Seaside Wellness

Seaside Wellness Seaside Family Chiropractic is now Seaside Wellness! We are rebranding to better serve our addition of functional medicine!

If you’ve ever felt your heart race, your chest tighten, or your stomach drop when you’re anxious - that’s your body’s s...
12/26/2025

If you’ve ever felt your heart race, your chest tighten, or your stomach drop when you’re anxious - that’s your body’s stress response taking over. 🧠💫

The part of your body that’s designed to bring you back down from that state is called the vagus nerve - one of the most important pathways connecting your brain and body.

When your vagus nerve is functioning well, it helps you return to calm after stress. Your heart rate slows, your breathing deepens, and your body recognizes that you’re safe again.

But, when that system is under too much pressure - from physical, chemical, or emotional stress - the vagus nerve becomes less responsive. Your body stays “stuck on,” even when the stressful moment has passed. That’s when people often describe feeling anxious for “no reason,” struggling to relax, or noticing tension that just won’t let go.

Chiropractic care helps support healthy vagal tone by improving communication between the brain and body - allowing your nervous system to regulate more efficiently.
Feeling calm, safe, and grounded isn’t always just about your mindset - it all stems from how well your nervous system can bring your body back to balance. 🤍

Merry Christmas from Dr. Valerie & Caitlynn at Seaside Wellness! 🎄Today is about slowing down, soaking up the joy, and b...
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from Dr. Valerie & Caitlynn at Seaside Wellness! 🎄
Today is about slowing down, soaking up the joy, and being present with the people who matter most. Remembering the reason for this joyful day, the birth of our savior Jesus Christ!
Whether your day is full of noise and laughter, quiet moments and rest, or a little bit of everything — we’re sending so much love your way.
This season has a way of reminding us what truly matters: connection, kindness, and the comfort of knowing you're cared for.
From our hearts to yours, we hope today brings you peace, warmth, and memories you’ll carry with you long after the tree is packed away.
✨ Merry Christmas, and thank you for being a part of our community. We’re so grateful for you. 🤍

On this quiet Christmas Eve… ✨The candles are glowing, the stockings are hung, and the final to-dos are (mostly) done. I...
12/24/2025

On this quiet Christmas Eve… ✨
The candles are glowing, the stockings are hung, and the final to-dos are (mostly) done. It’s a night full of anticipation, reflection, and the kind of stillness that makes the season feel sacred.
Whether you're gathered with family, wrapping gifts, or just taking a deep breath after a full month - we hope you find a moment of peace tonight.
Traditions are a lovely part of this season, but more than anything, it’s about presence, gratitude, and the joy of slowing down to notice the little things: warm lights, full hearts, and the love that ties it all together.
From all of us here at Seaside Wellness(Dr. Valerie & Caitlynn), we’re wishing you a calm, cozy, and meaningful Christmas Eve. You’ve made it through the hustle - now let the magic begin. 🤍

We hope you have a wonderful Christmas week!
12/22/2025

We hope you have a wonderful Christmas week!

The Capacity to Feel Well ✨Your body’s capacity to feel well depends on its ability to truly rest.And true rest isn’t ju...
12/19/2025

The Capacity to Feel Well ✨
Your body’s capacity to feel well depends on its ability to truly rest.
And true rest isn’t just about sleep - it’s about giving your nervous system the space to slow down, process, and recover from all that life asks of it.
Sometimes that looks like:

🕯️ Saying no to another plan
🛋️ Taking a quiet afternoon nap
🔥 Cozying up by the fire instead of going out
🍲 Making a simple dinner instead of something elaborate
It’s these small pauses that remind your body it’s safe to slow down - and in that safety, your nervous system can begin to regulate again.
When we don’t allow that space, the body stays in “go mode” - alert, efficient, and overstimulated. You might notice restlessness even in stillness, constant distraction, or that deep exhale that feels overdue.
Chiropractic care helps guide your body back into that calm, restorative state - where your brain and body can finally exhale, recalibrate, and rebuild capacity.
When your nervous system feels supported, rest begins to work again.
And from that place, you don’t just get through your days — you truly feel well in them. 🤍✨

🍭Candy canes, cookies, hot cocoa - December is basically a holiday buffet of sugar. And while treats are part of the fun...
12/18/2025

🍭Candy canes, cookies, hot cocoa - December is basically a holiday buffet of sugar. And while treats are part of the fun, they can also take a real toll on your child’s digestion.

If your kiddo is suddenly dealing with more tummy aches, mood swings, or even irregular bathroom habits, it might not just be the holiday chaos. It could be their nervous system struggling to process the added sugar + disrupted routine.
Unlike Buddy the Elf, most of us don’t thrive on a diet of candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup. (Though we’re impressed with his enthusiasm.)
The truth is:

🧠 The gut and brain are closely connected
⚡️ Sugar can throw off that balance, especially in sensitive systems
🌀 And when the nervous system is stressed or dysregulated, digestion doesn’t function like it should
Chiropractic adjustments help calm the stress response and bring more balance to the nervous system - so your child’s body can better digest, absorb nutrients, and regulate naturally (without meltdowns or tummy trouble).
Support their system now, so they can enjoy the sweetness of the season without the crash!

The Ripple Effect of a Regulated Parent 🫶Children learn regulation not just through words - but through presence. When y...
12/17/2025

The Ripple Effect of a Regulated Parent 🫶

Children learn regulation not just through words - but through presence. When your nervous system is calm, grounded, and connected, your child’s body feels it too.

Kids are constantly taking cues from the adults around them. When they sense safety and calm in your tone, your body language, and your energy, their own nervous system mirrors it, helping them return to balance faster after stress or big emotions.

