The Wellness Path

11/20/2025

What is the biggest silent killer?

11/11/2025

🏆 We Did It! Voted TN’s Best Regional Chiropractic Practice! 🏆

We’re bursting with excitement and deep gratitude to share that The Wellness Path has been voted TN’s Best Regional Chiropractic Practice! 🎉

To say this is a dream come true is an understatement, especially achieving this milestone in such a short period of time. This recognition isn’t just an award for us; it’s a testament to the trust and support we’ve received from our incredible community.

From the bottom of our hearts, a massive THANK YOU to every single one of our patients, followers, and referral partners. Your belief in our vision—to provide exceptional, holistic care—and your choice to entrust us with your wellness journey made this reality possible.

We are truly passionate about what we do, and we look forward to continuing to serve you with the highest level of commitment and care. Here’s to many more years of health and happiness!

11/10/2025

🏆 We Did It! Voted TN's Best Regional Chiropractic Practice! 🏆

We're bursting with excitement and deep gratitude to share that The Wellness Path has been voted TN's Best Regional Chiropractic Practice! 🎉

To say this is a dream come true is an understatement, especially achieving this milestone in such a short period of time. This recognition isn't just an award for us; it's a testament to the trust and support we've received from our incredible community.

From the bottom of our hearts, a massive THANK YOU to every single one of our patients, followers, and referral partners. Your belief in our vision—to provide exceptional, holistic care—and your choice to entrust us with your wellness journey made this reality possible.

We are truly passionate about what we do, and we look forward to continuing to serve you with the highest level of commitment and care. Here's to many more years of health and happiness!

10/31/2025

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😴 Sleep Secrets: Is Your Child's Nervous System the Missing Link?

Tired of battling bedtime? If your little one fights sleep, wakes up easily, or needs constant motion to settle, it's not always about a "better routine."

We need to look deeper: Is your child's nervous system "on" or "off" at bedtime? 🤯

A nervous system stuck in "on" (Fight or Flight) makes deep, restorative rest almost impossible. This tension often traces back to birth trauma or early stressors.

✨ Quick 3-Question Quiz: Find Your Child's Sleep Score!

Track your points (0, 1, or 2) for each answer:

The Wind-Down: How long does it take for your child to settle and fall asleep after they are tucked in?

A) < 10 mins (0 pts)

B) 10-20 mins (1 pt)

C) > 20 mins / Rarely settles easily (2 pts)

Nighttime Starts: How often does your child suddenly startle or need frequent soothing during the first 3 hours of sleep?

A) Rarely/Never (0 pts)

B) Sometimes (1 pt)

C) Often/Every Night (2 pts)

Sensory Settling: When restless, do they require intense motion (bouncing, swinging) or heavy pressure to calm down?

A) Rarely (0 pts)

B) Sometimes (1 pt)

C) Definitely/High Need (2 pts)

Total Your Points!

0-1 Point: Sleep Champion!

4-6 Points: Sleep SOS! (Common sign of nervous system tension)

We specialize in gentle, neurological care to help transition the nervous system from a state of "stress" to "rest."

👉 DM us 'SLEEP' to schedule a consultation and help your family finally win the bedtime battle!

10/29/2025

Your Baby’s Birth Was Beautiful… But It Was Also a Big Journey 🌿

Even the smoothest births can create subtle stress in a baby’s delicate nervous system. These early imbalances don’t always show up as pain — they often appear as small “clues” your baby’s body is trying to share. 💫

👉 Head tilts.
👉 Difficulty latching.
👉 Frequent wake-ups or fussiness.
👉 One-sided movement or preference.

These aren’t just baby quirks — they’re signals that your little one’s nervous system may need gentle support to fully thrive. 💛

A post-birth neurological checkup helps restore calm, balance, and connection — so your baby can grow, develop, and feel their best from day one. ✨

If you’ve ever wondered whether your baby might benefit from a gentle, neuro-focused evaluation, this carousel is for you. Swipe through to learn the signs, why early detection matters, and how we help babies thrive naturally. 🌈

👶 Want to see how our neuro-focused approach can support your baby’s development?

Tap the link in our bio or DM us “CHECKUP” to learn more.

10/28/2025

🌿 From Limitations to Living Fully Again 🌿

For years, she lived with constant physical limitations — wearing back braces, watching how she sat, and wondering if she’d ever feel strong again. As a woman in her early 30s who loved to stay active, that was heartbreaking. 💔

But everything changed within just five visits under Dr. Vic’s neuro-focused care.

Now she moves with confidence, exercises freely, and feels stronger than ever — no restrictions, no fear, just freedom. ✨

Her words say it all:

“If I have the choice, I will never see another chiropractor outside of him. Hands down 10/10 recommend Dr. Vic to anyone.”

