized at each visit, based on how your body presents that day.

your partner in care

Delicate when you need it. Effective when it counts.

You will understand what is happening in your body, why it hurts, and what we are going to do about it. Then we build the plan together.

The goal is not to keep you coming back. It is to get you back to what you love.

EffectiveDelicate when you need it, and focused on real results.
SafeTechniques designed for pregnant bodies and tiny ones, and adapted for every body.
ConsensualNothing happens without your understanding and your yes. You are a partner in your care, not a passenger.

A Self-Pay Concierge Model

Care decisions guided by clinical need, not insurance limitations.

Bloom Sanctuary operates as a self-pay concierge practice. This is a deliberate choice, made so that every treatment decision is centered on your body, your recovery, and your goals.

Superbills can be provided upon request, and HSA and FSA funds are commonly eligible. Insurance reimbursement is not guaranteed.

  • Appropriate time and attentionVisits are long enough to listen, assess, and treat well.
  • Hands-on care when clinically indicatedTreatment is based on what your body needs, not what a plan allows.
  • Clear, transparent pricingYou know the cost before you book. No surprise billing.
  • Packages and membershipsAvailable for ongoing care through pregnancy and postpartum, so support is simple to plan and budget.
  • Decisions centered on youYour goals drive the plan of care.
care between visits

Take the Sanctuary Home

Relief should not have to wait for your next appointment. Expecting Relief™ is Dr. Brandie's at-home program for the aches of pregnancy, with guided, safe techniques you can use between visits or from anywhere.

Dr. Brandie Keates, DC, FICPA

Experience You Can Trust

Dr. Brandie Keates, DC, FICPA

Dr. Keates brings nearly 25 years of clinical experience to Bloom Sanctuary. Trained first in sports medicine, she now specializes in pregnancy, postpartum, and babies, and brings the same precision and respect for the body that athletes expect at peak performance to every patient she sees.

Before chiropractic, she served as a paramedic, shaping a calm, safety-first approach that still guides her work today.

  • 2026 Main Line Love Award Winner, Prenatal Chiropractor
  • FICPA designation from the ICPA, with 120+ hours of post-doctoral training in pregnancy, postpartum, and family care
  • National educator who trains other providers in advanced pregnancy care
  • Author of three books supporting women through physical transitions
  • Trusted by local obstetric providers, midwives, and doulas throughout the region
come as you are

Two Locations in Chester County

The white colonial building at 161 Byers Road in Chester Springs, with a brick walkway and columned porch
Chester Springs

161 Byers Road

Chester Springs, PA 19425

Monday9 AM to 12 PM
Wednesday9 AM to 12 PM
Friday9 AM to 12 PM
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The brick office building at 136 West Lancaster Avenue in Paoli
Paoli

136 W Lancaster Ave, Suite 2

Paoli, PA 19301

Tuesday8 AM to 1 PM, 4 PM to 7 PM
Thursday8 AM to 1 PM, 4 PM to 7 PM
Saturday8 AM to 10 AM
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One number for both offices. When you call or write, you will reach Alyssa, our practice coordinator, a real person who knows the practice and will take care of you from the first hello.

On non-clinic days, Dr. Keates teaches providers across the country how to care for pregnant patients. Appointments are limited by design, so care never is.

let's begin

Let's get you back to what you love.

Your body, your goals, and a plan we build together.

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