Awaken Family Chiropractic

Awaken Family Chiropractic Helping to create a community of healthy kids and happy families! Serving the Cedar Rapids and Hiawatha families with high-quality chiropractic care.

Dr. Erica Smothers, DC specializes in pediatric, prenatal, and family wellness with advanced training in these areas. She looks forward to serving your family and helping you begin a road to better health and a happy life!

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01/12/2026

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Today is the start of 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝟐 of our four-week January Challenge!You're already 1/4 of the way done! 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫...
01/11/2026

Today is the start of 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝟐 of our four-week January Challenge!

You're already 1/4 of the way done! 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤!

Want to join in on the "fun?" Better late than never! Let us know and get going now!

The other day while getting ready in the morning, a piece on one of my favorite earrings broke. In my head, I thought, w...
01/10/2026

The other day while getting ready in the morning, a piece on one of my favorite earrings broke. In my head, I thought, well that’s a bummer, those are my favorites that I wear almost daily.

At first, it felt like a random, unfortunate piece of my morning routine.
But the truth was, it wasn’t actually “random” in the sense of the word. It was simply the final straw of months of daily “wear and tear.”

This reminded me of a recent interaction with a patient. She hadn’t been in to see me for several months and said that she had been feeling great—up until a day prior when she was putting on her shoes and her “back went out.”

But the truth is… bending to put her shoes on didn’t cause the back pain. It was just simply the straw that broke the camel’s back.

We hear this all the time:
“𝐼 𝑤𝑜𝑘𝑒 𝑢𝑝 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑘 𝑖𝑛 𝑚𝑦 𝑛𝑒𝑐𝑘.”
“𝐼 𝑚𝑢𝑠𝑡 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑠𝑙𝑒𝑝𝑡 𝑤𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔.”
“𝐼 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑏𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟.”
“𝐴𝑙𝑙 𝐼 𝑑𝑖𝑑 𝑤𝑎𝑠 [𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑡 𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑜𝑟 𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛].”

That’s like saying you woke up with a toothache and telling the dentist, “I must have just done something to it today, because I didn’t have pain yesterday.”

Aside from acute injuries, problems and pain don’t just appear. They accumulate.

𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬.

All of these wear on your body and your nervous system over time, eventually leading to what we call subluxation—when a spinal segment loses proper motion and function, affecting the joints, discs, muscles, and nerves.

Your body is no different than a finely tuned machine, needing proper care and maintenance. Think about getting a new car. This car requires regular oil changes, putting gas into it before it runs out, most people try to keep it clean and looking nice. You don’t wait until something breaks to get it serviced.

It’s maintained, tuned, and cared for regularly to perform at its best.

Your body deserves not even that same level of care—but an even higher level. 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒅𝒚, 𝒔𝒐 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒊𝒕!

𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐰.

It's everyone's favorite time of year! We often refer to it as "cold and flu season," and there are several factors that...
01/09/2026

It's everyone's favorite time of year! We often refer to it as "cold and flu season," and there are several factors that explain WHY we often catch illnesses easier this time of year🤧🤒

-Holiday time often means over eating and/or increased sugar intake🧁🍪
-STRESS this time of year...extra holiday festivities, schedule changes, finances, etc.😮‍💨
-Lack of sunlight = Less vitamin D☀️
-More time spent indoors often means less movement and exercise🏌🏽

These things all stress out our nervous system and our immune system! And if your body isn't able to adapt to stressors, our immune system becomes less resistant🦠

This is where chiropractic comes in to play: regular adjustments can help our nervous system adapt and overcome these extra challenges. If our nervous system is functioning, we are able to adapt easier to common sicknesses.

There are SO many natural options you can incorporate into your daily lifestyle to help support you + your families wellness journey! Chiropractic care is an important foundational step🙌🏼

We are on DAY THREE of our first week of the January Challenge!What are you struggling with? The first week of cutting o...
01/06/2026

We are on DAY THREE of our first week of the January Challenge!

