Southern Mama's Chiropractic

11/03/2025

🌿 Your baby’s nervous system is the roadmap.
When we support it gently, latch can feel easier, sleep can stretch longer, and little bodies can relax into growth. That’s why our care is neuro-based, family-centered, and gentle—made for moms and tiny humans. 🤍

What a first visit looks like: a warm hello, a calm space, simple checks, and clear answers. No rush. No pressure. Just care that meets your family where you are.🫶

📲 New to our page? Tap the link in bio to book your first visit or DM ‘FIRST’ for our “what to expect” guide.

Webster certified • Prenatal • Infant • Postpartum

10/27/2025

What a year it’s been! Proud to have completed not just one, but multiple advanced trainings with Peak Potential Institute. Every challenge, every new technique practiced, every deep dive into pediatric cranial and TMJ care has fueled my passion for helping little ones and their families thrive.
To my fellow pediatric docs: If you’re feeling the pull to level up your skills and expand your clinical toolkit, I can’t recommend Peak Potential Institute enough. Dr. Rosen and Dr. Watson are true masters and mentors who make complex growth both accessible and inspiring.
Staying sharp and learning from the best isn’t just about certificates on the wall… it’s about showing up better for our patients every day.
Who else is busy learning this year? Let’s keep sharpening our skills for the kids who trust us and the profession we love!

09/25/2025

Supporting a child’s nervous system isn’t just about today, it shapes who they become.
At Southern Mamas Chiropractic, we champion calm, connection, and true regulation from the very start. Helping children thrive emotionally, physically, and mentally is at the heart of all we do. When parents join this journey, they empower the next generation with resilience, adaptability, and confidence. This all starts with a regulated, healthy nervous system.
Let’s celebrate conscious parenting and the magic that happens when families prioritize wellness together.

08/25/2025

Just back from an incredible weekend in Boston learning Pediatrics in Motion with Dr. Mike Marinus and the Peak Potential Institute’s members✨

We dove deep into the patterns of rolling, crawling, and walking—discovering how to spot abnormal movement early and, most importantly, how to help correct it. Watching little ones move is more than just cute milestones… it’s a window into their nervous system, development, and long-term health.

Spoiler alert: supporting kids in their best movement doesn’t involve drugs 😉 It’s about understanding, guiding, and giving their bodies the best chance to thrive.

Feeling so grateful to bring this knowledge back home to my practice and to the amazing families I get to serve every day 💛

08/11/2025

🍂✨ Boost Your Child’s Immune System Naturally This Cold + Flu Season ✨🍂

As school starts back and fall approaches, now is the perfect time to give your child’s immune system the extra support it needs! 🦠💪

At Southern Mama’s Chiropractic, we take a neurologically-based approach—starting with the nervous system, the master controller of immunity, development, digestion, and more.

Through gentle cranial SOT (Sacro Occipital Technique) adjustments, we help improve:
🧠 Vagal tone
🌊 Cerebrospinal fluid flow
🫀 Lymphatic drainage
⚡ Communication along immune-regulating nerves

When your child’s spine and cranial system are functioning optimally, their body can better identify and respond to viruses + bacteria, recover faster, and stay resilient all season long. 🌟

📅 If your child hasn’t had a back-to-school nervous system check-up, now is the time!
📍 Murfreesboro, TN | southernmamaschiro.com

08/06/2025

Breastfeeding is a beautiful dance between structure and function. 💫
Your breasts are more than milk makers — they’re part of an intelligent, responsive system that adapts to your baby’s needs. When your baby latches, nerves within the breast tissue send signals to the brain, triggering letdown and regulating milk flow.

But here’s what most people don’t realize —
✨ If the spine or cranial bones are misaligned, it can create tension or stretching along these nerves, interfering with the smooth communication between brain and body. That tension can impact not only milk letdown but your baby’s ability to latch, suck, and swallow comfortably.

💆‍♀️👶 Neurologically focused chiropractic care helps restore healthy alignment and nerve flow, supporting a more connected, efficient, and comfortable feeding experience for both mama and baby.

Let’s honor the brilliance of the breastfeeding body — from bellies to babies and beyond.

08/05/2025

Did you know your baby’s ability to breastfeed is a neurological process, not just a muscular one?

That sweet latch, the rhythmic suck-swallow-breathe pattern—it’s all carefully orchestrated by your baby’s brain, cranial nerves, and spinal cord. 💡🧠

Here’s a fun peek at the nervous system superstars behind breastfeeding:

👅 CN V – Trigeminal Nerve: Controls the muscles of the jaw to help your baby open wide and maintain a strong latch.
👄 CN VII – Facial Nerve: Helps control lip seal and facial expression (those adorable feeding faces!), ensuring a good latch and suction.
👂 CN VIII – Vestibulocochlear Nerve: Supports balance and sensory input so baby can stay oriented and calm while feeding.
👅 CN IX – Glossopharyngeal Nerve: Helps coordinate the swallow reflex and sensation at the back of the tongue.
👅 CN X – Vagus Nerve: Supports swallowing, digestion, and heart rate regulation during nursing.
👅 CN XII – Hypoglossal Nerve: Controls tongue movement, crucial for effective milk transfer.

When any of these nerves are under stress from birth trauma, in-utero constraint, or spinal tension, it can interfere with your baby’s ability to feed efficiently.

✨ That’s where gentle, specific pediatric chiropractic care comes in.

We help restore proper nerve flow by releasing tension in the spine and cranial system—supporting your baby’s natural instincts and helping you both thrive in your feeding journey. 💞

Feeding isn’t just about milk—it’s about connection, growth, and regulation. Let’s make sure your baby’s nervous system is ready to receive all of it. 🙌

📍 Southern Mama’s Chiropractic | Murfreesboro, TN
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08/04/2025

Let’s stop outsourcing our family’s health to quick fixes and start building true resilience—from the inside out 💪🌿

At Southern Mama’s Chiropractic, we believe health is built daily through intentional choices: nourishing food, restful sleep, nervous system support, movement, and lots of love.

You can’t buy health—but you can invest in it. Naturally. Consistently. Powerfully. 🌀

✨ Tag a mama who’s on this journey too!
📍 | Murfreesboro, TN

07/15/2025

✨”She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” — Proverbs 31:25 💛

This verse reminds us of the incredible resilience and grace mothers carry 🩷especially when they are supported, seen, and cared for.

At Southern Mama’s Chiropractic, we believe in nurturing the whole family🙌🏽 body, mind, and spirit. Whether you’re navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or the beautiful chaos of motherhood, we’re here to support your nervous system and remind you: you are strong, you are sacred, and you are never alone.

07/03/2025

Check out this great resource Mt Juliet mamas!

Monday, July 7th at 9am is our free Lactation Support Group with Rachel O. Bring those sweet babies and ask all your feeding questions! Registration is *not* required, but we’d love to know you’re coming!

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