There are several benefits to babywearing: 👉🏻Happy Babies! In a study published in the journal Pediatrics, researchers found that babywearing for three hours a day reduced infant crying by 43 percent overall and 54 percent during evening hours. 👉🏻Healthy Babies! Premature babies and babies with special needs often enter the world with fragile nervous systems. […]

  What is Empowered Births & Beginnings? Empowered Births and Beginnings exists to empower women and their partners through some of the most memorable times of their lives; the birth of their child and the postpartum period. With #reallife conversations, evidence-based education, and compassionate, non-biased support, I offer childbirth education and empowerment classes and 4th trimester […]

1. What types of services does Better Behavior Therapy offer? Better Behavior Therapy is a small, locally owned and operated Applied Behavior Analysis provider. We are located in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties and provide services in a variety of schools, community locations, family homes, and our clinic. We offer one-on-one ABA therapy, parent training, social […]

Green vegetables are the most commonly missing food in modern diets. Learning to incorporate dark leafy greens into the diet is essential to establishing a healthy body and immune system. Greens help build your internal rainforest and strengthen the blood and respiratory system. When you nourish yourself with greens, you may naturally crowd out the […]

Let’s go back to the basics… What is chiropractic? Chiropractic emphasizes the power of the body to heal itself without the use of drugs or surgery. The practice of chiropractic focuses on the relationship between structure of the spine and function of the nervous system, and how that affects overall health. Chiropractic care aims to address […]

1. What inspired you (Jessica Willoughby, owner and Midwife) to become a Midwife? I became a midwife because I wanted to work in healthcare with healthy people. Midwives help keep birth safe and normal. We follow a wellness model that sees pregnancy and birth as normal until proven otherwise. 2. Why would a woman choose […]

Why was LiFT Academy created? LiFT is the vision of three moms who wanted an exceptional educational program for their own children; each of whom had learning differences. They wanted an inclusive and accepting environment where children would be free from bullying so they would have the peace to learn and grow. They wanted academic […]

Just when you thought that the health benefits of blueberries could not be any more plentiful, new research has found that freezing the superfood actually increases the berry’s nutritional content. Research found that frozen blueberries are equally nutritious as fresh blueberries, even after 6 months of freezing. The ice crystals that form during freezing disrupt […]

When some people think of visiting a chiropractor, they associate chiropractic adjustments with pain relief instead of whole body wellness. You don’t have to be in pain to visit us. Did you know that only 10% of our spinal nerves detect pain? The beauty of chiropractic is that it can benefit the entire family, from […]

1. Tell us about Yoga Moves. What types of classes and services do you offer? Denise opened her first Studio, The Yoga Room in 1996 in St Pete, then moved to the current location in 2001. She has practiced yoga for 40 years and has taught for 30 years She has experience in many forms […]

Acai berry is a natural cleanser, helping the liver and kidneys to process and remove waste and toxins from the body. Acai berry is fiber-rich and a natural digestive cleanser, which means it prevents the accumulation of harmful substances and undigested matter from staying lodged in the colon where they can cause constipation and toxic by-products such as […]

One of the many questions we get in the office is “how can I improve my work space?” Did you know sitting too much can be hazardous to your health? They are calling sitting the new smoking. Many of us spend the majority of our day behind a desk, so it’s important to make sure […]

February is National Heart Health Month, so let’s talk about this blood pumping organ. The heart is a muscular organ that functions as the body’s circulatory pump. Sounds pretty cool, right? Well it is! It pumps blood throughout the body through the circulatory system, supplying nutrients and oxygen to the tissues, and removing carbon dioxide […]

This past weekend, I flew to San Diego to train with some of the most successful chiropractors in the world. During this workshop, we worked on our yearly goals and created action steps to be able to accomplish these. After a weekend of hard work, I developed my vision for 2017, and am excited to […]

Top 3 Ways to Battle Ear Infections   With cooler weather comes the Holidays, lots of sweets, and the not-so-jolly sniffles. This time of year is described as the “cold and flu” season and is a time that many experience in an increase in yucky symptoms. These colds promote sinus drainage and excess mucus (fluid) […]

The nervous system is one of the most complex and important parts of our body. It is the master control system of the body; consisting of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, which connect to all the organs. Since it is responsible for controlling the larger part of our vital functions (breathing, heartbeats, hunger, thirst, […]

“I’ve heard that if you go to a chiropractor, you will have to go for the rest of your life” is a very common statement that people have and assume when experiencing chiropractic for the first time. If a dentist told a patient, “you need this the rest of your life, ” most people would […]

Picture a big glass goblet filled to the halfway mark with water. How do you see it – half-full or half-empty? Consistently finding the glass half-empty, and the world as a difficult place, is a hallmark of negativity. Research has found that a negative outlook can contribute to everything from depression to heart disease to […]

FACT: 90% of the world’s population breathes dirty air! The World Health Organization (WHO) released an air quality model which showed that more than 9 in 10 people live in areas that have unsafe levels of air pollution. Some air pollutants are 100 times more concentrated in your home than they are outside. According to […]

According to the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, breast milk is thought of as nectar and breastfeeding is considered the primary method of giving love to your child. It is through breastfeeding that the child forms his/her first understanding of, and bond, with the mother – a relationship that will impact all that follows. Fortunately, breastfeeding […]

When you walk around town, how many people do you notice walking around while looking down at their iPad or iPhone? The other night my husband and I went out for dinner and noticed seven children playing games on an iPad and ten adults checking email or texting. It is estimated that the average child […]

With summer coming to an end, kids are going back to school….and we all know what that means, GERMS! First your little one comes home with a snotty nose, then mom gets it, then dad. It’s a family affair! There are several things that I recommend families in my practice do when trying to stay […]

The majority of people know how important proper dental hygiene is. From a young age, we have been taught to brush our teeth twice a day, floss, and visit the dentist twice a year. This ensures that we have bright white smiles, that we prevent cavities, and tooth decay. We know that in order to […]

In the United States, nearly 13% of couples struggle with infertility. This heartache and emotional turmoil continues to effect more and more people every year. As society becomes more focused on health and wellness, many couples are steering away from conventional medical treatments and looking for holistic or natural options, like chiropractic care, to become […]

At least once a week, I have a parent ask me, “Hey Doc, can chiropractic help my child with bedwetting?” The answer is yes! While chiropractic care is not a treatment for bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis), thousands of children have seen improvements or resolution of bedwetting while under regular pediatric chiropractic care. Up to the age […]

Who is the best prenatal chiropractor in St. Petersburg? This depends on how you define someone as being the “best”. In my opinion, the “best” person to take care of you throughout your pregnancy is a chiropractor who you trust, will educate you through the process, and who has received advanced post-graduate training in pregnancy […]

Your baby hasn’t gone to the bathroom in days. When she eventually does poop, she strains and cries in discomfort. You changed her diet, increased her water intake, added fiber to her food, and tried giving her prune juice, still with no success. You are frustrated with the situation but don’t want to give her […]

It’s 2am and your baby has been crying for the last 2 hours. In effort to console her, you changed her diaper, fed her, went for a car ride, rocked her – but nothing has worked! This has been a struggle for you and your husband the last few weeks. You want to help your […]