Seaside Wellness

02/24/2026

🤱Infant Craniosacral Therapy (CST)

Gentle Support for Your Baby’s Nervous System & Development

Dr. Valerie is now offering Infant Craniosacral Therapy (CST)—a gentle, hands-on therapy designed to support your baby’s comfort, regulation, and overall development. She has completed her infant CST certification through the well-known Lori Hendrickson, a respected leader in pediatric craniosacral education.

✨CST uses light, precise touch to help release tension in the craniosacral system, which includes the head, spine, and nervous system. This therapy is safe, non-invasive, and deeply calming for infants.

Benefits of Infant Craniosacral Therapy:

Infant CST may help support:

-Feeding challenges, including latch difficulties

-Tension from birth (long labor, fast delivery, C-section, forceps, or vacuum birth)

-Sleep challenges and difficulty settling

-Colic, excessive fussiness, and digestive discomfort

-Reflux, gas, and bowel irregularity

-Head preference, torticollis, and limited neck mobility

-Nervous system regulation and calming

-Healthy growth and developmental milestones

Dr. Valerie now offers 30-minute Infant Craniosacral Therapy sessions, available in addition to her already skilled and trusted infant chiropractic care. CST can be provided as a standalone service or integrated with chiropractic care when clinically appropriate.

02/23/2026

Confidence in kids doesn’t always come from personality or practice. A lot of it starts with how comfortable they feel in their own bodies!
When a child’s nervous system is regulated, their brain and body communicate more smoothly. That connection plays a big role in how kids navigate the world around them!
You may notice:

💪🏻 More ease in movement and coordination
🧐 Greater willingness to try something new
🤸🏼‍♀️ Better body awareness and balance
☺️ A steadier response in unfamiliar situations
Chiropractic care supports this brain–body connection by helping the nervous system send and receive clear signals. When movement and awareness feel easier, kids often feel more at ease in their bodies - and that comfort naturally supports confidence.
Confidence doesn’t have to be taught or pushed. When the body feels supported, it often develops naturally! 👏🏻

02/20/2026

When you’re caring for a family, it’s easy to put yourself last. Not intentionally - it just happens. There’s always someone who needs something, somewhere to be, or something that feels more urgent. But, the way you feel in your body has a bigger impact on your family than most people realize.
When your nervous system is supported, everyday moments tend to feel different:
You have more patience at the end of the day, even when things don’t go as planned.
It’s easier to stay present instead of feeling mentally pulled in a dozen directions.
Small stressors don’t escalate as quickly, because your body isn’t already running on empty.
Connection feels more natural - conversations flow, listening feels easier, and home feels calmer.
Kids and partners are incredibly sensitive to this. They respond to your tone, your pace, and your presence just as much as your words. When your body feels steadier, that sense of calm often carries into the entire household.
Taking care of yourself isn’t about perfection or adding more to your plate. It’s about supporting your nervous system so you can show up at home feeling calm, present, and not completely spent.
When you feel more grounded, your family often feels it, too! 🤍

02/20/2026

Breastfeeding is a beautiful and natural process…but that doesn’t always mean easy. For many moms and babies, it’s a learning process - one that involves positioning, comfort, coordination, and a lot of communication between two nervous systems that are still getting to know each other. 🤱🏻
When things feel challenging, it’s rarely just one factor. Breastfeeding relies on how well both mom’s and baby’s bodies can move, relax, and adapt.
Here’s where chiropractic support can play a role:
🤍 For Baby
Feeding requires coordinated movement of the jaw, neck, tongue, and shoulders. Tension or imbalance - whether from birth, positioning, or early adaptation - can make latching, staying latched, or feeding comfortably feel harder than expected.
🤍 For Mom
Breastfeeding places repetitive demands on the body. Long hours of holding, leaning, and supporting can affect the neck, shoulders, upper back, and ribcage - all areas closely connected to breathing and nervous system regulation.
🤍 For the Nervous System
Both mom and baby rely on a calm, well-regulated nervous system for feeding to feel smooth and sustainable. When the body feels supported, patterns like tension, guarding, or fatigue often soften.
Chiropractic care focuses on improving how the brain and body communicate, helping both mom and baby move and function with more ease. Many families notice feeding feels less effortful over time - not perfect, just more comfortable and connected.
Breastfeeding doesn’t need to look a certain way to be supported well. Sometimes, supporting the nervous system on both sides creates space for the process to unfold more gently. 🙏🏻

02/18/2026

What We Tell Moms Whose Kids Struggle With…🤍
• Big emotions that seem to come out of nowhere
• Trouble winding down at night
• Getting sick more often than you’d expect
• Difficulty focusing or staying regulated during the day
• Transitions that feel harder than they “should”
When these patterns show up, it’s easy to start questioning everything - routines, boundaries, schedules, even yourself.
What we often see is that many of these challenges are connected to how a child’s nervous system is handling daily demands, not a lack of effort or support at home.
A child’s nervous system influences emotional regulation, immune response, digestion, sleep, and focus. When it’s under strain or working overtime, the body may have a harder time adapting and recovering - which can show up in the ways listed above.
Chiropractic care supports this process by helping the brain and body communicate more clearly.
When that communication improves, many parents notice their child:

✨ settles more easily
✨ recovers more smoothly after busy days or illness
✨ moves through emotions with less intensity
✨ feels more comfortable in their body
Chiropractic care gives your child’s body extra support as it navigates the demands of growing, learning, and adapting each day.

02/17/2026

Do you struggle with:

✨ Losing your train of thought mid-sentence
✨ Feeling mentally slow or scattered, even on quieter days
✨ Forgetting things you normally wouldn’t
✨ Feeling “off” mentally, but not sick or unwell
That experience is often described as brain fog - and it’s less about focus or effort, and more about how efficiently your nervous system is functioning.

