The Brain Blossom Center by Spoelstra Family Chiropractic

The Brain Blossom Center by Spoelstra Family Chiropractic We provide unique Neuro-based chiropractic care to help individuals improve their quality of life. Our Vision: We will provide hope, love, and healing.

Our Purpose: Empowering families to understand and take control to improve their health. Our Core Values:
Family
Integrity
Excellence
Energy
Simplicity
Accountability
Growth
Health
Education
Love
Uniqueness

If your child has battled ear infections, you know how exhausting it can be for the whole family. Irritability, poor sle...
11/23/2025

If your child has battled ear infections, you know how exhausting it can be for the whole family. Irritability, poor sleep, tugging at their ears — and then another round of antibiotics.

One reason ear infections are common in kids is that their eustachian tubes are shorter and more horizontal, making them prone to blockages. Add in developing immune systems, and it’s easy to see why they’re so frequent.

Chiropractic adjustments help restore proper movement in the upper neck and improve drainage of the eustachian tubes, which can support the body’s natural healing process.

Parents, if ear infections keep cycling in your home, DM us or visit the link in our bio to schedule a visit and learn how chiropractic can help your child’s body function at its best.

Is your child fidgeting, avoiding tasks, or getting frustrated easily? These aren’t “bad behaviors”, they’re your child’...
11/23/2025

Is your child fidgeting, avoiding tasks, or getting frustrated easily?

These aren’t “bad behaviors”, they’re your child’s brain signaling it needs support.

Swipe through our carousel to see what to do when these moments happen — simple, brain-based strategies that help your child reset, stay confident, and re-engage.

Tip: Positive reinforcement, movement breaks, and small responsibilities go a long way in supporting focus, self-regulation, and motivation!

Have you tried the Focus Flip from this month’s Brain Blossom Play & Connect Guide? It’s quick, silly, and powerful:1️⃣ ...
11/21/2025

Have you tried the Focus Flip from this month’s Brain Blossom Play & Connect Guide?

It’s quick, silly, and powerful:
1️⃣ Sit facing your child and make eye contact
2️⃣ Move one hand to the side of your face
3️⃣ Your child looks at the opposite hand

Simple, but it strengthens top-down control, which is the brain’s ability to pause, think, and regulate behavior. This is the foundation for self-regulation, focus, and impulse control.

Get this month's Brain Blossom Play & Connect guide to get THIS game plus a Brain-Based Parenting Tip for socialization for FREE by going to our Linktree.

When paired with neurologically based chiropractic care, we support the same pathways from inside and out, calming stress signals and improving communication between the prefrontal cortex (your child’s “control center”) and the rest of the nervous system.

💡 Notice challenges with focus, impulsivity, or self-regulation? We can help your child integrate what their brain is learning and strengthen top-down control.

Schedule a free 15-minute Brain-Based Call 👉 Link to book online is in our Link bio/ LinkTree

Playful moments today = stronger focus and regulation tomorrow. 💛

The holidays are magical… but also overwhelming at times. Every child and family experiences this season differently. By...
11/20/2025

The holidays are magical… but also overwhelming at times.

Every child and family experiences this season differently. By supporting both the individual child and the family unit, you can create space for joy, calm, and connection.

At The Brain Blossom Center, we help families thrive with brain-based strategies that honor routines, emotions, and relationships — so every member of your family can enjoy the holidays fully.

💬 DM us to learn more.

Many parents first notice torticollis when their baby prefers to look one way or has a flat spot on their head. Sometime...
11/19/2025

Many parents first notice torticollis when their baby prefers to look one way or has a flat spot on their head. Sometimes it shows up as difficulty breastfeeding on one side, or as fussiness that doesn’t seem to resolve.
Torticollis is often linked to tight neck muscles and spinal tension, making it hard for babies to move comfortably. Chiropractic care uses gentle adjustments and soft tissue techniques to restore balance, improve comfort, and support normal development.
If you’ve noticed your baby struggling with head movement, feeding on one side, or developing a flat spot, don’t wait. DM us or click the link in our bio to schedule an evaluation.





The holidays are full of excitement, change, and (let’s be honest) stress, for both kids and parents.As routines shift a...
11/18/2025

The holidays are full of excitement, change, and (let’s be honest) stress, for both kids and parents.

As routines shift and sensory input increases, our brains work extra hard to stay regulated and connected.

This Thanksgiving, a little brain-based preparation goes a long way!

Swipe through for simple, science-backed tips to help your family’s nervous systems stay calm, connected, and adaptable through all the fun (and chaos).

Smooth transitions, flexible brains, and joyful memories, that’s what we’re aiming for.

If you have questions about any of our Brain-Based Tips, please ask! We are here to help.



Your child’s behavior isn’t random, it’s a reflection of how their brain has developed. The brain builds itself from the...
11/18/2025

Your child’s behavior isn’t random, it’s a reflection of how their brain has developed.

The brain builds itself from the bottom up, like a house with strong foundational layers. Each stage adds new “tools” for movement, learning, connection, and emotional regulation.

When everything develops in order, the brain works efficiently, integrating movement, sound, and visual thinking into smooth communication and self-regulation.

