Not all super heroes wear capes, and I know this for a fact after almost 10 years in a chiropractic practice. I have seen and learned so many things within our office and the chiropractic community over the years, and one clear observation is that chiropractic children and families thrive! They seem happier and brighter, […] The post Children and Chiropractic: The Australian Public Response appeared first on Pathways to Family Wellness ..read more

“Doc, I don’t like my kid.” I have heard this phrase over and over through my years in practice and each time it comes with guilt and shame. What’s wrong with me? Why are they so hard? They used to be cute and sweet, what happened? Why don’t I like my kid, and what can […] The post Help! I Don’t Like My Kid appeared first on Pathways to Family Wellness ..read more

Larry Webster founded the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) with a vision of a better future—one where chiropractic care plays a vital role in advancing family well-being from the very start, beginning with pregnancy and birth. His hope and dream helped form an approach to birth where families actively engage with the birth process, not […] The post Guardians of the Birth Experience: Honoring the Webster Legacy appeared first on Pathways to Family Wellness ..read more

The Webster Technique has long been the standard of care in the world of pregnancy chiropractic, but how did it all start? The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) was founded in 1986 by Dr. Larry Webster in response to a proposed law in Connecticut that would restrict access to chiropractic care to any child under […] The post The Origin and Future of The ICPA and the Webster Technique appeared first on Pathways to Family Wellness ..read more

The Webster Technique has become a cornerstone of chiropractic care during pregnancy, known for its role in optimizing the physiological function of both mother and baby for birth. Developed by Dr. Larry Webster, this technique has grown into an essential tool for chiropractors and families to enhance neuro-biomechanical function in the sacral and pelvic regions. […] The post The Webster Technique appeared first on Pathways to Family Wellness ..read more

Are you listening to your voice? Are you following your heart in practice and in life? I believe we all have a voice inside of us, guiding us. BJ Palmer, the developer of chiropractic, used to call it the “fellow within,” or “that something.” My mom called it her guidance because that’s what it can […] The post Listening to Your Inner Voice: The Foundation of Chiropractic Practice appeared first on Pathways to Family Wellness ..read more

When I received the news that I had earned my CACCP (Certified by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics) I burst into tears. Not because I was proud of accomplishing it, which I was – but because my training with the ICPA was the one major constant in my life—and it was, for now, complete. […] The post Finding the Way Home: Life Expresses Intelligence appeared first on Pathways to Family Wellness ..read more

Arik’s New Beginning Arik was a 24-week preemie who had a PDA and brain bleed. Due to these challenges at birth, he faced fine and gross motor issues, no speech, and ASD. According to Arik’s parents, his cognitive abilities were mostly that of a 9-to-12-month-old infant for the past two years. Although he’s 4 years […] The post Change is Possible appeared first on Pathways to Family Wellness ..read more

Kids’ spines are still growing and are therefore vulnerable to back injuries, so having the right backpack and wearing it correctly are essential. Backpacks can cause pain and discomfort or even scoliosis if not worn properly, all of which can lead to chronic back issues in adulthood. Throughout my 24 years in family practice, I […] The post Backpack Safety 101 appeared first on Pathways to Family Wellness ..read more

Medicine, for centuries, has delved deep into the cellular realm to decode the mysteries of health. By investigating the microscopic activities within our bodies, it has aimed to understand the effects of cellular behavior on overall well-being. Yet health, we know, is holistic. We can’t understand the cause of health (or disease) through cellular theory alone, separating the cell or the organ from the whole of biology.  Chiropractic care, building out from the cellular theory of biology, has sought to emphasize the pivotal role of the nervous system, which governs and controls every cell ..read more