The Perfect Storm

Is there hope? We think so!

MEET JACK!

Jack’s daily struggles with constant fear and OCD about everything from bugs to bad weather were debilitating at times. That, coupled with anxiety, sensory processing disorder, sleep issues, autism-like challenges, tough transitions, anger, constant worry, and social-emotional delays, affected his day-to-day life. But those hard days started to fade when his family finally found the type of care Jack’s brain and body truly needed!

They had tried OT, psychiatry, behavioral intervention, detoxing his body, and other natural remedies, including chiropractic, before making their way to a Neurologically-Focused Pediatric Chiropractor. As a last resort after scrolling Facebook, Mom was intrigued by how care from a pediatric chiropractor trained to support the vagus nerve could help Jack.

“We’ve been to several chiropractors, and none have cared so much. You all offer so much more than basic chiropractic, and we are so thankful we found you! We saw changes in one week!”

And now, with consistent care:

“Jack is thriving. He has friends, is curious about everything around him, and communicates so well. He transitions better, has less ADHD and OCD, and the worry, fear, and most anxiety are gone… completely gone!!”

For two years, worry and fear controlled his every thought. It was debilitating for him and our entire family. He wouldn’t go outside, and now he runs around the playground with his friends! His teachers have noticed huge improvements.

Everyone who spends time with him says he’s a completely different kid - he laughs more, sings songs, and loves music.

He sleeps so much better, and for the first time in his 8 ½ years of life he’s falling asleep on his own, in his own bed. He used to wake every night panicking if I wasn’t next to him, and now he sleeps so soundly we have to wake him up every morning.

Jack is happy and so much less stressed. He used to use technology to escape, and now it’s just for fun. Our holidays were the most relaxing they’ve ever been, and we’ve already reduced his medication by one-third.

The specific nervous-system-calming adjustments Jack receives finally gave him the chance to move out of “fight-or-flight” stress mode and into a calmer, more regulated state!!

Mom says, “He loves coming here and trusts all the staff—so awesome. My momma heart is overflowing with happy tears for him and our family. Way to go, Jack!!”

MEET OLIVIA!

Shortly after Olivia’s diagnosis with autism spectrum disorder, her parents found their way to a Perfect Storm Workshop in May of 2020. They were searching for anything and everything that could help their sweet little girl.

When we first met Olivia, she spent most of her day in “meltdown city,” and with little to no speech it was incredibly difficult to know what she wanted or to calm her down. Transitions from one activity to the next were so challenging that Mom had to find a sitter just so she could do simple things like grocery shopping.

Olivia also struggled to fall asleep at night. Mom and Dad tried everything, - turning off electronics well before bedtime, melatonin and magnesium gummies, sticking to a rigid routine… yet nothing consistently helped her drift off. Even a sleep specialist couldn’t provide answers. Eventually, Olivia was prescribed medication to help her sleep.

Therapies such as OT and speech were limited during the first nine months of Olivia’s chiropractic journey due to pandemic shutdowns. But during that time, she received focused chiropractic care and the results blew her parents’ minds. Chiropractic became the “glue” they had been missing, and once they combined it with an amazing team of therapists, teachers, and paraprofessionals, Olivia started rocking life!

Mom now reports meltdowns are few and far between, and Olivia is much easier to calm and regulate. Her speech grows every day, making it easier to communicate and understand her needs. Olivia is off prescription sleep medication and can fall asleep on her own! Mom and Dad are still working on helping her stay asleep through the night, but falling asleep independently is a huge win.

We are so proud of Olivia and all the progress she has made! We can’t wait to watch this sweet, rambunctious girl grow and reach her full potential.

MEET CADENCE!

Cadence’s mom first learned about neurologically focused pediatric chiropractic care back in 2022 when she attended a Perfect Storm Workshop. She figured it was worth a try for her little guy.

When we met Cadence, he was dealing with constant fluid buildup in his ears, failing hearing tests, and had already gone through ear tubes. Any time Mom came near him with a toothbrush, it was an instant meltdown, and in public he loved to swipe anything within reach off tables and shelves.

On top of all that, Cadence has a twin sister. The two attend a Montessori school, and while his sister’s backpack overflowed with paintings and craft projects, Cadence never brought anything home. Drawing felt impossible for him - pencils and crayons usually ended up on the floor faster than they touched the paper. Mom worried endlessly about his hearing, his sensory overwhelm, and how these struggles might hold him back.

Fast-forward three years and the change is incredible:

• Three full years with clear ears - no tubes, no fluid, and he now breezes through hearing tests.

• Tooth-brushing peace - Cadence lets Mom brush his teeth with zero meltdowns.

• Hands stay busy (in a good way) - far fewer swiping incidents when they’re out and about.

• Montessori masterpieces - Cadence is drawing for the first time ever and proudly brings home craft projects just like his sister.

Mom says, “I used to dread bedtime and outings, but now Cadence is calmer, more confident, and so proud of his artwork. He even tells me about the colors he used! This care has been the missing piece for our family.”

We are beyond proud of Cadence. Keep shining, little artist - you’re just getting started!