But when something interrupts that natural flow (like stress, trauma, skipped milestones, or illness), the brain may rely on earlier, less mature tools.

That’s when we start seeing things like:
⚡ Emotional outbursts
⚡ Hyperactivity
⚡ Sensory sensitivities
⚡ Learning or attention struggles

Not because a child won’t… but because they can’t yet.

At The Brain Blossom Center, we uncover where your child’s brain is in this hierarchy, and support it to move forward efficiently so learning, behavior, and connection come more naturally again.

Every behavior tells a story. Let’s help your child write a better one.

Call 208-667-7434 or DM us to schedule your free phone consultation and learn how brain-based care can support your family.

It’s not about giving babies more to do—it’s about helping their little nervous systems function at their best.Chiroprac...
11/16/2025

It’s not about giving babies more to do—it’s about helping their little nervous systems function at their best.

Chiropractic care supports babies through big developmental milestones: head control, digestion, sleep, feeding, and more. Gentle adjustments help release tension from birth or positioning so they can grow, move, and feel better in their own bodies.

Curious about what that looks like? We’d love to chat—DM us or click the link in our bio to learn more.




Many of the behaviors we see in kids—big emotions, meltdowns, avoidance, anxious energy, zoning out—are rooted in nervou...
11/15/2025

Many of the behaviors we see in kids—big emotions, meltdowns, avoidance, anxious energy, zoning out—are rooted in nervous system patterns that get stuck in survival mode.

Fight, flight, freeze, or shutdown responses aren’t just emotional—they’re neurological. These patterns develop when the brain perceives constant threat, even if there’s no real danger in the moment.

If your child is stuck in one of these states, their body is doing what it thinks it has to do to stay safe.

That’s why tools like breathwork, movement, sensory input, and connection can help... but only if the nervous system is ready to receive that input.

In our office, we help regulate the nervous system at the brainstem level—so kids can move out of survival and into connection, focus, and calm.

Want to know what response your child may be stuck in? Start paying attention to the patterns. And if something feels off, we’re here to help make sense of it.

Let’s support their nervous system, not just their symptoms.




Did you know your child’s brain is constantly changing? This is called neuroplasticity and it's the brain’s ability to r...
11/14/2025

Did you know your child’s brain is constantly changing?

This is called neuroplasticity and it's the brain’s ability to rewire itself in response to experience. Every new skill, challenge, or moment of guidance strengthens connections and helps your child grow.

That means challenges with focus, learning, or emotional regulation aren’t permanent. With the right support, your child’s brain can adapt, recover, and thrive.

At The Brain Blossom Center, we use brain-based clinical supports and right-now strategies to help kids rewire their brains for focus, emotional regulation, social skills, and more.

Let’s help your child’s brain blossom! DM us or visit cdahealth.com to learn more.

Social development starts from the inside out. Before children can connect with others, they first need to understand th...
11/13/2025

Social development starts from the inside out.

Before children can connect with others, they first need to understand themselves.

Here’s how social growth unfolds:

🧠Self-Awareness & Connection

Children begin to notice their own feelings, needs, and reactions

Developing internal awareness is the foundation for healthy social growth

🧠Awareness of Others

Once children know themselves, they start noticing emotions, cues, and perspectives in those around them

They learn empathy, cooperation, and basic social rules

🧠Perspective & Sophisticated Social Understanding

As their brain builds more advanced tools, children can take others’ perspectives, interpret subtle social cues, and navigate complex group dynamics

Awareness becomes more nuanced, helping them connect with peers confidently

💡 Parent Tip:
Support social growth by helping your child feel safe and connected to themselves first. Small, guided social experiences, one calm playdate, one safe friend, or a structured activity, help them integrate awareness of self with awareness of others.

Do you want practical tools to support social growth at home? Download our FREE Brain Blossom Play & Connect Guide, with a Right-Now Strategy and a Fun Brain-Supporting Game to help your child thrive.

👉 Link in bio / Linktree

Your child’s spine isn’t just structural, it’s neurological.Every movement, every bit of posture, and every spinal segme...
11/12/2025

Your child’s spine isn’t just structural, it’s neurological.
Every movement, every bit of posture, and every spinal segment sends powerful input up to the brain, shaping how the brain develops, organizes, and adapts.

When spinal alignment is altered, the input being sent to the brain changes.
That means the brain is being under-stimulated in some areas and overstimulated in others, creating inefficiencies in how it processes, regulates, and responds to the world.

The result?
A brain that’s working harder, not smarter.
We might see this show up as poor focus, emotional outbursts, low tone, sensory overwhelm, or even delayed development.

By restoring proper alignment, we restore proper input.
And when the brain starts getting accurate, balanced stimulation again, it can organize, connect, and adapt the way it was designed to.

With The Brain Blossom Program, that’s what we do.
We help the brain process the world more efficiently by optimizing how it’s being fed through the body.

✨ Reach out to us to schedule a free consultation and learn more about how we can help your child’s brain and body work better together

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Purpose Statement: Empowering families to understand and take control to improve their health. Vision Statement: We will provide hope, love and healing. Core Values: Family Education Integrity Love Excellence Uniqueness Energy Health Simplicity Growth Accountability Honesty