Dr. Heidi Haavik is back on the podcast for the second time in today’s episode. With a PhD in neurophysiology, Dr. Haavik is one of the most renowned researchers in chiropractic and is also the Founder of Haavik Research. During the episode, she discusses the latest research in chiropractic (including the most cutting-edge studies), how […]
What Is Polyvagal Theory—and Why Should Chiropractors Care? You’ve probably heard the term “Polyvagal Theory” floating around more often in the last few years—especially in trauma-informed circles. But what exactly is it?And more importantly: what does it have to do with chiropractic care? The short answer?Everything. The Basics of Polyvagal Theory Polyvagal Theory was developed
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In chiropractic today, we’re still seeing it: The rampant pathologizing of children with neurodevelopmental differences.The rush to “fix what’s wrong.”The promises to restore speech, stop stimming, or eliminate meltdowns. This kind of approach doesn’t just miss the mark—it can actually add grief to families who are already navigating a complex emotional terrain. Grief Is Real.
Stop Trying to “Fix” Neurodivergent Kids: A Chiropractic Approach Rooted in Regulation Read More »
Mammals birth live mammals.It’s one of the defining features that sets us apart from reptiles and birds—and it shapes how our nervous systems develop from the very beginning. Unlike reptiles or birds, which are born with fully functioning nervous systems, mammals require another nervous system to survive. We’re born underdeveloped—neurologically incomplete—and deeply dependent on others
Why Regulating the Caregiver Is the Most Important Part of Pediatric Chiropractic Care Read More »
Yesterday, a young woman walked into our practice and wrote just one word on her intake form:“Injured.” April 2025. But her story started long before that. She had already survived a T-bone accident with a semi truck in 2019. She’s been on long-term disability ever since. And in April of this year, her partner assaulted
Discernment, Interoception, and the Real Work of a Nervous System Chiropractor Read More »
As the vagus nerve gains traction in the chiropractic world, so does the temptation to reduce it to yet another thing to “stimulate,” “hack,” “override,” or “manage.” It’s showing up in ads, seminar promotions, and even coaching programs that claim to be “philosophy-based”—yet they talk about the vagus nerve like it’s a button to push
Stop “Hacking” the Vagus Nerve: A Polyvagal-Informed Approach to Chiropractic Read More »
