Presence Chiropractic

Presence Chiropractic Chiropractic Care and Functional Neurology in Kansas City We utilize traditional adjustments and supplement with methods to balance the tone of the body.

Limitless Chiropractic is a chiropractic office focused on reconnecting each person with a deeper sense of health and themselves. Our approach is custom designed to fit the specific and unique needs of every person who comes into the office. We focus on improving function and lifestyle. We empower our members to take control of their health by promoting a process shared between doctor and patient.

Most people think neck pain is just a “tight muscle” problem. Stretch, dry needle, adjust/massage, etc … and it should g...
04/23/2026

Most people think neck pain is just a “tight muscle” problem. Stretch, dry needle, adjust/massage, etc … and it should go away.

But the neck doesn’t operate in isolation.

Your brain is constantly integrating input from your eyes (visual system), inner ear (vestibular system), and cervical spine to understand where your head is in space. When those systems aren’t communicating efficiently, the neck often compensates.

That’s where you start to see persistent tension, fatigue with head movement, and symptoms that don’t fully resolve even when you treat the area locally.

This is also why vision and balance tasks can sometimes flare neck symptoms. Your system is working harder to coordinate movement and stability than it should.

A more effective approach isn’t just about “loosening” the neck. It’s about improving how the brain is processing and integrating sensory input (movement & gravity) so the neck doesn’t have to overcompensate.

When coordination improves, load on the cervical system typically decreases, and symptoms often follow.

If this resonates with what you’ve been experiencing, save this for later or share it with someone stuck in the cycle.

03/27/2026

TMJ Walkthrough (Part 2/2)

Now we’re addressing the medial pterygoid- another muscle that often contributes to jaw pain.

While these muscle releases are fantastic to releasing tension and improving jaw opening, this is only 1/3 of the TMJ equation.

The other 2/3? Your neck/shoulders & the brain structures responsible for head pain and jaw movement.

🧠 The trigeminal system is responsible for jaw movement and sensation and has strong connections into the upper cervical spine. That means dysfunction in the jaw can drive neck pain and headaches… and the reverse is also true.

If you only treat the jaw, you might miss a huge piece of the puzzle.

That’s why long-term relief often comes from combining local work (like this release) with improving posture and building strength through the neck and shoulders.

Treat the system, not just the symptom 💪🧠🦷

03/26/2026

TMJ Walkthrough (Part 1/2)

One of the biggest drivers of jaw pain? Overactive “clenchers.”

In this video, I’m breaking down how the temporalis tendon and medial pterygoid can become overactive and create excessive tension, especially when opening the mouth.

When these muscles are constantly “on,” they tend to restrict and irritate the system during opening. This alters movement quality of the jaw and can also contribute to head and neck pain.

In this first part, I’m focusing on calming down that anterior temporalis to reduce tension and improve movement.

Part 2 will dive into the medial pterygoid release—plus why neck and shoulder strength plays a bigger role in jaw function than most people realize.

03/17/2026

Little bit of longer form content today but if you’re curious how Dr. Maran approaches care, this video is a view into her clinical mind.

A 7-year-old patient came in with motion sickness every time she rode in the car - tummy aches, nervousness, and feeling sick with travel.

Testing revealed a sensory integration dysregulation involving cerebellar timing, vestibular processing, and visual coordination rather than a global vestibular disorder.

Care focused on:
🧠 Right-sided cerebellar timing
🧠 Otolith/postural integration
🧠 Visual-vestibular coordination
🧠 Primitive reflex integration

After targeted sensory-motor training:
✅Balance improved
✅ Reflexes integrated
✅ Visual-vestibular coordination normalized
✅ Motion sickness resolved

Now she rides in the car symptom-free.

Small changes in the nervous system can make a big difference in a child’s world.

01/29/2026

“Before I met you, I was merely surviving.”
Meet T - a Veteran trained to endure and push forward, no matter the circumstances.

After several mTBIs, that same strength shifted into survival mode. Daily severe headaches, cognitive strain, brain fog, & balance challenges that made even simple things harder.

