There’s something special about a chiropractic office that sees everything from toddlers to retirees, veterans to real estate agents, truck drivers to tax pros. And if you’ve ever wondered what actually happens in my Dixfield office week to week, the answer is… a little bit of everything.

Sure, there are backs that hurt and necks that don’t turn the way they used to. But underneath those physical complaints are stories — real lives, real challenges, and real victories. And over the past few months, I’ve seen some wins worth celebrating.

The Sock Story (and Why It Matters)

Let’s start with one of my favorites: a patient who, not too long ago, could barely pull on socks in the morning without wincing. Fast forward a few visits, and not only is that sock struggle a thing of the past, but they’re now moving their leg into a position that was previously unimaginable — all with less pain and more confidence.

It might seem like a small thing, but in my world, socks are a huge deal. Because if you can start your day without pain, you’ve already won.

From Surviving to Smiling

Then there’s the veteran who came in looking like a shadow of himself. Quiet. Closed off. Carrying a body that had clearly taken a beating. After consistent care, weight is coming off, posture is straightening, and perhaps best of all — he’s smiling again. That’s the stuff that can’t be measured on a scan, but you feel it the second he walks in.

Migraines, Moms & Midnight Smelt Runs

Another success story? A hard-working ER nurse who has all but beaten her migraines with a consistent care plan. Or the mom who wrangles a handful of kids and comes in just to breathe and reset. I’ve had a smelt fisherman who took a spill on a tree root on the way back to camp, retired women working to stay mobile for the grandkids, and a real estate agent so busy I’m shocked she doesn’t have three phones glued to her.

Chiropractor, Yes — But Also Nervous System Nerd

Most of my patients find me for pain. But we don’t just stop there. My training — and obsession — with the nervous system, brain waves, and stress response has shaped how I adjust and how I think about healing.

Every adjustment affects the way your brain communicates with your body. We’re not just “popping” joints; we’re regulating the system. Research shows that chiropractic adjustments can change brainwave activity, reduce sympathetic (fight-or-flight) dominance, and increase parasympathetic (rest & digest) activity. In plain English? You calm down, sleep better, and function more like a human and less like a walking bundle of tension.

A Chiropractic Office Built for Humans

I’ve seen power couples navigating tough diagnoses together, hand-in-hand through care. I’ve seen parents and their toddlers tag-team appointments. I’ve seen keyboard warriors, mechanics, business owners, and people who do the behind-the-scenes work to keep our communities running.

They come in with pain, stress, exhaustion — and they walk out a little straighter, breathing a little deeper, sometimes smiling wider.

This practice isn’t flashy. It’s grounded. Personal. Built for people. And built on the belief that when you feel better, you live better.

So, whether you’re battling migraines, bouncing back from an accident, chasing kids, hauling lumber, or just trying to put your socks on without pain — there’s a place for you here. And a story waiting to unfold.

Want to start your own success story?

Reach out anytime. I’m here to help you get back to what matters — whether that’s working, playing, parenting, or just living without wincing.