We train chiropractors, medical professionals, educators and parents to lead with brain development to build a comprehensive "whole to part" approach to working with behavioral, learning, developmental and socialization challenges. We need to know more to bridge the gap and build strong teams and clinical, educational and parenting strategies to help kids have a better expression of life and not just cope! Through our seminars and trainings we boil down the complexity of brain development and Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ in order to have practical and implementable solutions and care plans without losing the bigger picture of how it all works together.
Primitive reflexes are a window into neurodevelopment, so it’s a great idea to assess them during your functional brain-based exam. But I see a lot of doctors using this in practice incorrectly. This is the 2nd part of the brain-based exam (see the last video for part 1!), and here’s what you SHOULD be doing when you find unintegrated primitive reflexes on your exam. Remember, including assessments of primitive reflexes, eye movements, and gross motor/fine motor does not take you away from principled Chiropractic. It helps you become more informed about how Chiropractic impacts the ENTIRE individual and the way that people are engaging, learning, and connecting with their world.Copyright © 2022 FOCUS Educational Services, LLC. All rights reservedDr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.comRegister for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusacademyDrAmyFacebook Chiropractic Free VIP Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/focusacademyvipchiroIG: @theFOCUSacademyDrAmyPodcasts: https://soundcloud.com/dramyfocus/are-you-keeping-your-side-of-the-road-cleanhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-amy-focus/id1523547907https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dr-amy-focus
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
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Dr. Eric Kurzinski is taking very specific action steps to help his community!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
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Don't get stuck doing this in practice..... (or on your re-exam)
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
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Make sure you are a trusted adviser in your community, build rapport, differentiate and provide value. Now, this is more important than ever. Here is a simple summer transition brain-based tip that will help families in your community!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
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Now more than ever before people are living with chronic stress. We as Chiropractors should be leading this brain-based conversation! To stay relevant in this time in history, you need to get really good at doing THIS.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
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Dr. Alex is doing big things in her community! Listen to her advice on how she jumped in and what some of her first steps have been to reach the families in her community who need her!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
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Here are three things to do TODAY that will massively upgrade your ability to communicate the value of your care to parents with kids with behavioral, learning, and socialization challenges.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
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Asking and answering these TWO BIG QUESTIONS creates ease in developing a simple brain-based practice!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
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The TIMING of stressors is critically important when it comes to brain development. Understanding the hierarchies of brain development opens a whole new world of parent education breakthroughs that can happen.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
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If you're working with HUMANS of any age, you need to know this work!
As Doctors of the nervous system, we help you masterfully assess the nervous system and understand proper (and deflected) development to help your patients achieve a greater expression of life!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
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Why an older child with visual challenges might have regression of symptoms when you start correcting subluxation.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
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What do you do when an individual comes into the adjusting room and they’re showing auditory/verbal deflections™? Maybe they’re talking a lot, making a lot of noise, or verbal tics. How are you supposed to get them on the adjusting table? Dr. Amy explains specific things you should AND shouldn’t do when checking “challenging” individuals.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
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We love helping providers create those parent breakthroughs using brain-based communication to help connect the dots. Hear what others had to say about the FOCUS Certification Series!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
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Language development and delays......We need to be clinical detectives in the neurodevelopmental realm, so we don't just chase symptoms. The only way to know what is appropriate and to get a brain-based perspective is to first ask this big, commonly missed question!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
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Yes, we have to keep it Chiropractic! But we need to know how to bring brain-based concepts into your clinical exams, procedures, training, and communication so you can get BETTER results and have BETTER RETENTION.
Here are three common mistakes I often see, and what you can do instead!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-amy-focus/id1523547907
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dr-amy-focus
Traditions are fun to continue on in our own families, but we need to remember that some of these traditions or rituals might not be appropriate for where our kids are RIGHT NOW.
Keep in the back of your mind that increasing processing demand with lots of traditions, tasks, and activities may, in fact, increase stress or create more deflective behaviors. It's OK to create your own traditions that are more appropriate for your family! You might even find you like it better that way!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-amy-focus/id1523547907
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Quick tip for your brain-based exam!
Just like it's important to have subluxation findings on your clinical exam, it's also really important to have brain-based markers to measure how we are impacting the developing brain!
