TruCentered Chiropractic Care

TruCentered Chiropractic Care ⭐️Best of Annapolis⭐️ 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Annapolis Chiropractor Certified in:
Prenatal Chiropractic Care🤰
Pediatric Chiropractic Care🤱👶

C-sections, forceps, inductions, they can save lives. But they also create physical tension in a baby’s body that doesn’...
12/03/2025

C-sections, forceps, inductions, they can save lives. But they also create physical tension in a baby’s body that doesn’t just disappear.

We see babies who cry for hours, won’t latch, can’t turn their heads, and arch constantly… and still get sent home with “everything looks fine.”

But their nervous system is telling a different story.

Gentle chiropractic care helps unwind the tension, realign the spine and cranium, and support regulation from day one, before patterns of compensation set in.

We wouldn’t tell an adult to “wait it out” after a traumatic event. Babies deserve better too.




Letting babies “cry it out” might look like it works, eventually they stop crying. But that’s not regulation. That’s res...
12/02/2025

Letting babies “cry it out” might look like it works, eventually they stop crying. But that’s not regulation. That’s resignation.

Their nervous system learns no one’s coming… so it shuts down.

That’s not sleep. It’s a stress response.

The real solution? Address what’s causing the struggle. Tension, discomfort, an overwhelmed system. When we adjust babies, we help their body shift into a state where true rest is actually possible.

Sleep is a nervous system function, not a behavior you train into submission.

💬 Comment SLEEP if you want support that honors biology, not just schedules.





12/02/2025

“Give it time. They’ll talk when they’re ready.”

That’s what everyone keeps telling you.

But you KNOW something’s off. The frustration in their eyes when they can’t communicate. Watching other kids their age chat away while yours struggles.

The waiting is breaking your heart.

Here’s what most parents don’t realize:
Sometimes a speech delay isn’t about speech at all — it’s the nervous system asking for support.

When your child’s body is stuck in stress or tension, their brain can’t send clear signals for communication.

Your child isn’t broken. Their brain just needs space to connect + grow.

💛 You’re not imagining it. And you don’t have to just wait.

Ready to explore something different? Send us a message. We see you. 💛

12/01/2025

Let’s set the record straight...

A “well-behaved” child doesn’t suddenly become difficult for no reason during winter break.

When sleep, sugar, overstimulation, and zero routine collide… you get a dysregulated nervous system that’s maxed out.

And kids don’t have the tools yet to bounce back on their own.

If the holidays feel more chaotic than magical right now, this is your reminder to protect the nervous system, not just the traditions. 🎄🕎

11/29/2025

Your toddler still isn’t talking.

Other kids their age are stringing sentences together. Yours points and grunts.

The pediatrician said “wait and see.” Speech therapy has a 6-month waitlist.

And you’re wondering if you did something wrong.
You didn’t.

Here’s what most parents don’t know:
👉🏾 Language doesn’t develop in isolation. It emerges from movement, balance, sensory processing + nervous system regulation.

👉🏾When there’s interference in the nervous system, it affects how the brain coordinates all these systems together.

Your child isn’t broken. Their brain-body communication might just need support.

Brain-based chiropractic care removes nervous system interference so your child’s body can function the way it was designed to.

We don’t treat the delay. We address the root cause.

💛 Understanding this changes everything.
Send us a message. We’re here for you. 💛

Holidays are exciting, but they can be overwhelming for little bodies. Loud spaces, travel, lots of new faces — it’s a l...
11/26/2025

Holidays are exciting, but they can be overwhelming for little bodies. Loud spaces, travel, lots of new faces — it’s a lot for a nervous system to process.

Anchors keep everyone steady. Protect one familiar sleep ritual, move your bodies before the event, and create a reset spot (even just a chair and blanket) so your child has somewhere to recharge. Feed before the crowd grows, and keep water and snacks close by for yourself too.

These small adjustments protect regulation, and when regulation is steady, joy is easier to access for the whole family.

🎄 If you want more tools to help your family stay regulated during the holiday season, DM us or visit the link in our bio to get on our schedule.





11/25/2025

You explained the plan. They nodded. They got it.

Then the transition happened and they fell apart anyway.

You’re not crazy. They’re not being difficult. Their brain just needed more than words.

Visual imagery is what creates prediction. Prediction creates control. Control keeps their nervous system regulated when the moment actually arrives. Without that internal picture, transitions feel uncertain. Unsafe. And that’s when the meltdown begins.

This month’s Right Now Strategy is one of the simplest tools we teach.

Instead of just talking through the plan, draw it. Stick figures on scrap paper. Show them the sequence. Say it while you sketch. Then show the picture again when the transition comes.

