Breathe Chiropractic Phoenix

12/25/2025

May the light shine on all of us this holiday season.

12/24/2025

Twas the night before christmas, and all through the practice, nothing made a sound, not even the cactus. The stockings were hung under the sign with such care, in hopes that St. Nicholas might soon be there. The doctors were nestled all snug in their beds. While visions of wellness danced in their heads. 🎁✨🎄

12/23/2025

New year energy can feel exciting…and a little intense. Suddenly it’s calendar upgrades, big plans, and the urge to overhaul everything overnight. But if your body is already carrying tension from long days, busy schedules, or too much screen time, the best “reset” might be a simpler one.

12/23/2025

This is a hard one! Share yours in the comments 👇🏼

12/20/2025

12/18/2025

Chronic stress isn’t just “feeling overwhelmed” - it’s your body stuck in survival mode 24/7.

When cortisol levels stay elevated for weeks or months, it wreaks havoc on everything from your sleep and digestion to your immune system and mental clarity. You end up exhausted but wired, productive but never satisfied.

➡️ Most people try to manage stress with quick fixes: more coffee, stress-eating, binge-watching shows, or pushing through with sheer willpower. But these Band-Aid solutions often make the problem worse in the long run.

Acupuncture works differently 🙌🏼

Instead of masking symptoms, it actually resets your nervous system at the source. Those tiny needles placed at specific points send signals that flip your body from “fight or flight” into “rest and restore” mode.

🧠 The science is fascinating: acupuncture triggers the release of endorphins and GABA - your brain’s natural chill pills. It also regulates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (the stress response headquarters) and increases alpha brain waves associated with relaxation. Many patients report feeling calmer after just one session, with cumulative benefits building over time.

The best part? No side effects, no dependencies, just your body remembering how to be at peace again.

To book an acupuncture session with Dr. Maxwell, call us at 📲602-254-2454 or tap our bio!

12/16/2025

🎄 Unwrap your holiday stress toolkit ⬇️

The holidays can bring joy, but they can also bring stress. Hello, holiday events, school parties, gift shopping & gift giving, busy schedules, and trying to balance it all for your family 😅

Here are a few tools to keep in your stress-fighting toolkit this season:

🎶 turn on your favorite Christmas music and dance
🏃‍♀️ move your body- going for a walk is a great way to reduce stress
📺 watch your favorite Christmas movie
👋 shake your hands, shoulders, head, chest, and kick out your feet for 20-30 seconds
😌 incorporate mindful practices into your day
❌ say no to additional commitments that may cause unnecessary stress
😄 get adjusted at Breathe Chiropractic!

Which one will you try? Tell us below 👇🏼

12/13/2025

Health goals sound great on January 1…until life starts happening again. Work gets busy, sleep slips, routines get messy, and suddenly the plan feels impossible.

12/11/2025

We’ve all been there. Thoughts are racing a mile a minute, and you’re trying to do your box breathing to help calm yourself down.

You look at the clock and an hour has gone by. 😓

We hear this at the office all. the. time.

When you’re stressed, your nervous system pumps out adrenaline and cortisol (prepping you to be ready to fight a bear). But there is no bear in our day-to-day: just endless to-do lists, constant responsibilities, and fear of failure.

This constant stress keeps your system fired up, and an overload can trigger a shutdown response. Think of it as a safety switch. Your body prioritizes survival by putting non-essential functions on hold.

If you’re experiencing ⬇️
😶‍🌫️ Brain fog - memory and focus take a hit
💤 Exhaustion - even basic tasks feel overwhelming
😫 Aches and pains - tight muscles and headaches have become common
.. then come to our chiropractic office in Phoenix, AZ - we can help reset your nervous system!

Your body was designed to heal and restore balance. Gentle chiropractic adjustments optimize your nervous system’s function by addressing spinal misalignments (subluxations) that may interfere with nerve communication.

If you’re looking for a natural and effective way to manage your stress and get back to feeling like you again, call us at 📲602-254-2454 or tap our bio to book!

12/09/2025

“But don’t chiropractors just crack backs and send you home?”

Nope! That’s like saying therapists just listen to you complain for an hour 😅

Here’s the real deal about what we do at Breathe Chiropractic...

When that busy mom comes in because she “just can’t get comfortable enough to sleep,” we’re not looking at her neck pain as a mechanical problem that needs to be popped back into place.

We’re asking: WHY is her body holding so much tension that she can’t relax even when her kids are finally asleep?

Using NET (Neuro Emotional Technique), and BEST (BioEnergetic Synchronization Technique), we might discover that her nervous system learned to stay hypervigilant during a stressful period years ago - maybe when she was caring for her sick parent or going through a divorce.

Now, even though that crisis is over, her body is STILL in protection mode. Her shoulders are still braced for the next emergency, her jaw is still clenched, and her nervous system is dumping stress hormones like she’s still in danger.

With gentle techniques - no cracking required - we help her body understand: “The crisis is over. You can rest now.”

THAT’S when the real healing happens. Not from getting adjusted and hoping it holds, but from helping her nervous system remember how to feel safe in her own body again.

The neck pain? That’s just the symptom. The hypervigilant nervous system? That’s what we’re actually treating.

Ready to address the root cause of your symptoms? To book with us, tap the link in our bio or call 📲602-254-2454!

12/04/2025

Ready to experience the power of chiropractic care AND acupuncture working together? Now’s your chance. 🙌

We’re so excited to introduce Dr. Maxwell, who recently joined our team with not one, but TWO doctoral degrees: one in Chiropractic and one in Acupuncture. 🤯

Here’s why this combination is so powerful:

Chiropractic care resets your nervous system at the spinal level where stress responses get stuck, while acupuncture works through the meridian system to regulate energy flow and calm your fight-or-flight response.

Together, they give your body multiple pathways to shift out of survival mode and into true healing.

And with our NEW Breathe Wellness Club, you can try both!

Get one service per week: chiropractic adjustment, acupuncture session, OR 1-hour massage, for $295/month, plus member discounts on BrainTap, Cold Laser, and Shockwave therapy.

This is your opportunity to experience consistent, comprehensive care that actually addresses the root of what’s keeping you stuck.

Limited spots available, and this offer is only valid through the end of the year.

Ready to join the Breathe Wellness Club? Call 📲 602-254-2454 or tap the link in bio!
 

12/02/2025

Natural health news published monthly by Breathe Chiropractic | December 2025 Issue