Your cervical spine (neck) plays a major role in this. It protects the upper portion of the spinal cord and supports blood flow, sensory input, and communication between the brain and the rest of the body. When this area is under strain - from posture, tension, previous injuries, or prolonged screen time - the nervous system has to work harder to process information.

When that system is taxed, clarity often feels harder to access. Thoughts don’t move as smoothly. Concentration takes more effort. Mental energy fades faster than it should.

Chiropractic care supports brain and nervous system function by improving movement and alignment in the cervical spine, helping the nervous system process and respond more efficiently. As that support builds, many people notice their thinking feels clearer, more organized, and less draining. 🫶🏼

02/16/2026

A Heartfelt Thank You & Upcoming Office Updates

First, I want to sincerely thank you for your patience and understanding over the past month.

Our family has been navigating some health challenges recently. Our youngest will need a small medical procedure in the coming month, which may require me to close the office for a day or two. Like many of you have shared during your visits, illness has been making its way through households—and ours was no exception. Because of this, I’ve had to make the difficult decision to close the office on several days and reschedule appointments more than I would have liked.

I truly understand how frustrating this can be, and I want you to know how deeply grateful I am for your flexibility, kindness, and continued support. It does not go unnoticed.

Most of you also know that I am pregnant with our third baby, and we are absolutely thrilled and so thankful for this season of life.

In addition, I plan to begin maternity leave mid to late May and anticipate returning to the office at the beginning of August. During my leave, Dr. Laurel Ann Sams will be covering the office. Many of you may remember that she also cared for patients here during my maternity leave with my last child, and I trust her completely to provide the same thoughtful, high-quality care you are accustomed to.

We will provide more details regarding the specific days and times Dr. Sams will be in the office as my leave approaches.

Thank you again for your grace, patience, and trust in our office. It is truly an honor to care for you and your families.

With gratitude,
Dr. Valerie

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02/16/2026

We need to close the office today. Dr. Valerie is still recovering from being sick over the weekend. We hope to re-open normal hours on Wednesday.
Thank you for being flexible and continuing to understand!

02/16/2026

For many women, PMS doesn’t feel the same every cycle. Some months feel easier to move through, while others feel heavier - physically, emotionally, or both. 😔
Hormonal shifts are a normal part of the menstrual cycle, but how your body experiences those changes can vary. One of the biggest factors influencing that experience is how well the nervous system is regulating and adapting.
Here’s why PMS can feel different from one month to the next:
✨ Nervous system adaptability
Your nervous system helps coordinate how your body transitions between phases of your cycle. When that system is regulating smoothly, those shifts tend to feel more manageable.
✨ Brain–body communication
Hormones depend on clear communication between the brain and body. When that communication is strained, the body may respond more strongly to normal hormonal changes.
✨ Overall capacity and recovery
Busy seasons, disrupted routines, or less recovery time can influence how your system responds during certain phases of your cycle.
Chiropractic care helps the body receive and respond to signals from the brain more effectively. Over time, many women notice their cycles feel more consistent and easier to navigate as regulation improves.
Each month, symptoms may still ebb and flow - but when the nervous system is supported, those changes often feel less disruptive and more predictable. 🥰

02/15/2026

If your child struggles with transitions - leaving the park, starting bedtime, shifting from school to home - it’s rarely because they are trying to be defiant. It often stems from dysregulation within the nervous system. 🧠
Transitions require the nervous system to shift gears. And for some kids, that internal shift takes more time than the schedule allows.
When the nervous system is under strain, even positive changes can feel overwhelming. The body braces, emotions spike, and calming down takes longer than expected.
You might notice:

⏳ Resistance when moving from one activity to another
😣 Big feelings during otherwise normal routines
💭 A need for more reassurance or predictability
💤 Difficulty settling after busy days
Chiropractic care supports a child’s ability to adapt by improving communication between their brain and body. When that system is regulated, transitions feel smoother - and kids can move between activities with more ease and confidence.

02/14/2026

Low Libido Isn’t “All in Your Head” 🔥

Libido is a vital sign of overall health—not just a hormone issue and not something to ignore.

Common root causes of low libido include:
• Blood sugar imbalance
• Chronic stress & high cortisol
• Gut inflammation or nutrient deficiencies
• Poor sleep or burnout
• Hormone imbalances (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone)
• Thyroid dysfunction
• Inadequate protein & calorie intake

✨ Functional Medicine looks at the WHY.
Instead of masking symptoms, we evaluate how your systems work together—hormones, gut, liver, nervous system, and metabolism.
In our office we use specific and in-depth hormone testing to uncover imbalances!

How Functional Medicine supports libido:
✔️ Balancing blood sugar & cortisol
✔️ Optimizing protein & nutrient intake
✔️ Supporting liver detox pathways
✔️ Healing the gut & reducing inflammation
✔️ Restoring hormone communication
✔️ Improving sleep, energy & mood

When your body feels safe, nourished, and supported—desire naturally returns.

💬 Libido is not a luxury. It’s feedback.

If your spark feels dim, it’s not a failure—it’s a signal.

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02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Seaside Wellness 💘
Today is about connection - to the people you love, the community around you, and yourself. We’re grateful every day for the trust you place in us and the opportunity to support you through all the seasons of life.
Whether today is a full day for you or a quiet moment to breathe, we hope it includes a little care for YOU! Supporting your body, your nervous system, and your overall well-being is always worth celebrating.
Thank you for being part of our community. We feel lucky to walk alongside you! 🤍