ICT Chiropractic & Acupuncture - Dr. Sara

07/22/2025

Feeling more bloated lately? You’re not alone.

Travel, cookouts, late nights, and a shift in routine can all contribute to gut issues this time of year — but here’s something most people don’t realize:

👉 Digestion is driven by your nervous system, not just your diet.

Your parasympathetic nervous system — also known as “rest and digest” mode — controls things like gut motility, enzyme release, and nutrient absorption.

But when your nervous system is stuck in stress mode (even low-grade, ongoing stress), your body prioritizes survival over digestion. That’s when symptoms like:

• Bloating
• Gas
• Sluggish digestion
• Irregularity
…start to show up.

In our office, we often see digestive issues linked to:

✔️ Nervous system dysregulation
✔️ Tension and subluxations in the mid to lower spine (which communicate directly with the gut)
✔️ Constant sympathetic overdrive — from rushing, multitasking, and poor-quality rest

That’s where neurologically focused chiropractic care comes in.

By helping the nervous system shift out of stress mode and back into a state of balance, chiropractic adjustments support better digestion — not just symptom relief, but true regulation from the inside out.

07/18/2025

You’ve probably heard that chiropractic helps with back pain…

But did you know it also supports sleep, focus, immunity, and more? 👀

When we adjust with the nervous system in mind, the benefits go far beyond what most people expect.

✨ Better regulation.
✨ Deeper connection.
✨ Whole-body support.

Swipe through to see how chiropractic might help in ways you didn’t even realize. 💗

How has chiropractic changed your life?

07/18/2025

✨Real stories. Real results.✨

From fewer headaches and better sleep to calmer babies and more focused kiddos — this is what happens when the nervous system starts working with the body, not against it.

Curious what care could look like for your family? Let’s talk. 💬💆‍♀️👶

07/15/2025

Backyard Tumbles + Nervous System Stress: What We See in Summer 🛝☀️

Skinned knees and bug bites aren’t the only things kids bring in from backyard adventures...

Summer is packed with fun — but it’s also full of micro-stressors to the brain and body that often go unnoticed.

🌀 Trampoline wipeouts
🚲 Bike crashes and close calls
🏃‍♂️ Barefoot stumbles on uneven ground
🧗‍♀️ Constant climbing and jumping

Even if your child bounces back quickly, their nervous system might not.
These slips and spills can create subtle shifts in the spine, especially in the upper neck and pelvis — areas that are crucial for neurological function and regulation.

When those areas are stressed, the nervous system can get stuck in a dysregulated state. You may notice:

• Difficulty winding down at night
• Big emotional swings or meltdowns
• Changes in digestion or immune responses
• Tension patterns or awkward posture
• A sense that they’re “off,” even without a clear reason

Chiropractic care doesn’t just address the structure — it’s designed to help restore calm and coordination to the nervous system, so your child can keep adapting, growing, and thriving all summer long.

07/14/2025

Some kids thrive in the sun, water, and rhythm of summer.
But for others, the nervous system gets overwhelmed — and that shows up as meltdowns, shutdowns, or seemingly “out of the blue” behavior.

It’s not bad behavior. It’s a sign their brain and body are stuck in stress mode — unable to adapt to all the sensory input and changes summer brings.

Things like:
– Sunscreen on their skin
– Sand in their suit
– Loud pools and crowded spaces
– Changes in routine or sleep
…can all feel threatening when the nervous system is dysregulated.

That’s where neurologically focused chiropractic care comes in.
It helps regulate the nervous system by improving communication between the brain and body — allowing your child to shift out of “fight or flight” and into a state of calm, connection, and regulation.

So they don’t just survive summer — they actually enjoy it.
And so do you. 🤍

07/04/2025

🎆 Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

We hope you're celebrating in all your favorite red, white, and blue ways - surrounded by good food, great company, and a whole lot of freedom.

Just a friendly reminder that our office is closed today as we spend the day in gratitude for this beautiful country we call home.
Wishing you a happy, healthy, and safe 4th of July! 🤍

07/04/2025

How We Support Moms-to-Be and Their Growing Bellies 🤍

Pregnancy is a powerful transformation — not just physically, but neurologically. As baby grows, a mom’s nervous system works overtime to adapt to constant change,
shifting hormones, emotional ups and downs, and new physical demands.

That’s where we come in! ✨ At our office, we focus on helping the nervous system stay calm, connected, and balanced through every trimester so mom (and baby!) can thrive.

Here’s how we support expecting moms:

🧠 Nervous system regulation – A calm, balanced nervous system supports better sleep, smoother digestion, steadier moods, and hormone harmony.

🤰 Neuro-pelvic balance – Gentle adjustments help the brain and body coordinate pelvic tension and movement, creating more ease, space, and connection for growing baby.

