Your West Hartford Chiropractor for the Whole Family
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Explore a Natural Approach to Care at Tagliarini Chiropractic
Proudly serving the West Hartford and Farmington area since 2006!
Chronic neck, head and back pain or symptoms of discomfort in your children doesn't have to be your new normal. At Tagliarini Chiropractic, our West Hartford chiropractors, Drs. Jessica and John Tagliarini and Dr. Jillian Ouellette, get to the bottom of why the body is struggling and create a personalized plan to address it.
From headaches and sciatica to stubborn low back pain that keeps you up at night, our goal is to correct the cause of your symptoms to help your body heal and move toward long-term relief, not just a quick fix.
A Focus on Prenatal, Family and Sports Chiropractic
We have extensive experience in caring for moms-to-be, family members of all ages and athletes. Our Webster-certified doctors provide gentle prenatal and pediatric chiropractic care, helping families feel their best from pregnancy through every stage of childhood. If your baby needs support in positioning, is dealing with ear discomfort and pain, or you're hoping to avoid invasive procedures, you're in the right place.
Our doctors bring extensive experience caring for every member of the family, from weekend athletes and student sports stars to grandparents managing everyday aches. Whether you're recovering from an injury, chasing better performance, or simply want to move and feel better at any age, we build a plan around your goals. We also offer specialized, Webster-certified prenatal and pediatric care for moms-to-be and little ones.
OUR SERVICESMeet Our Doctors
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Dr. John Tagliarini, DC
Dr. John Tagliarini, DC
Dr. Tagliarini has more than two decades of patient-centered clinical experience and has co-owned Tagliarini Chiropractic for over 20 years, with a dedicated focus on accident and headache care.
His treatment philosophy centers on identifying the root cause of a patient's discomfort and guiding recovery naturally, without reliance on drugs, needles, or surgery.
Qualifications:
MEET OUR TEAM
Bachelor's Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Life University
Doctor of Chiropractic, Life University
ICPA Webster Technique Certification -
Dr. Jessica Tagliarini, DC
Dr. Jessica Tagliarini, DC
Dr. Tagliarini co-founded Tagliarini Chiropractic in 2006 and brings over 25 years of practice ownership to her patients, with a specialized focus on prenatal and pediatric chiropractic care. She is Webster Technique certified and holds a Perinatal Certification, making her one of only two perinatal-certified chiropractors in Connecticut.
Her approach centers on precise, gentle adjustments that help expecting mothers, babies, and children get a healthy start at every stage of care.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science (Cum Laude), University of Massachusetts
Bachelor's Degree in Human Biology, Logan University
Doctor of Chiropractic, Logan University
ICPA Webster Technique Certification
ICPA Perinatal Certification
Named Doctor of the Year by the Connecticut Chiropractic Council (2021), the first woman to receive the honor -
Dr. Jillian Ouellette, DC
Dr. Jillian Ouellette, DC
Dr. Ouellette blends advanced clinical training with family-centered care at Tagliarini Chiropractic, with experience in international clinical service and a focus on mind-body family care.
Her holistic approach centers on empowering the body's innate capacity to heal, grow, and thrive, integrating spinal care with compassionate support for prenatal patients, injury recovery, and individuals navigating mental health or recovery challenges.
Qualifications:
MEET OUR TEAM
Bachelor of Science, Life University
Doctor of Chiropractic, Life University
ICPA Webster Technique Certification
International clinical mission service, Dominican Republic and Haiti
Co-founder of a global nonprofit organization supporting the recovery community first woman to receive the honor
What to Expect During Your First Visit
Your first visit will take about 45-60 minutes and includes a detailed conversation about your health history, current struggles, and goals, followed by orthopedic, neurological, and chiropractic exams. If needed, we can take digital X-rays onsite.
The consultation portion of your first visit is always complimentary. While you're here, our team checks your insurance and explains any out-of-pocket costs before you decide to move forward. You'll have a clear understanding of both your care and any associated costs before making a decision and moving forward with your exam and any recommended X-rays.
