Family Chiropractic of Kennebunk

Family Chiropractic of Kennebunk Family Chiropractic wellness practice, Dr. Pete Gay and Dr. Katie Gay. Webster certified by ICPA.

Our mission is to direct people to the realization that they are activated from within; that life and healing come from within; and ultimately that maintenance of health is superior to the treatment of disease. Focus on families, children, pregnancy and care for children with special needs and neurodevelopmental disorders. Both doctors are members of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and International Chiropractors Association. Dr. Pete Gay is certified in Upper Cervical care by the Kale Chiropractic Foundation.

When we set wellness goals, it’s easy to slip into “fix-it mode” picking apart every flaw, every ache, every part we wis...
09/12/2025

When we set wellness goals, it’s easy to slip into “fix-it mode” picking apart every flaw, every ache, every part we wish was different.

But your body is not a project. 💜

Your body is your home.
It’s the space you live in, the place that carries you through every moment of your life. It’s designed to protect you, support you, and grow stronger with the right care.

When we shift our mindset from “fixing” to “nurturing,” everything changes. We begin to make choices out of love and respect, moving, eating, resting, and getting adjusted because we want to support the home we live in, not just patch up its cracks.

Your body already holds incredible wisdom. Give it what it needs, and it will take care of you in return.

Give us a call at (207) 985-8877 or visit www.familychiropractors.com to learn more.

09/11/2025

You can’t pour from an empty cup…and you definitely can’t adjust from one. 😉

Here are 3 things I personally do to stay healthy as a chiropractor (and nervous system nerd 💜):

1️⃣ I get adjusted weekly, on the same day each week. Because consistency isn't just convenient... it's regulating.
2️⃣ I spend as much time outside as humanly possible 🌿 Morning light, fresh air, feet in the sand.
3️⃣ I protect my sleep like it’s sacred. Because it is. 💤

These aren’t “self-care hacks.” They’re habits that keep my nervous system grounded so I can show up clear, focused, and fully present for every person who walks through my door.

Because the way we care for ourselves? It sets the tone for how we serve others.

💬 Drop a 🌞 if any of these are part of your own health routine!

Give us a call at (207) 985-8877 or visit www.familychiropractors.com to learn more.

Brains love movement, especially growing ones! 💜When babies wiggle and crawl or kids run, jump, swim, or ride bikes, the...
09/08/2025

Brains love movement, especially growing ones! 💜

When babies wiggle and crawl or kids run, jump, swim, or ride bikes, they’re not just burning energy. They’re feeding their brain vital input that supports focus, memory, and learning. Research shows active kids often score higher in school and it’s no surprise.

Movement stimulates the nervous system, helping the brain make new connections and process information more effectively. That’s why we encourage families to make activity a daily priority and why chiropractic care is such a powerful partner in your child’s development.

By keeping your child’s spine and nervous system functioning at their best, we help ensure their brain gets the clear, consistent signals it needs to thrive, in the classroom and beyond. 🧠✨

Give us a call at (207) 985-8877 or visit www.familychiropractors.com to learn more.

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Everything in life takes consistency to maintain: your muscles, your relationships, your nervous system. 💜Your body work...
09/05/2025

Everything in life takes consistency to maintain: your muscles, your relationships, your nervous system. 💜

Your body works as one incredible, integrated whole. When you focus on building one area but neglect another, things get out of sync… and eventually, you feel it.

Strength training builds muscle. Nutritious food fuels your cells. But your nervous system is the master control and if it’s not functioning optimally, everything else has to work harder.

Regular chiropractic care helps keep your nervous system clear, connected, and adaptable, so your whole body can stay in harmony — inside and out.

Give us a call at (207) 985-8877 or visit www.familychiropractors.com to learn more.

✨ These ladies soaked up every last bit of summer at our final outdoor Books & Bubbles last night — complete with homema...
09/04/2025

✨ These ladies soaked up every last bit of summer at our final outdoor Books & Bubbles last night — complete with homemade cucumber gin & tonics! 🍸 (Safe to say this crew knows how to nail a theme!)

📚 Up next: "God of the Woods" by Liz Moore for our October gathering on Wednesday, October 1st.

💫 Bonus fun: we’re adding a book swap! Bring a book (or two) you’re ready to pass along and leave with something fresh for your stack.

Mark your calendar, grab your copy, and come sip + swap with us!

09/02/2025

There’s nothing like the pure joy of playing with kids at the beach…until you realize they have way more energy than you do. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💨

The goal isn’t to avoid wrinkles. It’s to age with strength, stamina, and stories they’ll never forget.

To keep up with all your favorite kiddos, you need a body and nervous system that can move, adapt, and recover without slowing you down.