You don't have to completely change the way you practice! This will only take you about 10 extra seconds. This can help you be even MORE principled in chiropractic and answer the tough questions!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
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IG: @theFOCUSacademyDrAmy
Podcasts: https://soundcloud.com/dramyfocus/are-you-keeping-your-side-of-the-road-clean
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-amy-focus/id1523547907
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dr-amy-focus
This holiday brain-based tip is a HOT one and you should start talking about it now!
Ok, you're not going to like me for this one...but it's really important! You might be feeling inclined to spoil the kids with extra-sugary treats and special meals outside of the regular diet. Remember, what we put into our bodies directly impacts our health and can even increase our stress levels. Don't fall into this trap! There are ways to make this still a special time if you make just a few modifications.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusacademyDrAmy
Facebook Chiropractic Free VIP Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/focusacademyvipchiro
IG: @theFOCUSacademyDrAmy
Podcasts: https://soundcloud.com/dramyfocus/are-you-keeping-your-side-of-the-road-clean
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-amy-focus/id1523547907
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dr-amy-focus
𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭! 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐡𝐮𝐠𝐞 𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭-𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐮𝐳𝐳𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬! Here's a little 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐩 for you. We know you're excited to get those gifts wrapped and under the tree! Remember, for those who don't have a great capacity to see and plan the future (which is common with kids with behavioral, learning and socialization challenges), this can actually create a lot of 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬. Want 𝟐 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟒 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 to go through at your own pace beforehand? We've got you covered! Join hundreds of doctors around the world in the FOCUS Academy right now! When we sell out, seats are 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! We are not sure if we will be offering another series in 2022. Don't miss out. https://gofocusacademy.com/focus-sign-up/ and use promo code 𝐅𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐒𝐍𝐎𝗪 for a limited-time discount.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusacademyDrAmy
Facebook Chiropractic Free VIP Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/focusacademyvipchiro
IG: @theFOCUSacademyDrAmy
Podcasts: https://soundcloud.com/dramyfocus/are-you-keeping-your-side-of-the-road-clean
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-amy-focus/id1523547907
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dr-amy-focus
You might be thinking, "well, I don't see that many NDD kids". The reality is if you see kids at all in your practice, with the amount of typically developing kids who are struggling after these last two years, you are seeing kids who need you to know a little more! Trust me, they're in your practice already and in your community! As Chiropractors, this is what we do! We help people adapt to stress. If you want to make a bigger impact and leave the musculoskeletal (only) realm, you 𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃 to learn to lead with the brain. You need to have the 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞-𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐬 to be able to measure these changes and SHOW them to families. 𝗪𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝗪𝐈𝐍𝐒. Learn all this and MORE in our FOCUS Certification Series. We have a few discounted seats left before the price goes up to the full price. 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐒𝐍𝐎𝗪 https://gofocusacademy.com/focus-sign-up/
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusacademyDrAmy
Facebook Chiropractic Free VIP Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/focusacademyvipchiro
IG: @theFOCUSacademyDrAmy
Podcasts: https://soundcloud.com/dramyfocus/are-you-keeping-your-side-of-the-road-clean
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-amy-focus/id1523547907
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dr-amy-focus
Those with ADD/ADHD tend to have a common pattern/presentation when it comes to the visual system.
As doctors who work with the function and communication of the nervous system, It's actually really important to be able to assess the part of your nervous system we can see!!! (THE EYES!!!)
Here’s a way to be more inclusive in our exam to understand (and explain) HOW we are changing the brain. Remember, we don’t need to necessarily DO more, but we do need to KNOW more.
So in our exam, use THIS clinical indicator to measure CHANGE in the body.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusacademyDrAmy
Facebook Chiropractic Free VIP Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/focusacademyvipchiro
IG: @theFOCUSacademyDrAmy
Podcasts: https://soundcloud.com/dramyfocus/are-you-keeping-your-side-of-the-road-clean
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-amy-focus/id1523547907
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dr-amy-focus
Dr. Sarah Hock is experienced with leading with brain development in practice and as a mentor to student doctors! Find out how this has helped her find simplicity and fun in practice!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusacademyDrAmy
Facebook Chiropractic Free VIP Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/focusacademyvipchiro
IG: @theFOCUSacademyDrAmy
Podcasts: https://soundcloud.com/dramyfocus/are-you-keeping-your-side-of-the-road-clean
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-amy-focus/id1523547907
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dr-amy-focus
It’s true that these families might have a lot of therapies already, and you might be getting some (or a lot!) of financial objections. But the fact remains that many of them are looking for other options to add to their existing team, and they ARE willing to pay for it! Dr. Amy breaks down this common myth based on her 10+ years of experience as a cash practice.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusacademyDrAmy
Facebook Chiropractic Free VIP Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/focusacademyvipchiro
IG: @theFOCUSacademyDrAmy
Podcasts: https://soundcloud.com/dramyfocus/are-you-keeping-your-side-of-the-road-clean
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-amy-focus/id1523547907
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dr-amy-focus
LISTEN.. I am seeing so many chiropractors miss some fundamental things when working with the NDD world! I am on a mission to debunk some myths... Let's start with the story I hear so many of you saying.... "the parents are hard to work with".
