Covenant Pediatric Wellness Center

Covenant Pediatric Wellness Center Redefining what is possible for complex kids in Jefferson City, MO and beyond!

At Covenant Chiropractic & Wellness we restore healthy kids and families through education, brain-based chiropractic and cutting-edge therapies. Giving hope and inspirations, we create big goals with little steps to ensure that our developing generation is vibrant and strong.

09/03/2025

Dr. Sonia Is Speaking at the MAPS Conference September 4th-6th!

Oral Restrictions and Genetics: Unveiling the Hidden Connections in Pediatric Development

Oral restrictions, such as tongue tie, are finally being recognized for their impact on feeding, speech, and airway function. However, recent research suggests a deeper connection between these conditions and genetic factors, especially in children with autism and other complex developmental disorders. This presentation will explore the emerging understanding of how genetics influences oral restrictions and the subsequent effects on pediatric development.

Tummy time = brain time!When babies spend time on their bellies, they’re not just building muscles—they’re laying the fo...
09/02/2025

Tummy time = brain time!

When babies spend time on their bellies, they’re not just building muscles—they’re laying the foundation for rolling, crawling, sitting, and eventually walking.

✅ Strengthens neck, back, and core
✅ Promotes motor development
✅ Helps prevent flat spots on the head
✅ Encourages cognitive skills as they explore their world

And here’s the best part: tummy time doesn’t have to mean lying on the floor. You can place your baby on your chest or lap—it all counts! Start with just a few minutes at a time and build from there.
Small steps today = big milestones tomorrow.

On Labor Day, we recognize the efforts of American workers who build and sustain our society. Today is also a time to il...
09/01/2025

On Labor Day, we recognize the efforts of American workers who build and sustain our society. Today is also a time to illustrate how hard work and goals lead to extraordinary achievements.

If your child is struggling with behavior, language, or social skills—and you’ve been told to “wait and see” or “just ma...
08/31/2025

If your child is struggling with behavior, language, or social skills—and you’ve been told to “wait and see” or “just manage the symptoms”—you deserve better answers.

At Covenant, we look deeper. We address the why, not just the what. Naturally. Holistically. With heart. Let’s talk about what’s going on—and what’s possible.

08/30/2025

Mold Exposure

If your child’s symptoms seem to flare for no reason—headaches, brain fog, mood swings, fatigue—the culprit might be hiding in your home. Mold exposure can trigger inflammation, weaken the immune system, and make complex conditions like autism, PANS/PANDAS, and Lyme much harder to manage. At Covenant, we help families identify mold-related illnesses, support detoxification, and calm the immune system, so kids can feel better in their bodies and at home.

Have a great long weekend🙂!
08/29/2025

Have a great long weekend🙂!

Happy Birthday, Susan 🙂🎂!
08/29/2025

Happy Birthday, Susan 🙂🎂!

This group is a safe & private space for parents to learn tips and strategies that help their autistic children thrive. ...
08/28/2025

This group is a safe & private space for parents to learn tips and strategies that help their autistic children thrive. We focus on positivity, solutions, and nontoxic living. As the mom of a 19-year-old autistic daughter, I've seen and addressed my child's fair share of challenges!

Link to Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentsraisingautistickids

“He’s just being manipulative.”“She’ll eat when she’s hungry.”“You’re overreacting.”“It’s probably just your anxiety.”“A...
08/28/2025

“He’s just being manipulative.”
“She’ll eat when she’s hungry.”
“You’re overreacting.”
“It’s probably just your anxiety.”
“A spanking would stop that behavior.”

If you’re parenting a complex kid, chances are you’ve heard something infuriating, dismissive, or just plain wrong from a provider.

Let’s talk about it.

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What’s the most shocking thing a doctor, therapist, or other professional has ever said to you about your child?

Drop it in the comments—we’re listening, and you’re not alone.