What are you struggling with? The first week of cutting out sugar is the HARDEST. After week one, you will start to feel so much better! So stick with it!

Our 4-week 𝗝𝗔𝗡𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘 starts tomorrow! You can do ANYTHING for four weeks. JOIN US! And start 2026 on a HEALTHY n...
01/03/2026

Our 4-week 𝗝𝗔𝗡𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘 starts tomorrow! You can do ANYTHING for four weeks.

JOIN US! And start 2026 on a HEALTHY note! This challenge includes four simple daily habits and one weekly activity.

D̲A̲I̲L̲Y̲ ̲H̲A̲B̲I̲T̲S̲
1. 𝟯𝟬 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 🏃🏻🧘🏼‍♀️🏋🏾
2. 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝟭 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 💦💧
3. 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿 ❌🍪🧁
4. 𝗧𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 📚

W̲E̲E̲K̲L̲Y̲ ̲A̲C̲T̲I̲V̲I̲T̲Y̲
1. 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝟭𝘅/𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸. (And ask us about our significantly 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 rate for weekly adjustments!)🙌🏼

We have "REPORT CARDS" at our office for each person who wants to participate! You can keep track of your daily and weekly progress. If you have an off day, that's ok! The cards are a great reminder to get back on track the next day! We will also have PRIZES at the end of the month for those participating!

Comment "I'M IN" if you're ready to join!

At Awaken Family Chiropractic, you will find a ✨unique✨ chiropractic practice.We pride ourselves on being a patient-cent...
01/02/2026

At Awaken Family Chiropractic, you will find a ✨unique✨ chiropractic practice.

We pride ourselves on being a patient-centered practice. You are more than a number to us, and your health goals are our top priority!🤗 We see patients of all ages, from newborns to elderly with a special emphasis on chiropractic care for children, expecting moms and families. Dr. Erica has made it her mission to help create a community of healthy, happy and thriving families!👶🏻🤰🏻👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Interested in learning more about chiropractic care or if our office is the right fit for you? Check out our website www.awakenfamilychiro.com or give us a call 📲 319.826.6879

The holidays are done, but your nervous system might still feel like it’s running a marathon. Here’s how to reset, recov...
01/01/2026

The holidays are done, but your nervous system might still feel like it’s running a marathon.

Here’s how to reset, recover, and start the new year calm, energized, and resilient!

Happy New Year's Eve! Have a safe and happy holiday, and we will be back in the office on Friday!
12/31/2025

Happy New Year's Eve! Have a safe and happy holiday, and we will be back in the office on Friday!

We are closing in on the end of the year! Who is ready to start 2026 on a HEALTHY note?!🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏽‍♂️If you're ready, join ...
12/31/2025

We are closing in on the end of the year! Who is ready to start 2026 on a HEALTHY note?!🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏽‍♂️

If you're ready, join us for our 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟰-𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲! Four weeks. Twenty-eight days. You can do anything for that short amount of time, and what if those behaviors would absolutely improve your overall health? This challenge includes four daily habits to follow and 1 weekly activity.

D̲A̲I̲L̲Y̲ ̲H̲A̲B̲I̲T̲S̲
1. 𝟯𝟬 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. Get your body moving! At least 30 minutes per day. Go for a walk (bundle up!), go to the gym, do an online 30 minute yoga class at home, walk at the mall. Lots of options here!🏃🏻🧘🏼‍♀️🏋🏾
2. 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝟭 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿. This one sounds intimidating but it is SO doable. And you will start to notice changes like less headaches, improved skin, help with digestion and more! But this takes conscious effort all day. Set goals throughout the day like, "drink 16 oz before my morning coffee" or "finish 32 oz by lunch time." Remember, 1 gallon equals 128 oz!💦💧
3. 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿. This one can be a challenge but it just takes some planning ahead of time. No obvious sugary foods and sweets. But be sure to look at your labels on other not-so-obvious foods. Does it say that it has "added sugars?" Do your best to swap those items out, if so.❌🍪🧁
4. 𝗧𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴. Find time in each and every day for 10 minutes of reading. I personally like reading before bedtime, and it's a great way to stay off screens/electronics before bed, too, which improves your quality of sleep. Find a good book, or maybe 2 or 3, for the challenge!📚

