Your Questions, Answered with Care

Yes — and we hear this question all the time, so please know you're not alone in wondering. Chiropractic care for babies looks nothing like what you might picture for adults. There's no twisting, no cracking. Instead, we use extremely gentle pressure — about the same amount you'd use to test the ripeness of a peach — to check and correct any tension in your baby's spine and nervous system. Many of the kiddos we see are just days or weeks old, and their parents are often amazed at how calm and happy babies are during and after their visits. Birth is one of the most physically demanding experiences a little body goes through. Making sure their nervous system gets off to a great start? That's just good parenting.

Kids fall, tumble, sleep in weird positions, carry heavy backpacks, stare at screens, and navigate a world that's honestly a lot to handle. All of that creates physical and neurological stress on their growing bodies. Chiropractic care isn't just about back pain — it's about making sure the nervous system, the master controller of everything your child does and feels, is communicating clearly and efficiently. When the spine has tension or misalignment, it can interfere with things like sleep, digestion, focus, immune function, and emotional regulation. We're not trying to fix your kid — they're not broken. We're just helping their body work the way it was designed to.

This is one of our deepest passions at Catalyst, and yes — we've seen incredible things happen when neurodiverse kiddos get consistent care. Sensory challenges, ADHD, anxiety, and autism spectrum traits are all rooted in how the nervous system processes and responds to the world. When there's tension or interference along the spine, it can amplify an already overwhelmed nervous system. Gentle adjustments help reduce that neurological static, creating a calmer internal environment where kids can better regulate, focus, and connect. We are proudly a neurodiversity-supportive practice, which means we also meet every child exactly where they are — no pressure, no rushing, no judgment.

More than most parents realize. It starts before birth — the position in the womb, the stress a mama experiences during pregnancy, and the physical demands of delivery can all create tension in a newborn's spine and nervous system. After that, it's the everyday stuff: learning to walk (and falling a lot), sports, screen time, emotional stress at school, sleep deprivation, and even emotional stress at home. Kids absorb and store stress just like adults do — they just don't have the words to tell you about it yet. That's often why we see it showing up as big feelings, sleep trouble, digestive issues, or frequent illness.

Honestly? If you're asking the question, it's probably worth coming in for a check. Some of the signs we see most often: trouble sleeping, frequent ear infections or colds, digestive issues, difficulty focusing, emotional dysregulation, sensory sensitivity, tilting their head to one side, or complaining of headaches and growing pains. But here's the thing — you don't have to wait for symptoms. Just like you don't wait for a toothache to brush your teeth, you don't have to wait for something to be wrong to support your child's nervous system. Wellness care is absolutely a thing here at Catalyst, and we love being a preventative partner for families.

Think of it less like a traditional chiropractic adjustment and more like a gentle, intentional check-in with your child's nervous system. For babies and toddlers, we're often using just our fingertips with the lightest touch to feel for tension along the spine and cranium. For older kids, it may include a bit more — but everything is adapted to their size, age, and comfort level. We go at their pace, always. Our office is a safe, welcoming space, and we make sure every child feels heard and comfortable before we do anything. Most kids actually love coming in — especially when Boss the office dog is around.

We see this come up a lot, and it makes sense once you understand the nervous system connection. The nerves that control drainage of the ear, the function of the Eustachian tube, and the coordination of the digestive system all run through the spine. When there's tension or misalignment interfering with those nerve signals, it can contribute to recurring ear infections, reflux, constipation, or colic. We're not treating the infection or the digestion directly — we're removing the interference so the body can do its job. Many parents notice a real shift in these areas after consistent care, and it means the world to us to be part of that journey.

Absolutely, and we'd love to shout this from the rooftops. Prenatal chiropractic care is not only safe — it's one of the most supportive things you can do for your body during pregnancy. We use specialized techniques and positioning that protect you and your growing baby at every stage. Dr. Jeremy is Webster Technique trained, which is specifically designed for pregnant women and focuses on balancing the pelvis, reducing tension in the surrounding muscles and ligaments, and supporting optimal nervous system function throughout the entire pregnancy. Many of our mamas tell us their prenatal appointments are the best part of their week — and we take that seriously.