Join Dr. Sonia at ACE 2025 in Kansas City!I’m proud to announce that I will be among the 30-plus speakers at the 2025 An...
08/27/2025

Join Dr. Sonia at ACE 2025 in Kansas City!

I’m proud to announce that I will be among the 30-plus speakers at the 2025 Annual Conference & Expo presented by Cleveland University-Kansas City on Sept. 11-13, 2025. This annual event is an excellent way to earn up to 20 of your chiropractic continuing education (CE) hours!

On behalf of all ACE 2025 presenters, I encourage you to attend this premier CE event. You’ll be with other Doctors of Chiropractic for CE opportunities, networking, learning from vendors in the chiropractic industry ... and having some fun in a great city in the friendly Midwest.

CUKC Annual Conference and Expo

Sept. 11-13, 2025
Sheraton Hotel
(Adjacent to the Overland Park Convention Center)
Overland Park, Kan.

Registration Link: https://ace.smartchoicece.com/

08/27/2025

When doctors pick up the office phone.... 😂!

Address

2409 Hyde Park Road
Jefferson City, MO
65109

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+15736356217

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Lending Hope - One Family at a Time

Dr. Sonia McGowin, DC is a Chiropractor and DAN! doctor, practicing in Jefferson City, Missouri. The focus of her practice is children with disabilities ranging from learning disabilities to autism. She uses a biomedical and nutritional approach to treating their specific issues. Dr. McGowin is a graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City and lives in Jefferson City with her husband, two children, and their English Bulldog, Lola. Before becoming a Chiropractor, she was the Deputy Director of Outreach Services for the Judevine Center for Autism (now called Easter Seals Midwest), working with families with autism across 92 counties of Missouri for 14 years. It was after attending a DAN! conference in 2001 when she realized that autism is medical, and decided to become a DAN! doctor. Dr. Sonia has spent her career working with children and adults with autism, but she's also a parent of a child with unique needs. As a toddler, her son displayed many troubling issues, such as a severe speech delay, self-injurious and aggressive behaviors; traditional medicine offered no hope or help for her family. After undertaking biomedical intervention, he is now highly verbal and very talented, yet still dealing with food allergies and learning disabilities. After the experience with her son, she vowed that no family should feel alone in their quest to recover their child. These experiences, along with her training as a DAN! doctor, give Dr McGowin a unique skillset to offer interventions working toward the treatment of children with disabilities on any range of the spectrum. She uses a variety of approaches including lab testing, chiropractic, supplements, food allergy and sensitivity testing, essential oils, as well as the IonCleanse by AMD. She is sought after among many groups on social media, and has worked with patients from more than half a dozen states, other countries and from all parts of her home state of Missouri. Dr. Sonia McGowin offers her professional opinion in overview format to multiple audiences. She is a contributing writer for the Missouri Autism Report magazine. She was a presenter at the AutismOne 2016 Conference sharing "Detoxifying Across Barriers: Harnessing the Power of Ions". She relishes opportunities to share her expertise in the use of nutrition, essential oils, detoxification and other remedies addressing interventions for individuals with Autism and other neurodevelopmental challenges. In May 2017, Dr. McGowin started her own practice dedicated to her dream of supporting children with disabilities and their families. Her office is located in Jefferson City, Missouri, yet she consults with patients all over the world via phone and Zoom video conference. She welcomes patients who are close enough to come and visit her in her office. In addition, she has held one day regional clinics in Denver, Colorado; Springfield, Missouri; Cape Girardeau, MIssouri; and hope to expand to some other areas in the coming year. You will not find a practitioner who is more committed, engaged and educated as Dr. Sonia McGowin. You will find her compassion is relentless in the pursuit of helping children everywhere recover from vaccine injuries. Her down to earth and practical approach to supporting kids and their families is a welcome change from the typical medical professionals we deal with each day. She is approachable and easy to talk to and unassuming in her patient manner. If you are interested in meeting with Dr. Sonia please contact her Covenant Integrative Wellness offices at the contact information listed on this page and begin the next phase of your journey started.