Highlands Chiropractic & Wellness

Highlands Chiropractic & Wellness In Highlands, NC, we offer Chiropractic, Dry Needling, Nutrition, Massage Therapy, Lab Testing, TRT/Stem Wave Therapy.

Aery Chiropractic & Acupuncture is a wellness center that focuses on you and your body as a whole, helping you heal from within. Each patient is first assessed through an exam and health history. A treatment plan is decided upon and implemented through discussion with the patient and the treatment is designed to facilitate the body's ability to heal as fully as possible.

Healthcare is increasingly moving toward personalized, precision-based therapies rather than one-size-fits-all solutions...
03/13/2026

Healthcare is increasingly moving toward personalized, precision-based therapies rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.

Peptides are one of the most exciting tools available today because they allow us to support specific biological pathways involved in healing, metabolism, and healthy aging.

When used strategically, peptide therapy may support:

• Healing and tissue repair
• Cellular recovery and mitochondrial health
• Active longevity and healthy aging
• Improved body composition and weight management
• Hormonal balance and performance

At our clinic, peptides are never used as a trend or shortcut. They are recommended thoughtfully as part of a comprehensive plan that may also include chiropractic care, regenerative therapies like SoftWave, nutrition strategies, and targeted supplementation.

Every recommendation is individualized based on your goals, health history, and what your body actually needs.

The right therapy, used at the right time, can dramatically change how the body heals and adapts over time.

Have you been curious about peptide therapy but unsure where to start?

Pain reduction often precedes structural repair.The nervous system settles first.Inflammation decreases.Discomfort softe...
02/28/2026

Pain reduction often precedes structural repair.

The nervous system settles first.
Inflammation decreases.
Discomfort softens.

But collagen remodeling, vascular changes, and load tolerance take time.

If care stops when pain drops, recurrence is common.

We practice regenerative techniques here because longevity matters.

02/25/2026

Chronic back or neck pain changes people.

It makes you cautious.
It makes you hesitant.
It makes you wonder if this is just how life is now.

Most treatments focus on pain reduction, but reducing pain is not the same thing as healing a tissue so it’s stronger and less vulnerable.

DiscRestore was built for the person who is tired of managing flare-ups and ready to restore their spine properly — using regenerative technology, precise rehab, and a structured healing timeline.

Your body is capable of more than you’ve been told.

And no, you don’t have to accept decline as your future.

Call (828) 526-1022 to schedule a DiscRestore consultation.

02/24/2026

Growth never stops in this profession.

Dr. Kristin and Dr. Olivia spent last weekend deep in more advanced dry needling training — refining technique, learning new approaches, and challenging themselves.

Because when someone trusts our clinic with their body, “good enough” isn’t enough.

They’re back in the clinic this week — sharper, stronger, and ready.

Regenerative medicine just got smarter.We’ve officially added prescription peptide therapy to our clinical toolbox.Pepti...
02/11/2026

Regenerative medicine just got smarter.

We’ve officially added prescription peptide therapy to our clinical toolbox.

Peptides are targeted signaling molecules that activate repair pathways at the cellular level — supporting tissue regeneration, collagen synthesis, mitochondrial function, and immune modulation.

Translation?

We can now more intentionally support:

• Disc and joint degeneration
• Tendon and ligament injuries
• Osteoarthritis
• Bone density loss
• Inflammatory and autoimmune patterns
• Slowed recovery in menopause
• Persistent fatigue

This isn’t a supplement.
It’s precision medicine.

Every protocol is prescription-based, individualized, and medically supervised. We screen carefully. We monitor closely. We use peptides when they are clinically appropriate, not casually.

This is about accelerating healing with accuracy.

If your body feels like it’s not bouncing back the way it used to, we now have another regenerative lever to pull.

The future of healing is not suppression.
It’s restoration.

— Dr. Kristin



Our office has power and we will be open tomorrow, assuming nothing changes overnight. See you then!! If you need to get...
01/26/2026

Our office has power and we will be open tomorrow, assuming nothing changes overnight. See you then!! If you need to get scheduled you can call us ☎️at 828-526-1022 or text us 📲 at 828-526-6571.

We’ll be closed Monday 1/26 due to the winter storm and icy roads. Stay safe everyone!
01/26/2026

We’ll be closed Monday 1/26 due to the winter storm and icy roads. Stay safe everyone!