Yes, and this is actually one of the most important reasons to seek prenatal chiropractic care. Pelvic misalignment during pregnancy can reduce the space available for baby to move and position themselves — and that matters a lot as you approach your due date. The Webster Technique specifically addresses the sacrum, the surrounding ligaments, and the muscles that support the uterus, creating more balance and ease in the pelvis. When the pelvis is balanced, baby has the room they need to settle into the ideal position for birth. Mamas who come in regularly often report less round ligament pain, better mobility, and a smoother birth experience. We love walking alongside you through every trimester.

The short answer? As early as possible — even before you're pregnant if you can. Ideally, we'd love to see you during preconception to make sure your nervous system and pelvis are in the best possible state before your body begins the incredible work of growing a baby. But truly, it's never too late to start. First trimester, third trimester, 39 weeks — we've seen them all, and every stage offers unique benefits. The sooner you come in, the longer your body has to adapt and feel supported. And postpartum? Please don't forget yourself after baby arrives. Your body just did something extraordinary and it deserves care too.

Many of our pregnant mamas come in struggling with nausea, heartburn, hip pain, sciatica, and the general ache of a body working overtime — and they leave feeling noticeably better. While chiropractic care isn't treating those symptoms directly, it's addressing the nervous system interference that can make everything harder to manage. The vagus nerve, which plays a huge role in digestion and nausea, travels right through the cervical spine. When there's tension there, it can amplify symptoms. Restoring balance to the spine and nervous system gives your body a better shot at managing all the incredible changes happening inside you. We're here to make pregnancy feel a little more like the gift it is.

The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment method designed for pregnant women. It was developed to assess and correct sacral misalignment and the related tension in the pelvis, ligaments, and uterine muscles. When the sacrum is out of balance, it can pull on the round ligaments that support the uterus — and that tension can affect baby's ability to move freely and position optimally. Dr. Jeremy is trained in the Webster Technique and uses it as the foundation of every prenatal visit. It's gentle, it's intentional, and it's one of the most meaningful tools we have to support both mama and baby throughout the pregnancy journey.

Please, yes. We say this with so much love because postpartum care is one of the most overlooked chapters in a new mama's health journey. Birth — no matter how it happens — is physically intense. Your pelvis, sacrum, and surrounding tissues go through enormous change, and your body needs support as it recovers and recalibrates. Postpartum care can help with recovery, hormone regulation, sleep (as much as a newborn allows!), and even emotional wellbeing. And don't forget — bringing baby in for their first check shortly after birth is one of the best gifts you can give them as they begin life outside the womb.

Think of your nervous system like your body's operating system. It's running everything — your heart rate, your digestion, your immune response, your emotions, your sleep. When you're under chronic stress, your body stays stuck in sympathetic overdrive — what most people know as fight-or-flight. That's not a problem in short bursts, but when it becomes your baseline, everything starts to suffer. You feel wired but exhausted. You can't wind down at night. You get sick more easily. Your digestion is off. You're emotionally reactive in ways that don't feel like you. That's not weakness — that's a nervous system that's been carrying too much for too long. And the good news is, it can heal.

This is one of the first things people notice after starting consistent care, and it never gets old to hear. Sleep isn't just about being tired — it's regulated by your nervous system. When your body is stuck in sympathetic overdrive (that constant state of low-grade alert), it literally cannot shift into the parasympathetic state needed for deep, restorative sleep. Chiropractic adjustments help activate the parasympathetic nervous system — your body's rest-and-digest mode — and reduce the neurological tension that keeps you in a heightened state. Many of our practice members report sleeping deeper and waking up more rested within just a few weeks of regular care. Your body wants to sleep well. Sometimes it just needs a little help getting there.

