Bountiful Life

02/02/2026

Your child’s brain is brilliant, and also very sensitive.

When they’re overwhelmed (even by something tiny, like the wrong color cup), their emotional center—the limbic system—gets activated. The amygdala sounds the alarm: “This is danger!”

To us, it’s a broken cookie.

To their brain, it’s a crisis.

When we understand that this is brain science, not misbehavior, it completely changes how we respond. And when you begin to offer support based on what’s
actually happening inside, you give your child tools they’ll use for life.

This isn’t about perfection. It’s about connection.

💬 Have you seen your child’s “fire alarm” brain go off?

✨ Want more brain-based tips like this?
Join Dr. Katey’s FREE Community Lecture, hosted right here at our clinic on the 3rd Thursday of every month. She dives deeper into how the brain and nervous system impact your child’s behavior, emotions, and development.

📞 Curious if this approach is a good fit for your family?
Call 515-965-8280 to schedule a FREE consult and see how we can support your child’s brain and nervous system.

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01/31/2026

ADHD isn’t just about attention or “hyperactivity.” It’s about how the brain is wired, connected, and processing the world.

When a child struggles to focus, regulate emotions, or sit still, it’s not a discipline issue or lack of motivation. It’s often a sign that the brain is working harder to communicate and adapt to stress and sensory input.

When that communication loop is disrupted by retained primitive reflexes, poor sensory integration, or an overloaded nervous system. We see distractibility, impulsivity, and emotional ups and downs. That’s why we take a whole-brain approach to supporting children with ADHD.

Our care doesn’t “treat” ADHD. Through neuro-based chiropractic care, Brain Blossom program, and simple right-now strategies, we support better brain-body communication, helping build a foundation for focus, calm, and regulation.

We don’t label. We look deeper.
When we address the root cause, kids can move from surviving to thriving by supporting how their brain functions.

✨ Want to learn more?
Dr. Katey hosts a FREE community lecture every third Thursday of the month.

📞 Call 515-965-8280 to schedule an appointment
Schedule a free consultation to see if our approach is the right fit for your family

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01/29/2026

🧠 Does your child have the tools their brain needs?

Every child’s brain develops in a predictable order and each stage brings important “tools” that help with regulation, focus, movement, and behavior.

When gaps show up, the brain does its best to compensate… and that compensation can look like behaviors we often misunderstand.

✨ At Bountiful Life, we don’t label. We honor your child’s story and support their brain where it is right here and right now.

👶 Primitive reflexes are one of the very first building blocks of brain development. If they aren’t fully integrated, it can affect how your child adapts to the world.

If your baby hasn’t been checked, this may be an important next step.

📞 Want to have your baby checked for necessary primitive reflexes?
Call Bountiful Life at 515-965-8280 to get scheduled.

👉 Curious to learn more?
Join our completely FREE community lecture at Bountiful Life
📅 3rd Thursday of every month
⏰ 6:30 PM
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01/28/2026

We love helping families celebrate their child's success! Dr. Katey completed training with the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, is trained in the Webster technique, and is a Focus Certified Practitioner with Brain Blossom. She'd love to help your little one hit their milestones!

01/26/2026

Who doesn't love an excuse to laugh, hug tightly, or take calming breaths?!

Stimulating your child's vagus nerve can interrupt the fight, flight, freeze mode and send a signal to the brain that communicates “you are safe” rather than “you are in danger.”

A strong vagal tone is directly linked to better emotional regulation and well being!
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✨ Want more brain-based tips like this?
Join Dr. Katey’s FREE Community Lecture, hosted right here at our clinic on the 3rd Thursday of every month. She dives deeper into how the brain and nervous system impact your child’s behavior, emotions, and development.

📞 Curious if this approach is a good fit for your family?
Call 515-965-8280 to schedule a FREE consult and see how we can support your child’s brain and nervous system.

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01/25/2026

Did you know that your child's sensory experiences literally shape their brain?

We've seen firsthand how sensory development forms the foundation for everything from learning to emotional regulation. This is why we're so passionate about supporting proper nervous system function from an early age!

The brain builds from the bottom up, starting with basic survival functions before developing complex thinking skills. This is why those early sensory experiences are absolutely crucial.

When children struggle with reading, focus, or emotional regulation, we often find the root cause in their sensory foundation. Their nervous system may be missing important developmental pieces that proper alignment and sensory play can help provide.

We love helping parents understand that those "messy" activities, like splashing, climbing, spinning, aren't just fun, they're literally building your child's brain!