Back pain doesn’t have to be sharp to be meaningful.One of the most common things I hear is:“My back just feels tight… l...
01/20/2026

Back pain doesn’t have to be sharp to be meaningful.

One of the most common things I hear is:
“My back just feels tight… like it’s constantly on edge.”

That stretched, guarded, or “about to lock up” feeling is incredibly common—and in many cases, it isn’t coming from a major spinal injury.

What’s often driving it:
• muscles carrying more load than they’re designed for
• tension patterns after a small strain
• lack of core endurance shifting stress into the low back
• early disc or joint changes that don’t announce themselves loudly

When the body senses instability, it responds by tightening.
That tension is protective—not a sign that something is failing.

Where people tend to get stuck:
They stop moving altogether.

Unfortunately, complete rest usually leads to more stiffness, sensitivity, and fear around movement.

Most backs respond best to the right kind of motion, improved mechanics, and progressive support—not panic.

If your back feels constantly tight or guarded, an appointment at our office focused on corrective exercises, movement mechanics, and spinal support can help restore stability and reduce strain before it turns into persistent pain.

Your spine isn’t delicate.
It’s responsive.
And it adapts to the patterns you give it.

What our staff is prioritizing to stay healthy this flu season:Being around people all day means we take our health seri...
01/19/2026

What our staff is prioritizing to stay healthy this flu season:

Being around people all day means we take our health seriously—especially this time of year.

Right now, our team is focusing on:
• Our Flu Season Essentials Supplement Bundle (10% off through January)
• Prioritizing sleep and recovery
• Drinking ½ body weight (lbs) in ounces of water daily
• Getting adjusted regularly to support overall resilience

No extremes.
No shortcuts.
Just consistent habits that support the body during a demanding season.

If you want support staying well this winter, our Flu Season Essentials Bundle is available in the office through the end of January—just ask our team.

January feels like a moment of alignment.This month marks two years since I became the owner of Highlands Chiropractic &...
01/13/2026

January feels like a moment of alignment.

This month marks two years since I became the owner of Highlands Chiropractic & Wellness—and also the official welcome of Dr. Olivia Douglas to our practice.

Dr. Olivia trained closely under both myself and my husband, Dr. Eric Lander, during her final year of chiropractic training. We practice very similarly, share the same clinical philosophy, and hold the same high standards of care. She is fully trained in the techniques and therapies offered here and is ready to step in and care for patients in all areas of the practice.

Her addition allows us to better meet your needs—creating more availability, more flexibility, and continued space for thoughtful, unhurried care.

I’m deeply grateful for this community and proud of the way this practice continues to grow—with intention, experience, and a commitment to listening closely to what patients truly need.

More to come 🤍, Dr. Kristin

January doesn’t need another extreme reset.It needs support.I created The Nourish First Reset for people who are tired o...
01/02/2026

January doesn’t need another extreme reset.

It needs support.

I created The Nourish First Reset for people who are tired of plans that start with restriction and end with burnout.

Instead of cutting everything out, we focus on:
• adding nourishing foods
• stabilizing energy and blood sugar
• improving sleep and daily rhythm
• building habits that actually last

This is not a detox.
It’s not about willpower.
And it’s not all-or-nothing.

It’s about supporting your body before asking it to change.

🗓 Starts January 13
💻 Fully online, go at your own pace
💵 $29 (open to everyone)

👉 Link to join: https://buy.stripe.com/28EaEX5g5269ac97cybMQ03

⏳ LIMITED TIME — our best SoftWave pricing EVERThrough Monday night, get 25% OFF SoftWave Therapy packages valued at $1,...
11/29/2025

⏳ LIMITED TIME — our best SoftWave pricing EVER

Through Monday night, get 25% OFF SoftWave Therapy packages valued at $1,200 or more. No gimmicks. No hidden fees.

Transferable. Use anytime before May 1, 2026.
Buy now, decide later who uses it — yourself, a family member, or a friend.

This will not be repeated. When it’s gone, it’s gone.

👉 Grab your package before the price goes back up: https://www.highlandssoftwave.com/black-friday-offer

Address

2655 Dillard Road
Highlands, NC
28741

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
2pm - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
Wednesday 2pm - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+18285261022

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