Your body has a story to tell.
Gentle, personalized chiropractic care for every body, with a special focus on women's health. Dr. Kara offers a space to listen, understand what hurts, and explore a more comfortable way to move.
- ✦Portland Monthly Top Doctor 2024, 2025 & 2026
- ✦In-network with most major insurance
- ✦Practicing since 2003
First we listen. Then we begin.
Pain deserves attention, and so does the person feeling it. We begin by creating ease, then explore what may be contributing to your discomfort. Gentle adjustments, muscle work and movement become part of a conversation with your body, not something done to it.
Ease before adjustment
We take time to help you settle, explain your options, and offer gentle adjustments with your consent. You can ask, pause or change course.
Movement as a practice
Muscle work and practical exercises help us explore how you move. Small, thoughtful practices can become part of caring for yourself.
Your whole experience
Your daily rhythms matter. We look beyond the painful spot to understand your habits, demands and goals, without losing sight of what hurts today.
Your experience deserves to be heard.
From long workdays to the movement you love, your everyday life shapes how you feel in your body. Dr. Kara specializes in helping women feel comfortable, heard and involved in their care with another woman. Whether you’re navigating recurring pain, a new life stage or simply wanting more ease, she makes time to understand you. We are here for you.
You feel more comfortable sharing your experience with a woman.
Long days at a desk or everyday demands leave tension behind.
Back, neck or hip discomfort keeps getting in the way.
An ache keeps returning when you run, ride, climb or lift.
Pregnancy or life after birth has brought new aches or questions.
What brings you here?
See all servicesA journey of listening.
Relief may bring you through the door. Understanding your body can take you further. Together, we shape care around your needs, notice what changes, and adjust the plan as we learn.
Begin with a little ease.
Pain is asking for attention. We begin with a thorough exam and gentle care aimed at easing discomfort. Some people notice relief in one or two visits; your response helps us understand what to do next.
- ✦Thorough history and exam on day one
- ✦Gentle adjustments chosen with you
- ✦Attention to muscles holding tension
Meet Dr. Kara.
Dr. Kara graduated cum laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in 2003. Over seven years in the Bay Area, she founded her first practice and cared for Ironman athletes, everyday movers and women during pregnancy. Moving to Portland and becoming a mother of two brought another kind of learning: lived experience.
At Monarch, that experience meets a simple intention: to offer her full attention, help you understand your body, and support choices that feel right for you. Education and empathy belong in the same room.
Stories of care.
★ 5.0 · 56 Google reviews“I had my first session with Dr. Kara today and was genuinely impressed. She has a very intuitive approach to chiropractic care and took the time to really assess what my body needed instead of just following a standard formula. What surprised me most was how much change she was able to create with such gentle work. If you’re looking for a chiropractor who blends skill, intuition, and a genuinely caring presence, I would absolutely recommend Dr. Kara.”
“I cannot say enough about Dr. Kara. This was the most comprehensive, dynamic, and effective chiropractic session I’ve ever had, and I’ve had many. Dr. Kara exemplifies what it means to be an integrative health practitioner, who treats the whole person; and she’s so highly skilled, wise, and caring. If you’re searching and not sure who to go to and who you can trust, may this be your sign. 🦋”
“I’ve had such a wonderful experience with Dr. Kara Werner. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed and cared for. She really took the time to really listen, explain what’s going on, and offered a plan that felt supportive and effective. I’m so grateful to have found such a skilled and compassionate chiropractor—I highly recommend them!”
“I've seen Dr. Kara for a few different injuries, and she's been really helpful in diagnosing the core issue. She does a lot of bodywork to prep the body before adjusting you, which is different than most other chiropractors I've seen. She's kind and knowledgeable, and I completely trust her judgment.”
“Every time I've visited, I've gone home feeling better and with the necessary stretches to avoid a quick return. Dr Werner has set a very high bar for my expectations, and yet meets them every time! Which is exactly why I go back to her whenever a new discomfort arises.”
Let’s begin with understanding.
You don’t need to have it all figured out. A free 15-minute consult is a space to share your concerns and ask questions.
Explore the FAQYour comfort matters more than any technique. Dr. Kara explains the options and uses gentle adjustments and muscle work; many techniques make no sound. Let her know what you feel. You can pause or decline any part of care.
Make a little space for yourself.
Begin with a visit or a free 15-minute conversation. If you can’t find a time online, text (503) 383-9190. We’ll help you find a place to start.