The Health Practice - Dr. Andrea Burke

03/09/2026

A baby’s head tells a story. 👶🏾👶🏼👶🏻👶🏿

When we measure a baby’s head, we’re looking for symmetry. Sometimes those measurements don’t match. That difference can show us that the cranial bones aren’t moving as freely as they should.

Recently, we saw a little one who showed an 8mm difference between the diagonal cranial measurement. Through gentle cranial-specific chiropractic adjustments, we helped restore motion and balance in the cranial bones. Over time, those measurements improved…all the way to 0mm difference.

No force. No helmets. Just precise, gentle adjustments that support the body’s natural ability to adapt and grow.

Watching the body rebalance itself — especially in growing babies — is always incredible. ✨

If you’ve noticed head shape changes, side preferences, feeding or tension issues in your baby, it may be worth having their cranial motion checked.

The body is designed to heal when it’s given the chance. 💛

03/09/2026

03/05/2026

It’s The Health Practice’s 13th Anniversary! What started in a tiny 500 sq. ft. office on Dodge St. has grown into a thriving, family-focused practice, thanks to the incredible patients and families I get to serve every day.

I’m so grateful for your trust and support over the years! I couldn’t have done it without this amazing community. Here’s to many more years together! 🎉💛

02/27/2026

Heading into the weekend…

Regulated.
Balanced.
Breathing easier.

After a week of cranial work, gentle adjustments, and supporting growing nervous systems, there’s nothing better than seeing families walk out a little lighter than they walked in.

Calm is contagious. 🤍

02/25/2026

Why families choose our office 🤍

Because this isn’t cookie-cutter care.

For over 15 years, I’ve trained and been certified in pediatric and prenatal chiropractic through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.

I’ve completed over 6 years of extensive additional training in cranial-specific adjusting.

But beyond the certifications…
I’m also a mom of four.

I understand the late nights.
The latch struggles.
The tension you feel when something just seems “off.”

Here, you’ll never be rushed.
You’ll never feel like a number.
Every visit is one-on-one, fully present, and tailored to you and your child’s nervous system and development.

Because families deserve both expertise and empathy.

02/23/2026

Big wins in the office today. 🍼✨
✔️ Better latch during nursing�
✔️ Less body tension�
✔️ A calmer, more confident mama�
✔️ Progress in concussion recovery
This is why I do what I do.
Sometimes the changes are subtle — softer tone, easier feeding, deeper breaths.�Sometimes they’re big — clearer eyes, steadier balance, less overwhelm.
When the nervous system settles, everything shifts.
So grateful to walk alongside these families and witness these moments. 🤍

11/30/2025

Dr. Andrea will be out of the office Wednesday to celebrate the life of a beloved family member. There are still appointments available Monday so be sure to book your adjustment online or give the office a call tomorrow. Thank you for understanding.

11/05/2025

I will always recommend Melanie and this is one of the reasons why!

Hi everyone! It’s been a tough few weeks... I’ve been down for nearly 2 weeks now with a pretty rough illness, and unfortunately, that’s meant having to cancel a lot of appointments. 😷

As a small locally owned business, times like these can be really hard. If I can't work, the business doesn't have any income. When I’m not able to serve families in person, it directly impacts Nurture Omaha and the work I love doing to support our community.

If you’ve been wanting to support my small business, one of the best and easiest ways to do that is by ordering your insurance-covered breast pump through Nurture Omaha. 🥰

When you order through me, you’re not just getting a pump, you’re getting guidance from someone who truly cares about your milk supply, your comfort, and your long-term breastfeeding goals. Unlike large pharmacies or online distributors, I make sure every pump option is high-quality and tailored to your needs.

Benefits of ordering you insurance covered breast pump through Nurture Omaha:
📱 Direct texting with the IBCLC who will help you nurse or pump for your baby after birth.
💦 The honest truth about what pumps are good for milk supply and which ones are more of a risk.
🤰 Individualized support walking you through your situation and what pump would be best for your pumping environment.
🤱 Free resources on returning to work, getting baby started in daycare, and more.
📦 No contact HOME DELIVERY of your breast pump!