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusacademyDrAmy
Facebook Chiropractic Free VIP Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/focusacademyvipchiro
IG: @theFOCUSacademyDrAmy
Podcasts: https://soundcloud.com/dramyfocus/are-you-keeping-your-side-of-the-road-clean
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-amy-focus/id1523547907
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dr-amy-focus
Have you ever had a kid that is difficult to adjust? This can be common with younger kids especially!
You might be inclined to just push through it and get it done fast.
Let me offer you a different perspective and approach!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusacademyDrAmy
Facebook Chiropractic Free VIP Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/focusacademyvipchiro
IG: @theFOCUSacademyDrAmy
Podcasts: https://soundcloud.com/dramyfocus/are-you-keeping-your-side-of-the-road-clean
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-amy-focus/id1523547907
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dr-amy-focus
Do Chiropractors TREAT ODD? No, absolutely not. So how do we communicate the benefits of Chiropractic in a way that makes sense?
Always remember the number 1 rule: Behavior is a window into the brain. They are clues to where we are in brain development. As we move through development, we gain more sophisticated tools. When we have gaps in brain development, we see increases in deflective behavior. We have to see these kids as MORE than their deficits or diagnosis. It is our job to know more, not necessarily do more.
Listen to this lesson from Dr. Amy on how to tie this back to Chiropractic so we can be the most trusted advisor and really help these kids.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusacademyDrAmy
Facebook Chiropractic Free VIP Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/focusacademyvipchiro
IG: @theFOCUSacademyDrAmy
Podcasts: https://soundcloud.com/dramyfocus/are-you-keeping-your-side-of-the-road-clean
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-amy-focus/id1523547907
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dr-amy-focus
Dr. Sarah Watson is doing some incredible work bringing many clinical tools to her community!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusacademyDrAmy
Facebook Chiropractic Free VIP Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/focusacademyvipchiro
IG: @theFOCUSacademyDrAmy
Podcasts: https://soundcloud.com/dramyfocus/are-you-keeping-your-side-of-the-road-clean
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-amy-focus/id1523547907
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dr-amy-focus
Dr. Sonia McGowin is a leader in the pediatric NDD world and incorporating FOCUS into her practice! She shares how her personal and professional experience has helped her to help others!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusacademyDrAmy
Facebook Chiropractic Free VIP Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/focusacademyvipchiro
IG: @theFOCUSacademyDrAmy
Podcasts: https://soundcloud.com/dramyfocus/are-you-keeping-your-side-of-the-road-clean
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-amy-focus/id1523547907
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dr-amy-focus
Dr. Tom bringing simple and practical action steps to his community!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusacademyDrAmy
Facebook Chiropractic Free VIP Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/focusacademyvipchiro
IG: @theFOCUSacademyDrAmy
Podcasts: https://soundcloud.com/dramyfocus/are-you-keeping-your-side-of-the-road-clean
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-amy-focus/id1523547907
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dr-amy-focus
Do you ever have a patient that is struggling to make a decision about care? Maybe they don't understand the concepts you are explaining or not following through with their care plan.
This is a problem.
I have a solution!
It starts with connection and control.
Find out more in this video!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusacademyDrAmy
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THREE things not to miss on your history and exam with a child with reported READING CHALLENGES!
Use these three things to help develop your brain-based lens to discover WHY this is happening.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
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As part of your clinical chiropractic exam, one of the questions you should consider is, “how is this impacting the brain?” We say Chiropractic changes the brain…you need to know how to communicate that AND observe that! One tool that is helpful is beginning to develop your skills at looking at the eyes!
Dr. Amy goes into detail on how to simply and quickly add this to the exam you’re already doing.
Remember, we need to KNOW more! Not do more.