An adjustment is not typically a part of the first visit. It's important for the doctors to take the time to thoroughly review your X-ray studies, correlate the information with what was discovered in your consultation and exam, then come up with the best possible care recommendations customized to you.
NEW PATIENTSWhat to Expect During Your Second Visit
Your second visit will take about 45 minutes. During this appointment, the doctor will show you your X-rays and explain what they found in your exam to help you understand the source of your problem.
Customized care options will also be discussed to help get you the best possible results and reach your goals. Your second visit will conclude with your first chiropractic adjustment.
Comprehensive Plans Tailored to You
Once we understand what's causing your issue, we create a plan tailored to your condition, lifestyle, and goals. Care focuses on chiropractic adjustments to realign your spine and restore function, along with simple exercises and stretches you can do at home.
When appropriate, we may recommend spinal decompression, focal shockwave or cold laser to encourage healing and help you avoid drugs, injections, and surgery whenever possible.
Every 12 visits, we recheck your progress using the goals you started with. After completing your initial corrective phase of care, we'll help you decide what frequency of wellness visits makes sense for you. How long you continue with care is always up to you.
Family Health Services Offered
We offer chiropractic and wellness options for every member of your family, including:
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Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic Care
What is it?
Adjustments work to realign the spine and restore proper function, paired with simple exercises and stretches for use at home. Care begins with understanding what's driving the discomfort, then building a plan around that specific condition, lifestyle, and goals. Progress is rechecked every 12 visits against the goals set at the start of care.
Who is it for?
Family members of all ages dealing with back pain, neck pain, headaches, and general discomfort.
Benefits:
- Eases back pain, neck pain, and headaches
- Restores spinal alignment and function
- Personalized to condition and lifestyle
- Appropriate techniques for all ages
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Pediatric Chiropractic
Pediatric Chiropractic
What is it?
Adjustments for babies use extremely gentle, fingertip-level pressure to realign a baby's or child's spine following the stress of birth or normal growth, about the same pressure used to dimple a tomato (3 to 7 ounces). For toddlers and young children, a precise adjusting tool called an Activator is typically used. With babies and small kids, there is no "cracking" often associated with adult adjustments; it's always precise, safe, gentle work designed specifically for babies and young children.
Who is it for?
Babies and children, including newborns dealing with constipation, reflux, torticollis, latching issues, colic, recurring ear discomfort, bed-wetting, ADD, headaches, scoliosis or general support following birth stress or sports injuries. As children grow up, they're prone to many falls and injuries. Chiropractic care throughout childhood keeps the spine in proper alignment and nerve irritation to a minimum, supporting healthier growth and function.
Benefits:
- Extremely gentle, specific, safe techniques
- Encourages natural inner ear drainage
- Enhances immune system function
- Addresses effects of birth-related spinal stress
- Natural alternative to repeated antibiotics
- Safe for babies and children of all ages
- Supports developmental milestones
- Sports injury prevention and recovery
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Pregnancy Chiropractic
Pregnancy Chiropractic
What is it?
Webster Technique certified care safely and gently realigns the pelvis, tailbone, and surrounding muscles and ligaments, creating a more spacious, comfortable environment during pregnancy. Adjustments are performed on special pregnancy pillows on a custom treatment table and are designed to support mom and her baby, accommodating her growing belly throughout all nine months of pregnancy, even for twins. The Webster Technique helps reduce and prevent the common discomforts of pregnancy, while allowing the baby to move into the ideal head-down position for delivery.
Who is it for?
Expecting mothers seeking pregnancy comfort, concerned about baby positioning, hoping to avoid invasive interventions, or planning for a VBAC.
Benefits:
- Supports comfort throughout pregnancy
- High success rate for optimal positioning
- Non-invasive, drug-free approach
- Comfortable adjustments on customized pregnancy pillows
- May improve outcomes if ECV is needed
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Sports Chiropractic
Sports Chiropractic
What is it?