Because wellness isn't just the absence of symptoms — it's the presence of function. You don't wait until you have a cavity to brush your teeth, and you don't wait until your car breaks down to get an oil change. Your nervous system deserves that same kind of proactive love. Healthy people who get adjusted regularly often stay healthy because their immune system is firing properly, their body is recovering efficiently, they're sleeping better, and they're managing stress from a more balanced place. We see the full spectrum here at Catalyst — from brand-new patients in crisis to families who've been coming every week for years just because it makes them feel their best. Both are exactly why we do what we do.

We want to be honest and clear here: chiropractic is not a mental health treatment, and we always encourage working with the right professionals for anxiety and emotional health. But here's what we do know — the nervous system is the foundation of how we experience and regulate everything, including our emotions. When the spine has tension or misalignment, it can keep the body locked in a state of physiological stress that makes anxiety harder to manage. Adjustments that restore nervous system balance can create a calmer internal environment — one where the practices your therapist or counselor is teaching you have a better chance of actually landing. We love being part of a whole-person approach.

Your brain and immune system are in constant conversation — and your nervous system is the communication channel between them. The vagus nerve, which runs along the spine, creates a direct connection between the brain and your immune organs. When chronic stress or spinal tension interferes with that signal, the immune response can become sluggish or dysregulated. That's often why people who are chronically stressed get sick more easily, take longer to recover, or deal with ongoing inflammation. By reducing nervous system interference, chiropractic care helps restore that brain-immune dialogue. Many of our practice members notice they're getting sick less often and bouncing back faster — and we love that for them.

This is something we determine together based on your individual goals, history, and how your body responds to care. For someone who comes in with an acute issue or a nervous system that's been under significant stress for a long time, we typically recommend more frequent visits upfront to build momentum — then we gradually spread things out as your body stabilizes. For wellness families who are already in a great place, many come in weekly or biweekly just to stay there. The honest answer is that there's no one-size-fits-all schedule, and we'll always tell you exactly where we think you are and why. Transparency is everything here at Catalyst.

Symptom care is reactive — something hurts, you come in, we help it feel better. That's completely valid and we love supporting people through those moments. But wellness care is a different mindset entirely. It's the decision to invest in your nervous system and overall health before something goes wrong — or to keep feeling great once it does. Think of it like the difference between going to the dentist only when you have a toothache versus getting regular cleanings. One approach keeps you out of crisis. The other keeps you thriving. At Catalyst, we see families across both ends of that spectrum, and we meet everyone right where they are with no judgment and a whole lot of heart.

For most people, adjustments feel really good — like a release of tension you didn't realize you were carrying. Some people hear a popping sound, which is just the release of gas from the joint, and some don't. Neither is better or worse. If you're coming in for the first time with a lot of tension or inflammation, there might be some mild soreness afterward — similar to how you'd feel after a great workout. That's your body recalibrating, and it usually passes within a day. We always work within your comfort level, and we want you to tell us if anything ever feels off. This is your care, and you're always in control.

We're a little biased, but we think it comes down to how deeply we actually care about the people who walk through our door. Dr. Jeremy will call you the next day to see how you're feeling. He'll remember what's going on in your life and ask about it. He'll take the time to explain what he's finding and why it matters. We're a neurodiversity-supportive practice, which means we welcome and celebrate every family, every child, every nervous system. We also go beyond adjustments — we want to understand your whole story, your stressors, your goals, and your lifestyle. You are never just a name on a schedule here. You're part of the Catalyst community, and that means something to us.

Many insurance plans do cover chiropractic care, though coverage varies widely depending on your specific plan and what it considers medically necessary. We encourage you to contact our office directly so we can help you understand your benefits before your first visit. We also offer affordable care plans for families who want to invest in consistent wellness care regardless of insurance coverage — because we believe that access to a healthy nervous system shouldn't be a luxury. Reach out and we'll figure it out together. That's just how we do things here.

