West University Wellness

Chiro care is a must for any nursing baby!
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⭐️ Before care: this baby had challenges in latching and weight gain during breastfeeding
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⭐️ After care: more efficient latch during breastfeeding, easier passage of gas & bowel movements, and demeanor transformed into a calmer & happier baby.
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If your babe is having issues with:
✔️ an inconsistent latch
✔️ not latching for longer than a few seconds
✔️ preferring one side over the other
✔️ reflux/excessive spit-up
✔️ difficulty turning their head to one side
✔️ excessive gas and fussiness
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then come see us!
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We can help you achieve the breastfeeding journey you desire, just like we did with this family.
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Any other moms feel this?! 🙋🏼‍♀️
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Comment below with your pregnancy craving(s) ⬇️
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At West U Wellness, we’re proud to celebrate our amazing team of female chiropractors. They’re dedicated to providing exceptional, holistic care to our community.
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For 20 years our doctors’ care and commitment to our patients and family has never wavered 🤍
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Double tap ♥️ this post to show them some appreciation.
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“Can you adjust yourself since you’re a chiropractor?”
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We get asked this question a lot ⬆️ The answer is No! We can’t adjust ourselves.
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We have to turn to other chiropractors to keep our bodies in tiptop shape as well. Whether we have a repetitive use injury, feel like we’re coming down with something, aren’t sleeping well, or just wanting to move better and without pain, we regularly get adjusted by each other.
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In our office, we are very lucky to have multiple other chiropractors that can give us an adjustment 😉
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Breastfeeding or latch issues can be difficult to navigate, leaving you feeling frustrated and helpless. 😫
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Birth, while a natural process and even if it goes smoothly, can put some stress on a newborn’s spine and nervous system.
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🤱🏻 For breastfeeding, it’s all about the neck and jaw muscles doing their thing. If there’s any tension or misalignment there, it can make latching on a bit tricky for your baby. Your baby’s upper neck region is incredibly vulnerable during birth and any tugging or pulling can cause subluxations or misalignments. The increased tension and tight muscles can make it difficult for your baby to latch during breastfeeding.
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⭐️ Adjustments help reduce this tension and restore optimal functioning in the nervous system. A happy nervous system means happy muscles. With the tension eased and the nervous system doing its dance, your baby will find latching on a whole lot easier.
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Getting both baby and mom under chiropractic care can help alleviate some of the struggles around breastfeeding, so call our office (713) 490-2225 to get your appointment set up!
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Is all of them an option?!
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We are dreaming of all the possibilities 😌
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Which would you choose?
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3 Ways to Give Back This Memorial Day:
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For many of us, Memorial Day marks the unofficial first day of summer and time off work.
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But we cannot forget what Memorial Day actually represents: an opportunity to remember and honor the brave men and women who have lost their lives to protect our country.
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✔️ Donate to The Memorial Day Foundation or
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✔️ Honor those who lost their lives serving by donating to nonprofit organizations that help veterans with housing, job placements, healthcare, or improving the well-being of those on active duty and their families like:




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✔️ Volunteer- the has a variety of opportunities available online
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One of our favorite superheroes ➡️ Magnesium!
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Magnesium is an essential mineral found in the body that aids in over 300 enzymatic reactions (like regulating blood pressure) and is critical to the cardiovascular system.
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There are many different types of Magnesium, so we have broken it down for you.
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Have questions about the right type of Magnesium for you? Send us a DM , or ask at your next appointment.
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Here we are always working to advance our knowledge so we can best help and serve you! 💫
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Dr. Long is working on her Pediatric SOT Certification program through Peak Potential Institute.
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This is a 3-part series taking place in Boston so that she can learn other techniques for helping kids in our practice.
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She’d love to tell you more about it, as we strive to help every child develop to their fullest potential through chiropractic care!
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What are you planting this year? 🌱
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And if you have to Google which plants thrive in Bellaire, we do too!
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Sending love to all this Mother’s Day Weekend🤍
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Tag a mama in the comments to show her some love today!
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If your baby favors looking to one side over the other, this post is for you.
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SWIPE ➡️ to learn about torticollis
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Our chiropractors are certified and are specially trained to GENTLY adjust the neck (no “popping”), work with baby’s cranial alignment, and use soft tissue therapy to encourage the normal movement of both spine and soft tissue to help torticollis.
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Book an appointment with us today at the link in bio .
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📷: This little guy’s parents noticed he was turning his head only to one side. After one visit, his parents reported that he could turn easily to both sides and was sleeping much better!
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📚 The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association. 1990 March; 34(1)13
📚 Chiropractic correction of congenital muscular torticollis. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1993 Oct ;16(8):556-9.
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Calling all moms, this is for you!
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Fostering a deep connection with your baby is not only heartwarming but also beneficial for both you and your little one. 🤍
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Here are 5 ways to connect with your baby:
🏠 give your baby a tour of your home
⭐️ talk to your baby about your favorite things
🎶 play your favorite music for baby
🏡 take a tour of your neighborhood
🏢 show your baby around your town
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What else would you add to the list? SHARE ↗️ these tips for a mom friend.
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Do you know 5️⃣ moms?
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Did you know the odds are at LEAST 1️⃣ of them has suffered from some form of postpartum mental health disorder?
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Maternal mental health disorders can range from mild to severe depression and anxiety that occur during pregnancy or postpartum.
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Unfortunately, maternal health disorders often go untreated. Many times women think they’ll be fine just on their own or want to power through, or they think it’s just the baby blues.
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Other times they know they feel off, but don’t know why.
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Most times, they don’t know how to access help either. Less than 15% of women receive treatment.
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Everyone always checks on baby, but always make sure to check on mom, too! 🤱
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Some of the top resources can be found at
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🤍 To give a new mom the gift of sleep and support during her pregnancy and postpartum checkout
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Are you getting enough sleep? 👀
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Dr. Hanieh attended the 2024 Sleep Education Consortium () where she learned from the top sleep doctors, ENTs, dentists, orthodontists, and myofunctional therapists in the field.
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➡️ If you’re not getting enough sleep, you’re not able to flush out all the toxins in your brain each night resulting in brain fog, fatigue, autoimmune diseases, and the inability to absorb new information.
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Dr. Hanieh would be thrilled to answer any questions about sleep and how chiropractic care can help improve one’s sleep.
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Send us a DM, with any questions!
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Did you know that regular chiropractic care can shorten labor and delivery times by up to 24% for first-time moms and 39% for second and third-time moms?
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Labor is different for everyone! Tell us below! ⬇️
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Source: Fallon J. The Effect of Chiropractic Treatment on Pregnancy and Labor: A Comprehensive Study. Proceedings of the World Federation of Chiropractic, 1991:24-31
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Happy National Kids and Pets Day! Some pictures of our staff members with their kids and pets. We love working and having fun. It’s great when you get to do both at the same time!

