Fully Alive Family Chiropractic

Fully Alive Family Chiropractic Our chiropractic and wellness center is perfect for families seeking optimal health! We exist to create a healthy community of families living FULLY ALIVE.
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To learn more about Fully Alive, come to Dr. Tara's free Health Awareness Seminar held Tuesday evening at 6:00 pm. Feel free to call us with ANY questions you may have about optimizing the health of you and your family.

It’s the first day of spring — and you can feel the energy in the air! The world is ready to grow and bloom, even if the...
03/20/2026

It’s the first day of spring — and you can feel the energy in the air! The world is ready to grow and bloom, even if the weather is going to do its thing a little bit longer.

Around the office, we’ve been talking a lot about the small habits that help us feel and function at our best. Because small habits compound and can carry you farther than big, dramatic changes.

Today, we want to invite you to reset, refocus, and choose what your body is ready for next!

So tell us... what are you stepping into this spring?

Vote in the poll and drop your letter in the comments! Share with us what that looks like for YOU in real life — we love hearing what matters most to you.

We’re here to support you, cheer you on, and help you feel fully alive this season!

Today is Community Appreciation Day at Fully Alive!It’s one of those days we look forward to each year — a chance to giv...
03/18/2026

Today is Community Appreciation Day at Fully Alive!

It’s one of those days we look forward to each year — a chance to give back to the community around us and be part of something beyond our day-to-day.

This year, we’re supporting something especially meaningful, led by one of our own.

Gabby, Dr. Tara’s daughter, and a group of high school friends are creating an event for clients at the LOGAN Center in Benton Harbor. As part of their Senior Service Project, they’re partnering with LOGAN Center staff to create a Spring Fling dance for kids and adults with autism — one that feels fun, welcoming, and comfortable for everyone attending.

Today, we get to play a small part in that, helping bring this event to life for our community.

And as we give back, we’re also looking forward to celebrating the families who make this work so meaningful.

Fully Alive Patient Appreciation Day is TOMORROW, March 19 — stop by the office and let us celebrate you!

Here’s something we want you to know: overwhelm isn’t a personal failure.It’s a signal. It’s information.Overwhelm doesn...
03/16/2026

Here’s something we want you to know: overwhelm isn’t a personal failure.

It’s a signal. It’s information.

Overwhelm doesn’t mean something is wrong with you or your child. It means the nervous system is working hard to adapt and asking for support.

Because, in Dr. Tara’s words, it’s not about pain — it’s about the brain.

Many of the symptoms and behaviors we notice first are actually secondary. That’s why we dig deeper, looking for brain-body gaps affecting how the nervous system receives, processes, and sends information.

At Fully Alive, we don’t just react to what shows up on the surface. We engage with the stressed nervous system to support families at the root.

If this week already feels like a lot, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

And don’t forget — Fully Alive Patient Appreciation Day is coming up this THURSDAY, March 19. (So stop by the office and let us celebrate you!)

Jayce got to spin the wheel at his appointment, and his prize was choosing a team member of his choice to wear the flowe...
03/12/2026

Jayce got to spin the wheel at his appointment, and his prize was choosing a team member of his choice to wear the flower hat. (Suzanne was the lucky winner!)

Can’t you hear that contagious giggle?!

Moments like these are the heart of Fully Alive.

Watching kids grow, seeing patients thrive, and building real relationships with the families who walk through our doors every day is what makes this work so meaningful.

That’s why we love setting time aside throughout the year to celebrate our patients.

Fully Alive Patient Appreciation Day is coming up on March 19, and we can’t wait to celebrate you!

03/11/2026

… and we’re back! Join us live, or catch the replay, for practical insight from Dr. Tara on understanding the reasons behind children’s behavior and how to support them with more confidence and clarity.

03/11/2026

Join us as we dig into behaviors and what they tell us about stress and the brain!

03/10/2026

Consider this your personal invitation from Dr. Tara to join us tomorrow night at Behavior, Stress, and the Brain.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 • 6:30–8:00 PM
2600 Lincoln Avenue • Saint Joseph, Michigan

You’ll leave encouraged, empowered, and equipped with a deeper understanding — along with practical tools to support not only the children in your life, but yourself as well.

The event is free, and you can join us either in person at the office or on Facebook Live.

If you know a parent, grandparent, or teacher who might benefit from this conversation, feel free to share it with them.

Happy Birthday, Kait! ☀️She brings so much warmth and joy to our office each day. While you’ll find her at the front des...
03/09/2026

Happy Birthday, Kait! ☀️

She brings so much warmth and joy to our office each day. While you’ll find her at the front desk, Kait’s kindness, creativity, and genuine care for others are a big part of what makes Fully Alive such a welcoming place for families.