But, when your system is stuck in “go mode” or constantly trying to hold everything together, your child feels that, too. Their little bodies respond to the environment you’re regulating from.

Chiropractic care helps parents create that calm from within, not by forcing it, but by improving communication between the brain and body so regulation becomes more natural.

A clear, connected nervous system makes it easier to pause before reacting, to breathe through frustration, and to hold space for your child’s emotions without losing your own footing.
When you heal and regulate, your family does too. 🤍 It’s one of the most powerful ways to lead…from presence, not perfection.

That lingering winter cough that hangs around long after you “should” be better…there’s a reason it sticks. 😮‍💨 Your bod...
12/16/2025

That lingering winter cough that hangs around long after you “should” be better…there’s a reason it sticks. 😮‍💨 Your body isn’t being stubborn - it’s still moving through stress, recovery, and regulation. And, sometimes it needs a little more support to fully finish the job.
If your cough feels like it’s overstayed its welcome, swipe through for simple, nervous-system–focused ways to help your body clear what it’s been holding onto and finally get back to feeling like yourself again. 🤍
Don't forget we also carry Rowe Casa Naturals in office to help with immune support.

This season may be filled with twinkling lights, full calendars, and high expectations - but behind those festive moment...
12/15/2025

This season may be filled with twinkling lights, full calendars, and high expectations - but behind those festive moments, many people are feeling something else: drained, foggy, or just not quite like themselves. 😞
If you’re someone who tends to feel the holiday blues, it might be time to check in with how your nervous system is functioning. As the fall and winter settle in, less sunlight means your brain produces less serotonin (which helps regulate mood) and more melatonin (which can leave you feeling sleepy or sluggish). Add the emotional load of the season - the stress, the pressure, the busy days - and cortisol (your body’s primary stress hormone) can climb higher than usual.
But your body is designed with built-in ways to bring you back to center: ✨
Dopamine fuels motivation and focus.
Oxytocin supports connection and calm.
Endorphins lift mood and ease tension.
When your nervous system is regulated, these hormones and neurotransmitters can work together the way they’re meant to — helping you feel more grounded, energized, and emotionally present.
Chiropractic care supports that process by calming stress responses and restoring clear communication between your brain and body.
As balance returns, your natural “feel-good” chemistry can work the way it’s meant to…helping you move through the season with more peace, warmth, and genuine joy. ✨

✨ Holiday Rowe Casa Giveaway ✨‘Tis the season for wellness… and giveaways! 🎁We’re spreading some holiday cheer with a sp...
12/12/2025

✨ Holiday Rowe Casa Giveaway ✨
‘Tis the season for wellness… and giveaways! 🎁
We’re spreading some holiday cheer with a special Rowe Casa Naturals Giveaway
to thank our amazing community for supporting Seaside Wellness – Chiropractic & Functional Medicine.

(will include $100 value: Holiday room spray, a bottle of Elderberry immune support, jar of Magnesium cream, and Relief tincture)

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4️⃣ Bonus entry: Share this post to your story & tag us!
🎄 Winner announced on January 1 !
Give the gift of natural health this season — or keep it for yourself, we won’t tell. 😉
Good luck and happy holidays from all of us at Seaside Wellness! 💙

You’ve been through the colds, the coughs, maybe even the flu - but for some reason, you just don’t feel fully back to n...
12/11/2025

You’ve been through the colds, the coughs, maybe even the flu - but for some reason, you just don’t feel fully back to normal.

Your energy’s off, the congestion lingers, and your body feels like it’s still trying to recover.

This is what we call immune fatigue - when your body has been under stress for so long that the immune system never really gets the full signal to stand down.

Your nervous system and immune system are constantly in conversation.

When your body is in a chronic stress state (“fight or flight”), that communication gets fuzzy. Instead of finishing the healing process, your body stays in a loop of low-level inflammation, poor sleep, and slow recovery.

That’s why after weeks of being “better,” you can still feel run-down - your system is doing its best, but it’s not regulated enough to truly reset.
Chiropractic care helps restore clear communication between the brain and body - so your nervous system can switch gears from protect to repair.

As regulation returns, your immune system can finally do what it’s designed to do: recover, rebuild, and bring you back to balance!

If your body’s been stuck in that “almost well” phase, this is your reminder that healing doesn’t just depend on time - it depends on how well your system is connected. 🤍

Holiday Headaches 🎄🤕’Tis the season for twinkle lights, cozy gatherings…and for many people, headaches that seem to pop ...
12/10/2025

Holiday Headaches 🎄🤕
’Tis the season for twinkle lights, cozy gatherings…and for many people, headaches that seem to pop up right when the calendar gets busiest.
Between holiday travel, late nights, sugary treats, family stress, and endless to-do lists, your nervous system can feel overloaded. And when the nervous system is carrying too much stress, one of the first places it shows up is in tension patterns that trigger headaches.
👉 A dysregulated nervous system keeps your body stuck in “fight or flight,” which tightens muscles, heightens sensitivity to light and sound, and makes it harder for your body to reset.
👉 A regulated nervous system allows your body to adapt to stress with more ease, release tension, and restore balance — giving you the capacity to move through the season with less pain and more presence.
So if headaches feel like part of your holiday tradition, it’s time to change the story. Supporting your nervous system with chiropractic care (and pairing it with rest, hydration, and mindful breaks) helps you enjoy the season for what it’s meant to be — full of connection, not discomfort.
✨ Here’s to more cheer and fewer headaches this December. ✨

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1700 Ribaut Road
Port Royal, SC
29935

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 11:30am
12:30pm - 3pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 11:30am
12:30pm - 3pm
Friday 8:30am - 11:30am
1pm - 5pm

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+18433798836

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