We teach you how to do this in more detail in our Certification Series, which is now OPEN. Go grab your seat: https://gofocusacademy.com/focus-sign-up/
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
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Dr. Kristen Hager is doing some incredible work in her practice! She has brought many different approaches together to help her community.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
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Dr. ShaRhae is bringing years of clinical experience together in a simple way for your community!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
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Don’t get stuck in “chasing symptoms” mode. Even if we don’t start this way, if a symptom isn’t getting better and parents ask why, it’s easy to shift back into chasing the symptoms.
We need to be asking and answering the TWO BIG QUESTIONS to make the case for Chiropractic. We need to communicate this clearly and effectively with parents so that they can see the other wins along the way and NOT get set back by the temporary challenges.
We teach you how to do this in our Certification Series, which is now OPEN.
We have 5 SPOTS LEFT at the promo price seats are 33% off!<<
Discount is already applied if those seats are left.
Jump in here: https://gofocusacademy.com/focus-sign-up/
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
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Are you asking the RIGHT QUESTIONS?! We have to know more about brain developmental hierarchies to understand the 30,000-foot view of what's going on with an individual. Only after that can we appropriately come up with a care plan and goals.
Dr. Amy breaks down how to really ask the right questions to get that complete picture in this video!
Dive even deeper into this topic during our Certification Series, open now! https://gofocusacademy.com/focus-sign-up/
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
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Remember, our goal is to help our practice members switch from chasing deficits to seeing the bigger brain-based picture. You must be talking about this during your case history!
Here are four important steps to taking a brain-based case history.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
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It's crucial to get BOTH parents onboard when their kid comes under your care. But how do you do this without alienating the one who might be resisting? Here is a look at what we do in our office.
We are seeing a lot of intermittent toe walking. Are you? Remember, behavior is a window into the brain. Put on your brain-based lens with me, and let's look at what this behavior is telling us about the brain.
Working with PARENTS can be the hardest part. Three things to keep in mind that will make your life easier (and improve retention).
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
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Hey Chiropractors!
I have heard SO MANY horror stories about adjusting challenging kids. There are some very specific things you should NOT do when working with challenging kids.
Here are 3 things you SHOULD do. A lot skip #1 and #2. Trust the process!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
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Using this quick and simple tool will give you MASSIVE information about where a person is at with development. This will help you explain the physical exam findings to parents, too! You NEED to be doing this in your practice!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
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FOCUS in REAL LIFE! How to make it all work in practice!
Dr. Nancy Cooper, of Carmel, Indiana, is a leading pediatric voice in our profession and wants to share how she has used the brain-based lens to increase her understanding and practical implementation of skills in practice!
You all would agree it's been a stressful year. Parents are asking themselves how this is going to impact their kids long-term. We are hearing it all the time: Are they going to be ok? For you to be able to answer that question, you need to be able to lead with brain development to make the case for chiropractic. You need to know how to do this very well and communicate it very clearly to parents.
Let me help you find the simplicity in this.
Step 1: Join our free Facebook group. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/focusacademyvipchiro) Step 2: Jump into level 1 instant access and level 2 in June. (https://gofocusacademy.com/focus-sign-up/)
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
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This is a universal tool everyone should have!
What are YOUR stressors?
Understanding this about yourself can help you navigate every relationship you have. Find out how to do this in this video!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
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This might seem strange...
Don't provide a LOT of written, printed material at first. This is actually creating a high demand that the patient or parent to process in a time of possibly heightened stress.
Simplify your forms by using fewer words and using more icons and pictures. Find out more in this podcast.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
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It's always nice to have options. But from a brain-based perspective, fewer options are actually better!!
These families are living in chronic stress, and decision fatigue is a REAL challenge. More options could create avoidance due to them feeling more stressed. Be direct and clear in your communication, so there is no space for misunderstanding.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
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I see this mistake a lot... just because we work with kids doesn't mean we need to have a lot of bright and exciting things to entertain everybody in the office. This can actually be counterproductive. Find out more in this podcast!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
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Have you done this yet? This is an excellent tool for lowering stress!
First, we need to figure out what increases stress in the individual, and then we can create a strategy and brain-break area to lower this stress. Find out how to do this within your home and practice in this podcast!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
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https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dr-amy-focus
Holidays are fun! It's almost Valentine's Day! You may be tempted to go over the top with decorations and candy and chocolate, especially considering all the things we've had to miss out on over this past year. Please be careful, though. Remember, those who are seeking control and predictability might find these new decorations, games, and candy challenging to cope with.
