HML Chiropractic & Functional Care

04/13/2026

One of our favorite spots in the office!! 🥹❤️

Chiropractic, Functional Neurology, Functional Medicine, Health and Wellness, Lee’s Summit, Kansas City, Missouri

04/11/2026

Our approach combines functional neurology, family chiropractic care, and functional medicine to treat the whole you.

Our focus is always patient-centered — taking the time to listen, understand your history, and create a plan tailored specifically to your needs. Because our goal isn’t just recovery; it’s helping you become stronger, more resilient, and supported for the long term.

Chiropractic, Functional Neurology, Functional Medicine, Health and Wellness, Lee’s Summit, Kansas City, Missouri

04/08/2026

Sleep isn’t just rest; it’s when the brain organizes, integrates, and strengthens what your child learned throughout the day.

Quality sleep plays a key role in nervous system regulation, focus, and emotional balance. When it improves, we often see clearer thinking, better behavior, and more resilience.

Supporting the nervous system = supporting better sleep 😴🧠

Chiropractic, Functional Neurology, Functional Medicine, Health and Wellness, Lee’s Summit, Kansas City, Missouri

04/05/2026

Happy Easter!!

Have a wonderful holiday with the people you love. 💛

Chiropractic, Functional Neurology, Functional Medicine, Health and Wellness, Lee’s Summit, Kansas City, Missouri

04/03/2026

The vagus nerve is a huge part of your social and emotional development.

This is why it is such an important part of our approach at HML, especially when working with kiddos with neurodevelopmental disorders. In various different ways, the body develops according to a hierarchy, and the vagus nerve is no exception, as Dr. Alex explains.

Chiropractic, Functional Neurology, Functional Medicine, Health and Wellness, Lee’s Summit, Kansas City, Missouri, Vagus Nerve, Development

04/01/2026

Your nervous system sets the tone for everything.

When your vagus nerve is supported, your body can shift out of stress and into recovery. Small habits — like slow breathing, better posture, and simple daily practices — can make a real difference.

Take care of your system, and it will take care of you.

Chiropractic, Functional Neurology, Functional Medicine, Health and Wellness, Lee’s Summit, Kansas City, Missouri

03/31/2026

03/28/2026

Coordination work!!

And an unfiltered peek into what running a pediatric practice sounds like 😆 we wouldn’t have it any other way!

Chiropractic, Functional Neurology, Functional Medicine, Health and Wellness, Lee’s Summit, Kansas City, Missouri

03/25/2026

Dr. Alex talks routine, repetition, and novelty 📚📆

Both consistency and new experiences help the brain grow and thrive. The beauty comes in finding a balance of both.

Chiropractic, Functional Neurology, Functional Medicine, Health and Wellness, Lee’s Summit, Kansas City, Missouri

03/22/2026

Chronic stress doesn’t just affect how you feel… it can change how your brain functions.

When the brain is stuck in a constant stress state, areas responsible for memory, focus, and emotional regulation can become less efficient over time. That means what looks like “bad behavior” or “overreacting” might actually be a brain that’s struggling to regulate.

Behavior is often communication — not the root problem.

Through various approaches for stress-regulation, including functional neurology, we can support the brain’s ability to adapt, regulate, and respond more effectively to stress. Because when the brain is supported, everything else starts to improve.

Chiropractic, Functional Neurology, Functional Medicine, Health and Wellness, Lee’s Summit, Kansas City, Missouri

03/18/2026

Putting in the work!!! 🧠💪

Chiropractic, Functional Neurology, Functional Medicine, Health and Wellness, Lee’s Summit, Kansas City, Missouri

03/16/2026

At the Midwest Parents as Educators Conference on March 6th, Dr. Alex had the opportunity to speak with homeschooling families about what to teach, when, and how to simultaneously play to their children’s strengths.

Understanding how children develop neurologically and physically can help parents support learning in ways that match each stage of development. When we align education with how the brain and body grow, kids thrive.

We are so grateful for the opportunity to speak and to connect with families who are passionate about helping their children learn and grow.

*The recording of Dr. Alex’s lecture can be found at http://midwesthomeschoolers.org.