Community Highlights: Meet Tanvi Desai of Lotus Chiropractic Care

Today we’d like to introduce you to Tanvi Desai.

Hi Tanvi, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
My journey into chiropractic care is deeply personal and purpose-driven. Growing up, I always believed that healing starts from within—that the body has an incredible ability to restore itself when given the right tools and support. That belief shaped my career path and continues to guide every decision I make as a practitioner and business owner.

After years of training and earning my Doctor of Chiropractic degree, I discovered the NUCCA method—a gentle, highly precise approach to spinal alignment that focuses on the C1 vertebra and its connection to the brainstem. I knew immediately that this was the type of care I wanted to dedicate my life to: care that didn’t just mask symptoms but restored the nervous system, the body’s master control center, so true healing could take place.

Starting Lotus Chiropractic Care was a leap of faith. I opened our doors with the vision of creating a space where patients would feel seen, heard, and cared for—not rushed or treated with a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we use advanced imaging, detailed analysis, and customized care plans to address everything from migraines and vertigo to scoliosis, fatigue, and pregnancy-related discomfort.

Today, Lotus Chiropractic Care is thriving, expanding into a larger space, and offering new wellness modalities like massage therapy, decompression, shockwave therapy, and supplements—all while staying true to our mission: to empower people to reach optimal health and wellbeing.

Every patient who walks through our doors is a reminder of why I started: To Empower people to reach optimal health and wellbeing. With the Lotus mantra: Align, heal, thrive.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Not at all—my journey has been filled with both incredible breakthroughs and humbling challenges.

When I first chose chiropractic, especially the NUCCA method, it was a path few in my community understood. Coming from an Indian background, there was a lot of skepticism around alternative healthcare. Many people encouraged me to choose a “safer” or more conventional career. It took courage, persistence, and a deep belief in my purpose to push past those doubts and prove that this work is not only valid—it’s transformative.

Starting my own practice was another leap of faith. There’s no playbook for building a business that’s both clinically excellent and financially sustainable, and I had to learn how to wear all the hats—doctor, educator, marketer, and entrepreneur. There were days when I questioned if I was doing enough, if the community would respond, and if the vision I had in my heart could truly become a reality.

Like many small business owners, the pandemic tested everything. I had started Lotus at the end of 2019. I found myself trying to keep my practice afloat instead of growing it, all while I was pregnant and on maternity —but my patients’ loyalty and trust helped us make it through.

I also faced the challenge of educating people about NUCCA care. Many walk in expecting the “twist and crack” style of chiropractic, and it takes time to help them understand that what we do is different—gentle, precise, and focused on restoring the nervous system, not just treating symptoms.

Through it all, I’ve learned that challenges are simply invitations to grow. Every obstacle forced me to get clearer, stronger, and more intentional—both as a doctor and as a leader. And in hindsight, those moments were just as important to my success as the wins.

As you know, we’re big fans of Lotus Chiropractic Care. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Lotus Chiropractic Care is more than a chiropractic office—it’s a space for grounding, alignment, and whole-body healing. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to empower people reach optimal health and wellbeing through gentle, precise chiropractic care that honors the body’s natural ability to restore itself.

We Specialize in three techniques that sets us apart, from other chiropractors.

We specialize in the NUCCA method, one of the most precise and gentle forms of chiropractic care. There’s no twisting, cracking, or guesswork—every adjustment is based on detailed imaging and analysis of the patient’s unique structure. Our focus is on the root cause of discomfort, not just temporary relief.

It is a highly precise and gentle approach that focuses on correcting the atlas (C1 vertebra) at the top of the spine. The area where the brainstem enters the spine —the control center for fundamental involuntary processes—making it one of the most powerful places to restore alignment and communication between the brain and body. Unlike traditional chiropractic, NUCCA involves no twisting, cracking, or popping. Every adjustment is guided by advanced imaging and careful analysis to create a custom care plan for each patient.

We also specialize in Activator Methods, one of the most researched techniques in chiropractic, due to it’s reliability and reproducible results. It is a technique that is analytical and precise.