Did you know has not 1️⃣ but 6️⃣ massage therapists in our office?⠀
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SWIPE ➡️ to learn about the many benefits of massage. 💆🏼‍♀️
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Massage can 👇🏼
😫 Decreases Stress⠀⠀⠀
💪 Improves Flexibility in your Muscles
🦠 Increases Immune Function⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
😰 Reduces Pain
😴 Improves Sleep
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To book a massage appointment, tap the link in bio .
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DID YOU KNOW ⬇️
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that kids are often diagnosed with ADHD when it could be restrictions in their airway, causing them to not get enough oxygen to their brains at night and sleep apnea?
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➡️ 25-43% of school age children are reported to have sleep issues.
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➡️ 33% of kids with obstructive airway issues snore compared to only 9% in the general pediatric population.
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Dr. Long’s daughter was thought to have ADHD. But after many years of trying natural solutions, they succumbed to trying three different ADHD medications with all the known adverse side effects (lack of affect, insomnia, decreased appetite) and NO benefit.
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It wasn’t until she got a tongue tie release and did myofunctional therapy that she:
✔️stopped sucking her thumb
✔️stopped snoring
✔️could sleep better
✔️had an increased ability to focus
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Our doctors collaborate with many other providers who can evaluate if this is something happening to your child or even yourself. Send us a DM if you would like more details 💌
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PMID: 19578411, 9493930
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Looking for a place to eat in the area?
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Here are some of our favorites ⬇️
🥪 Lemongrass Cafe
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Your turn, comment your favorite local restaurants so we can check them out!
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Isn’t this belly beautiful?! 😍
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This sweet mama has been coming to see us for each of her pregnancies and this is pregnancy 4️⃣. Prenatal massage and chiropractic care have helped her get through each of her pregnancies with less pain and greater comfort 🙌🏼
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So, why do pregnant women get chiropractic care?
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✅ A balanced pelvis optimizes fetal positioning and baby’s developmental space.
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Which prevents ⬇️
〰️ low back pain
〰️ sciatica
〰️ lower abdominal pain
〰️ asymmetry (leading to intrauterine constraint)
〰️ and so much MORE!
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➡️ Pregnant mamas book with us at the link in bio .
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Tell us below 👇🏼
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YOU’RE INVITED 👇🏼
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To celebrate Leap Day we will be wearing pajamas and having a “Movie Day” with 🍿 popcorn and snacks !
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If you have an appointment on 2/29, we hope to see you in your pajamas!
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Our very own Dr. Long was featured in ShoutOutHTX magazine about being an entrepreneur and starting West U West University Wellness. Check out the link here.

Meet Caroline Long | Owner & Chiropractor, West University Wellness - SHOUTOUT HTX We had the good fortune of connecting with Caroline Long...

The intense crying and extreme fussiness that accompanies “colicky” babies can be very stressful and difficult for parents.
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Craniosacral therapy has proven to be effective and safe for children with infantile colic and can help them get more hours of sleep.
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A randomized controlled trial was conducted on 58 infants (aged 0-84 days) diagnosed with colic. The first group of 29 babies received 30-40 minutes of craniosacral therapy once a week, while the second group received no treatment.
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After evaluation, it was determined that the craniosacral therapy sessions undergone by the first group of babies resulted in a reduced number of crying hours, colic severity, and increased total hours of sleep in the first group.
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CST also helps in the treatment of other infant conditions like:
〰️ Seizures
〰️ Feeding problems
〰️ Teething problems
〰️ Misshapen head
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Tap the link in bio to book an appointment for your infant!
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*Sources: PMID: 36113708 PMID: 31780018
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Happy Valentines Day!
With love,
West U Wellness
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The couple that gets massages together, stays together 🤍
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This sweet couple has been married for 63 years! They even got husband and wife massages together 🥰
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A common question we get asked is “Do you only treat pregnant women and children?”
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➡️ And the answer is no! We love to care for family members of all ages!
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Looking for the perfect gift to give your loved ones? A massage gift certificate is the perfect idea 🙌🏼
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Stop in and pick one up for that special someone!
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Valentine’s Day giveaway! Be sure to add your name to the raffle before Thursday ❤️

Chiro care and massage therapy help twin mamas prepare for birth 🤰🏼
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When there are two babies, there is less space for turning in the womb. Of course one of our goals for mamas during their pregnancy is for their babies to be in the optimal position for birth.
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That is why we use the ⭐️ Webster Technique ⭐️
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🤰🏼 If you’re pregnant with twins and want to help your body be as balanced structurally as possible to potentially provide your babies with as much room as possible, schedule an appointment with us today 💚
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🔗 Tap the link in bio to schedule an appointment!
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