Your support keeps local lactation care accessible for Omaha families and helps me continue doing what I love most, nurturing you and your baby from day one. Thank you for continuing to lift up small, community-based businesses like mine.

🍼💧 Order your pump by texting an IBCLC at Nurture Omaha here: 402-915-1559

Thank you, truly, for your continued support and patience.

P.S. 🫶 Angie is here and able to see patients, but unfortunately cannot take any insurance plans yet. The process to get on with insurance is a long and painful one. We hope by the end of the year she's on with all insurances! If you are willing to self pay, and get a super bill for reimbursement from your insurance, Angie would LOVE to see you!

❤️Melanie

10/13/2025

Dr. Andrea is back in the office this week limited hours. Catch her Wednesday afternoon, 1-4:30pm, and Friday morning 9-11! Next week her hours are Monday 9-12, Wednesday 1-4:30 and Friday 9-11 as she eases herself back into a full schedule.

10/12/2025

NURTURE OMAHA IS GROWING!!! Please welcome our newest lactation consultant, Angie Lasheen, IBCLC!

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I have never been more excited in my life than I was when I met Angie a little over a year ago. Y'all... she is the sweetest, best listener, incredibly intelligent, kind soul I've ever met! Instantly I knew I HAD to get her on my team! After a long year of working really hard to make this happen, we've made it happen!

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Read about Angie on our website here: www.nurtureomaha/meet-us

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Angie is currently set up to take self-pay patients only. Things that are great for self pay:
🤰Prenatal Appointments
🍼Flange Fittings & Pump Consults
💼Back to Work and Daycare Consults
🤱In-home or In-office lactation consults
💲AND any of the above if we don't take your insurance or you have out of network benefits! HSA/FSA cards are accepted!

👀We will update our website and social media as she gets credentialed with insurance companies.

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Please welcome Angie below and show her all the love you've shown me for the past 8.5 years!!

09/09/2025

We always tell our moms, it takes at least 18-24 months for our bodies to re-regulate itself post baby, and that is with good, gentle, nervous system support via chiropractic care. Give yourself some grace as you move through those postpartum months ❤️. You deserve it!

Women are typically given 6 weeks to recover from pregnancy, but new research has revealed that the brain changes that occur during pregnancy can actually take 2-6 years to recover from, affecting memory, hormones and the woman’s stress response.

Forgetfulness, mental fogginess and difficulty concentrating are common complaints, sometimes referred to as “mom brain”. The massive changes in hormones like estrogen and progesterone during and after pregnancy affect brain chemistry. Progesterone, in particular, can cause drowsiness and contribute to mental fog. Also, the chronic exhaustion that comes with caring for a newborn significantly impacts memory and focus. Additionally, a mother’s priorities shift completely to her new baby, and the mental load of new responsibilities, anxiety, and stress can interfere with concentration and memory.

After childbirth, hormone levels like progesterone and estrogen, which were extremely elevated during pregnancy, drop dramatically and the hormone levels continue to fluctuate for months or even years while the body adjusts. These hormonal shifts, along with other life changes, can contribute to mood swings, anxiety and depression.

Furthermore, the body’s stress response undergoes significant changes during and after pregnancy. Pregnancy alters the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which regulates the body’s response to stress. Elevated levels of the stress hormone cortisol have been linked to changes in the amygdala, a brain region involved in social and emotional development. While these changes are part of a normal adaptation to motherhood, excessive stress can increase the risk of anxiety and depression for the mother and may even affect the child’s neurodevelopment.

It is VITAL to give yourself grace and understand that these changes are beyond your control. I will put a few tips for coping with these changes in the comments section. Take good care of yourselves sweet friends and always ask for help when you need it.

PMID: 21928875

07/31/2025

When a mama’s nervous system is stressed, baby feels it too. Gentle chiropractic care helps restore balance—supporting both mom and baby during this vital time. 💆‍♀️👶