Steadfast Chiropractic

"How do I know if I’m seeing the right kind of chiropractor for my child?” is a very common question that we get here at Steadfast Chiropractic! You’re probably wondering what makes Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic different from the rest?! ➡️

Neurologically-Focused Chiropractors:
1. Target the root cause 🎯
2. Use specialized Neuro-Tonal adjustments to restore balance to the nervous system 🧠
3. Use advanced INSiGHT Scans to assess nervous system health 📊
4. Create personalized care plans for each patient 📝
5. Aim to improve overall health and function, not just address symptoms 😃

Want to find out more about all of the other types of chiropractic care and which one is right for you and your family?! Head to the link in our bio! Need help finding a resource?? Feel free to DM our team! We are always here to help! 💚

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Sleep 😴 really is EVERYTHING when it comes to your child’s healing! It is the first goal that our doctors at Steadfast Chiropractic always have for your little one in order to get their health back on track!

Does your little one have trouble sleeping?! Have you tried everything from magnesium supplements to noisemakers to 10 different bedtime routines!? It might be time to take a deeper look and find the root cause of these sleep struggles!

SLEEP IS A BIG DEAL and our best health asset! For more information on our Neurological INSiGHT Scans and sleep, click the link 🔗 in our bio! Our # 1 priority is helping you and your family thrive! ♥️

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If your child is experiencing constant meltdowns, tantrums, and emotional outbursts, their nervous system may be stuck in fight or flight! This means that when something triggers them, instead of being able to recognize and process the emotion, their brain reacts with "big emotions" because the nervous system is too overwhelmed to calmly process what just occurred. 😱

A regulated nervous system will be able to get out of fight or flight and into a state of rest, relax, and digest. The branch of the nervous system where the body feels safe and can process each moment as it happens.

The body should be able to flow through both branches of the nervous system with ease. When it is too stressed and constantly stuck in overdrive, this is when tantrums and meltdowns occur.

How do we get out of this chronic state of fear, fight, and flight??? By reminding the nervous system how to function.

BUT first, we need to see what state the nervous system 🧠 is currently in. Our doctors at Steadfast Chiropractic have wildly informative technology that will show them exactly how your little one's nervous system is functioning.

From there your child will get a customized care plan to help their nervous system heal and thrive so that the body can recognize how to process emotions and better make transitions!

For more information, visit the link in our bio! Or DM us! We can't wait to connect with you! ♥️

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👶 From two tiny cells to a beautiful baby in just 40 weeks - the miracle of pregnancy never ceases to amaze us! 🤰 Expectant parents, did you know the vagus nerve starts developing at just 3-4 weeks after conception?

It plays a crucial role in:
💓 Regulating your baby's heart rate
🧠 Supporting brain development
🍼 Kickstarting the digestive system
🛡️ Boosting immune function
😌 Helping manage stress responses

Did you also know your stress levels during pregnancy can directly impact your baby's developing vagus nerve?? How crazy that's how connected mommas are to their babies from the very start?! 💖 That's why understanding and supporting the vagus nerve in both mom and baby is so very important! 🌟

Your baby's future health begins with you. And not in a 'stressful, be scared' kind of way but in a 'you are so incredibly amazing that you are creating and growing this baby and taking the best care of yourself possible' kind of way!! We are so impressed by you, momma!!

Let's make it the healthiest start possible! To ensure that your nervous system is in the best possible shape during this beautiful time, schedule your vagus nerve INSiGHT scan at Steadfast Chiropractic. This advanced technology provides a detailed look at how your nervous system is functioning and adapting to the changes of pregnancy OR when preparing for pregnancy, for both mom and dad. It’s a valuable tool for creating a personalized care plan that supports both your health and the health of your baby. We are so excited to support you during the most wonderful time of your life!!

Visit the link in our bio to learn more about the role the nervous system plays in pregnancy and baby development!

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What's the #1 thing you can do while pregnant for the health of your baby?!?! 🤷‍♀️ Make sure your nervous system is regulated! 👏 The nervous system controls every cell, organ, and tissue in your body and in the growing baby's body too! It is also the foundation on which everything else builds when it comes to baby development. 🧠

The one thing we have seen at Steadfast Chiropractic is that when Mom's nervous system is regulated, she almost always has better birth outcomes and baby is healthier too! We obviously can't control everything when it comes to birth, BUT we can control how our body reacts and adapts to stress when it comes.

