Meet Reno Chiropractor, Dr. Daniel Welch, DC

Dr. Daniel Welch is the owner of Northern Nevada Chiropractic and a board-certified Doctor of Chiropractic who treats patients in Reno and throughout Northern Nevada. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Northeast College of Health Sciences and holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from Ithaca College. He is certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE).

Dr. Welch’s clinical focus is non-surgical care for spine and soft tissue conditions. He is certified in spinal decompression, shockwave therapy, laser therapy, and dry needling. He looks at the whole body to find the root cause of a patient’s pain. He then combines chiropractic adjustments with regenerative medicine to build a treatment plan around each patient’s condition, goals, and activity level.

Education and Clinical Training

Dr. Welch’s training rests on exercise science and clinical chiropractic medicine. His undergraduate degree in Exercise Physiology from Ithaca College gave him a strong grounding in human movement, biomechanics, and rehabilitation. That background still shapes how he evaluates and treats patients today.

He went on to earn his Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree from Northeast College of Health Sciences, formerly New York Chiropractic College. As part of his postgraduate clinical training, he completed an internship at the VA Medical Center in Buffalo, New York. There he worked alongside other healthcare professionals, treating a varied patient population with complex musculoskeletal conditions. That integrated setting helped shape his evidence-based, collaborative approach to patient care.

Certifications and Advanced Chiropractic Training

Dr. Welch keeps up with advanced training so patients have access to current, proven treatment options. His credentials include:

• Board Certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE)
• Member of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
• Advanced training in Spinal Decompression Therapy through Life University
• Certified in Dry Needling
• Trained in the Graston Technique® for instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization
• Trained in the McKenzie Method®, a recognized system for evaluating and treating spine-related conditions
• Additional training in nutrition, radiology, prenatal care, biomechanics, and extremity rehabilitation

Areas of Clinical Expertise

Spinal Decompression Therapy

Dr. Welch completed advanced training in spinal decompression through Life University. He uses this non-surgical therapy for patients with herniated or bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, and chronic low back or neck pain. For many patients, decompression is a conservative option to try before considering injections or surgery. Dr. Welch often pairs it with McKenzie Method® assessment and corrective exercises to support long-term spinal stability.

Shockwave and Laser Therapy

Dr. Welch uses shockwave therapy and laser therapy to support tissue healing and pain relief, especially for stubborn soft tissue and joint conditions. These non-invasive treatments fit alongside chiropractic adjustments and rehabilitation. They give patients with sports injuries, tendon problems, and chronic pain more ways to recover without medication or downtime.

Dry Needling and Soft Tissue Care

As a certified dry needling provider, Dr. Welch targets muscle tension and trigger points that can limit movement and cause ongoing pain. He combines dry needling with the Graston Technique® and other soft tissue methods. This helps patients recover from muscle strains, sprains, overuse injuries, and work-related conditions.

Conditions Dr. Welch Treats

Dr. Welch helps patients find relief from a wide range of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, including:

• Low back pain and neck pain
• Sciatica
• Herniated, bulging, and degenerative discs
• Sports injuries
• Shoulder, knee, and hip pain
• Headaches and migraines
• Muscle strains and sprains
• Work-related injuries
• Auto accident injuries and whiplash
• Chronic pain conditions

Treatment plans may include chiropractic adjustments, spinal decompression, dry needling, soft tissue therapy and at-home corrective exercises. Each plan is built to reduce pain, restore function and help patients stay active.

Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Daniel Welch

If you’re looking for a trusted Reno chiropractor with advanced training in spinal decompression, shockwave therapy, laser therapy and dry needling, Dr. Daniel Welch and the team at Northern Nevada Chiropractic are ready to help. Call (775) 829-8686 or schedule an appointment online to start a personalized care plan designed to get you moving and feeling your best.