Wild Bloom Chiropractic

04/01/2026

✨ Practice Member Testimonial ✨

James and Trinity Ann are thriving as weekly wellness members! Consistent, nervous system-focused care has supported improvements in their mood, emotional regulation, social engagement, and immune function. Regular adjustments help keep their nervous systems balanced so they can better engage in therapies, school, and everyday life.

Their mom shared their testimony: “Dr. Brandi is amazing with my two autistic children. My daughter loves getting her adjustments and is always excited to see everyone there, she’s our little social bug. My, nonverbal, son is so much calmer after getting his adjustments and so happy. The staff is amazing and so very friendly!!”

They really show that consistency is key 🔑 for a regulated nervous system. We love supporting kids and families in their day to day life!

04/01/2026

Do you notice changes in your kids behavior at this time of year? You aren't imagining it. This time of year can be really hard on some kiddos especially as the season is changing. 🌸

If your sweet kid is suddenly melting down over EVERYTHING - wrong color cup, socks that "feel weird," leaving the park - welcome to spring nervous system chaos.

Here's what's happening:
Daylight Saving Time disrupted their circadian rhythm. Sleep deprivation = dysregulation = tantrums.

Temperature fluctuations (70° one day, 40° the next) - their bodies are constantly adapting. Regulation requires stability. Spring is chaos.

Longer daylight = more stimulation = harder to wind down = overtiredness.

Seasonal allergies create inflammation even in kids without diagnosed allergies. Histamine = irritability.

Routine changes - more outdoor time, different activities.
Toddlers thrive on routine. Spring disrupts it.

Sensory overload - brighter sun, louder birds, new textures, different smells. OVERWHELMING.

Your toddler isn't being "bad." Their nervous system is overwhelmed.

How chiropractic helps:
✓ Regulate stress response so they adapt without constant fight-or-flight
✓ Support sleep by addressing spinal tension
✓ Immune support - regulated nervous system = less histamine reaction
✓ Sensory processing support (brainstem is where filtering happens)
✓ Build resilience through seasonal transitions

What else can support their little bodies?
Morning sunlight, consistent bedtime, outdoor play, co-regulation (you staying calm), reduce sugar, patience.

Your toddler isn't broken. Spring is just a lot for their developing nervous system.
Get them adjusted + regulated this season with Wild Bloom Chiropractic.

03/30/2026

You might be thinking that plantar fascitis is just a foot issue, but did you know that your plantar fasciitis didn't start in your foot? It started in your lower back.

You've tried orthotics, better shoes, stretching, foot massages, rest.
Nothing lasts.
Here's why: You're treating the symptom (foot), not the root cause (spinal compensation).

Your feet are at the END of the kinetic chain. Everything above - ankles, knees, hips, pelvis, spine - affects how they function.

The compensation cascade:
Lower back misalignment → Nerves from L4-S1 control your feet. When lumbar spine is misaligned, nerve signals are disrupted, muscle imbalances develop, arch collapses, plantar fascia compensates and inflames.

Pelvic tilt → One leg appears "shorter," you bear more weight on one foot, that foot develops pain. Orthotics can't fix the pelvic imbalance creating it.

Hip dysfunction → Gait compensates, feet work harder, abnormal forces break down tissue.

Knee issues → Altered walking mechanics, feet bear weight abnormally, chronic stress.

Your foot is just the last domino to fall.
Why treating just the foot doesn't work?
Orthotics support the arch but don't fix why it's collapsing (nerve interference).
Better shoes cushion but don't address compensation pattern.
Stretching provides temporary relief but spine keeps pulling it back.

How chiropractic addresses root cause:
✓ Lower back adjustments restore nerve flow to feet
✓ Sacral/pelvic alignment eliminates leg length discrepancy
✓ Hip adjustments restore proper gait
✓ Full kinetic chain assessment identifies where compensation started

When we fix the pattern UP THE CHAIN, foot pain resolves DOWN THE CHAIN.

Stop focusing on stretching and rolling out your foot. It's time to address the body as a whole.

03/27/2026

When we shift from fear to trust, everything changes. ✨

The body isn’t broken—it’s brilliantly designed with intelligence and purpose. When we honor that, we create space for true healing, growth, and optimal function.

At our office, we’re here to support that natural design—helping your nervous system function at its best so your body can do what it was made to do. 💛

03/25/2026

Supporting the nervous system = supporting the whole child 💛

The vagus nerve plays a powerful role in how children connect, process, and regulate their world. When it’s functioning well, we often see meaningful changes like improved eye contact, less sound sensitivity, more facial expression, and better regulation of the heart, lungs, and overall coordination.

Through specific chiropractic care, we’re not just focusing on the spine—we’re helping support the brain-body connection so kids can show up more calm, connected, and confident.

Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive from the inside out ✨

— Based on research from the ICPA & Drew Rubin, DC, DACCP

03/25/2026

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03/23/2026

Picky eating isn't just about the food. It's a sensory issue. And sensory issues are nervous system issues. 🍎

If your child only eats 5-7 safe foods, gags at new textures, has meltdowns over food touching on the plate, and won't try anything new despite all your efforts - this isn't behavioral. It's neurological.

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) happens when the nervous system can't properly filter and integrate sensory input. For eating, this means certain foods trigger fight-or-flight response just from sight, smell, or texture.

Their nervous system perceives food as a THREAT. It's not willful - it's physiological.

