Chiropractor in West University Place, TX
West U sits between the Southwest Freeway and the West Loop, which gives you two clean routes north to our Galleria-area office.
Chiropractor serving West University Place, TX
Trusted chiropractic care for West University Place
About 7 miles (15-20 minutes) from our Galleria-area office
West University Place is a genuine city of about fifteen thousand people, laid out starting in 1917 and named for sitting next door to what was then Rice Institute. It is small, wooded, and — usefully for us — sandwiched between the Southwest Freeway and the I-610 West Loop.
That location gives West U patients two ways to reach us. Weslayan Street or Buffalo Speedway will carry you north to Westheimer Road, and from there it is a straight run west to the West Loop. Or take US-59 up to the West Loop and exit at Westheimer. Either way it is roughly seven miles to our building at the northwest corner of Westheimer and the Loop, across from The Galleria. Having a surface route and a freeway route means a single bad traffic afternoon does not have to cost you a visit.
The complaints we see from West U reflect who lives there. Young families deep in the lifting-and-carrying years arrive with low-back pain. The large contingent tied to Rice and the Medical Center comes in with neck pain, headaches, and wrist and hand symptoms that build up over long days at a desk or a bench. And the neighborhood’s runners and cyclists bring plantar heel pain, knee pain, and the general category of overuse injuries that come from doing the same motion several thousand times a week.
Dr. Francis Ajayi works the same way in every case: examine, explain, then treat with a plan that has a finish line. That might mean chiropractic adjustments, soft-tissue work such as Active Release Technique or dry needling, physiotherapy to make the change stick, or athlete care built around your training.
Call (713) 774-0851 or request a time online.
Proudly serving: Rice Village, Southside Place, Braeswood Place, The Colonial Park area, The Rice University edge.
Local, trusted care
Why West University Place chooses Wellcare Chiropractic And Rehabilitation Clinic
West University Place earned the nickname the Neighborhood City honestly — about fifteen thousand people in a few tree-lined square miles, developed starting in 1917 and named for its proximity to what was then Rice Institute. Being wedged between the Southwest Freeway and the West Loop is the practical advantage here: you have a surface option up Weslayan or Buffalo Speedway and a freeway option, so one bad traffic day does not cost you an appointment.
The mix of people in West U shows up in the mix of complaints. There are young families in the thick of carrying and lifting. There is a large population connected to Rice and the Medical Center who spend long days at a desk, a bench, or a screen. And there are a lot of runners and cyclists using the neighborhood's park loop and the Rice campus perimeter. Dr. Francis Ajayi examines first and explains what is actually driving the problem, then sets a plan with a defined endpoint rather than an open-ended schedule.
What we help with
Common reasons West University Place patients come in
Neck pain and tension from desk work
Long hours at a screen keep the cervical spine in one loaded position. Restoring motion is usually what finally changes it.
Learn more →Headaches driven by the neck
When headaches originate in the cervical spine rather than elsewhere, treating the neck is what makes the difference.
Learn more →Running injuries and plantar heel pain
Repetitive-load pain in the foot and heel usually traces back to mechanics further up the chain.
Learn more →Knee pain from running and cycling
The knee is often the victim rather than the culprit. We look at hip and foot mechanics before treating the joint itself.
Learn more →Low-back pain from lifting small children
One-sided carrying builds asymmetry over months. Correcting the pattern outlasts treating the sore spot.
Learn more →Wrist and hand symptoms from keyboard work
Numbness and tingling in the hand can come from the wrist, the neck, or both. The exam sorts out which.
Learn more →Getting here
Directions from West University Place to our Houston office
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West University Place sits between the Southwest Freeway (US-59/I-69) and the I-610 West Loop, so either works.
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Surface route: take Weslayan Street or Buffalo Speedway north to Westheimer Road, then head west.
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Freeway route: take US-59 north and exit onto the I-610 West Loop northbound, then exit at Westheimer.
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Our building is at the northwest corner of Westheimer and the West Loop, across from The Galleria.
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Enter at 2500 West Loop South and take the elevator to Suite 260. The building has on-site parking.
Drive times are approximate. We're near Rice Village, Rice University campus, Colonial Park, Judson Park, West University Place Recreation Center. Free parking is available right outside the door.
Comprehensive care
Everything West University Place patients can get at our clinic
A short drive from West University Place gives you full access to every condition we treat and every service we offer.
Most requested by West University Place patients
Conditions we treat
Services we offer
Chiropractic & Techniques
Decompression & Physiotherapy
Soft-Tissue & Manual
Specialty Care
Meet the doctor
Dr. Francis Ajayi
Dr. Francis Ajayi reviews the information on this page for accuracy.
West University Place chiropractic FAQs
How far is your office from West University Place?+
Roughly seven miles. You can come up Weslayan or Buffalo Speedway to Westheimer and head west, or take US-59 to the I-610 West Loop north. Most patients budget 15 to 20 minutes.
Do you see patients from West U and Rice Village?+
Yes. We regularly see patients from West University Place, the Rice Village area, and neighboring Southside Place and Braeswood Place.
I run in the neighborhood and my heel hurts. Can you help?+
Often, yes. Heel and arch pain in runners is usually a mechanical problem rather than a local one, and the exam looks at how the foot, knee, and hip are working together before treating the painful area.
Do I need a referral to book?+
No referral is needed to schedule with us. You can call or book online. If your insurance plan requires one, our front desk will help you handle it before your visit.
Where exactly is the office?+
2500 West Loop South, Suite 260, at the northwest corner of Westheimer and the I-610 West Loop, directly across from The Galleria. The building has on-site parking.
What does a first visit involve?+
A full exam, a conversation about your history and goals, and a plain-English explanation of what we find, followed by a specific plan with an endpoint. Ask about our $47 new patient special when you book.