Adjustments correct hip and spinal misalignment to improve biomechanical soundness, a factor tied to better flexibility, stamina, and performance. Care also includes progress evaluations to track goals over time.
Who is it for?
Amateur and professional athletes of all ages, including baseball, basketball, golf, tennis, pickleball, football, and soccer players, runners, cyclists, golfers, wrestlers, CrossFit enthusiasts, and professional dancers, especially those recovering from ankle, back, neck, hip, knee, elbow or shoulder injuries.
Benefits:
- Improves biomechanical alignment and stability
- Increases flexibility and stamina
- Reduces vulnerability to injury and pain
- Speeds recovery after workouts or competition
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Auto Accident Chiropractic
Auto Accident Chiropractic
What is it?
After a collision, even a minor one, care begins with realigning the spine and restoring proper function so the body can heal as intended. Adjustments work to correct misalignment, calm irritated nerves, and rebuild strength in structures strained by the impact, offering a non-invasive, drug-free path to recovery. The team also helps manage the paperwork and any insurance or attorney coordination that come with a Connecticut personal injury claim.
Who is it for?
Anyone recovering from a car accident, including those with whiplash, headaches, back discomfort, or lingering stiffness, even after what seemed like a minor fender bender.
Benefits:
- Restores joint mechanics and mobility
- Reduces inflammation from impact injuries
- Helps prevent long-term complications
- Support navigating insurance and paperwork
- Non-invasive, drug-free recovery approach
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Focal Shockwave Therapy
Focal Shockwave Therapy
What is it?
Focused sound waves are delivered through a lens into the affected tissue, reaching depths of up to about 4.7 inches. Originally developed to break up kidney stones, the technology was later adapted for musculoskeletal care after patients reported relief in their backs and spines. Inside the body, the acoustic energy activates cellular function and the body's own healing mechanisms. Sessions typically begin weekly and take only 4-6 minutes per area.
Who is it for?
Anyone dealing with chronic pain or a condition that hasn't responded to more conservative approaches. Commonly treated conditions include chronic arthritic joint pain, plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, Achilles tendonitis, patellar tendonitis, ligament tears, shin splints, meniscus tears, bursitis (hip and shoulder), rotator cuff issues, frozen shoulder, golfer's elbow, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, scar tissue, peripheral neuropathy, wound healing, and disc inflammation.
Benefits:
- Boosts blood flow through new vessel growth
- Accelerates growth factor release
- Calms inflammation at the cellular level
- Promotes collagen production and tissue repair
- 1000x the strength of therapeutic ultrasound
- Non-invasive, targeted treatment with no known side effects
- Evidence-based short and long-term results backed by research
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Spinal Decompression
Spinal Decompression
What is it?
A specialized table creates controlled distraction and positioning of the spine, reducing pressure to enhance healing for compressed discs and irritated nerves so nutrient-rich fluids can flow back into the affected areas. Both lumbar and cervical decompression are offered as a complement to ongoing chiropractic adjustments. Sessions typically begin three times a week and last about 8 to 12 minutes each.
Who is it for?
Patients with neck pain, low back pain, disc bulging or herniation, degenerative disc disease, spinal facet syndromes, spondylolisthesis, radiating pain such as sciatica and carpal tunnel, or persistent neck or back discomfort that hasn't responded to other approaches.
Benefits:
- Reduces pressure on discs and nerves
- Non-surgical alternative to invasive procedures
- Complements ongoing chiropractic care
- Initial relief often felt within a few sessions
- May help patients avoid surgery
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Cold Laser Therapy
Cold Laser Therapy
What is it?
Class IV cold laser therapy uses infrared light energy that penetrates several centimeters into the skin, where it's absorbed by the mitochondria and triggers the production of enzymes needed for cellular energy to accelerate healing. Sessions typically begin twice weekly and run 4 to 8 minutes and feel like nothing more than a mild warming sensation, with safety glasses worn throughout. It's FDA cleared and backed by hundreds of studies on its effectiveness.