And if you’ve been in the office lately, you know this year brings an extra reason to celebrate — Kait is expecting a baby in April!

Join us in wishing Kait a very happy birthday today, and then let’s make things a little more fun.

Drop your prediction in the comments for the baby’s arrival date, time, and gender — let’s see who gets the closest!

We’re all Team Kait… but the real question is: Team Boy or Team Girl?

Behavior, stress, and emotional regulation — it all begins in the nervous system.Wednesday, March 11 • 6:30–8:00 PM2600 ...
03/06/2026

Behavior, stress, and emotional regulation — it all begins in the nervous system.

Wednesday, March 11 • 6:30–8:00 PM
2600 Lincoln Avenue • Saint Joseph, Michigan

Join us for an educational and empowering workshop as we explore how brain development and nervous system regulation influence behavior in both kids and adults.

Together, we’ll address questions like:

• Why some kids struggle with big emotions
• Why stress seems to linger in the body
• How nervous system regulation supports focus, learning, and resilience

You’ll gain practical insight into how the brain and body work together — and how understanding the nervous system can change the way we respond to behavior.

This conversation is especially helpful for parents, teachers, caregivers, and anyone supporting children as they grow and develop.

To attend in person, reserve your seat here:
https://www.universe.com/events/697bc5e208ebad002b587b48

Prefer to join from home? We’ll also be livestreaming the workshop right here on our page.

This weekend, Dr. Tara is traveling with Dr. Mel and Suzanne to attend the Focus Seminar with Dr. Amy Spoelstra, founder...
03/06/2026

This weekend, Dr. Tara is traveling with Dr. Mel and Suzanne to attend the Focus Seminar with Dr. Amy Spoelstra, founder of Brain Blossom. Continuing education like this helps deepen our understanding of the nervous system so we can better serve the families who trust us with their care.

And growth in this work doesn’t only mean learning more ourselves — it also means helping raise up the next generation.

Yesterday, we had the joy of welcoming Delaney, a chiropractic student from Palmer College of Chiropractic (Dr. Tara’s alma mater)! She spent the day shadowing in the office, learning more about the work we do with families and developing nervous systems.

Moments like this matter. Because every chiropractor who learns to see and support the nervous system differently has the potential to change countless lives.

We’re always learning, always growing, and always grateful to be part of this profession.

There are so many ways to support your nervous system this month. Simple actions that can have deep benefits.And for our...
03/05/2026

There are so many ways to support your nervous system this month. Simple actions that can have deep benefits.

And for our patients, we're giving them extra resources to do just that with our Spring Wellness Basket Giveaway.

Entering is simple — get social with us and earn entries along the way!

• Like our page
• Post a "check in" when you're at the office for your adjustments
• LIKE, COMMENT, or SHARE our posts and events

The basket includes some of our favorite things to support healthy habits and nervous system care — like a free adjustment, a new patient exam certificate you can gift to a friend or family member, a Yeti water bottle, a Fully Alive journal, The Whole-Brain Child, snacks, treats, and more. (Valued at almost $400.)

You can earn entries all month long. The giveaway closes on April 5, and we’ll announce the winner on Facebook on April 7 once everything is tallied.

Thank you for being part of the Fully Alive family and for helping us share what we do with families across Southwest Michigan. It’s an honor to serve you.

And good luck! 💚

Behavior, stress, and emotional regulation — it all begins in the nervous system.Behavior, Stress, and the Brain | Unrav...
03/04/2026

Behavior, stress, and emotional regulation — it all begins in the nervous system.

Behavior, Stress, and the Brain | Unraveling Neurodevelopmental Disorders

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 • 6:30–8:00 PM
2600 Lincoln Avenue • Saint Joseph, Michigan

Join us for a free educational workshop as we explore how brain development and nervous system regulation influence behavior in both kids and adults.

Together, we'll address questions like:

• Why some kids struggle with big emotions
• Why stress seems to linger in the body
• How nervous system regulation supports focus, learning, and resilience

You’ll gain practical insight into how the brain and body work together — and how understanding the nervous system can change the way we respond to behavior.

This conversation is especially helpful for parents, teachers, caregivers, and anyone supporting children as they grow and develop.

To attend in person, RSVP on our website or message the office.
Prefer to join from home? Click the event link above and watch the workshop live on Facebook.

Address

2600 Lincoln Avenue
Saint Joseph, MI
49085

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 2pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+12695569654

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