Presence Chiropractic

01/04/2025

It was an honor to have Salve Bodywork + Massage stop by for a visit this week!!

06/02/2025

We are BEYOND STOKED to announce that Dr. Derek is now certified in Cranial Facial Release (CFR).

This is a powerful technique that has been in use since the 1940’s and has helped countless people overcome issues that have plagued their life for years.

CFR utilizes an Endonasal Adjustment to improve breathing passageways and optimize the functions of the brain & central nervous system, endocrine system, and the upper respiratory system.

We are excited to open up a whole new realm of care with an opportunity to help so many people through this technique.

For more information on how to get started, give us a call or text at 816-560-3501 🎉

21/11/2024

Presence Community, Please join us in welcoming our newest team member!!

Lydia is our official front desk staff and office manager. You will see her smiling face at the front of our office as she welcomes you into our space.

She will be the primary point of contact in the mornings for scheduling, communication, and ensuring you have everything you need as we care for you.

We are honored to bring in a new member of the Presence team & community.

Read Lydia’s bio below:

Lydia McLaughlin, Kansas City Missouri born and raised, received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Studies at the University of Missouri- Kansas City. She has 20 plus years administratively supporting Higher Education and Medical Administration services.

Lydia initially came to Presence Chiropractic as a patient in 2022 with an acute flare up of plantar fasciitis. Dr. Derek was a huge contributor in relieving her pain within a few short visits. After weeks of dealing with the foot pain, she immediately fell in love with the holistic care that Presence provides. She is thrilled to become a part of this fantastic team!

Lydia loves staying active, practicing yoga and running on the regular and believes in the mind-body connection to heal our lives inside and out. She believes life is a game of energy management for yourself and Chiropractic Care is a beautiful piece of the puzzle. 🌿

Let’s give her the most epic of welcoming in the coming weeks!!

31/10/2024

29/10/2024

🎃 Fall Season Special happening now at Presence!

A $215 value for $82.

What’s included in our Exam:

🍁 Detailed Health History
🍁 Functional Movement Assessment
🍁 Posture Analysis
🍁 Spinal Thermography
🍁 & more!

Take advantage of this limited time offer. Allow us to help you move through this Winter with Ease & Grace. Plus get a jump start on those 2025 health goals!

Book Your Appointment Today! 🍂

🗓️ Presence Chiropractic

📍7817 Wornall Road, KCMO, 64114

☎️ (816) 281-7633

For more information, visit: www.presencechirokc.com

02/10/2024

When it comes to head injuries, the sooner we can evaluate the injury, the better outcomes individuals will have as they heal and return to daily life.

The first step in concussion rehabilitation is to rule out the need for emergent care, especially if there was a traumatic event that took place.

After the need for emergency care has been ruled out, the best next step is to seek care from a professional who is well-trained in assessing and rehabilitating these neurological conditions.

This is an important step in the head injury recovery process.

Oftentimes, individuals will experience lingering symptoms from a concussion for several weeks to months post-injury and are just told to rest and hope that their symptoms will eventually go away.

This idea of rest & hope is outdated by the current literature and has the potential to evolve into chronic issues if they are not addressed.

Concussion rehabilitation focuses on reducing inflammation from the injury while also providing strategies and care to address the areas of damage.

This allows us to improve the sustainability and endurance of the nervous system that may have been compromised following the head trauma. 🧠

For more information, visit our website at www.presencechirokc.com

19/09/2024

The ability for the eyes to jump between near and far targets is crucial for many aspects of visual processing that influence brain health.

In order to look at an object near to us, like in this first picture where the patient is instructed to look at a letter on the card in his hand, the eyes must work together to rotate inward and focus on the object of interest. This specific eye movement is called convergence.

When we take our eyes off that near object to look at something more distant, like in this second photo where the patient is instructed to look at a letter on the wall, the eyes will rotate outward. This is a process called divergence.

Collectively, the ability for the eyes to move from contrasting distances is known as vergence. It is an important movement that is involved in maintaining visual clarity and focus of the eyes.

We utilize this style of eye movement constantly throughout our day, — whether we are reading, sitting in a classroom, working at our computer, playing sports, or even performing a concert.

