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Ascent Functional Wellness 412-847-8946

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Ascent Functional Wellness 412-847-8946

A holistic health practice that provides quality chiropractic care and functional medicine services. Drs.

AFC provides families of the North Hills of Pittsburgh and surrounding communities gentle, specific chiropractic care. Kelly and Lucas Amorose are Advanced Proficiency certified in the Activator Methods technique, which uses a spring-loaded, hand-held adjusting instrument to deliver specific adjustments, allowing you to respond better and faster from receiving adjustments. They have advanced training and certifications through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association caring for children and pregnant people. They also have extensive training working with children with neurodevelopmental disorders, such as Autism, Aspergers, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and other sensitivities. In addition to chiropractic services, Amorose Family Chiropractic also offers Infrared Sauna, Hair Testing, and Nutritional Supplements.

11/18/2025

Turns out chips don’t need Red-40 dye, after all! 🤦‍♂️🤪

🚫 The Hidden Dangers of Red 40 Dye 🚫

Did you know one of the most commonly used food dyes — Red 40 — is also one of the most controversial? This synthetic dye shows up in everything from snacks and sports drinks to cereals and candy… but your body may not be a fan.

Here’s what research is showing👇

❌ Behavioral + Mood Changes
Red 40 has been linked to increased hyperactivity, irritability, and attention issues in children who are sensitive to artificial dyes.

❌ Gut & Immune Irritation
Artificial dyes can contribute to low-grade inflammation and may disrupt the gut lining in certain individuals.

❌ Possible Hormone Disruption
Some studies suggest synthetic dyes can interact with hormone receptors — not something you want in your daily snacks.

❌ Common Allergy-Like Reactions
Hives, redness, and headaches can occur in people sensitive to the dye.

11/13/2025

🎄 Big shoutout to Crue — he decorated our office Christmas tree all by himself! 👏✨ We think he did an awesome job bringing some holiday cheer to Ascent Functional Wellness! ❤️💚

Stop by get an adjustment and check out his masterpiece — it’s officially starting to feel like Christmas around here! 🎅🎁

11/12/2025

SAVE THE DATE!! 🎁🎄🍪

Join us for a Cookie Exchange and Holiday Shopping Night Out!

If you’d like to participate and take cookies home, please bring 2 dozen of your favorite cookies to share, along with Tupperware or a bag!

We will have food, fun, and a hand full of thoughtfully selected vendors and small businesses to join us for you to knock out some holiday shopping!

Here’s our Facebook event link to RSVP, invite your friends, and let us know what you’re bringing to share! The vendors will also share what they have to offer so you can prepare those wishlists! https://www.facebook.com/share/17aZRPMJaw/?mibextid=wwXIfr

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Today we honor our heroes.

To all who have served and sacrificed for our freedom — thank you. Your courage, strength, and dedication remind us what it truly means to serve something greater than ourselves.

11/10/2025

✨ From Wren to you — have an amazing Monday! 💛

Here’s your reminder to smile, stay grateful, and take care of your health this week. Text the office for an appointment today! 🙌💪

11/07/2025

🐦‍⬛Apparently, our building at Ascent Functional Wellness has been getting some unwanted chiropractic adjustments from a very persistent woodpecker. 😅

We’ve tried explaining proper posture and stress management techniques, but he insists on working on the wood siding instead.

So, meet our new “staff member” — the owl on duty — here to keep our feathered friend in check!

The BIG question is… what should we name our new🦉??!!

Not that anyone gives a hoot anyways! 🤣🤣🤣

11/06/2025

💻
Desk Job?🤓 If you spend hours hunched over a computer, your posture could be taking a serious toll — not just on your neck and back, but also your energy, focus, and overall health.

When your spine is misaligned, it can cause:
⚡ Tension headaches
⚡ Shoulder and low back pain
⚡ Fatigue and poor concentration
⚡ Reduced mobility and flexibility

💡 Chiropractic adjustments help restore alignment and keep your body functioning optimally — even if you’re chained to a desk most of the day.

✨ Simple tips for better desk posture:
✅ Keep your monitor at eye level
✅ Sit tall with your shoulders relaxed
✅ Take standing or walking breaks every 30–60 minutes
✅ Get adjusted regularly to undo hours of sitting stress. Sitting is the new smoking! 🚬

📍Ascent Functional Wellness
Helping you rise above the desk slump

11/05/2025

🍼 Why Do Babies See a Chiropractor?
Birth is one of the most physically demanding events a baby will ever experience. Even a smooth delivery can cause stress on the neck, spine, and nervous system.