Finally, we specialize in Webster’s Technique – to help mother’s have a baby in the most optimal position for birth.

While we treat a wide variety of patients, we are especially known for helping those who suffer from chronic and complex conditions such as migraines, vertigo, post-concussion symptoms, TMJ, neck pain, scoliosis, and fatigue. We provide care for pediatric patients and expecting mothers, using techniques tailored to the unique needs of growing bodies and pregnancy.

Lotus Chiropractic Care is not your typical chiropractic office—and that’s intentional.

We are commited to precision, personalization, and patient education. We don’t guess—we assess. Every patient receives an individualized plan based on measurable results, not a “one-size-fits-all” adjustment. Our approach is also deeply relational; we take the time to listen, to educate, and to empower patients with tools for long-term wellness.

Another key difference is how we care for the nervous system. The nervous system controls every cell, organ, and function in the body, so by restoring its balance, patients often experience improvement in multiple areas—better sleep, fewer headaches, more energy, and even improved mood.

We also believe that healing is a partnership. From the moment a patient walks in, they’re part of a supportive, uplifting environment where their journey to health is celebrated every step of the way.

Brand-wise, we’re most proud of expanding and building a reputation rooted in trust and excellence. Lotus Chiropractic Care has been honored as Best of Georgia by the Georgia Business Journal in 2020 and 2022, as well as named as a Top Chiropractor 2018 and 2025 by Atlanta Magazine. But our proudest achievements are the success stories from patients whose lives have been transformed — those who walked in with years of pain, dizziness, or fatigue and walked out with restored energy, balance, and hope.

Lotus Chiropractic Care isn’t just a place for pain relief—it’s a place for renewal. Our mission is to help people feel aligned, live without pain, and thrive in every area of life.

We don’t just adjust spines; we restore hope, energy, and confidence. Every adjustment, every plan, every conversation is intentional.

We’re here for the everyday person juggling work and family, for the mom-to-be preparing for a healthy birth, for the child struggling with posture or migraines, and for anyone who’s ready to finally feel like themselves again.

At Lotus, healing isn’t rushed. It’s precise. It’s gentle. And it’s built on the belief that your body is designed to heal—you just need the right guide to help it get there.

We want readers to know that Lotus Chiropractic Care is a place where healing begins with the nervous system. Whether you’re seeking relief from chronic discomfort, looking to optimize your health, or simply ready to feel like yourself again, our team is here to guide you with care that is gentle, thorough, and backed by science.

Can you talk to us about how you think about risk?
Risk-taking has been woven into the fabric of my journey—both personally and professionally. I believe that growth rarely happens in the comfort zone, and for me, every major leap has required courage, faith, and a deep trust in my purpose.

Starting Lotus Chiropractic Care was, in itself, a significant risk. I was stepping into a competitive healthcare market with a niche specialty—NUCCA chiropractic—that many people in my community had never heard of. I wasn’t just opening a practice; I was introducing an entirely different philosophy of healing. There was no guarantee people would understand it, let alone embrace it.

One of my biggest risks came when I decided to relocate and expand the practice. Moving a well-established business across the street might sound simple on paper, but the investment—both financially and emotionally—was huge. It meant building out a brand-new space, introducing new modalities, and trusting that my vision for a more holistic, elevated patient experience would resonate.

To me, risk is not about recklessness—it’s about alignment. I take calculated risks when I can clearly see how they connect to my mission of helping people heal from the inside out. Every major decision is rooted in the question: ‘Will this allow us to serve our patients better?’ If the answer is yes, then I’m willing to leap, knowing that the discomfort of uncertainty is simply the space where transformation begins.

Pricing:

• New Patient Visit: $200

Contact Info:

• Website: https://lotuschiropracticcare.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lotuschirocare/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lotuschiropracticcare
• Other: https://lotuschiropracticcare.janeapp.com/

Image Credits
Yatti Desai, Jocelyn Robinson at Cre8tive Heads Design Agency