Rooted Chiropractic & Acupuncture - Dr. Bailey

Rooted Chiropractic & Acupuncture - Dr. Bailey Neurologically focused chiropractic care for every stage of life ✨

Prenatal • Pediatric • Family

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09/04/2026

Why does your baby always turn their head the same direction? Let’s talk about torticollis.

What it is: Torticollis is a tightening or shortening of the muscle on one side of the neck (the SCM) that limits how far baby can comfortably turn or tilt their head the other direction.

Why it happens: Most often it’s related to positioning — either baby spent extended time in one position late in pregnancy, or the birth process itself created uneven tension in the neck muscles.

How we help: Gentle, age-appropriate adjustments and soft tissue work help release that tension and restore range of motion, so baby can turn, feed, and move symmetrically from both sides.

The earlier this is addressed, the more easily baby’s body responds — and left unaddressed, it can influence head shape, feeding, and even motor development down the line. If your baby has a favorite side, it’s worth having checked. 🤍

09/02/2026

We get asked all the time — “so what does chiropractic actually treat?”

Here’s the honest answer: nothing.

We don’t treat conditions and we’re not chasing symptoms.

What we actually do is check the function of your nervous system — the master system that controls and coordinates every other system in your body, from digestion to immune response to how you handle stress.

When there’s interference in that communication pathway (what we call a subluxation), your body can’t adapt and function the way it’s designed to.

Gentle, specific adjustments remove that interference so your nervous system can communicate clearly again — and true healing comes from your body’s own innate intelligence, not from us.

Watch to see what a visit with us is really about.

Does your baby always turn their head the same direction, latch better on one side, or tilt the same way in the bottle? ...
09/01/2026

Does your baby always turn their head the same direction, latch better on one side, or tilt the same way in the bottle? It’s not really “preference” — here’s what’s actually going on and how we can help. 👶

In-utero positioning: extended time in a particular position late in pregnancy — especially in a smaller or asymmetrical space — can create lasting tension on one side of the neck before birth even happens. Getting your newborn checked by a pediatric chiropractor during the first week of life is essential if baby was breech, transverse, or in one position the entire pregnancy.

Birth mechanics: how baby moved through (or was assisted through) the birth canal — a fast delivery, a long labor, or the use of vacuum or forceps — can create uneven tension in the neck muscles, especially the SCM (sternocleidomastoid). Every birth is stressful on these sweet babes body and chiropractic allows for the tension to melt away quickly.

Congenital muscular torticollis: a true tightening or shortening of the SCM on one side, which physically limits how far baby can turn their head the other direction. Chiropractic has shown to have tremendous benefits when it comes to creating balance and ease in the upper neck.

Habitual positioning after birth: always laying baby the same direction in the crib, or feeding from the same side, can reinforce and worsen an existing asymmetry rather than cause it outright.

Comfort and path of least resistance: once any tension exists, turning toward the tight side is simply easier — so baby defaults to it, which reads as “preference” but isn’t one.

The good news: this is a very common finding, and it tends to respond well to gentle and intentional pediatric care If this sounds familiar, we would love to check your new baby and show you how chiropractic can improve your little’s life. 🤍

“I got adjusted once and felt amazing — why do I need to keep coming back?” 👇Here’s what’s actually happening in your ne...
09/01/2026

“I got adjusted once and felt amazing — why do I need to keep coming back?” 👇

Here’s what’s actually happening in your nervous system, explained simply. 🧠

One adjustment sends your brain a new signal. Your brain notices — but one signal rarely outweighs a pattern that’s been reinforced for years. That’s not a flaw, it’s just how brains work.

The magic happens with repetition. Show your brain that same new signal again and again, and it starts to trust it. Enough consistent input, and your brain actually starts reorganizing around the NEW pattern instead of defaulting back to the old one.

Eventually, that corrected pattern becomes the new default, not something you have to think about or maintain. It just becomes how your body naturally operates.

We’re not asking you to keep coming back because something hurts. We’re asking for enough consistent, accurate information that your nervous system stops defaulting to the old pattern.

Swipe through to see how it works, one visit at a time. 🤍

We check healthy kids all the time — and here’s why.Chiropractic care isn’t about waiting for symptoms to appear; it’s a...
08/27/2026

We check healthy kids all the time — and here’s why.

