01/28/2026
I still remember the moment I realized the body could heal differently.
As a teenager, I struggled to catch my breath during sports. Like many kids, I was told an inhaler might be something I’d need long-term. But instead of treating the symptom alone, my practitioner asked a different question: What’s creating the stress in the body?
That question changed everything.
Through Applied Kinesiology (AK), we discovered that my breathing issues weren’t just about my lungs. They were connected to spinal stress and dietary inflammation. When those underlying patterns were addressed, my nervous system regulated—and I never needed an inhaler.
This experience shaped my path and continues to inform the care we offer at Mindful Wellness Space.
Applied Kinesiology is a holistic approach that uses gentle muscle testing to identify patterns of physical, chemical, and emotional stress in the body. The nervous system doesn’t distinguish between these—it simply responds to stress, often by shifting into fight-or-flight. When we work with the root causes, the body often regains its natural capacity to regulate and heal.
This is why someone may come in for back pain and leave with insight into digestion, immunity, or breathing. The body is deeply interconnected, and when we support it as a whole, change can happen.
✨ Personalized chiropractic care
✨ Nervous system regulation
✨ Root-cause, integrative healing
Dr. West offers free 15-minute consultations (in person or by phone) if you’re curious whether this approach is a good fit.
Your body is always communicating. We’re here to help you listen.
We offer a collaborative approach to healing with chiropractic, acupuncture, mindfulness, meditation, functional medicine, and Applied Kinesiology. Specializing in autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, PTSD, Lyme, allergies, and mold exposure. Personalized care for your well-being!