We're not saying you can't have fun! Just be sure to lower demand and create some predictability around this time of year. 💝
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusacademyDrAmy
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In your home and business, you need to create predictability and lower demand. Listen to this podcast, and avoid these mistakes that actually creates friction with people doing business with you.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
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Here's a little tip for you! What's on your wall is really important. People struggle with bridging the gap between chiropractic and brain-development. So make this connection easier by surrounding them with information that supports your brain-based care. Here are some ideas!
Here's a little tip for you! What's on your wall is really important. People struggle with bridging the gap between chiropractic and brain-development. So make this connection easier by surrounding them with information that supports your brain-based care. Here are some ideas!
Are you responding or reacting to your practice members?
We need to be creating a SAFE SPACE for those in our office. We want to be able to use our tools and strategies to help them grow and have a better expression of life. If we're reacting to their deflections and challenges, this will be hard to accomplish, and it will be challenging to connect.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
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https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dr-amy-focus
This is not the traditional "picture story" that you might have seen in other therapies, which is why we also call it the FOCUS Story!
With the FOCUS story, our goal isn't to routinize a behavior. Our goal is to help the person increase their ability to visualize what is going to happen. When we increase visualization and prediction, we decrease anxiety and stress! Learn how to use the FOCUS story in this video!
Do you need all the sensory toys and specialized equipment to work with kids with behavioral, learning, and socialization challenges? No!!! Take a look at what we do.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
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My hope with this brain-based parenting toolkit series is to help providers view their practice members through a brain-based lens instead of a deficit lens.
There are NO bad kids! There's a reason for all behavior. So remember, behavior is a window into the brain. We will talk about this more!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
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Whether you are a parent, or a provider working with people with behavioral, learning, or socialization challenges, we can find ourselves becoming triggered by other people's deflections. So it's important to know what things trigger a reaction within ourselves. This will be different for each individual. Use this podcast to guide self-discovery and then work on specific strategies to reduce these triggers for yourself.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
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Traditions are fun to continue on in our own families, but we need to remember that some of these traditions or rituals might not be appropriate for where our kids are RIGHT NOW.
Keep in the back of your mind that increasing processing demand with lots of traditions, tasks, and activities may, in fact, increase a lot of stress or create more deflective behaviors, especially this year!
It's OK to create your own traditions that are more appropriate for your family! You might even find you like it better that way!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
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Ok, you're not going to like me for this one...but it's really important! You might be feeling inclined to spoil the kids with extra-sugary treats and special meals outside of the regular diet. Remember, what we put into our bodies directly impacts our health and can even increase our stress levels.
Don't fall into this trap! There are ways to make this still a special time if you make just a few modifications.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
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We know you're excited to get those gifts wrapped and under the tree! Remember, for those who don't have a great capacity to see and plan the future, this can actually create a lot of stress.
Listen for more details and suggestions!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
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Is your brain-stem showing? Well, we've got just the thing for you! We are releasing a Brain-Based Holiday toolkit just for you to share with all of your practice members!
This toolkit will give you strategies to learn how to navigate this holiday season while reducing the overall stressful impact it can have. Stay tuned for more info on this!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
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For those who were decisive about taking Level 1 and Level 2, I wanted to do something special for you!
Your community REALLY needs you now! So I thought I would walk through a FOCUS Exam with you step by step during this masterclass we have scheduled for December 10th at 6:30 pm PST. Mastering the FOCUS Exam will help you appropriately determine what tools a person uses to process their world. This is critical information if we are to really help them!
Check your emails; you should have received a link. If you didn't, comment below, and we'll be sure to add you to the list!
During the Holidays, we may see an increase in neuro-deflective behaviors. You might notice bigger feelings, lots of anxiety, meltdowns, and sensory challenges. We can reduce these challenges for the kiddos when we increase their prediction and control. Dr. Amy gives some examples of what this looks like.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
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Today, let’s talk about you! Are you a good reader?
Before you answer that, remember this might fluctuate depending on your stress level. Do you read every word? Do you remember what you read? Do you enjoy reading?
Dr. Amy breaks down the Communication Hierarchy in this video for you. This is a great tool to use with your patients and your own kids as well! This is a fun lesson. Let us know what you learned about yourself!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
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When "all of a sudden," we see a loss of tools, we need to ask ourselves if this is a regression or a pulling-in?