Chiropractic care isn’t about waiting for symptoms to appear; it’s about making sure a child’s neuro-spinal system is clear and connected so their body can adapt well to everyday stressors, and childhood brings a lot of those: falls off the playground, growth spurts, hours hunched over screens or in a classroom desk, and the emotional load of big feelings they’re still learning to process.

Every one of those stressors is something the nervous system has to register and adapt to, whether we notice it or not.

Think of it as proactive care for the nervous system, the same way regular checkups support the rest of the body, rather than a reaction to something being wrong.

“My tummy hurts” before school might be more than nerves — it might be your child’s nervous system asking for support. 🎒...
08/26/2026

“My tummy hurts” before school might be more than nerves — it might be your child’s nervous system asking for support. 🎒

Stress and anxiety don’t stay in the mind; they show up in the body, and the gut is one of the first places kids feel it.

Rather than dismissing it, we love using these moments as an invitation to check in on the whole nervous system.

Swipe to learn what’s happening and how we approach it at Rooted Chiropractic.

At nearly 19 months old, this little girl struggled to fall asleep, stay asleep 💤 , and truly relax. Her parents describ...
08/10/2026

At nearly 19 months old, this little girl struggled to fall asleep, stay asleep 💤 , and truly relax. Her parents described her as being in a constant state of "fight or flight." She still had a strong startle reflex, wasn't napping, wasn't sleeping through the night, and wasn't very interactive with others or using many words.

Like so many parents, they tried everything.

"We tried sleep training, earlier bedtimes with consistent routines, and movements at home to help integrate reflexes. It was exhausting, and nothing seemed to help."

After neurological scans, they finally felt like they had an explanation that matched what they had been seeing all along.📈

Within the first few weeks of care, they began noticing small but meaningful changes. Their daughter wasn't constantly wired anymore, and everyday activities became easier.

Today, at almost 21 months old, her parents describe her as thriving.💛

"She sleeps through the night and naps every day for 2–3 hours. She's been talking a lot more and laughing. She's no longer wired and can be laid down, go on a swing, or interact with new people. She's a completely different toddler now."

Goooo Emilia!🎉

The newest member of the team may not answer phones or schedule patients... but she’s an excellent cuddle buddy between ...
08/07/2026

The newest member of the team may not answer phones or schedule patients... but she’s an excellent cuddle buddy between patients 🤍

08/04/2026

Ok, everyone, stay calm!! This is not a drill... back-to-school season is coming! 🚌 😜 We have been cherishing lazy mornings and having a break from any school struggles, so back to school might bring up different emotions in your house if you're thinking of the possibilities of another hard school year. 😖

Something most parents don't realize is that your child's back-to-school struggles are signs of an overwhelmed nervous system that's been stuck in survival mode. 🧠

If your mornings are filled with meltdowns, your evenings with homework battles, and your nights with worry about tomorrow being the same thing all over again, let's make a change for your family this school year!! Here are 5️⃣ things you can start right now to take this school year down a better path!!

1️⃣ Gradually Reset Sleep Schedules

2️⃣ Create an Organized Home Environment

3️⃣ Set Up a Distraction-Free Study Space

4️⃣ Prioritize Morning Exercise and Physical Activity

5️⃣ Take Advantage of our $67 Back to School Nervous System Exam


At Rooted Chiropractic, we're specifically trained to find the root cause so your child doesn't have to continue struggling through another school year. When you're making your back-to-school appointments, let's address the nervous system FIRST, so everything else falls into place naturally. 👏 And now is the perfect time with our Back to School $67 New Patient Special running.

Give us a call (316) 347-5900 and grab your spot!

I'm back.. almost!🤍I've loved spending the last few weeks soaking in every newborn cuddle and embracing this new chapter...
07/14/2026

I'm back.. almost!🤍
I've loved spending the last few weeks soaking in every newborn cuddle and embracing this new chapter as a family of four. Now, I'm excited to return to the office beginning August 3!

To all of my amazing patients, thank you for your support and well wishes during my maternity leave. I'm so grateful for each of you.

My schedule is now open, and I'd love to see you when I return! Whether you're due for an adjustment or ready to begin your wellness journey, l'd love to care for you and your family.

I can't wait to see everyone soon! ✨

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