Business Details
28 Years
experience
Expert Chiropractic Care & Active Release Techniques
Marilyn Britton, has dedicated over 25 years to helping patients recover from chronic pain and injuries through specialized chiropractic care. Our practice focuses on Active Release Techniques (ART) and gentle adjustments to address soft tissue injuries, sports-related conditions, and prenatal/postnatal musculoskeletal challenges. With a career spanning decades, we combine in-depth anatomical knowledge with personalized treatment plans to restore mobility and alleviate pain efficiently. Our approach integrates precise spinal and extremity adjustments, targeted rehabilitation exercises, and evidence-based soft tissue therapy.Recognized by professional athletes and local residents alike, we maintain a commitment to continuous education, including teaching ART to healthcare professionals globally. Our Marin County clinic serves Corte Madera, Mill Valley, Tiburon, Sausalito, and San Rafael, offering solutions for both acute injuries and long-term wellness. We prioritize patient education and tailored care strategies to ensure sustainable recovery and improved quality of life.
Services
Active Release Techniques
Sports Injury Treatment
Prenatal Chiropractic Care
Postnatal Chiropractic Care
Soft Tissue Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- Certified ART practitioners with 23+ years of specialized experience
- Proven success treating professional athletes and chronic pain sufferers
- Personalized treatment plans combining multiple therapeutic modalities
- Comprehensive prenatal and postnatal chiropractic care programs
- Active participation in global ART practitioner education initiatives
Associations and certifications
- Active Release Techniques Certification
What people say
Dramatic pain reduction
Personalized treatment approach
Expertise with chronic injuries
Effective prenatal care
Gentle techniques
Services
Active Release Techniques
Active Release Techniques target soft tissue adhesions and scar tissue causing pain and restricted movement. This hands-on method combines motion assessment with directed pressure to restore tissue mobility. Patients experience improved range of motion and pain relief for chronic conditions unresponsive to traditional treatments.
Sports Injury Treatment
Specialized care for athletes addresses sports-specific injuries through combined chiropractic and soft tissue approaches. Treatments accelerate recovery from strains, sprains, and overuse injuries while enhancing performance. Evidence-based protocols help runners, cyclists, and triathletes return to competition safely.
Prenatal Chiropractic Care
Gentle adjustments alleviate pregnancy-related musculoskeletal stress by addressing postural changes and pelvic alignment. This care reduces back pain, sciatica, and joint discomfort while preparing the body for optimal birthing position. Non-invasive techniques ensure maternal and fetal safety throughout all trimesters.
Postnatal Chiropractic Care
Targeted treatments address post-pregnancy structural imbalances from childbirth and infant care activities. ART and chiropractic adjustments restore pelvic alignment, relieve nursing-related strain, and accelerate recovery from ligamentous laxity. Care continues through the critical postpartum realignment period.
Soft Tissue Therapy
Comprehensive treatment addresses fascial restrictions and connective tissue dysfunction causing chronic pain. Techniques break down adhesions affecting nerves and muscle sheaths while improving circulation. Effective for repetitive strain injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, and unresolved sports trauma.
People
Marilyn Britton
Chiropractor
Certified Active Release Techniques practitioner with 23+ years of experience treating soft tissue injuries. Specializes in sports chiropractic and prenatal care, teaching ART globally while maintaining Marin County practice since 2003.
Questions
What conditions respond best to ART?
ART effectively treats back/neck pain, sciatica, repetitive strain injuries, tennis elbow, shoulder/knee pain, and chronic hamstring issues by targeting soft tissue adhesions.
How does prenatal chiropractic care help?
Gentle adjustments alleviate pregnancy-related back pain, sciatica, and postural strain while optimizing pelvic alignment for easier delivery and reduced discomfort.
Is ART different from massage therapy?
ART specifically targets adhesions and scar tissue affecting movement, requiring anatomical expertise to release restricted tissues unlike general muscle relaxation techniques.
What sports injuries do you treat?
Specializing in runner's injuries, cyclist strains, triathlete overuse conditions, dancer's musculoskeletal stress, and professional athlete recovery from soft tissue trauma.
How long does treatment take?
Most patients experience significant improvement within several sessions, with chronic cases requiring structured treatment plans combining ART and rehabilitative exercises.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide documentation for out-of-network chiropractic benefits but operate on direct payment with flexible scheduling options for ongoing care.