You’re building the visual map their nervous system needs to move through change with confidence.

Pick one transition this week. Try it. Even if it feels silly.

You might find yourself saying what so many parents tell us: “I should have done this sooner.”

Save this for the next hard morning. 💛

Care

The modern kid’s schedule doesn’t leave room to breathe, let alone regulate.When they go from school to sports to screen...
11/25/2025

The modern kid’s schedule doesn’t leave room to breathe, let alone regulate.

When they go from school to sports to screens with zero unstructured downtime, we see anxiety, meltdowns, sleep issues, and attention struggles. Not because they’re lazy or difficult, but because their nervous system never gets to turn off.

Boredom isn’t the enemy. It’s essential for regulation.

Chiropractic helps reset the nervous system, supporting rest, recovery, and growing their capacity, not just their schedule.

Save this for when you’re tempted to add another activity instead of protecting their peace.




A meltdown over the wrong color bowl usually isn’t about the bowl.It’s the nervous system saying: “I’m overwhelmed and d...
11/24/2025

A meltdown over the wrong color bowl usually isn’t about the bowl.

It’s the nervous system saying: “I’m overwhelmed and don’t know how to tell you.”

When your child’s system is stuck in overdrive, their behavior becomes their only language.

And while discipline may work in the short term, it doesn’t solve the real problem.

That’s why we work with kids to regulate the root, their nervous system.

When the nervous system calms, the behavior often follows without needing to be “fixed.”

Your child isn’t giving you a hard time. They’re having one.




11/23/2025

You’re doing all the right things.

The rocking. The deep breaths. The cuddles. The bedtime routines.

And your child is still melting down. Still struggling to regulate. Still stuck.

You’re exhausted. You’re wondering what you’re missing.
Here’s what we want you to know: you’re not missing anything. Those daily activities ARE helping.

Gentle rocking stimulates vagal pathways that promote calm. Humming creates vibrations that activate the vagus nerve. Deep slow breathing regulates emotions + stress response. Cuddles + deep pressure calm the nervous system. Playful connection builds strong vagal tone.

Keep doing these things. They matter.

But sometimes the vagus nerve needs more direct support.

That’s where brain-based chiropractic care comes in.

We don’t treat symptoms. We address the root cause by:
 👉🏾 Removing nervous system interference weakening vagal tone
 👉🏾 Enhancing brain-body communication for better regulation
👉🏾 Supporting digestion, sleep + overall wellbeing

💛 You’re not a bad parent. Your child isn’t broken. Sometimes their nervous system just needs deeper support.

Ready to learn how we can help your whole family thrive? Send us a message. We see you. We’re here for you. 💛

Thanksgiving can feel like a war zone for a dysregulated nervous system:👉🏾 New smells👉🏾 Mixed textures👉🏾 Loud conversati...
11/21/2025

Thanksgiving can feel like a war zone for a dysregulated nervous system:
👉🏾 New smells
👉🏾 Mixed textures
👉🏾 Loud conversations
👉🏾 Everyone watching

What looks like “refusing to eat” might actually be your child’s body going into sensory overload. They’re not being dramatic. They’re overwhelmed.

If they only want plain bread, cry over foods touching, or can’t handle trying something new, consider what their nervous system is experiencing before pushing the plate.

When we support the root of that dysregulation (yes, chiropractic care helps!), food becomes less threatening.

👉🏾 Less defensiveness
👉🏾 Fewer sensory triggers
👉🏾 More peace at the table

This Thanksgiving, lead with understanding, not force.

Save this for the parent who’s bracing for the food fight.





11/21/2025

When kids get stuck in fight-or-flight — anxiety, meltdowns, tummy issues, trouble sleeping — it’s not “just their personality.”

It’s their nervous system asking for support. 💛

When vagal function is weak, kids can’t shift out of stress. They get stuck in survival mode.

Children with low vagal tone often experience:
    •    Frequent anxiety or meltdowns
    •    Digestive issues like constipation
    •    Trouble sleeping
    •    Social withdrawal

Does any of this sound familiar?

Your child’s behaviors aren’t problems to manage.

They’re clues about what their nervous system needs.
Behaviors are windows into the brain.

The good news? Your child’s nervous system has the capacity to adapt + grow.

💛 Your child isn’t broken. Their nervous system is communicating.

Ready to support your whole family’s nervous system? Send us a message. We’re here for you. 💛

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2525 Riva Road STE 145
Annapolis, MD
21401

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3pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 12:30pm
3pm - 6:30pm
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Friday 3pm - 6:30pm

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