Through gentle adjustments and parent education, we support optimal nervous system development so your child can thrive.

What's your child's favorite sensory activity? We'd love to hear what lights up their brain!

01/24/2026

Many parents think challenging behaviors or learning struggles are “just who their child is.” But what if those behaviors are actually the brain’s way of signaling it
needs support?

In our office, we offer a unique support. We use brain-based exercises that respect the developmental hierarchy, building foundational skills first and then
connecting them to higher-level thinking.

This approach strengthens the whole brain, helping children:

🧠Improve focus and attention
💛Regulate emotions more effectively
⚡Reduce defiance and outbursts
🌈Build confidence in learning and social interactions

Even some of the most challenging behaviors can improve when we address the root neurological foundation rather than just the surface behavior.

The brain develops in a very systematic way, from bottom to the top, from primitive reflexes to complex reasoning. Skipping steps can leave gaps that show up
as frustration, impulsivity, or learning struggles. By building from the bottom up and supporting all the tools of processing, we help the brain work as a whole,
integrated system.

💡Behavior isn’t the problem. The brain is. And when we help the brain thrive, behavior follows.

✨ Want to learn more?
Dr. Katey hosts a completely FREE community lecture right here at the clinic on the third Thursday of every month, where she breaks down how brain development impacts behavior, focus, and emotional regulation.

📞 Call us to schedule an appointment
Schedule a free consultation to see if our approach is the right fit for your family

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01/23/2026

Your child’s spine isn’t just structural, it’s neurological.

Every movement, every bit of posture, and every spinal segment sends powerful input up to the brain, shaping how the brain develops, organizes, and adapts.

When spinal alignment is altered, the input being sent to the brain changes.

That means the brain is being under-stimulated in some areas and overstimulated in others, creating inefficiencies in how it processes, regulates, and responds
to the world.

The result?
A brain that’s working harder, not smarter.

We might see this show up as poor focus, emotional outbursts, low tone, sensory overwhelm, or even delayed development.

By restoring proper alignment, we restore proper input.

And when the brain starts getting accurate, balanced stimulation again, it can organize, connect, and adapt the way it was designed to.

With The Brain Blossom Program, that’s what we do.

We help the brain process the world more efficiently by optimizing how it’s being fed through the body.

✨ Reach out to us to schedule a free consultation and learn more about how we can help your child’s brain and body work better together.

✨ Want to learn more?
Join Dr. Katey at our FREE Community Lecture at Bountiful Life, held every 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30PM. We break down brain development in a way that actually makes sense for parents.

📞 Wondering if this is something your child should be checked for? 515-965-8280
Call the clinic or schedule a free consultation to see if we’re a good fit for your family.

01/22/2026

February special for Nutrition and Massage! Appointments must be booked during the month of February. Limited spots are available. Call the office at 515.965.8280 to book now!

01/22/2026

If you’ve ever thought:
“Why is this so hard for my child?”
“Why do small things feel BIG?”
“Why aren’t traditional answers helping?”

You’re not alone, and you’re not missing anything.

Your child’s nervous system may simply be under more internal stress than we can see. When the brain and spine aren’t communicating clearly, kids struggle to adapt, and behavior becomes the messenger.

It often shows up as meltdowns, shutdowns, or overwhelm.

✨ A strong foundation matters.
✨ A regulated nervous system matters.
✨ And your child’s brain has an incredible ability to adapt when supported correctly.

💛 There is hope.
💛 There is a why.
💛 And there are gentle, neuro-based ways to support growing brains.

📣 Want to learn more?
Join our FREE Community Lecture at Bountiful Life

🗓 3rd Thursday of each month | ⏰ 6:30 PM
Dr. Katey will be breaking this down in a way every parent can understand.

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01/21/2026

01/20/2026

Kids don’t “act out” for no reason. When the brain is overloaded, it shows up as sensory seeking, big emotions, and trouble focusing. 💛

Swipe to learn the 3 signs your child’s brain is overwhelmed, and a simple 20-second brain break to help them reset and reconnect.

✨ Want to learn more?
Dr. Katey hosts a completely FREE community lecture right here at the clinic on the third Thursday of every month, where she breaks down how brain development impacts behavior, focus, and emotional regulation.

📞 Call us to schedule an appointment at 515-965-8280
Schedule a free consultation to see if our approach is the right fit for your family

🧠 Comment “BRAIN” to secure a spot at the community lecture
👉 Follow for more brain-based strategies to support your child’s development