When we’re in pain—physical or emotional—it’s natural to want it to go away. We seek cures. We want answers, fixes, solutions. But what if the deeper invitation isn’t to cure what hurts… but to heal what’s holding us back? Curing and healing are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. Curing Is About Elimination. Healing Is About Integration. …
The Case for Transform Care with NeuroSpinal Optimization
In a world where conventional medicine often treats symptoms in isolation, a growing number of people are searching for a more integrated, holistic approach to healing. NeuroSpinal Optimization also includes Transform Care with Network Spinal—a revolutionary method that’s reshaping how we think about health, the nervous system, and personal transformation. This isn’t just about relieving back pain. It’s about waking …
Transform Care Through Emotional Empowerment
In today’s fast-paced world, true healing goes beyond treating symptoms. Whether you’re a caregiver, health practitioner, or someone navigating your own wellness journey, one thing is clear: emotional empowerment is essential for transformational care. What Is Emotional Empowerment? Emotional empowerment means developing a deep awareness and acceptance of your emotions—without judgment—and using them as tools for growth, healing, and connection. …
It’s About More Than Just Relaxing
One of the most common things I hear after a NeuroSpinal Optimization entrainment is: “I feel so relaxed.” It’s great feedback. I’m a big fan of relaxing. But I also think it’s important—for both healing and self-awareness—that we go a little deeper and ask: What does “relaxed” actually mean to you? At the surface level, relaxation might just feel physical. …
An Unpopular Opinion: Your Health Doesn’t Have to Decline With Age
Unlike the patients we see at The Happy Spine, many people in the world seem to accept—without question—that their health is destined to decline as they age. It’s almost expected that with each passing decade comes more sickness, more medications, and more physical limitation. They speak of their future as if it’s already written: a life filled with pills, procedures, …
Another Reason to Avoid Forward Head Posture (FHP)
Why Your Posture Affects More Than Just Your Neck Forward Head Posture (FHP), also known as Anterior Head Syndrome, is more than just a cosmetic concern—it has serious biomechanical and neurological consequences. Ideally, the head should sit directly above the shoulders, with no more than a 5-degree forward tilt. When posture slips past this threshold, things start to go wrong. …
The Art of Attention: The Neurological Basis of Healing
In modern neuroscience and psychology, attention is often treated as a spotlight—something we aim and focus in order to think, learn, or act. But the quality of that attention—how we pay attention—may be just as crucial as the fact that we’re paying it at all, especially when it comes to healing. Healing, it turns out, is not merely about fixing …
The More Energy You Have, the More Life Opens Up
Most people think of energy in terms of productivity: “If I have more energy, I can get more done.” But energy is about so much more than ticking things off a to-do list. It’s about how we think, feel, connect, and heal.When we’re not operating in survival mode, our energy isn’t just about activity—it becomes a foundation for flexibility, empathy, …
Celebrating 28 Years in Practice – With the Next Generation in Mind
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 …
Why Is This Coming Up? A Different Way to Meet Our Inner Experience
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 …