When you become a patient at HealthFirst Spine & Wellness, Austin Chiropractors Dr. Brad Holden and Dr. Nicole Holden will give you the time, attention and compassion that you deserve. Our comprehensive approach includes an unrushed consultation so that we can understand your specific problems and how they impact your life.
Our analysis process includes structural and functional assessments, posture evaluation, digital X-rays, orthopedic testing and more. Based on the results, we can determine how to get you the best results. Along with chiropractic care, we may prescribe rehabilitative exercises or recommend cold laser therapy to you.
Our analysis process includes structural and functional assessments, posture evaluation, digital X-rays, orthopedic testing and more. Based on the results, we can determine how to get you the best results. Along with chiropractic care, we may prescribe rehabilitative exercises or recommend cold laser therapy to you.
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Dr. Holden has taken his 25 years of experience helping over 11,000 individuals regain their health and combined that with hundreds of hours of post graduate study to create a unique approach to care, which includes understanding your goals, evaluating your alignment, and developing a customized plan for each individual.
We are located between two large shopping centers on West William Cannon Drive. The Shops at Arbor Trails is where Costco, Whole Foods, and other stores are located. The other shopping complex is called Oak Hill Centre where you can find Via 313, O'Reilly Auto Parts, and Juiceland. We are inside Oakwood Commons Office Park on the right when you pull in.
HealthFirst Spine & Wellness was born from the idea that your health should come first. You can have other values such as your career or family, too. But if you don't make health your number one priority, everything else in your life will suffer. There is no more effective step to take for your wellness than to ensure that your spine has an optimal function.
Growing up, Dr. Nicole found herself enamored with chiropractic-partially due to having a chiropractic father and holding jobs in his offices throughout her adolescence. Dr. Nicole knew from a young age that this was the profession for her, and after graduating from Michigan State University (go green!), she attended the renowned Life Chiropractic College in Georgia.
At HealthFirst Spine & Wellness, our chiropractors aim to relieve your pain and provide the compassionate care you need. Our approach involves state-of-the-art testing and a lengthy consultation to understand your concerns. We can address a variety of concerns that affect your entire body such as neck pain, low back pain, shoulder pain, headaches, and postural issues.
Reviews (18)
Gina Tamplin
Dec 28, 2021
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I came to Health First to get help with back pain and neck pain I was experiencing after giving birth and spending a lot of time hunched over holding my baby. I started having too much pain to enjoy my baby and that really bothered me. Dr Brad Holden and Dr Nikki are so kind and the office is a joy to go to, and beyond that, they know what they are doing and helped me a lot. I continue to go to help my body stay healthy so I can care for my baby happily and without pain. I definitely recommend them.
Lesley Rey
Dec 24, 2021
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I’ve had a great experience here! Everyone is super friendly when you walk in and pretty much have everyone’s names memorized with a smile when you walk in. I have had shoulder and neck pain for years. I thought I just “carried stress in my shoulders” and was just going to be tense forever. It turns out Dr. Holden was able to find out I had scar tissue on my left side that was really imparting me. I had been to other chiro’s, massages, acupuncture and cupping in the past. He was able to use the MyACT machine and I had never used that before. It really helped to break up that scar tissue
Matthew Evans
Dec 15, 2021
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Bridget Wojtal
Oct 21, 2021
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I first came to Health First with acute lower back pain when I was 14 weeks pregnant. Dr. Holden was able to help provide relief within a few visits, and I have continued regular visits to keep my back mobile and healthy through pregnancy. I'm now 32 weeks my weekly adjustments have become even more beneficial to help maintain alignment and comfort as I reach the end of pregnancy. Sincere thanks to the whole Health First team!
Megan Blanton
Oct 20, 2021
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Dr. Brad takes an approach to chiropractic care that is both data driven and relational. Each and every person that works in the office is kind, professional, and informed. I have visited a few chiropractors throughout the years, and this is by far the best experience I have had so far. Everyone in my family loves HealthFirst. I highly recommend them.
Joan Heinze
Sep 20, 2021
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I had been helped greatly by Dr. Brad Holden a few years ago with back issues and when I recently felt pain in a different area of my back and also with a knee, I immediately went back to Health First. He and his whole staff are knowledgeable and friendly and it's a comfortable place to be. He listens, he asks questions, and he takes the time needed to treat my problems. And I continue to feel improvement, and plan to continue care!
Ayreis Napier Sleight
Jun 14, 2021
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I’ve been to a chiropractor my entire life & I haven’t received this type of relief anywhere else. I’ve worked for the Holden’s for over a year and the knowledge I’ve obtained & the care I’ve received as a patient compared to previous chiropractic care I’ve gotten is unmatched. Seriously. The various machines we have in office as well as the adjustments are absolutely incredible and can’t compare to anything else. They’ve helped me no longer live with pain. Prior to them I didn’t know it was possible. The Holden’s have changed my perspective on chiropractic care and all around
Leah Lucus
May 14, 2021
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I came to HealthFirst Spine and Wellness with an excruciating pinched nerve-sciatic issue. The kind and professional team at HealthFirst and their expert use of state of the art equipment helped me to heal. During the work from home time of Covid, I had not been moving and I had to be mindful to correct this sedentary behavior along with the chiropractic and regenerative care to be fully effective. I am grateful for the reminder I had- to not take for granted good health and that healing is a process that requires full participation:)
Tracy Achelis
May 14, 2021
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A recommendation from a friend introduced us to Dr Brad and his adorable wife Nikki. My husband and I have been avid athletes for many years and structurally our bodies were not accepting the abuse that we could tolerate when younger. The approach of Dr Brad is honest, straight forward, backed by x-rays, diagnosis and a plan for reaching our goals. We have both had great gains - though understand we need to be consistent in both stretches and the "whoopee cushion". Dr Brad is not your typical "chiropractor". He backs everything up with why the treatment he chooses should show positive benefits
Mike Letulle
Mar 31, 2021
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Marlo Schaible
Mar 08, 2021
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Angela Priddy Peeler
Nov 03, 2019
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Dena Davis
Nov 01, 2019
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Daniel Marin
Jun 10, 2018
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HealthFirst Spine & Wellness has been a huge help in fixing an issue with my lower back that I've been having for 10 years. In just over a month, I've been waking up with less and less tightness and stiffness. I'm a very active person and workout 5 times a week so when I'd hurt my back it would put me out of commission for a while. I just recently… went back to doing deadlifts, a workout I both loved and feared. I highly recommend HealthFirst Spine & Wellness. Dr. Holden and the staff are very professional and their hospitality is very welcoming.
James Dowis
Nov 30, 2017
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I highly recommend Drs. Brad and Tony to help you with any nagging issues you are experiencing. I have seen them for two separate ailments over the last 7 years and not only did they help me to overcome the symptoms that were giving me pain/headaches but they fixed what was causing it in the first place and put me on an easy to follow rehab plan that prevented the issues from ever coming back.
Katherine Bell
Nov 14, 2017
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Paige Neumann
Jun 16, 2017
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Several years ago I started seeing Dr. Nicki for neck/shoulder pain. Not only did she help me with that but with regular adjustments to my lower back and hips I was able to rid myself of horrible menstrual cramps which I have suffered with for many years. No more ultrasounds or medication for me. Two years ago I woke up one morning with major… sciatica pain. Could not lift my foot off the ground more than two inches. I came in to see Dr. Tony and was able to walk out of the office in much better shape. Since then I have maintained my weekly adjustments and feel much better and a little taller
David Bosada Y. Ramirez De Arellano
Mar 22, 2017
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