We’re still in the work together - still rebuilding, still moving toward the finish line.

Along the way, we’ve learned how to understand the brain, honor what it’s been through, and reconnect with the spark that keeps us going.

This is what progress looks like.





12/19/2025

An inside look at chiropractic care for a community member, focusing on restoring spinal mobility and supporting efficient, functional movement.

We love seeing a member’s care progress beyond pain relief into performance improvement and recovery; supporting healthy movement at every stage. 👏

Pain relief ➝ performance ➝ longevity.

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12/15/2025

One moment in chiropractic school changed everything for Dr. Derek. While on a mission trip, he had the opportunity to take care of someone who was barely able to walk, struggling to get on the table.. after their adjustment he watched them dance away.

That moment changed Dr. Derek forever. Seeing someone go from barely walking to dancing is the ‘why’ behind every single patient interaction he has here at Presence Chiropractic.

12/11/2025

Dizziness, brain fog, anxiety, or trouble focusing during perimenopause or menopause? These aren’t just ‘in your head.’ Hormonal changes can impact your vestibular system, brainstem, frontal lobe and memory centers - affecting balance, clarity, and nervous system regulation.

Functional neurology-based care can help retrain these systems, improve mental clarity, restore balance, and optimize autonomic function. Your brain can adapt and we’re here to guide it. 🌟

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11/07/2025

After 4 years of daily migraines, he had tried everything… until he decided to take a leap of faith with Presence.

Through a functional neurological lens, we worked to retrain his brain and restore balance.

A few weeks in, the small wins started stacking up.. From daily migraines → every other day → once a week → and finally, none at all.

His advice for anyone considering this path:

‘You’ll be hard-pressed to find practitioners who care more about your outcome than they do here.’

Sometimes all it takes is someone willing to look deeper.

www.presencechirokc.com

10/31/2025

Your body is like an instrument, and sometimes it just needs a little tuning. 🎸

In this video, Dr. Maran talks the neurology of muscle tone!

Your muscles have their own types of ‘volume k***s’.

One controls sensitivity (how finely they feel movement).

The other controls gain (how much your brain amplifies or distorts that signal).

Your brain uses these k***s to balance tone and coordination through the cerebellum, basal ganglia, vestibular system, and cortex

When the gain in your nervous system gets turned up too high, muscles tighten and information becomes noisy. This leads to sensations of tight muscles, pain, and discomfort that may decrease movement quality

So when we talk about “retuning” the nervous system, we’re literally describing a recalibration of how much the brain amplifies incoming information and how finely tuned the sensors are to that input.

You can think of precise adjustments and brain based care as a quick jam session for your nervous system to find harmony again 🧠💫

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10/29/2025

Thad’s Success Story Part 1 🌤️

When Thad first came to us, his life was built around avoiding pain.

Every day was filtered through one question: “Will this trigger another migraine?”

He couldn’t ride in the car with the sunroof open.

He covered every light in his room with electrical tape.

He lived in darkness because it was the only way to get through the day.

For 4 years, migraines controlled his world.

Through functional neurology, we worked together to calm his nervous system, retrain sensory processing, and rebuild his brain’s tolerance to light, sound, and motion.

Today, Thad is headache free.

Not only can he drive with the sunroof open again… he bought a convertible 🚘

He is able to enjoy sunlight without having to live behind black out curtains or cover light sources with electrical tape.

He’s living in the light.. literally. ☀️

That’s what happens when healing gives you your freedom back.

We are honored to have been a part of his healing journey. 😌🧠

10/08/2025

Luke’s Success Story through Presence 🧠⭐️

Luke is a high-performing entrepreneur with ADHD.

His drive was never the issue.. it was sustaining focus and mental clarity without burning out.

By working through a functional neurology lens, we trained the attentional networks that support sustained focus and adaptability - allowing him to learn how to turn his focus into flow and optimize his ability to perform at a high level.

We are honored to support him on his health journey!

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7817 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO
64114

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Monday 11am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 6:30pm
Thursday 9am - 1:30pm
Friday 9am - 6:30pm

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