Dr Alyssa Salava

01/27/2026

Postpartum is so much more than just recovering from birth.

Your body is adjusting to feeding, holding, carrying, and caring for your baby - all while running on (probably) less sleep than you are used to. You may feel aches in your back, tension in your neck, disconnection in your core and a pelvic floor that doesn’t feel quite right. And on top of the physical demands, your hormones and emotions are going through big shifts.

Here’s something I see in practice: when postpartum moms prioritize nervous system care, their bodies have a better foundation for healing and adapting to all these demands.

Your nervous system influences everything from your posture and pelvic floor function to your stress response, energy levels, and ability to regulate emotions when you’re exhausted.

This isn’t about chiropractic being the only thing you need. You need rest, nourishment, support, and community. But nervous system support is often the missing piece that helps your body actually receive and integrate all that other support.

01/16/2026

2016 was a very memorable and pivotal year for me.

I ran my first 20 mile trail race.
Andreas and I did a solo summit up Mount Hood.
Andreas and I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail.
I started pole dancing and even did a recital.
We graduated from chiropractic school.
We took the best photo on top of half dome.

I am excited to harness that 2016 energy and bring in more adventures, more chiropractic and experience it with my amazing family!

01/12/2026

Your nervous system is either helping you thrive or keeping you stuck in survival mode 🧠

In practice, I see this shift all the time: when a nervous system moves from dysregulated to regulated, families feel the difference.

It’s not about “fixing” anything. It’s about removing the interference so your body can do what it’s designed to do, heal and adapt naturally.

Here’s what I’m seeing when families prioritize nervous system care:
>> Kids who struggled with focus start doing better in school
>> Exhausted moms finally have energy for their families
>> Fussy babies become calmer and more content
>> Families who were constantly sick start building stronger resilience

Your nervous system controls every function in your body. When it’s clear and connected through gentle chiropractic care, everything has the potential to work better.

Which description sounds more like your family right now?
I’m here to help you move from surviving to thriving.

01/09/2026

In just 9 months, your body will undergo one of the most dramatic transformations of your entire life.

Your heart will pump 50% more blood, your ribcage will expand, your pelvis will shift and widen, your center of gravity will completely change, and every organ will move to make room for your growing baby.

This isn’t just physical. It creates a neurological impact.

Your nervous system is the conductor orchestrating this entire symphony of change. It’s constantly adapting, adjusting, and communicating with every cell to support both you and baby through each stage of pregnancy.

When your nervous system is clear and connected through gentle chiropractic care, your body can adapt with greater ease, comfort, and resilience.

The Nervous System Focused Chiropractic care + Webster Technique supports your nervous system as it:
🌱 Adapts to rapid physical changes
⚖️ Maintains optimal pelvic balance as baby grows
💪 Prepares for labor and delivery
🌸 Coordinates all the changes happening in your body

Your body is designed for this. Your nervous system knows exactly what to do. Chiropractic care helps ensure those signals can communicate clearly.

Ready to support your body through this transformation? I’m here to help your nervous system function optimally throughout your pregnancy.

01/08/2026

The secret to helping your kids thrive this school isn’t just about managing their schedule.

It’s about supporting their nervous system.

While we were busy with holiday prep and end-of-year activities, we sometimes forget the most important foundation for our kids to handle it all.

A clear, connected nervous system that supports their ability to:

📚 Focus better in class
😴 Sleep deeper for better focus
🤝 Regulate emotions during social challenges
🧘‍♂️ Stay calm during tests and presentations
⚡ Process information more efficiently
💪 Adapt to new routines with confidencebetter in class

When their nervous system is functioning well, everything flows more smoothly.

Less overwhelm during busy weeks.
Better ability to settle at bedtime.
More capacity to handle the excitement and changes.

This January, support your child’s nervous system as they navigate the new year. When their body feels balanced and connected, they can handle stress better and function the way they’re designed to.

Ready to help your child’s nervous system stay balanced this year?

Book your child a nervous system chiropractic appointment. Give your kids the foundation they need to handle everything with more ease and balance!

12/30/2025

It’s like clockwork, isn’t it? The transition between fall and winter and suddenly everyone in your house is sniffling, coughing, or fighting something.

You’ve probably blamed it on “holiday germs” or “cold weather,” but there’s more to the story.

Here’s what’s happening: Your family’s nervous system is being overwhelmed by the perfect storm of winter stressors. Holiday activities, schedule changes, less sunlight, temperature fluctuations, sugar overload, travel plans, and increased indoor time create a cascade of stress on your nervous systems.

When your nervous system is under stress, your body’s ability to adapt and function optimally is compromised. Your body can’t regulate properly when it’s stuck in a chronic stress state from spinal tension and nervous system interference.

The cycle looks like this: 
Seasonal stressors → Nervous system overwhelm → Body struggling to adapt → Family gets sick → More stress → Repeat

Here’s what helps: Instead of only focusing on immune-boosting supplements (though those can support), address what’s happening at the root level by supporting your family’s nervous systems through gentle chiropractic care.

When your nervous system is clear and functioning well, your body can adapt to stress more effectively and function the way it’s designed to.

Many parents have been sharing that this is their first December in years without the usual round of family illnesses.

Ready to support your family’s nervous system this season? RWC is here to help your family stay balanced through this busy season.