🪑 Postural adaptation – We help the brain integrate the ever-changing demands on posture and movement, easing that “can’t get comfortable” feeling and reducing common discomforts.

Research shows moms receiving regular neurologically focused care experience shorter labor times, better pelvic balance, and fewer interventions — all because their nervous systems are more adaptable and resilient.

We create a space where moms feel supported emotionally and neurologically — so you don’t just get through pregnancy, you feel empowered through it. 💗
If you’re expecting, we’d be honored to walk alongside you every step of the way.

07/03/2025

If your child is constantly moving, fidgeting, bouncing, or melting down when it’s time to slow down - you’re not alone. Many parents are told their child is “just hyper” or needs to burn more energy.

However, from a chiropractic lens, we look deeper - at the nervous system.

A constantly “on-the-go” child may actually be stuck in a state of sympathetic dominance - where the fight-or-flight system is in overdrive. 🧠 When this stress response is chronically activated, it can lead to:

Difficulty concentrating
Restlessness or impulsivity
Sleep struggles
Emotional outbursts
Sensory sensitivity
Trouble transitioning or sitting still

Chiropractic care doesn’t treat hyperactivity…BUT, it does support the nervous system - helping restore balance between movement and regulation, energy and calm.

Through gentle, nervous system-focused adjustments, we help release stored tension and allow the body to shift into a more regulated, adaptable state.

Because when a child’s nervous system is calm and connected, their ability to focus, listen, and respond improves naturally.

If your child has been labeled “too much” - we see them differently.
We are here to support them living in their fullest potential. 🤍

06/28/2025

Signals from a Stressed-Out Nervous System 🧠⚡️

The most telling signs of nervous system stress are often the ones we overlook…the ones we’ve come to accept as “just life” - stress, muscle tension, exhaustion, or that sense of always being a little off.

Here’s what we often see when someone’s system is running on empty:

✨ Always “on edge” or jumpy
😴 Wired but tired - can’t sleep, can’t rest
🤯 Brain fog or trouble focusing
🍽️ Digestive issues that seem random
😵‍💫 Light sensitivity, noise sensitivity, sensory overwhelm
🫠 Big reactions to small things
😔 Mood swings or emotional disconnect
💤 Waking up exhausted, no matter how early you went to bed

These symptoms aren’t the problem, they are actually THE SIGNALS! A tapped-out nervous system means the body is stuck in survival mode and can’t shift into the state where healing, restoration, and regulation happen.

This is where nervous system-focused chiropractic care can make a huge difference. Adjustments don’t force the body to do anything, they simply help restore connection so the body can finally do what it was designed to do! 🙂

06/27/2025

You’ve packed the beach bag, wrangled the stroller, layered on sunscreen, and somehow managed to make it out the door with baby in tow. 🌊 But, in between the splashing and the sunshine, your little one’s nervous system just might be under more stress than you think. 😬

Things like new sleeping environments, different feeding positions (hello beach chair feedings 🤪🤱🏻), babywearing, and long car rides can all impact spinal alignment and nervous system regulation. 👀

When your baby’s spine is under tension…even subtle stress…it can affect how well they sleep, digest, regulate their mood, and adapt to all the fun, new summer experiences.

Chiropractic care offers a gentle, non-invasive way to restore balance so your baby can fully enjoy these sunny, memory-making days. ☀️🤍

Let us help keep your little one comfy, calm, and regulated- because summer should feel good for the whole family! 👶🏼

06/27/2025

Your Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) is the part of your nervous system that runs behind the scenes - constantly working without you having to think about it.

It controls all the automatic functions that keep you alive and thriving, like:

💓 Heart rate
😮‍💨 Breathing
🍽️ Digestion
🌡️ Body temperature
🦠 Immune response
🧠 Stress + hormone regulation

The ANS has two branches, and balance between them is key:

✨ Sympathetic Nervous System - “Fight or flight” mode. It’s your body’s gas pedal, helping you respond to danger or stress.

✨ Parasympathetic Nervous System - “Rest and digest” mode. It’s your body’s brake pedal, helping you recover, regulate, and heal.
When your autonomic nervous system is in balance, you sleep better, digest food more efficiently, think more clearly, recover faster, and feel more emotionally steady.

But, when your body gets stuck in sympathetic overdrive (a common result of chronic stress), it can show up as:

❌ Anxiety + brain fog
❌ Digestive issues
❌ Immune challenges
❌ Hormonal imbalance
❌ Trouble sleeping or winding down

That’s where chiropractic care comes in. Adjustments help reduce interference in the nervous system, allowing the ANS to regulate properly, so your body can switch between stress and recovery the way it was designed to! ✨

06/26/2025