When the nervous system heals, life opens back up. 💫

👉 Ready to see how our neuro-focused approach can help you live fully again?
Tap the link in our bio to start your journey today.

09/23/2025

✨ Ever notice how your little one seems more on edge lately?
Maybe they cling a little tighter when you drop them off… struggle to settle at night… or complain of tummy aches when nothing else seems wrong.

You’re not alone, mama—anxiety in kids is becoming more and more common. 💛

Here’s what most parents don’t realize 👇
When a child’s nervous system gets “stuck” in stress mode, their body keeps sending signals that it’s not safe—even if nothing scary is happening.

This is where gentle chiropractic care makes a huge difference. By easing tension in the spine and calming the nervous system, kids can shift out of that fight-or-flight state and back into rest-and-digest. 🌿

Parents often share that their child:
💤 sleeps deeper
😊 handles emotions more calmly
🧠 focuses better
🤗 feels more confident in their own skin

Every adjustment is safe, gentle, and tailored to your child—no forcing, just helping their body return to balance.

💡 If your little one is showing signs of anxiety, this might be the support they need.
👉 Book an appointment today at The Wellness Path and let’s help your child feel safe, calm, and free to just be a kid.

09/15/2025

Ever notice how some kids just can’t seem to turn it off?
They’re crashing into the couch, melting down in stores, or bouncing from one thing to the next.

Most parents think it’s just “extra energy”… but that’s not usually the case. What I see in the office every day is a nervous system that’s running in high gear—like their body forgot how to shift into calm mode.

That’s where adjustments can make a huge difference. When we help calm the fight-or-flight system and support reflexes, kids finally start to regulate. And when parents add in a simple sensory diet at home (things like animal walks, swinging, playdough, or deep pressure play), the progress sticks even faster.

It’s amazing to watch a kid go from overstimulated and overwhelmed… to calm, connected, and thriving. 💛

If this sounds like your little one, send me a quick DM with the word BALANCE—I’ll share some tools to get you started.

09/12/2025

We’re thrilled to be nominated for the 2025 Best of Tennessee Awards! Every vote counts, and we need yours. Cast your vote today to help The Wellness Path win!

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We appreciate your support!

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09/09/2025

“Maybe you don't need more time to heal, maybe you just need new experiences to show your nervous system a different reality" and that really did change everything.

Great share from a patient

09/03/2025

Ever notice your baby only turns their head to one side?

Maybe they always look to the left in their car seat. Or when you hold them on your right shoulder, they snuggle in, but on the left, they fuss and can't get comfortable.

It's easy to brush it off as a cute quirk. But often, it's a sign that something's up. This is one of the biggest things we look for.

What's usually happening is a tiny misalignment right at the top of the neck—at the C1 vertebra. This isn't a "broken bone," it's more like a kink in a hose. It creates interference in the nervous system, which causes the muscles in the neck to become imbalanced. We call this "neck tonicity."

This means one side is tighter than the other, so it's literally easier and more comfortable for your baby to only turn one way.

The problem is, this misalignment doesn't just affect turning. It messes with the crucial sensory input going to their brain. If the brain isn't getting good information from the neck, it puts the entire nervous system into a low-grade state of stress.

This can be the hidden culprit behind not just torticollis, but also feeding troubles, fussiness, and trouble settling.

The good news? It's something we can help with. Gentle, specific chiropractic care for infants focuses on correcting these misalignments to restore balance and reduce that nervous system stress.

If you're in the Maryville or Knoxville area and have noticed your baby favoring one side, it's worth getting it checked. Trust your gut.

Send me a DM if you have questions. We're here to help.

09/01/2025

That feeling in your gut? The one that whispers something's off, even when everyone says it's "normal"?

Don't ignore it.

I talk to moms every day who are frustrated and exhausted because feeding their baby is a struggle or their constipation or colic the baby has will just "outgrow" it. They're told it's just a phase, or that they're overthinking it.

But I'm here to tell you something different: trust yourself. That mother's intuition is your superpower.

I've spent years training in pediatric care, but I will always listen to a mom's gut feeling first. Always. You have a connection to your child that no textbook can ever teach. If your instinct is telling you there's a problem, we need to listen.

So many amazing moms downplay what they feel. They say, "I don't want to be dramatic..." But feeling that something isn't right isn't dramatic—it's insightful. It’s love in action.

If you're watching your baby struggle with latching, reflux, or just seem to be in discomfort, and that little voice inside is saying "this isn't right," I want you to know two things:

You are not crazy.

You are probably right.

That instinct is there for a reason. Let's find out why together.

If you're in the Maryville or Knoxville area and your mom gut is going off, send me a message. Let's talk about what you're seeing and feeling. I'm here to listen.