LGBTQIA+ AFFIRMING CARE

At Pinnacle Hill Chiropractic, we proudly offer LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care in Rochester, NY. Our goal is to provide inclusive, respectful healthcare in a space where your body, identity, and lived experience are honored.

We understand the mind–body connection and recognize that stress, trauma, and feeling unsafe or unseen can live in the body. Our team is here to help you feel safer in your body, reduce pain and tension, and move with greater ease — through compassionate, evidence-based care.

Everyone deserves access to high-quality healthcare where they feel seen, valued, and respected.

What LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care Means at Pinnacle Hill Chiropractic

LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care goes beyond being welcoming. It means intentionally creating an environment where LGBTQIA+ patients feel respected, heard, and supported throughout every step of care.

Our affirming approach includes:

  • Inclusive intake forms with pronouns, chosen name, and gender identity
  • No assumptions about anatomy, relationships, or family structures
  • Respect for privacy and dignity in all treatment spaces
  • Consent-based, trauma-informed communication
  • Clinical understanding of transition-related considerations, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT), binding, and tucking

Your care is always collaborative, patient-led, and centered around your comfort.

How Stress, Dysphoria & Transition Can Affect the Body

Many people seeking LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care experience physical symptoms related to chronic stress, dysphoria, or transition-related changes. These experiences are real — and your pain deserves to be taken seriously.

Common concerns we support include:

  • Neck, shoulder, or back pain related to chest binding or postural compensation
  • Chronic muscle tension from stress, anxiety, or hypervigilance
  • Joint or soft-tissue discomfort associated with hormone therapy
  • Postural changes during or after transition
  • Headaches, jaw tension, or generalized stiffness

Our providers take time to understand the full picture and tailor care to your individual needs.

LGBTQIA+ Affirming Chiropractic, Massage & Nutrition Services

Our integrative LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care model supports physical comfort, nervous system regulation, and long-term wellness.

Chiropractic Care

Gentle, individualized chiropractic adjustments focused on improving joint mobility, reducing pain, and supporting healthy movement — always with informed consent.

Massage Therapy

Trauma-informed massage therapy to release muscle tension, improve circulation, and help you feel more at ease in your body.

Nutrition Counseling

Inclusive nutrition counseling that supports inflammation reduction, tissue healing, and overall wellbeing — without shame or restrictive approaches.

Infrared Sauna Therapy

A calming, non-invasive option that may support relaxation, circulation, muscle recovery, and stress reduction.

What to Expect From LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care

When you choose LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care at Pinnacle Hill Chiropractic, you can expect:

  • Use of your chosen name and pronouns
  • Clear explanations before any treatment
  • The ability to pause, modify, or decline care at any time
  • A respectful, judgment-free environment

Our team is committed to ongoing education and providing care that evolves with our patients and community.

You Belong Here

If you’re looking for LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care in Rochester, NY, Pinnacle Hill Chiropractic is here to support you with compassion, expertise, and respect.

Call (585) 444-7325 or Schedule Online to begin care in a space where you are affirmed, supported, and valued.

Frequently Asked Questions

LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care is healthcare that intentionally respects and supports LGBTQIA+ identities through inclusive language, consent-based treatment, and an understanding of unique physical and emotional experiences.

Yes. We proudly provide LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all patients.

Absolutely. Our intake forms allow you to share your chosen name and pronouns, and our staff is trained to use them consistently.

Yes. Many patients find relief from neck, shoulder, and back pain related to binding or postural changes through chiropractic care, massage therapy, and movement support.

Yes. Our massage therapists prioritize consent, communication, and patient comfort throughout each session.

Yes. Nutrition counseling can support joint health, muscle recovery, inflammation management, and overall wellbeing during or after hormone therapy.

For additional information, please refer to our Patient Information page.