Having grandchildren is a beautiful rite of passage. It gives you a new lens through which to view life—one filled with legacy, love, and renewed purpose. Many friends and patients have shared how rewarding the experience of grandparenting is. I’ve come to see that one of the unique joys is getting to spend quality time with grandchildren without the day-to-day …
I often hear people ask, “Why is this coming up?” Usually, they’re referring to something uncomfortable — a physical symptom, a sudden wave of emotion, an unexpected reaction. What follows is a scramble for answers: “Maybe it’s something I ate,” or “I didn’t sleep well,” or “This reminds me of something from my past.” If the trigger is emotional, the …
That urge to crack your neck? Think of it like a release valve. It’s your body’s way of saying, “I need to let go of something.” Many patients tell me they’ve started noticing more cracking in their spine since beginning care. Others say it feels like their spine wants to crack. And often, that’s not a bad thing—unless it becomes …
Some of you have asked — and others might have quietly wondered — What do I do to take care of my own health? It’s a fair question. As a chiropractor, I spend my days helping others feel better in their bodies, supporting their healing journeys. But the truth is, I had to start my own healing journey long before …
Would you rather be in the present moment or on autopilot? Most experts will tell you that the present moment is where life really happens. It’s where clarity, connection, and even enlightenment live. So, does that mean autopilot is bad? Not at all. Why We Even Have an Autopilot Our autopilot is like an internal library — a repository of …
We’ve all experienced Survival Mode at one time or another – it’s our natural response to stress. The more overwhelmed we feel, the deeper we sink into it. Physiologically, Survival Mode triggers a cascade of changes: increased heart rate and blood pressure, tight muscles, stress hormones, inflammation, and a narrowed focus. We become reactive, unable to see the bigger picture. …
I hope you’ve had a lovely weekend! Just a reminder, you know how sometimes you might wonder when you’re on the table if anything is happening? Or you might be asking yourself, how is this light touch going to help change my structural problems? A light touch can be powerful when applied in a skilled manner. I hope to see …
Sometimes when patients first come to the Happy Spine, they express that along with how they’re feeling physically, they also at the same time feel like there’s something lacking in their lives. They have a sense that something deeper and more fulfilling is possible for themselves. Karen was one such person. Last year, she started NeuroSpinal care with us and …
It is a modern myth that says that as we get older, our memory starts to go. Of course there are people for whom this is true. But it’s not a fact of life that you have to just accept. I know many people that are in there 70’s, 80’s and even 90’s, whose memory is sharp and focused. Even …
I really enjoy working with patients, for a number of reasons. It’s just nice to get to know people. And sometimes patients experience breakthroughs. They’ll have an a-ha moment where they are able to see something that was previously eluding them. And it’s awesome to see them realize it for themselves rather than someone else, myself included, telling them or …
