Dr. Mark Sanders and Dr. Steven Peters treat the whole person — not just the symptom. We combine hands-on chiropractic with Applied Kinesiology, Muscle Activation, and clinical nutrition to find why your body is out of balance. Nearly fifty years of caring for Austin families on Bee Caves Road.
4201 Bee Caves Rd. · Suite C-212
Dr. Mark Sanders founded the practice in 1977 after graduating valedictorian from Palmer College. Today he and Dr. Steven Peters share one belief: understand the body's messaging before you ever touch the spine. No rotating strangers, no high-pressure plans, no one-size-fits-all care.
Founder · Applied Kinesiology & functional endocrinology
Dr. Mark came to chiropractic as a chemical engineer — a problem-solver who wanted to understand the body's systems, not just mask their symptoms. He founded Family Chiropractic Center in 1977 and has been refining a whole-person, neurological model of care ever since.
Family wellness · sports & Muscle Activation
A Northern California native, Dr. Steven studied kinesiology before earning his doctorate at Palmer West. He moved his family to Austin in 2019 drawn to the practice's whole-person philosophy. Patients describe him as the doctor who actually listens — and who explains every step before it happens.
Most of the people who walk through our door are not chiropractic regulars. They are office workers who slept wrong, parents who picked up a toddler the wrong way, athletes mid-season, and folks who were rear-ended on Loop 360 yesterday afternoon.
From sit-all-day stiffness to acute disc flare-ups. Most patients feel meaningful change inside two to four visits.
Forward-head posture, sleeping on a bad pillow, or post-MVA whiplash. Often paired with shoulder tension and headaches.
Cervicogenic headaches respond particularly well to upper-cervical work and soft-tissue release of the suboccipitals.
Radiating leg pain, numbness, or tingling. We often pair adjustments with spinal decompression for disc-related cases.
Runners, cyclists, golfers, high-school athletes. Dr. Steven uses Muscle Activation to restore strength and movement, not just relieve the ache.
We document thoroughly, communicate with your attorney or adjuster, and design a recovery plan that does not drag on.
Gentle techniques and supported positioning for low back, hip, and pelvic discomfort through every trimester.
Light, careful, age-appropriate work for growth-related complaints, sports stress, and sleep posture issues.
Rotator cuff irritation, frozen shoulder, and upper-thoracic involvement — common in desk workers and overhead athletes alike.
Repetitive strain and nerve entrapment in the wrist and forearm. Often linked to upper-cervical nerve root compression we can address at the source.
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction, IT band tightness, and hip imbalances that get blamed on the knee when the problem starts higher up.
Radial pressure wave and soft-tissue work for stubborn heel pain. Often resolves cases that have not responded to rest alone.
Every patient gets a real exam, real listening, and a plan built around you. These are the approaches we draw from once we understand what your body is actually telling us.
Gentle, precise, neurologically-based adjustments tailored to each patient — from newborns to grandparents. We match the technique to the person, never the person to the technique.
Muscle testing that lets us listen to the nervous system directly — uncovering the structural, nutritional, or chemical root of a problem rather than chasing the symptom.
A precise method for waking up muscles that have switched off after injury or overuse — restoring strength, stability, and pain-free movement at the source.
Non-invasive technology that maps how your nervous system is functioning and tracks your progress objectively — so improvement is something you can actually see.
A gentle, hands-on therapy that works with both bone and energy to release deep tension, calm the nervous system, and leave you genuinely grounded.
Functional endocrinology, targeted nutrition, and health coaching that address fatigue, inflammation, and hormonal balance — so your body can hold its alignment.
Feather-light, age-appropriate care for infants, children, and teens — for sleep, posture, growth, and the tumbles of an active childhood.
"We don't manage symptoms — we listen to what the body is telling us, and help it find its own balance again."
— Dr. Mark Sanders
No mystery. No "let's see how it goes." Here is exactly what happens, in order, on the day you walk in.
Download the new-patient packet ahead of time or fill it out in the waiting room. Bring your insurance card and a photo ID.
The doctor sits down with you. We listen first. What hurts, when, how long, what you have already tried, and what you actually need to be able to do.
Orthopedic, neurologic, and range-of-motion tests. If imaging is needed, we will order it; if not, we will tell you that too.
You will leave with a clear plan, an estimate, and an answer to "how long until I feel better." No fourteen-page packets, no high-pressure sales.
Most new patients get their first adjustment the same day. If today is not the right day for treatment, that is fine — we will reschedule, no charge.
We verify your benefits before your first appointment so the front-desk conversation is short and there are no surprises on visit two.
We publish a flat new-patient exam fee and a flat per-visit adjustment fee. We do not require pre-paid care plans. We do not bundle. If a tool is not going to help you, we will not bill you for it.
CareCredit is accepted for larger treatment plans. Internal payment arrangements are available for established patients who need them — just ask.
Plan list current to 2026. We will verify your specific benefits before your first appointment — call us at (512) 347-8033.
A 4.9-star average across 96 verified reviews, with patient relationships spanning generations. Quotes below are excerpts from public reviews.
This is my "healthcare" family. After 25 years of coming to Family Chiropractic, the quality of service and professionalism of the staff continues to remain extraordinary.
Dr. Sanders took the time to listen and explain my concerns. Their staff made me feel like family, which I felt helped me recover.
Unsurpassed ability to diagnose and efficiently treat nerve conditions. He has worked tirelessly to get me back on my feet again.
I feel great just after a few visits! His gentle touch and broad knowledge base keep me relaxed. Grateful for all of the care and knowledge shared.
If the question on your mind is not here, just call us — we would rather answer it now than have you guess.
Most new patients notice a meaningful change inside two to four visits. Chronic, long-standing issues take longer — we will give you an honest read after the first exam, not a generic 24-visit plan.
A massage works on muscle and soft tissue. An adjustment is a precise, controlled movement of a specific joint to restore motion and reduce nerve irritation. Both have a place; we often use them in the same visit.
Yes — when done by a chiropractor trained to work on kids. Pediatric adjustments are remarkably gentle, often nothing more than fingertip pressure. Both Dr. Sanders and Dr. Peters treat children regularly, and Dr. Sanders holds a postgraduate certification in pediatric chiropractic.
It depends on what is wrong and how long it has been wrong. We do not sell prepaid packages. After your exam we will recommend a plan with a clear end-point, and we will revisit it together as you progress.
No. Chiropractors are primary-contact providers in Texas. You can call us directly, no referral required.
Tell us why on the phone. There are dozens of techniques — if a high-velocity adjustment is not for you, there are gentler options that work just as well for many conditions.
Most patients describe the sound (the audible 'pop') as more startling than the sensation. The adjustment itself is quick and usually relieving. We will not surprise you — every movement is explained before it happens.
Tell us a few details and we will call you back the same business day to confirm a time. If today is urgent, please pick up the phone instead.
Call us(512) 347-8033It usually does not. The sooner you come in, the fewer visits you will need.