W̲E̲E̲K̲L̲Y̲ ̲A̲C̲T̲I̲V̲I̲T̲Y̲
1. 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝟭𝘅/𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸. Fit us into your schedule for one adjustment per week! Easily set up your 4 adjustments with us at once! (And ask us about our significantly 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 rate for weekly adjustments!)🙌🏼

We have "REPORT CARDS" at our office for each person who wants to participate! You can keep track of your daily and weekly progress. If you have an off day, that's ok! The cards are a great reminder to get back on track the next day! We will also have PRIZES at the end of the month for those participating!

Comment "I'M IN" if you're ready to join!

We are closing in on the end of the year! Who is ready to start 2026 on a HEALTHY note?!If you're ready, join us for our...
12/29/2025

We are closing in on the end of the year! Who is ready to start 2026 on a HEALTHY note?!

If you're ready, join us for our 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟰-𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲! Four weeks. Twenty-eight days. You can do anything for that short amount of time, and what if those behaviors would absolutely improve your overall health? Then count me in! This challenge includes four daily habits to follow and 1 weekly activity.

D̲A̲I̲L̲Y̲ ̲A̲C̲T̲I̲V̲I̲T̲I̲E̲S̲
1. 𝟯𝟬 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. Get your body moving! At least 30 minutes per day. Go for a walk (bundle up!), go to the gym, do an online 30 minute yoga class at home, walk at the mall. Lots of options here!

2. 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝟭 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿. This one sounds intimidating but it is SO doable. And you will start to notice changes like less headaches, improved skin, help with digestion and more! But this takes conscious effort all day. Set goals throughout the day like, "drink 16 oz before my morning coffee" or "finish 32 oz by lunch time." Remember, 1 gallon equals 128 oz!

3. 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿. This one can be a challenge but it just takes some planning ahead of time. No obvious sugary foods and sweets. But be sure to look at your labels on other not-so-obvious foods. Does it say that it has "added sugars?" Do your best to swap those items out, if so.

4. 𝗧𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴. Find time in each and every day for 10 minutes of reading. I personally like reading before bedtime, and it's a great way to stay off screens/electronics before bed, too, which improves your quality of sleep. Find a good book, or maybe 2 or 3, for the challenge!

W̲E̲E̲K̲L̲Y̲ ̲A̲C̲T̲I̲V̲I̲T̲Y̲
1. 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝟭𝘅/𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸. Fit us into your schedule for one adjustment per week! Easily set up your 4 adjustments with us at once! (And ask us about our significantly 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 rate for weekly adjustments!)

We have "REPORT CARDS" at our office for each person who wants to participate! You can keep track of your daily and weekly progress. If you have an off day, that's ok! The cards are a great reminder to get back on track the next day! We will also have PRIZES at the end of the month for those participating! And a few ways to get entries into the drawing...
•1 entry for each week you participate! Just for attempting this challenge each week.
•2 entries for completing one daily activity for all 7 days in a week (check mark your exercise box every day for one week!)
•6 entries for a "black out" week- completing all activities for the whole week!
This Challenge starts on Sunday, January 4th and goes until Saturday, January 31st! Let us know if you're IN!

Wishing you and your families a blessed and merry Christmas!🙌🏼♥️🎄
12/25/2025

Wishing you and your families a blessed and merry Christmas!🙌🏼♥️🎄

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2205 Blairsferry Xing, Ste B
Hiawatha, IA
52233

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Tuesday 8:30am - 12pm
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