The first step our doctors recommend when choosing to take care of your nervous system health is to see how it's functioning now! To do this, we first start with a Neurological INSiGHT Scan to see how your body is handling all that comes with pregnancy. Next, our doctors will come up with a personalized care plan tailored to exactly what your nervous system needs to best serve you and your baby! 👶

Visit the link in our bio to learn more about the role the nervous system plays in pregnancy and baby development! And feel free to DM us if you have any questions! We're so excited for you and this beautiful next stage of life you’re entering!! ♥️

Ready for a biology lesson? Let’s geek out on nervous systems!

👉 What is the nervous system? It’s made up of your brain, spinal cord, and all of the nerves that exit your spinal cord. It’s the information superhighway that talks to every single organ, tissue and gland in the body. The nervous system is how the brain coordinates healing in the body.

👉 How does stress impact the nervous system? Over time, as we’re exposed to daily stressors (see yesterday’s post to learn what stress is), they build up in our nervous system. When you’re stressed (regardless of the reason), the stress is received by your nerves. If it’s not released, eventually it builds up and becomes interference, meaning that our brain has a more and more challenging time talking to the rest of the body and allowing it to do its job.

👉 By getting chiropractic support for your body, you’re removing interference and helping your body adapt to stress and function more optimally - which will help you in all aspects of your life!

Ready to get support today? See link in bio to book your appointment!

What is stress? We talk about it all the time… but WHAT the heck is it really?!

Stress is your body's reaction to pressure from a certain situation or event. There are many types. Examples:

🔹 emotional + mental: pressure at work, financial strain, a fight with a loved one or disagreement with someone on your team, and oh yeah… a pandemic!

🔹 physical: working at a desk, driving a car, sitting at a computer, playing sports, an injury, or a mom carrying a toddler, an infant, and all the groceries at the same time (we all know you're getting into the house in one trip no matter what! 🤣)

🔹 chemical: everything you eat and you put in and on your body, a lot of which has toxins and pollutants (food, beauty products/toiletries, cleaning products, and our environment overall)

So many day-to-day occurrences cause stress, and all of these stressors add up.

Imagine a bucket where each stressor becomes a drop of water inside. Eventually, that bucket is going to overflow. The result? Your body gets more locked into survival mode, which is a stressed state. It’s a vicious cycle!

Tomorrow, we’re going to talk about how this shows up in your body - because your brain and your body are incredibly connected!

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At Steadfast Chiropractic, almost every mom that calls, DMs, or walks through our door for the first time utters the words, "We've tried everything and nothing seems to be working" or "I feel like we're missing something." This is why our team doesn't stop until they discover the root cause of your child's symptoms and come up with a PLAN to help! 👏

If this is you, click the link in our bio to read more and learn how we can help! Our team is cheering you on and can't wait to connect! ♥️

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🧠 Parents, did you know that ADHD affects nearly 6 million children in the US? That's a staggering 9.4% of all kids! 😲 Traditional medical surveys are simply not enough because they do not look deeply into what is actually causing and creating ADHD symptoms and struggles. This is why so many ADHD treatments and strategies fail to get the sort of results parents and patients are seeking. If your ADHD test doesn’t look to find the cause but only tracks and measures the symptoms, then you’ve only solved half the problem!

But here's the game-changer: ADHD doesn't have to be a lifelong struggle. In fact, it can be a superpower! 💪

At Steadfast Chiropractic, we're revolutionizing ADHD care with our unique approach:

✅ INSiGHT Neurological Scans: We go beyond symptoms to understand what's really happening in your child's brain.
✅ Root Cause Focus: We address neurological imbalances, not just behaviors.
✅ Personalized Care Plans: Tailored strategies to unlock your child's full potential.

Ready to transform your child's ADHD from a challenge into a strength? 🚀

Click the link in our bio to learn more and schedule your child's INSiGHT Neurological Scan today! Let's unlock their superpower just in time for back to school! 🦸‍♂️

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With thousands of answers, advice, mom groups, and “words of wisdom” flying at parents today, it’s common to wonder where to start when it comes to your child’s ADHD diagnosis. From Dutch tests to allergy panels, to blood work, medications, and supplements... 💊 how do we really get to the answer we’re all wondering: “Why is my child struggling with ADHD and what caused this?” 🤷

At Steadfast Chiropractic, we first stop and listen to your child’s story. 📖 From preconception, to pregnancy and birth stress, to infant struggles and toddler tantrums, 😫 every little detail counts. And most moms have a gut feeling that something didn’t seem quite right, which is why we first choose to listen to you, mama. ♥️

Next, our Neurologically-Focused Pediatric Chiropractors choose to run three non-invasive scans, the most important one for ADHD being electromyography, or EMG for short. 📊 Having researched all of the latest and greatest medical tests for ADHD, our doctors have found this one to be the best! The reason is that it shows us exactly what is happening inside your child’s nervous system. These scans aren’t focused on a diagnosis, but more importantly, on what is causing the dysregulation and confusion within the nervous system 🧠 that has led to the diagnosis.