When the eyes don’t work together during one or both of these movements, individuals may experience:

👀 Double Vision
🤕 Headaches
📖 Blurry Vision (especially while reading)
👀 Eye Strain or Fatigue
😶‍🌫️ Brain Fog/Disorientation (especially after reading)
🫣 Anxiety

Some of the most common causes of vergence insufficiency that we see in our office is after a head injury/concussion, whiplash, and with kiddos who experience Sensory Processing Challenges, Learning Disabilities, and/or ADD/ADHD.

Dr. Maran is well trained in the ability to asses the functionality, integrity, and stamina of these eye movements to better understand how the brain is processing information. The insights found will allow her to cultivate strategies to improve the accuracy of these regions, and give patients the tools necessary to adapt and thrive.

For more information, visit our website at www.presencechirokc.com.

19/09/2024

The ability for the eyes to jump between near and far targets is crucial for many aspects of visual processing that influence brain health.

In order to look at an object near to us, like in this first picture where the patient is instructed to look at a letter on the card in his hand, the eyes must work together to rotate inward and focus on the object of interest. This specific eye movement is called convergence.

When we take our eyes off that near object to look at something more distant, like in this second photo where the patient is instructed to look at a letter on the wall, the eyes will rotate outward. This is a process called divergence.

This specific eye movement is known as vergence. It is an important movement that is involved in maintaining visual clarity and focus of the eyes.

We utilize this style of eye movement constantly throughout our day, — whether we are reading, sitting in a classroom, working at our computer, playing sports, or even performing a concert.

When the eyes don’t work together during one or both of these movements, individuals may experience:

👀 Double Vision
🤕 Headaches
📖 Blurry Vision (especially while reading)
👀 Eye Strain or Fatigue
😶‍🌫️ Brain Fog/Disorientation (especially after reading)
🫣 Anxiety

One of the most common causes of vergence insufficiency that we see in our office is after a head injury/concussion, whiplash, and with kiddos who experience Sensory Processing Challenges, Learning Disabilities, and/or ADD/ADHD.

Dr. Maran is well trained in the ability to asses the functionality, integrity, and stamina of these eye movements to better understand how the brain is processing information. The insights found will allow her to cultivate strategies to improve the accuracy of these regions, and give patients the tools necessary to adapt and thrive.

For more information, visit our website at www.presencechirokc.com.

11/09/2024

Think with me for a moment…. When someone hear’s a song that influences their emotional state of being, or see’s a beautiful landscape in nature, a common phrase that is used to explain their experience is: “That [fill in the blank] moved me..”

Why do you think we say that?

Here is my personal theory...

Our Brain perceives, integrates, and responds to all of life through the form of movement.

This goes beyond motor patterns that we can observe in others.

Our emotional states are also expressed through movement.

The feelings that we perceive will create motor responses through changing the tone of certain muscles, influence the coordination of thoughts, eye movements, visceral organs etc.., and even impact the quality of our breath and the tone in which we speak.

These same regions that influence movement also play a role in our cognition, our behavior, and our ability to learn and remember.

Movement is the expression of how we live our lives.

When something we are experiencing can deeply connect through emotions and/or feelings, the brain and nervous system will sense that state of being moved in unexplainable ways. And maybe this is why we say:

“That [fill in the blank] moved me..”

This is just my opinion though… What are your thoughts? 🤓🧠💚

15/08/2024

Stoked to share our upcoming workshop with you all!

Join us on September 21st for Soma Breathwork facilitated by Tucker III.

Soma breathwork combines the art of breathing, movement, and sound to facilitate a deepened states of awareness and vitality.

We are beyond excited to open our doors for this event! Please reach out if you have any questions or would like more information. Link to RSVP can be found in our bio 🫁💚🧠

15/07/2024

Physical exercise is crucial for a healthy brain.

The information traveling between the brain and the body during movement allows potential for the nervous system to enhance its functioning.

Specific hormones and neurotrophic factors are released during exercise that are shown to improve brain connectivity, communication, resilience, and adaptability - influencing our cognition, memory, mood, and even mindset 🤘🧠