12/18/2025

The third trimester can feel overwhelming. Your body is changing daily, sleep may feel impossible, and birth feels both exciting and intimidating.

But here’s what I want you to remember: your body knows exactly how to grow your baby and bring them earthside safely.

Every curve of your spine, every hormone released, every practice contraction is part of your body’s birth blueprint.

When your nervous system is clear and connected, everything flows more naturally:
✨ Your pelvis can open optimally
✨ Your baby can find their best position
✨ Your body’s natural pain relief system activates
✨ Your birth can unfold the way it’s meant to

This isn’t about having a “perfect” birth. It’s about trusting your body’s intelligence and giving it the support it needs to do what it was designed to do.

Whether this is your first baby or your fifth, your body deserves to feel strong, supported, and ready.

When we support your nervous system during pregnancy, we’re supporting your body’s ability to birth with power and confidence.

Your body is designed for this.

12/11/2025

I see a lot of moms and kids in practice, but let’s talk about something that often gets overlooked: dad’s nervous system health.

Men need this support just as much. Your nervous system health matters, not just for you, but for your entire family.

Here’s what I see: men typically internalize stress differently than women, often leading to:

🔥 Different physical tension patterns stored in the spine
⚡ Fight-or-flight mode that becomes your new normal 
🧠 Nervous system stuck in overdrive that can lead to more shut down
💔 Higher rates of heart disease, high blood pressure and burnout

Your spine is the highway for all stress signals. When there’s interference in the spine from physical, chemical, or emotional stress, your nervous system can’t properly regulate your stress response.

The result? You’re stuck in survival mode, even when you’re trying to relax.

Chiropractic care helps reset your nervous system’s ability to adapt to stress naturally. Instead of feeling wired and tired, you get clear, calm nervous system function that helps you show up as the man, father, and partner you want to be.

Taking care of your nervous system isn’t just about you. Your family needs you operating at your best, and that starts with a nervous system that can handle what life throws at you.

12/10/2025

12/04/2025

Snoring isn’t just a sleep annoyance. It’s often a sign that your nervous system isn’t coordinating breathing the way it should be.

You’ve maybe heard a bit about tongue position and snoring lately in the wellness world. But I like to take it one step deeper: what’s controlling the tone, strength, and posture of your tongue? It’s your nervous system.

When your upper cervical spine (the top of your neck) is stressed/misaligned, it affects the nerves that control your airway muscles, tongue position, and breathing patterns. Your nervous system struggles to properly coordinate the muscles needed for clear, quiet breathing during sleep.

Here’s what’s happening:
🧠 Nerve interference disrupts the coordination of airway muscles
😴 Your airways become more likely to collapse during sleep
⚡ Breathing patterns can’t be regulated optimally
💤 Poor sleep quality prevents your nervous system from recovering the way it should

Chronic snoring often indicates your nervous system is stuck in a stress state, even during sleep. This means decreased recovery, disrupted hormone production, and your body never fully entering the restorative sleep phases it needs to function well.

When your nervous system can properly coordinate breathing, everything improves. Many of our patients notice significant changes in their sleep quality after neurologically focused upper cervical adjustments.

And yes, kids and babies can snore too. If your little one is snoring (even occasionally), their nervous system is working harder than it should be during sleep. This isn’t something to wait and see about. When kids’ nervous systems can’t coordinate breathing properly during sleep, it affects everything from growth and development to behavior and learning. The earlier we address nervous system stress in kids, the better foundation we’re setting for their entire life.

Your snoring might be your body’s way of asking for nervous system support.

12/02/2025

You know those sleepless nights or reflux struggles? They’re incredibly common, but that doesn’t mean they’re normal or how things have to be.

Your baby’s nervous system is designed to regulate everything - sleep cycles, digestion, feeding coordination. It’s pretty amazing. But sometimes, even after a beautiful birth, that system gets a little overwhelmed from the journey earthside.

Think about it - your baby just navigated a pretty big transition. Their little body is working hard to adapt to life outside the womb, and sometimes tension builds up, especially around the neck and upper spine. When that happens, the vagus nerve (which helps control digestion) and the areas that support feeding and sleep can get a bit compressed.

If your mama instincts are telling you something’s off? Trust that.

Nervous system focused chiropractic care is very gentle. The pressure is as light as checking a tomato for ripeness - helps release that tension so your baby’s nervous system can do what it was designed to do: regulate, coordinate, and thrive.

Your baby deserves peaceful sleep and comfortable feeding. Early support can make all the difference for your whole family.

11/24/2025

Your period pain, mood swings, or irregular cycles? They’re not just something you have to accept as “normal.”

Your menstrual cycle is actually one of the most honest indicators of your nervous system health. When your body is in a state of ease and your nervous system is functioning optimally, it can regulate hormones more effectively, which can lead to easier periods and better overall health.

Your nervous system controls:
🧠 Hormone production and regulation
💫 Pain perception and management
🔄 Your stress response
✨ Sleep cycles that support hormone balance

Swipe to discover what your period symptoms might be telling you about your nervous system health, and how intentional chiropractic care can support your monthly cycle.

Many of the women in my practice share that after consistent nervous system care, their periods become more manageable, their energy improves, and they feel more like themselves throughout their entire cycle.

You don’t have to dread your period every month. When your nervous system is clear and connected, your body can do what it’s designed to do naturally. ❤️