There are times of pulling-in during typical brain development (think about growth spurts or milestones). We must be communicating this appropriately to parents. We do NOT treat symptoms. Do NOT call the pulling-in a regression! Work with the parents and ask the right questions to determine if this is a typical pulling-in or a true regression.
Watch this video to learn how to navigate this challenge and which questions to ask. Once we've asked the right questions and determined what you're dealing with, use the tools provided in this video from Dr. Amy to move forward in either scenario.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://gofocusacademy.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
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Time change. Nobody likes it, and most people feel its effects. This demographic, in particular, has difficulty adapting to this change. It’s not a small thing! Find out how to survive this transition with specific suggestions for planning before the time change and how to cope afterward.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://dramyspoelstra.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
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We might notice some behaviors increasing right now. Kids have been in school for a little bit, and the social and academic demands are still running high. I say it all the time: Behaviors are a window into the brain! This understanding will help us determine which tools someone is using to process their world. It’s time to be an investigator! First, you must discover how to build resilience and adaptability to help this person move through development to meet the current demands. Second, look at if the demand is appropriate for right NOW. Dr. Amy offers specific suggestions on how to navigate this new challenge.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://dramyspoelstra.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAmyFocus/ Facebook Chiropractic Free VIP Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/765392200616270/
IG: @DrAmySpoelstra
Often in our profession, we do an exam, but perhaps we don’t fully know why we’re measuring the things we’re measuring and how to take those results to determine how and why you should recommend care. Another challenge is understanding how and what to check when re-assessing and appropriately changing the care plan.
Remember, we don’t treat scans, symptoms, x-rays, or postural distortions! We need to be able to use our clinical exam and findings as a clue to the bigger clinical picture for each patient. Don’t get caught in the deficit model!!! We need to understand what measurements and scans tell us about the neuro-structural shift and how it impacts the developing brain.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://dramyspoelstra.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
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Dr. Amy teaches how to use the developmental hierarchy of object/picture/symbol to increase prediction and decrease stress throughout your day.
Even if a child could complete multi-step instructions before, they may be having a hard time following through and remembering each step at this point. It may be because they “aren’t there” neurologically RIGHT NOW. These tools will help you get back on track!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://dramyspoelstra.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://gofocusacademy.com
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Regardless of what side you fall on regarding wearing masks or other changes happening at your kid's schools, it's critical to remember this: You don't want to be part of the noise, you want to be part of the solution.
People are looking for guidance on how to cope with the reality of their world right now. We can help them! We must lead with brain-development and offer practical suggestions on how to cope with the struggles these families are facing.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://dramyspoelstra.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://dramyspoelstra.com/focus-sign-up/
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The first thing we need to understand is that more stress equals bigger behaviors and deflections. But there’s one key thing we MUST remember: Behavior is a window into the brain. We must determine first if it’s a “bottom-up” issue or a “top-down” issue.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://dramyspoelstra.com
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Studies have shown that continued exposure to heightened stress can have long term effects on learning and socialization. These days parents and kids are living in a state of chronic heightened stress. Even typically developing children are struggling right now. So what do we need to do for these kids struggling with the increased demand of school? Dr. Amy offers a few actionable steps to help out your practice members and your own families!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
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I think we can all relate to the feeling of decision fatigue at one point or another in our lives. This feeling is especially common during uncertain times. Now is a critical time to keep things SIMPLE.
Dr. Amy shares some specific and simple suggestions on how to do this.
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The two main questions we should be asking ourselves about every person in our practice (not just kids!) are: What tools are they using to process their world, and what does that tell us about where they are on this developmental trajectory?
An excellent first step to being really skillful at asking this question about members in your practice is to be able to ask (and answer!) this question about ourselves!
So my question for you all today is this:
What do YOU do when you’re stressed? What behaviors or deflections are you engaging in?
Use this question to engage in some self-discovery for a little while. Then apply this to our own kids and families, and the kids in your practice!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
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When people live in a state of chronic fear, they tend to lose adaptability and become more vulnerable to stressors. This can result in a person acting much more reactive than they usually would.
So how do you communicate with a person when they are in this reactive state? There are very specific rules you can follow to de-escalate the situation and help you achieve a better outcome for yourself and the patient.