Who is it for?
Patients dealing with acute arthritis pain, plantar fasciitis, tennis or golfer's elbow, rotator cuff strains, herniated discs, tendonitis, sciatica, carpal tunnel, back or neck pain, muscle strains, joint sprains, nerve conditions, or post-surgery healing.
Benefits:
- Accelerates tissue repair and healing
- Reduces inflammation and pain
- Improves circulation to damaged tissue
- Reduces scar tissue formation
- Speeds nerve cell regeneration
Common Reasons for Visiting Us
Patients seek care to address the underlying causes of the following symptoms and health concerns, including:
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Sciatica
- Headaches (including migraines)
- Baby positioning
- Ear infections
- Pregnancy-related discomfort
- Postpartum recovery
- Scoliosis
- Herniated and degenerative discs
- Sports injuries
- Whiplash
- Poor posture
- Joint pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's, tennis and pickleball elbow
- TMJ (jaw pain)
- Sleep issues
- Reflux
- Digestive concerns such as colic, reflux or constipation
Many patients tell us they wish they had found our practice sooner.
A Tradition of Excellence: 13-Time Best Chiropractor
We're honored to be named "Best Chiropractor" in the CT Now / Hartford Courant Best of Readers Poll 13 times.
- 9 consecutive wins: 2009 to 2017
- 4 consecutive wins: 2023 to 2026
The category was not included in the poll from 2018 to 2022. When it returned in 2023, we were proud to win again, and we've held the title through 2026. We've also earned five Natural Nutmeg 10 Best Awards, and patients have written us in for Best Chiropractor in the We-Ha "Best of" poll.
Local physicians, healthcare workers, and chiropractors choose us for their own care, and other chiropractors regularly refer patients to us.
Thank you, West Hartford and surrounding communities, for trusting us with your care!
Frequently Asked Questions
What should patients expect on their first and second visits?
We know starting care somewhere new can feel like a big step, so we take it one step at a time. First, you'll sit down with us to talk through your health history and goals. Next, we cover the cost of your exam and any testing we need to do before proceeding. Then we'll do a thorough orthopedic, neurologic and chiropractic exam (with X-rays if needed). Before you leave, we'll send you home with personalized home care instructions while we take the time to carefully review your findings and develop a care plan for best results.
The next day or at your earliest convenience, we'll meet again to go over our findings, customized recommendations, answer any questions you have and provide your first chiropractic adjustment.
Will you suggest exercises or stretches I can do?
Absolutely. At the appropriate point in your care, we'll send you home with simple, easy exercises or stretches so you feel supported and empowered between visits, not just during them.
What makes your approach different?
We take the time to really listen and understand what's going on, not just treat what's on the surface. We widen the lens to look at the whole picture to determine the cause of your problem, and not just focus on the symptom. Every plan is thoughtfully tailored to you, so you always feel seen and cared for, not rushed through.
Once I go, will I always have to go?
Not at all—the choice is always yours. Many patients think of maintenance care for their spines the way they think of dental checkups for their teeth or oil changes for their car: helpful for staying ahead of problems. However long you decide to benefit from chiropractic care is always up to you.
Why have my newborn or child adjusted?
Birth can be a lot for a tiny body to go through, and gentle care simply helps realign anything that shifted along the way. It's a soft, nurturing process made just for little ones, only ounces of pressure, nothing like an adult adjustment.
Do you accept insurance and cash?
Yes, we want this to feel accessible, however you prefer to pay. We accept BCBS Anthem, Aetna, and Medicare, and we also offer straightforward cash rates for those who'd rather skip the insurance maze. Between deductibles and copays, insurance isn't always the cheaper route, and our cash pricing is often less than a typical copay.
If you pay cash, we'll happily provide a superbill so you can still seek reimbursement; you don't have to choose one path and lose the other. We're glad to walk you through all of it on your first visit, so you can pick whatever feels right for your family and your budget.
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