These scans can also help us determine exactly what customized care plan your child needs when it comes to re-organizing their nervous system. It’s never one-size-fits-all which is why, here at Steadfast Chiropractic, we will never give your child a cookie-cutter 🍪 answer. Instead, we will determine exactly what your child needs in order to re-organize and regulate their nervous system so that their ADHD can be used as a tool to thrive, stand out, and conquer as future CEOs and inventors of this world! 😎

To read more and schedule an “ADHD Test” scan, visit the link in our bio or DM us! We can’t wait to connect with you, especially before school starts! And for more resources, sign up for our upcoming On-Demand Webinar, releasing August 12th at 12 Noon CST! Reserve your spot NOW at the link in our bio!

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Hey parents, are the words "back to school" making you anxious? 😰 If you have a child with ADHD + Sensory Processing Disorder, you know the challenges that come with this time of year. From sleep struggles and social situations to staying focused and getting homework done, it can feel overwhelming. But don't worry, you're not alone!

Here's the good news: many families and providers understand exactly what you're going through and are ready to help. 💚 While it’s unfortunate that the rates of ADHD, SPD, and anxiety are on the rise, it means there’s a community of support out there for us moms whose kids overcome these challenges daily.

Ready to make this school year smoother and more successful for your child? Start preparations early, follow some key organizing principles, and consider adding Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care to your school-ready checklist. We know that calling step 5 a “cheat code” is probably not the best analogy to use when talking about school success, 😂 but it just fits too well. For so many families that 5th and final step is actually going to be the “master key” that will unlock so many of the other strategies!

✅ Resetting sleep schedules
✅ Creating an organized environment
✅ Setting up a distraction-free study space
✅ Prioritize exercise and movement
✅ Get your Neurologically-Focused Scan at Steadfast Chiro

At our practice, we use Neurological INSiGHT Scans to precisely identify areas of nervous system dysfunction. This allows our doctors to create personalized care plans that target your child's specific needs. By restoring proper nervous system function, children with ADHD and SPD can experience better focus, emotional balance, sleep, and overall well-being. AKA: A BETTER school year! 👏

Don't let another school year pass by in a haze of stress and frustration. Click the link in our bio to read the Back to School Success Guide! If you’re interested in learning more, sign up for our next On-Demand Webinar, releasing August 12th @ 12 Noon CST. We can’t wait to connect with you!

https://www.thepxdocs.com/back-to-school

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It's number 5 for us! 👏 Why?!? We know that ADHD + SPD are brain and nervous system-based disorders. While conventional medicine may still blame a genetic imbalance of neurotransmitters, that limited scientific theory is rather outdated and incomplete. 🫠

Children who are struggling with ADHD, SPD, and even anxiety are known to have an overactive or “stuck on” sympathetic fight or flight component of their nervous system. 🧠 We call this the “gas pedal” and it simply means that deep within their central nervous system, they are constantly “revved up” and wound up even at rest. Two other common terms for this are nervous system dysregulation and dysautonomia.

What can we do about it? Especially before school starts?! The first step is to get your child a Neurological INSiGHT Scan at our office! This will show our doctors exactly what is going on within your child's nervous system and will help our doctors design a customized care plan! Visit the link in our bio to learn more and don't miss our upcoming On-Demand Webinar which will be released at 12 Noon CST on August 12th! Sign up now at the link in our bio! DM us for details. 💚

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Can you believe summer is almost over and school ✏️ is right around the corner?

To help make the transition a smooth as possible put together a guide full of helpful strategies to help keep your kiddo healthy and performing their best!

And did we mention it's ✨FREE!!!!✨

Click the link below for full access to all of this super helpful information!

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If you need a sign to take your child to the chiropractor, here it is 💚

Parents in our practice have reported that regular chiropractic care:

✔️ Improves spinal posture
✔️ Assists with bed-wetting and sleep issues
✔️ Alleviates digestive problems
✔️ Helps with asthma, breathing difficulties
✔️ Strengthens immunity
✔️ Enhances their overall health and wellbeing
✔️ Assists with behavioral disorders
✔️ Maximizes their neural plasticity

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Ready to see how we can support your kiddo? Follow the link in our bio or call 614-664-3710 to get started!