Gentle, specific chiropractic adjustments can help:
✨ Support better sleep
✨ Ease tension & colic symptoms
✨ Improve digestion
✨ Encourage proper development & milestones
✨ Boost immune function

Adjustments for babies are incredibly gentle — often just the pressure you’d use to test a ripe tomato 🍅.

A balanced spine helps your baby grow, develop, and thrive — naturally. 💛

📍At Ascent Functional Wellness, we love helping your little ones get the best start possible!

10/31/2025

We hope you all have a fun time trick-or-treating tonight! Here’s a friendly reminder that you can practice the 80:20 rule and enjoy the special events without depriving yourself and your kids, but moderation is key! (No one needs enough candy to last them through the rest of the year!)

Here are lots of fun, practical, and creative things you can do with leftover Halloween candy…whether you want to reduce the sugar overload, repurpose it into something fun, or share it with others:

🎁 Share It
• Donate to troops, shelters, or nursing homes.
• Bring to local businesses or teachers to share.

🍪 Repurpose It
• Bake into cookies, brownies, or trail mix.
• Use as toppings for ice cream or hot chocolate.
• Save colorful pieces for Christmas gingerbread houses.

🎨 Get Creative
• Do candy science experiments or art projects with kids.
• Use for counting, sorting, or scavenger games.

💡 Be Mindful
• Freeze or portion it out for later.
• Trade candy for small prizes or fun experiences.
• Pay your kids 5¢ for each piece.

What will you do with your Halloween candy? 🍭 🍬🍫

10/30/2025

🍬 THEN vs. NOW: What’s in Your Candy? 🍭

Ever wonder what’s changed in the sweets we (and our parents!) grew up with? Let’s take a peek at a fun comparison:

👉 1950s–1970s Candy Bars:
Ingredients were simple — things like sugar, cocoa, milk, nuts, and vanilla.
Most had 5–8 ingredients total. You could actually pronounce them all!

👉 Today’s Candy Bars:
Flip the wrapper over and you’ll often see 25+ ingredients — including artificial colors, preservatives, emulsifiers, and high-fructose corn syrup.
It’s no longer just “chocolate,” it’s a science experiment.

🍫 Why it matters:
Your body was designed to process real food. When it’s overloaded with chemicals, additives, and artificial ingredients, it can create stress and inflammation — something we see impact nervous system health every day in our office.

✨ Our challenge:
Next time you grab a treat, count the number of ingredients first. The fewer, the better — your body will thank you!

10/29/2025

Your referrals mean the world to our family 🙌 🌎

When you share your positive experience and send friends or family our way, you’re doing more than just helping them feel their best — you’re helping a small, local business thrive.

Every referral allows us to continue serving our community with personalized chiropractic care and functional medicine that gets to the root cause of health issues — not just the symptoms.

If someone you know could benefit from better mobility, more energy, or improved overall wellness… we’d be honored to help. 💪✨

Thank you for trusting us and helping our practice grow — one healthy referral at a time. 💚

10/27/2025

💥 Have you ever tried BPC-157? 💥

This peptide is known for its potential benefits in tissue repair, gut health, and faster recovery — but I want to hear from YOU!

👉 Have you ever taken BPC-157?
👉 Did you notice any changes in healing, pain, or performance?

Drop your experience below ⬇️ — I’m curious what results you’ve seen!

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9200 Old Perry Highway
Pittsburgh, PA
15237

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 12pm
	2pm - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 12pm
	2pm - 6pm
Thursday	1pm - 5pm
Friday	8am - 1pm

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http://www.ascentfw.com/

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AFC provides families of the North Hills of Pittsburgh and surrounding communities gentle, specific chiropractic care. Drs. Kelly and Lucas Amorose are Advanced Proficiency certified in the Activator Methods technique, which uses a spring-loaded, hand-held adjusting instrument to deliver specific adjustments, allowing you to respond better and faster with adjustments. There are no twisting or popping noises in our office during your care. Dr. Kelly has advanced training and certifications through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association caring for children and women through pregnancy. The doctors also have extensive training and are very passionate about working with children with neurodevelopmental disorders, such as Autism, Aspergers, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and other sensitivities.