We want your first visit to feel like a deep breath — and we want you to leave with complete clarity, not more questions. That's why we've designed our new patient experience to give you everything in one appointment. You'll start with a thorough consultation where Dr. Jeremy really listens — not just to your symptoms, but to your story, your goals, and what's been going on in your life. From there, we'll run your complete neurological scans to get an objective look at how your nervous system is actually functioning. Then you'll receive your first adjustment, and before you leave, Dr. Jeremy will walk you through your care recommendations so you know exactly where you stand and what the path forward looks like. No waiting, no second appointment just to get answers. You come in, we take great care of you, and you leave knowing the plan. We're honored you'd trust us with your family's health.

Nope — you can walk right through our door. Chiropractors are primary care providers, which means you don't need a doctor's referral to get started. We know that for a lot of people, reaching out is already the hard part. We want that next step to be as easy as possible. Just give us a call or schedule online, and we'll take it from there. No hoops, no gatekeepers — just real care from people who genuinely want to help.

It is absolutely never too late. We see people in their 20s, their 60s, and everywhere in between — some who've been dealing with something for years and finally decided enough was enough, and some who just want to feel better than their current version of "fine." Your nervous system is adaptable at every stage of life. The body has an incredible capacity to heal and recalibrate when you give it the right support. Wherever you're starting from, we'll meet you there with zero judgment and a clear plan forward.

We get this one a lot, and it's a great question. That sound isn't your bones cracking — it's called a cavitation, and it's simply the release of gas (mostly carbon dioxide) from the fluid inside the joint as pressure changes. Think of it like opening a can of soda. It doesn't hurt, it's not dangerous, and it doesn't mean anything is broken or wrong. Some adjustments produce that sound and some don't — and honestly, neither is better than the other. What matters is what's happening neurologically: the adjustment is stimulating the nervous system, restoring motion to the joint, and clearing the communication pathway between your brain and body. The pop is just a bonus.

This is one of the most common things we see people come in for, and one of the areas where we see some of the most meaningful results. Most headaches — tension headaches, cervicogenic headaches, and even many migraines — have a significant nervous system and spinal component. When the joints of the neck are restricted or the surrounding muscles are holding chronic tension, it creates a cascade of nerve irritation that often ends up as head pain. Adjustments to the cervical spine can reduce that tension, restore proper joint motion, and calm the nervous system signals that are contributing to the pain. We're not masking the symptom — we're looking for the reason it keeps showing up.

The spine is where we work, but it's never really just about the spine. Think of your spine as the housing for your nervous system — the brain, spinal cord, and all the nerves that branch out to control every organ, tissue, and cell in your body. When we adjust the spine, we're not just addressing the bones. We're influencing the nervous system, which influences everything else. Digestion. Immunity. Sleep. Hormones. Emotional regulation. Energy. That's why people come in for a sore back and leave telling us they're sleeping better, feeling less anxious, or getting sick less often. The spine is the access point. The nervous system is the whole story.

We are a cash-based practice — and we want to be upfront about that while also sharing why we genuinely believe it's one of the best things about the care you'll receive here.

Insurance-based chiropractic offices are often forced to operate within a system that decides what kind of care you "qualify" for, how many visits you're allowed, and what gets covered based on a diagnosis code rather than what your body actually needs. That means your care plan is being shaped by a third party that has never met you, doesn't know your story, and isn't in the room with you.

At Catalyst, we don't answer to an insurance company. We answer to you. That means Dr. Jeremy can recommend the care that's actually right for your nervous system — not the care that happens to be billable. It means we can see your whole family without jumping through hoops. It means your visits are focused entirely on your health, not on paperwork.

We also work hard to make care accessible. We accept HSA and FSA accounts, so if you have one of those, chiropractic care at Catalyst is absolutely a qualified expense — put those funds to great use. We also provide superbills upon request, which you can self-submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement depending on your out-of-network benefits. And we offer transparent, affordable pricing and family care plans so that investing in your nervous system doesn't have to feel out of reach.

We know it's a different model than what most people are used to. But once you experience care that's built entirely around you — not a policy — we think you'll understand why we do it this way.