My passion for chiropractic care began in my early twenties when debilitating migraines ruled my life. After years of failed treatments, just a few weeks of chiropractic care completely eliminated my migraines – a life-changing experience that sparked my dedication to natural healing.

But it was my own daughter’s birth story that truly cemented my understanding of how powerful pediatric chiropractic care can be.

A Mother’s Heart, A Doctor’s Knowledge

At 36 weeks pregnant with my daughter Emory, she moved into a transverse position. Despite my efforts as a prenatal chiropractor to help her turn, something felt off. Trusting my instincts, I advocated for an earlier external version procedure. During what should have been a routine appointment, we discovered Emory had no detectable heartbeat or movement.

Emergency C-section. Cord wrapped twice around her neck and once around her abdomen. She came out blue, not breathing, with the lowest possible APGAR score. The NICU team told us she had a fatal condition called persistent pulmonary hypertension – with an 80-90% mortality rate by age two.

As both a mother and a pediatric chiropractor, I knew the trauma her little nervous system had endured. The extreme pressure during delivery, especially at the C1 area where vital nerves control breathing, heart function, and so much more. I felt the significant tension in her upper neck and immediately provided gentle chiropractic care.

The Power of the Nervous System

Within minutes of her first adjustment, Emory’s oxygen levels began to regulate. Within days, she was off the ventilator. After weeks, she was home from the NICU. The doctors said they’d never seen a child with her condition respond like this – they confidently declared her diagnosis “transient.”

Today, Emory is a thriving, healthy five-year-old. Statistically, she shouldn’t have lived past her second birthday. The difference? Her nervous system was able to function optimally from the very beginning, giving her every opportunity to heal and thrive.

My Mission

This experience reinforced everything I believe about the body’s incredible ability to heal when the nervous system functions properly. Every family deserves to know that their child’s body has this same potential for healing and growth.