Functional Health Associates

Functional Health Associates Functional Health Associates • Women-owned chiropractic clinic in Portage, MI. Online scheduling available.

Dr. Wells, Dr. Clark & Dr. Gotham provide compassionate, evidence-based care for back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica & sports injuries.

Food Drive for Twelve Baskets Food PantryWe’re collecting items to support local families — more than 450 families rely ...
12/05/2025

Food Drive for Twelve Baskets Food Pantry

We’re collecting items to support local families — more than 450 families rely on Twelve Baskets every week.

If you’d like to donate, some of the most-needed items are:
• Canned meats & soups
• Peanut butter & jelly
• Pasta + sauces with meat
• Shelf-stable milk
• Pancake mix & syrup
• Boxed meals, cereal, beans, baking mixes

Drop-offs are welcome anytime during office hours.
Thank you for helping us support our Portage/Kalamazoo community. ❤️

12/05/2025

If pressing on your neck helps for 5 minutes and then the pain comes back… it’s usually not a muscle issue.

Muscles tighten because the joint or movement pattern underneath is irritated.

Fix the movement, and the tension finally calms down.

12/04/2025

Most people assume their pain means they’re weak… but weakness isn’t usually the problem.

Pain that gets worse in one specific direction, doesn’t improve with stretching, or changes based on what you did is almost always a movement issue — not a strength issue.

Fix the irritated pattern → then build strength.
That’s when the changes actually stick.

12/04/2025

Find the pattern → find the solution.



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Last night I had the opportunity to teach for the Michigan Association of Chiropractors, and I shared a few simple truth...
12/03/2025

Last night I had the opportunity to teach for the Michigan Association of Chiropractors, and I shared a few simple truths about pain that always shift the conversation.

Pain isn’t random. The body isn’t broken. And a good assessment tells a better story than any single stretch or technique.

These are the principles I use every day:

• Pain has a pattern
• The body compensates for a reason
• The right test guides the right plan

When you understand these ideas, pain starts to make a lot more sense.

12/03/2025

You don’t need a long list of exercises!

Most people get better when they find the one direction their body actually responds to.
Simple, specific movement beats random routines every time.

12/02/2025

Excited to teach tonight’s session for the Michigan Association of Chiropractors. I’ll be covering how biomechanical and functional assessments can improve patient outcomes. When we share what works, we strengthen our profession and the communities we serve.

12/01/2025

Morning back pain is common — and fixable.
Try changing the first movement of your day.

This Thanksgiving, our team at Functional Health Associates is reflecting on what we’re most grateful for - our patients...
11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, our team at Functional Health Associates is reflecting on what we’re most grateful for - our patients!

From all of us: Dr. Wells, Dr. Clark, Dr. Gotham, and the entire FHA team — we wish you a warm, joy-filled Thanksgiving surrounded by the people who matter most.


11/26/2025

As we wrap up our Week of Thankfulness, here’s what our team had to say…

Taking a moment to notice the small things — and the people — makes all the difference. 🍁

What’s one thing you’re thankful for today?

WeekOfThankfulness


Snow days always approved by this one ❄️We’ll be monitoring the near blizzard conditions today and will post any schedul...
11/26/2025

Snow days always approved by this one ❄️

We’ll be monitoring the near blizzard conditions today and will post any schedule updates this morning.

Stay safe out there!

Week of Thankfulness!Every leaf on this wall is something we’re grateful for — big and small. 🍂It’s a good reminder of w...
11/21/2025

Week of Thankfulness!
Every leaf on this wall is something we’re grateful for — big and small. 🍂
It’s a good reminder of what matters.

Add one thing you’re thankful for today.

Address

8175 Creekside Drive , Suite 110
Portage, MI
49024

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 1pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 1pm

Telephone

+12693245000

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