Pediatrics
Newborns
Welcoming a new baby into the world is an incredible milestone. While pregnancy and birth are powerful and life-changing experiences, they can also place unexpected physical stress on both mom and baby—especially on a newborn’s developing spine and nervous system.
Those early moments matter. Subtle strains from the birth process can influence how your baby feeds, sleeps, grows, and adapts to their new environment. That’s why gentle, specific evaluations of the spine and nervous system are an important part of pediatric chiropractic care.
In addition, Dr. Kayla is trained in the Gillespie Approach Craniosacral Fascial Therapy, a specialized form of bodywork designed to support infants—particularly those experiencing tension patterns related to issues like lip or tongue ties. This approach can be used to help prepare a baby for a release procedure or, in some cases, provide an alternative pathway to improved function and comfort.
Kids
Childhood is full of movement, growth, and exploration—from first steps to sports and everything in between. Along the way, kids experience frequent falls, bumps, and minor injuries that are often brushed off as part of growing up. While many of these moments seem insignificant at the time, they can create subtle patterns of stress in the body that may carry into adulthood if left unaddressed.
In addition to these more obvious incidents, children are also exposed to daily “micro-stressors.” Long hours spent sitting in classrooms, using screens, and maintaining poor posture can place ongoing strain on the spine and nervous system. Over time, this combination of physical stress and inactivity can influence posture, movement patterns, and overall function.
When these patterns are recognized early, they are often easier to address and correct. Supporting proper alignment and nervous system function during childhood can help promote healthier development and reduce the likelihood of more complex issues later in life. Proactive chiropractic care offers a gentle, preventative approach—helping children grow, move, and thrive with greater ease from the start.
Teens
As children continue to grow and enter their teenage years, they experience many physical and developmental changes. Chiropractic care can be beneficial for teens because it supports healthy growth, posture, and overall musculoskeletal function during a time of rapid physical development time. Teenagers often experience issues such as poor posture from prolonged screen use, sitting for long periods, sports-related strain, and spinal misalignments caused by growth spurts. Chiropractic adjustments aim to improve spine alignment, which may help reduce discomfort, enhance mobility, and support better nervous system function.
Additionally, chiropractic care emphasizes holistic wellness, encouraging healthy habits like proper movement, stretching, and body awareness that can benefit teens both now and into adulthood.
