Families come to Align Chiropractic & Wellness for a lot of different reasons — a teenager’s sports strain, a parent’s desk-job tension, a grandparent working on staying mobile. What ties them together is the same hands-on, subluxation-focused approach Dr. Fernandez has practiced in Burbank for over 23 years.
Some families come in together after a car accident or an active weekend gone wrong. Others start with one member — often whoever’s complaint is loudest that week — and the rest of the household follows once they see how the visits go. Either path is common, and there’s no wrong way to start.
A Hands-On, Old-School Approach to Family Care
Every adjustment at Align is delivered personally by Dr. Fernandez — no assistants performing the actual correction. That means the technique and pressure are matched to each family member individually, not applied the same way across the board.
Who We See
Our current patients range from age 8 to 93. We’re upfront that Align doesn’t offer specialized pediatric or prenatal techniques or actively market prenatal care — if you’re looking for infant or young-child chiropractic care, we’re happy to point you toward a practitioner who focuses on that. (Established patients who become pregnant while under care often continue their regular adjustments.) For families with kids age 8 and up through grandparents, Align has been a Burbank fixture for over two decades.
What a Family Visit Looks Like
Your first visit includes a consultation about health history and current concerns, a hands-on assessment, and — when appropriate — your first adjustment. Return visits are typically quicker, focused on maintaining and building on the progress from prior sessions.
Because each family member is assessed individually, siblings or spouses booked back-to-back often end up with noticeably different adjustment plans. A teenager dealing with a sports strain and a parent dealing with desk-job tension aren’t going to need the same approach, even if they’re related and even if they’re complaining about the same general area.
A Note on Insurance and Cash-Based Care
Align operates as a cash-based practice with transparent, self-pay pricing — no insurance billing, no pre-authorization delays, no visit limits set by a plan administrator instead of your chiropractor. For families, that often means being able to plan a consistent care schedule around an actual known cost, rather than whatever an insurance plan happens to approve that year.
It also tends to mean more time per visit. Without an insurance company’s billing codes and time limits shaping the appointment, visits can focus on what a specific family member actually needs that day, whether that’s a full assessment for a new complaint or a quicker maintenance adjustment for someone already under care.
Techniques Matched to Different Body Types
- Diversified — the classic hands-on adjustment, often used for adults and teens.
- Y-Strap — a traction-assisted stretch for the neck and upper spine.
- Activator — a gentle, lower-force option some family members prefer.
Building Long-Term Wellness Habits as a Family
A Complete Initial Visit is $54, with 5- and 10-visit packages available at $89 and $79 per visit — pricing that’s the same whether you’re booking for one family member or scheduling the whole household. Many families find it easier to build a consistent wellness habit together when everyone knows the cost up front, the same way they’d plan for any other recurring household expense.
Consistency tends to matter more than intensity. A family that comes in regularly for shorter maintenance visits often does better over time than one that only shows up during a flare-up and then disappears for a year.
Common Questions from Families
What’s the youngest and oldest patient you’ve seen? Our current patients range from age 8 to 93. We don’t offer pediatric or prenatal-specific techniques, so for infants or young children we recommend a chiropractor who specializes in that population. Established patients who become pregnant while under care often continue with standard technique.
Can my whole family be seen on the same day? Yes — many families book back-to-back appointments for convenience. Call ahead so we can plan for everyone’s visit.
Do you require a referral? No referral is needed. You can call or book online directly.
What if different family members need different techniques? That’s normal. Dr. Fernandez matches Diversified, Y-Strap, or Activator to each individual, so a parent and teenager booked back-to-back may end up with completely different adjustment plans.
Ready to bring your family in? Visit our Family Chiropractic Care page, check our Pricing, or call (818) 848-2225 to schedule.