Did you know your brain and body are constantly chit chatting? (yes, even more than when your best friend calls!) 🗣️

The nervous system is like your body's own Wi-Fi network. It's made up of the brain (the boss in charge) 🧠 and the spinal cord, teamed up with a bunch of nerves that run throughout your body.

The nervous system controls EVERYTHING. Have you ever thought about how much you blink or breathe during the day? Probably not because your nervous system takes care of it for you! 🙌

Your nervous system and body’s teamwork makes everything from high-fives to deep thoughts possible.

But here's the kicker –chronic stress that isn’t properly discharged can crash their party, throwing off their game and leaving you feeling frazzled.

Stress triggers the body's "fight or flight" response through your nervous system. This is normal and literally keeps us alive (hello, bear in the woods 🐻), but when it becomes chronic and won’t turn off it causes more harm than good.

When you can’t turn your stress response off, it starts negatively impacting your sleep, blood pressure, digestion, brain clarity and more. That's where chiropractic care steps in.

Getting adjusted helps easing tension and gives your nervous system the much-needed breather it deserves by helping you become more RESILIENT and ADAPTABLE to stress. It's like hitting the reset button for your body's control center! 💥

Bottom line? You’re doing great and chiropractic is here for extra support! 😌

If you need some extra love for your nervous system, call us at 614-664-3710, we’d love to help!

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Our office is family-friendly. But rest assured, mama, this doesn't mean "quiet and freshly bathed" only 😉

Need a baby holder while you get adjusted? Cool. Need to go to the bathroom by yourself for the first time all day? We got you. Do crying or tantrums derail us? Not even a little.

Our goal is to take the stress out of your appointment. (You might even get a chiro in training helping get you taken care of.) And maybe we will even start stocking dry shampoo 😘

While we are on the subject... what's your go-to dry shampoo? 😂

Dr. Claire has been a big part of my daughter's and my postpartum recovery path. She is exceedingly kind, knowledgeable, empathetic, fair, and hard working. We always look forward to our visits with her. Dr. Claire's office might be my daughter's (currently 5 months old) favorite place besides home! If you're hurting, please do yourself a favor and go see her as soon as you can.

We love that our families feel so comfortable at at home at Steadfast Chiropractic!

Hey Mama, navigating early parenthood brings unique challenges! We are here to support you 💗

Let's explore common signs your newborn may benefit from a chiropractic adjustment!

〰️ ear infections
〰️ post-birth recovery
〰️ sleep issues
〰️ breastfeeding challenges
〰️ reflux
〰️ torticollis

Gentle adjustments in certain key areas of your baby’s body can help to ease tension and strain, as well as correct nerve problems that may have occurred during their big entrance.

Book an appointment today to get chiro care for your little one 🥰 Head to our website or the link in our bio to snag your spot now!

Chiro care is a must for any nursing mama- here's why! 🥰

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
..then come see us!

Birth is not easy on little ones body- just think about it! And sometimes, something as simple as a tiny misalignment in their neck can cause a multitude of issues that are often chalked up to colic or temperament (not saying these aren't also issues, but you'll never know until you try).

If you aren't in the Hilliard area, you can find a chiro at or in your part of the world!

We often get asked, “why steadfast?”

We know that the definition itself speaks as to why we chose it

We aim to be steadfast always. In our care for you and your family. In our mission in this community. In our support and empowerment of your health and wellbeing. And in our effort to always keep learning, so that we may best serve you and your needs.

We are steadfast in helping you experience your family thrive.

Hello everyone, I’m Dr. Claire! 👋 I know there’s been a lot of new faces around Steadfast lately so I wanted to tell you a little bit about myself.

I am a pediatric, prenatal🤰 and family wellness chiropractor.

One of my favorite things in the whole world is helping families grow and thrive in this crazy world we live in.

I grew up in a small beach town in Michigan called Ludington (if you ever visit make sure you head over to House of Flavors for some ice cream 🍦 and head to the beach to watch the Badger 🚢come in with the sunset!)

My favorite place to be is holding my beautiful nieces and nephews and stealing as many cuddles as I can!

I'm a lover of all things cozy and if we're being honest, food is the way to my heart, especially cookies 🍪. My idea of a perfect morning is curling up on the couch with coffee ☕️ and a good book.

P.S. If you ask me, I definitely want to pet your dog. 🐕