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Dr Alyssa Stridsland

She believes in the body’s innate ability to heal itself, and her goal in care is to

Dr. Alyssa (Salava) Stridsland is a nervous system focused pediatric, perinatal and family focused chiropractor that focuses on restoring balance to your nervous system.

04/02/2026

Stuck in fight or flight? Here are some natural ways to start feeling like yourself again.

If you’re constantly anxious, can’t sleep, struggling with digestion, or feeling like everything is just too much - your body is likely stuck in sympathetic overdrive. Survival mode.

Here’s the thing most people don’t realize: you can’t think your way out of a nervous system problem.

Swipe through for 7 natural, evidence-based ways to help your body shift out of fight or flight and into rest, digest, and heal mode. ✨

You weren’t designed to live like this. If you’re tired of feeling wired, overwhelmed, and stuck, it might be time to take a closer look at what’s actually happening in your nervous system.

Book a nervous system scan and let’s figure out exactly what your body needs.

04/01/2026

Running Wild has technically been around for a while. But it really started one year ago today, when I moved the practice home.

And this past year has felt exactly the way I was hoping it would. The space, the community, the energy. All of it.

The growth and impact this year has been everything I wanted. And I know this is only the beginning. There’s still so much I want to add, build, and grow into.

Thank you for being part of it. For trusting me with your care and your families. For following me on this amazing journey.

Here’s to year two. I cannot wait. 🌻

03/26/2026

I’ve been seeing a lot of kiddos with ear infections this year so I wanted to share what I would do if my child had an ear infection:

Step 1: Get them adjusted 👂
The upper neck and ears are the first place I’d look. Tension in that area is closely connected to lymphatic drainage from the ears, and when things aren’t moving well up there, fluid can sit and stagnate. That’s what I commonly see in kids who keep cycling through ear infections.

Step 2: Garlic mullein oil
In and around the ear. Gentle, natural, and really well supported by the evidence for early-stage ear infections.

Step 3: Red light therapy
Helps calm inflammation and supports the body’s own healing process.

Step 4: Warm compress
Simple, soothing, and helps with drainage and comfort.

Step 5: Follow-up adjustment the next day
I want to make sure the body is responding well and things are draining the way they should be.

The thing most people don’t realize, ear infections are often a drainage problem as much as an infection problem. The kids I see who respond best to this approach tend to have a lot of tension through the upper cervical spine, which can affect how well the ears drain.

When we address that, the body usually does the rest. ✨

03/19/2026

A little re-introduction is in order. 👋

New name. New logo. New website. New photos. And a brand that really feels like everything this practice has become.

I’m Dr. Alyssa Stridsland, and I’m so proud of what Running Wild Chiropractic has grown into.

At the heart of our new look is the fireweed. If you’re from BC, you know this plant. It’s the first thing to bloom after a wildfire. Before anything else, fireweed shows up. It’s been called the phoenix of flowers because of its ability to grow and flourish in the places that have been through the most.

That felt like exactly the right symbol for this work.
So many of the families I see are coming in after hard seasons. Difficult pregnancies, birth trauma, chronic stress, years of just pushing through. They are not broken. They are resilient. And they are ready to bloom. 🌿 
This practice started as a way to help postnatal moms return to running. It has grown into a thriving nervous system practice for the whole family, and I couldn’t be more grateful for every step of that journey.

None of this would look the way it does without three incredible women.
> Website and logo by
> Photos by Cheryl
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They each brought this vision to life in ways I couldn’t have imagined.

If you’ve been here from the beginning, thank you. And if you’re new, welcome. I’m so glad you’re here. ✨

03/12/2026

I know you want a quick fix. I know you’re tired. And I know you’ve been struggling long enough that you’re hoping one adjustment will change everything.

Sometimes, it really does feel that way. People walk out after their first visit feeling lighter, clearer, like something has genuinely shifted.

But here’s the truth: you can’t quick fix nervous system regulation.

Think about it like training for a marathon. You wouldn’t show up on race day without putting in the work first. You’d need time to build endurance, consistency to strengthen your mind and body through the hard runs.

Your nervous system is no different. If your body has been storing chronic stress patterns for years, living in fight-or-flight, functional freeze, or survival overdrive, it’s going to take more than one adjustment to fully shift that.

Each adjustment is a training session. Your body is reorganizing. Adapting. Learning new patterns. Building resilience. Slowly moving out of survival mode and into a state of safety.

And just like training, some sessions feel incredible. Others feel hard. Some weeks bring huge progress. Others feel slow.

If you’re deeply dysregulated, if your nervous system is so stuck in freeze that you can’t feel the shifts yet, it’s going to take longer. Not because you’re doing something wrong. But because your body needs more time to thaw, to reorganize, to remember what safety feels like.

This isn’t a quick fix. It’s a commitment.

A commitment to showing up. To trusting the process. To giving your body the time and consistency it needs to actually change.
You didn’t get here overnight. And healing doesn’t happen overnight either.

But every adjustment is moving you forward. Every visit is training your nervous system to adapt, to regulate, to thrive.

02/12/2026

Excited to announce baby number two will be arriving in August!

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.

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.

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Tuesday	3pm - 7pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 2pm
Thursday	7am - 7pm
Friday	1pm - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 1pm

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