Sensory processing happens in the brainstem. When there's dysfunction (from birth trauma, spinal misalignment, developmental stress), sensory input isn't filtered properly, everything feels more intense, and normal experiences become overwhelming.

Chiropractic care (especially upper cervical and cranial work) removes interference at the brainstem, supports vagus nerve function, improves the nervous system's ability to filter sensory input, and helps the body feel SAFE - which makes trying new things possible.

Swipe to learn why extreme picky eating is a nervous system issue 👉

03/20/2026

If you or your child get strep 3-4+ times a year, you're stuck in the antibiotic cycle, or your doctor is talking about removing tonsils - listen up.

Strep bacteria is everywhere. Most people are exposed but don't get infected. So why do YOU keep getting sick?

Because your immune system isn't mounting an effective defense and your immune system is controlled by your nervous system.

The nerves that regulate immune function, lymphatic drainage, and throat/tonsil immunity all exit from the upper cervical spine. When there's misalignment, nerve signals are disrupted, and your body can't fight off infections it should easily handle.

Antibiotics kill the bacteria, but they don't address WHY your immune system let it proliferate in the first place.

Chiropractic care removes nervous system interference, supports lymphatic drainage, helps shift you out of chronic stress mode (which suppresses immunity), and builds immune resilience.

Swipe to learn why recurring strep is a nervous system issue 👉

Drop 🦠 if this is your struggle. We can help your body defend itself naturally. 💚

03/17/2026

Lucky you… your nervous system found us! 🍀

This St. Patrick's Day, remember the real pot of gold is a healthy, balanced nervous system. Chiropractic care helps keep your spine aligned so your body can function at its best.

03/13/2026

The upper neck controls more than you think. C1 and C2 - two tiny bones protecting your brainstem - affect your emotions, ears, throat, thyroid, and entire physical health. 🧠

Your brainstem controls every automatic function keeping you alive: heart rate, breathing, sleep, digestion, emotional regulation, sensory processing, and more.

When C1 or C2 are under stress (from birth trauma, falls, car accidents, poor posture, chronic stress), they can compress or irritate the brainstem - and everything goes wrong.

What your upper neck controls:
🧠 Emotional health - The vagus nerve (your calm nerve) exits at the upper neck. Misalignment decreases vagal tone = anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation

👂 Ears/nose/throat - Nerves controlling drainage and immunity exit from upper cervical spine. stress and tension to the neck = chronic ear infections, sinus issues, frequent throat infections

🦋 Thyroid function - Nerve signals from brain to thyroid pass through C1/C2. Disrupted signals = thyroid dysfunction (fatigue, weight gain, brain fog)

💪 Overall physical health - Blood flow to brain, cerebrospinal fluid flow, all nerve signals to your body start here. Upper neck imbalance affects EVERYTHING downstream.

Intentional and specific neck adjustments require specialized training that restores brainstem function.
When the upper neck is in a state of balance, everything downstream improves.

Swipe to learn why these two tiny bones matter for your entire health 👉

03/11/2026

Your kid's eczema isn't a skin problem. It's an inflammation problem. 🌿

If you're stuck in the steroid cream cycle - flare-up, treat, temporary relief, repeat - you're not alone. And you're not crazy for thinking there has to be a better way.

Eczema and hives are your child's body pushing internal inflammation OUT through the skin.
But where does that inflammation come from?
The nervous system.

When your child's nervous system is dysregulated, it triggers chronic inflammation, histamine overproduction, immune hyperactivity, and gut issues...and all of that shows up on the skin.

Your nervous system controls your gut.
Your gut controls 70% of your immune system.
Your immune system controls inflammation.

When there's spinal interference (especially mid-back), the nerves controlling gut and immune function can't communicate properly. That's when you see chronic skin issues that won't resolve no matter what cream you use.

Chiropractic care removes that interference, regulates the nervous system, and allows the body to calm inflammation from the inside out.

Swipe through to learn why eczema is a nervous system problem 👉 and drop 🌿 if this is your child's struggle.

You don't have to accept constant flare-ups as normal. 💚

03/09/2026

If you're pregnant and can't breathe through your nose, you're not imagining it.

Pregnancy rhinitis affects 20-30% of pregnant women - and most doctors just say "deal with it until delivery."
But you don't have to suffer through it, mama.

Here's what's happening:
Estrogen increases → nasal blood vessels swell → congestion
Progesterone increases → relaxes nasal passages → more swelling
Blood volume increases 40-50% → more blood flow to mucous membranes → constant stuffiness

This leads to mouth-breathing all day and night, can't sleep lying down, and most decongestants aren't pregnancy-safe.

Natural remedies that actually work:
🌊 Saline nasal rinse (neti pot) 2x daily
💨 Humidifier while sleeping
💧 Drink 80-100oz water daily (thins mucus)
😴 Elevate your head while sleeping
🌿 Steam inhalation (add eucalyptus if provider approves)
🍋 Lemon + honey + warm water
🧂 Salt cave/halotherapy (pregnancy-safe)

How chiropractic helps:
Upper cervical and thoracic adjustments support lymphatic drainage from sinuses, improve nervous system regulation of inflammation, release tension restricting breathing, and help optimize rib and diaphragm function (especially important as baby grows!).

Our goal is to support your body's ability to drain, regulate, and adapt.

Try these natural remedies + chiropractic support to make breathing easier.

You don't have to suffer through pregnancy, mama. 💚

Drop 🤰 if pregnancy stuffiness is making you miserable. We help pregnant mamas breathe easier.