Dr. Amy breaks down a situation that happened in her office and how they handled it.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
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We need to know what an individual’s “behaviors” (i.e., deflections) tell us about what primary tools they are using to process their world. This will help us know how we can engage with them and help them fill gaps in development. In this video, Dr. Amy breaks down how to watch and wonder with a hyperactive school-aged child.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
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We might see avoidance in social situations, academically, physically, or anything new. Remember that apprehension is normal, even if you have the tools to process this higher demand. The real question is: are we seeing normal apprehension, or are we seeing avoidance due to deflected development?
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
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I consistently ask my staff members and myself, “Did you keep your side of the road clean?” Were you confident in your delivery? Did you explain it simply and clearly? If you didn’t, it’s a chance for some self-discovery and growth.
Mindset is half the battle. Maybe more than half! We have to first understand what it is we have to offer before we can convey that in a way that makes sense to others.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
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When working with this demographic, we know that there can be problems with visualization and prediction. When we ask these individuals to get on a table for an adjustment, we are increasing their sensory input in multiple ways. This can create stress and fear, which they may or may not be able to articulate, which often leads to AVOIDANCE behaviors. These avoidance behaviors can vary greatly depending on the individual.
It’s our job to understand and communicate with the parents that there are NO purposeless behaviors! Avoidance is communication telling us to LOWER demand. Find out exactly how you can do that by listening to this podcast!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
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Does this happen to you, too?
People often get confused about how we, as chiropractors, work with kids with behavioral, learning, and socialization challenges. It’s all about the nervous system!
There are two main questions we have to answer through our specific case history and exam process:
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
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There are things to consider, not just for a child’s own experience wearing masks, but also for their experience of seeing their peers and educators wearing masks. Let’s take a look at how this can impact the way children learn and connect with their world.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
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Boating, grilling out, and fireworks all sound like a lot of fun, but this can be a challenging weekend for those who struggle with behavioral, learning, and socialization challenges. Lack of prediction and an increase in sensory demand can create a lot of stress/anxiety. This Fourth of July weekend, try some of these tips to increase that control and prediction to help the festivities run a little smoother. And remember, there are NO purposeless behaviors!!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
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Here’s a quick bedside test to assess visual cognition. Ask them, “How do you know if mom or dad is upset with you?” Their answer will reveal a CLUE into where they are in their visual cognitive development! The answer also gives clues as to which tool they are primarily using to process their world. Watch the video for more specifics and tips!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
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Do you want to see more kids in your practice with behavioral, learning, and developmental challenges but nervous because they create more stress for your other practice members and staff??
First off, don't worry, you are not alone. This is the MOST COMMON challenge I hear from doctors about working with this demographic.
Listen to this short video for 3 quick tips to make a HUGE improvement right now! We need you to take care of these kids, so I hope you implement them ASAP!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
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Since we are lacking a lot of the social interaction that helps with the language development hierarchy, there are specific tips you can be giving your practice members on how to help their kids continue to engage in expressive communication. Try these tips out, or maybe even make your own video talking about how to apply these communication strategies!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators, and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
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I hear this question a LOT: This child/baby isn’t talking, what do I do?
We always take it back to the trajectory of development. We need to go BACK to get the complete picture.
Check it out!
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
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Whether you've been open this whole time or are just now opening back up, things most certainly look different. This can be really challenging to a lot of individuals. The toys are gone, the check in process is different, people might be wearing masks and gloves. It may not seem like a big deal to you but trust me, it's a massive change to a really regular routine that these kids have gotten used to and know how to predict.
Here's a really practical tip that Dr. Amy recommends you put into practice to help increase predictability for these individuals which will decrease the stress they feel when walking into a familiar environment that suddenly no longer feels familiar.
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Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
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Building relationships with other practitioners is CRITICAL when building a successful practice!!
When you learn to lead with brain development this becomes EASY!
Check out this interview with an incredible neuro-optometrist, Dr. Rikson Zollinger. Lots of gems in this short interview!
Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
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In this time of increased stress, we need to find ways to connect to our community in a way they can hear us. Don't go extreme one way or another. Take the extra precautions that are being recommended as far as sanitation and perhaps make changes to your scheduling protocols. Also, bring it back to the body's ability to adapt. At the very basis of adaptation is the nervous system. If you can communicate this clearly, this helps patients understand the need for regular chiropractic care during these times of stress.
Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
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Time change. Nobody likes it and most people feel its effects. This demographic in particular has difficulty adapting to this change. It’s not a small thing! Find out how to survive this transition with specific suggestions for planning prior to the time change, and then how to cope afterwards.
Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
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Practitioners-If a parent asks you “How does chiropractic help ADHD?” How do you respond?
Can you explain the science behind how the brain develops, the specific order it should develop, and how appropriate input is needed for this growth?
How does this relate back to Chiropractic?
Dr. Amy breaks this down for you in this video!
Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
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These kids come with a team and often need a team. This is critical! We have to know how to co-manage and be the team leader. It needs to be "us and them" not "us or them”.
Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene, ID with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders ™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program ™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
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Common Mistake Chiropractors Make: Focusing on individual symptoms instead of the whole picture by Dr. Amy Spoelstra
A lot of individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders come to us already having a team of care providers. Are you open for connection and co-management? We don’t want to create an environment of “us or them”. It needs to be us AND them!
Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders ™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program ™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://dramyspoelstra.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://dramyspoelstra.com/products/
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The Chiropractic Dilemma When Working With Neurodevelopmental Disorders by Dr. Amy Spoelstra
Chiropractors, are you making these mistakes when working with individuals with neuro-deflective disorders™️?
Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders ™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program ™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://dramyspoelstra.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://dramyspoelstra.com/products/
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Are you recommending the appropriate care plans for your patients with Deflective-Disorders TM ? Do you know how to objectively measure progress to determine the amount of care an individual will need? Dr. Amy breaks down this common mistake and how to overcome it.
Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders ™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program ™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://dramyspoelstra.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://dramyspoelstra.com/products/
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Ok great! We’ve gotten through the holidays! This time before getting back into school should be a relaxing chill time, right? Well, think again! Kids can still feel really out of control until routines get set back into a predictable pattern. You as practitioners can do some very specific things to reduce the stress response in the brain and body, and help this individual fill that space with prediction to lower stress and anxiety.
Practitioners: Expect your patients to be coming in a little more sympathetic dominant and a little more stressed out right now. Here are 3 tips on how you can help them adapt to this increased sensory season.
Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders ™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program ™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://dramyspoelstra.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://dramyspoelstra.com/products/
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Many practitioners feel overwhelmed when trying to connect with this demographic. But connection is key to being able to advocate for these individuals. Connection is key to creating a comprehensive support plan to help them clinically.
Dr. Amy offer’s the “Do’s & Don’ts” of connecting with your patients to achieve this necessary first step to building rapport and trust with even your most challenges patients.
Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders ™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program ™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://dramyspoelstra.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://dramyspoelstra.com/products/
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Parent’s can feel really overwhelmed when they are faced with the news that their kids aren’t performing well behaviorally or academically.
Remember-there is a reason for all behavior! We don’t want to focus on the deficit, defining the child as “not a good reader”, or even worse: The child thinking “I’m just not good at reading”.
So what can a parent do?
Find out how you can help the parents put the pieces together and find out WHY we’re having specific struggles.
Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders ™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program ™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://dramyspoelstra.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://dramyspoelstra.com/products/
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During the Holidays we may see an increase in neurodeflective behaviors. You might notice bigger feelings, lots of anxiety, meltdowns, and sensory challenges. We can reduce these challenges for the kiddos when we increase their prediction and control. Dr. Amy gives some examples of what this looks like.
Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders ™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program ™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://dramyspoelstra.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://dramyspoelstra.com/products/
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The FIRST key to shifting our understanding as practitioners from deficit model, to helping uncover a foundational challenge, is understanding that behaviors are a window into the brain. They are a window into how an individual might be processing their world. A window into gaps that may exist in a person’s development.
Dr. Amy and her husband David live in Coeur d’Alene with their beautiful daughter Meela and chocolate lab Izzy. They opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic in April of 2008 after moving from South Carolina where Dr. Amy graduated cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Amy is the founder of the FOCUS program and opened the doors to the program in 2011 in the Coeur d’ Alene office. She now teaches chiropractors, educators and other medical professionals around the country and internationally about Neuro-Deflective Disorders ™ and the FOCUS approach to comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization and developmental challenges. She is the founder of the Brain Blossom Program ™ and FOCUS Academy ™ for continued education for certified FOCUS practitioners.
Find out more about Dr. Amy's FOCUS program here: https://dramyspoelstra.com
Register for the FOCUS Seminar: https://dramyspoelstra.com/products/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAmyFocus/
IG: @DrAmySpoelstra