That’s why we love seeing families who make their health a priority. Chiropractic care helps keep your spine and nervous system functioning at their best, so you can enjoy more of these moments — not watch them from the sidelines. 💜

Because you don’t want to miss those precious moments.

Give us a call at (207) 985-8877 or visit www.familychiropractors.com to learn more.

The best part of Labor Day? Slowing down and spending it with our dear chiro friends from Canada! 💜Today we’re soaking i...
09/01/2025

The best part of Labor Day? Slowing down and spending it with our dear chiro friends from Canada! 💜

Today we’re soaking in the sunshine (we love every minute we can be outside!) and feeling extra grateful for this beautiful life. Wishing your family rest, joy, and memories that last long after the “sweatah weathah” begins!

To us, whole-family wellness means nervous systems that adapt, not just survive. 💜 Because thriving isn’t about avoiding...
08/29/2025

To us, whole-family wellness means nervous systems that adapt, not just survive. 💜

Because thriving isn’t about avoiding stress…
It’s about having the capacity to move through it with ease, clarity, and connection.

That’s the power of chiropractic care.

We help growing families build regulation from the inside out so you can handle what life throws your way without burning out.

Give us a call at (207) 985-8877 or visit www.familychiropractors.com to learn more.


08/27/2025

You’ve got the supplies. Now let’s make sure your child’s body and brain are ready too.

Chiropractic checkups support more than posture (though we love that too!). They help optimize:
🧠 Focus – A clear, connected nervous system = better attention and fewer classroom struggles
😴 Sleep – Restorative sleep starts when the body can finally switch into calm
🛡️ Immunity – Because a strong immune system means fewer missed days (and less catching everything going around)

We support kids from the inside out, so they can feel better, function better, and thrive all year long. 💜

Give us a call at (207) 985-8877 or visit www.familychiropractors.com to learn more.


Cortisol: ACTIVATED. 🚨You know the drill 👇🏼⏰The alarm jolts you awake.👟Someone can’t find their shoe.🥞The toddler spills...
08/25/2025

Cortisol: ACTIVATED. 🚨

You know the drill 👇🏼
⏰The alarm jolts you awake.
👟Someone can’t find their shoe.
🥞The toddler spills breakfast.
🥴You're already running late, and it's not even 8am.

This isn't “just stress.” It's a full-body, nervous-system-wide response.

Here’s what’s happening inside your body. Your cortisol spikes, and your heart rate climbs as digestion slows. You may notice that your focus tanks or you become hypervigilant as your body goes into survival mode.

Now when most days start like this, it becomes chronic dysregulation.

Here’s the good news: chiropractic care helps calm the chaos from the inside out.

By supporting your nervous system's ability to adapt, chiropractic helps shift you out of fight-or-flight and into rest-and-regulate. 💜

It’s about giving your body (and your kids’ bodies) a better baseline.

Let’s start the day with calm instead of cortisol.

Tag a bestie who you vent to when you have “one of those mornings!” 💜

Give us a call at (207) 985-8877 or visit www.familychiropractors.com to learn more.


08/22/2025

Your body knows how to heal and thrive. So why doesn’t it always do what it is supposed to do??!!

Headaches. Sinus infections. Digestive issues. These are part of “normal” life for too many people!

Chiropractic care supports the foundation of regulation and function. Subluxations in the spine can interfere with nerve communication, causing dysfunction and dis-ease. When the brain and body are connected, your innate power can flow and everything else becomes easier.

✨ Calmer moods
✨ Better focus
✨ Smoother digestion
✨ Stronger immunity
✨ Restful sleep
✨ Emotional adaptability

We help families build from the inside out. Because wellness doesn’t start with willpower—it starts with connection.

Let’s make regulation your child’s (and your own) default—not the exception. 💜

Give us a call at (207) 985-8877 or visit www.familychiropractors.com to learn more.


The alarm goes off. After tossing and turning for a majority of the night, the last thing you need is discomfort as soon...
08/20/2025

The alarm goes off. After tossing and turning for a majority of the night, the last thing you need is discomfort as soon as you try to lift your head off the pillow!

This makes it hard to start off the day, much less get through the work day feeling good, right?

This is such an awesome testimonial, because this awesome lady is not just putting herself first, she is experiencing the benefits of nervous system regulation with better sleep, waking up and moving well and more energy throughout her day!

💜 Ready to start prioritizing your health?

Give us a call at (207) 985-8877 or visit www.familychiropractors.com to learn more.


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44 York Street
Kennebunk, ME
04043

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 12:30pm
3pm - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 12:30pm
Wednesday 3pm - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 12:30pm
3pm - 6pm

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+12079858877

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Family Chiropractic wellness practice focusing on family health and wellness care as well as well as caring for those with neurodevelopmental challenges and chronic health issues. We specialize in providing subluxation correction care by combining traditional time-tested chiropractic principles with state of the art technology and techniques.