Claire

I cannot express my gratitude for all that Dr. Angela and Dr. Chris have done for our family and, specifically, for my daughter Claire. Around the age of 3, we started noticing some behavioral changes in Claire. She was developmentally appropriate, but just seemed very tense and frustrated on a daily basis. Her threshold for frustration was very low and we were constantly dealing with tantrums. On top of the behavior that we were seeing at home, we continued to get reports from school that she was rough with other children and biting children. The biting could have been a result of her being happy, sad, frustrated, or any other big emotion. Regardless, her extreme sensitivity to the world around her was impairing her ability to interact. Claire was impulsive, sensitive, not sleeping well, chewing on her hair and her hands, and had tactile sensitivities. We began searching for help. We knew Claire was a loving, empathetic, nurturing child, but we had to find a way to decrease her stress and sensitivity.

We were told about New Hope Chiropractic by Bonnie Compton. Drs Angela and Chris sat with us and really listened to our concerns about Claire. We knew she didn’t need to be diagnosed with anything, but we knew she needed help. We started our journey with chiropractic care and saw a change in Claire after about a month of treatment. All of a sudden, Claire could verbalize her feelings, decreased the number of tantrums, was able to pull herself out of the tantrum by being more self-aware, and most importantly, started to become the little girl that we knew was there all along. She seems more aware of her surroundings and can now interact with her friends in a much better way. She is less tense and more adaptable. She is a loving, happy 4 year old and we cannot be more pleased with the support and love that we felt at New Hope.

We know our journey with Claire isn’t over. But we can now see the light at the end of the tunnel and continue to support her wellness and happiness. Our family is forever grateful.

- Bryna R.

Happy Thriving Teen

It’s truly amazing how she went from constantly on edge back in February to a much more calm and relaxed demeanor within a few months! Becoming a teenager and starting her last year of middle school hasn’t been easy, along with the rest of her normal daily stress factors! Her Sensory still isn’t perfect or “cured” (New Hope stated from day 1 they could never cure her and we never had the expectation of a cure), but she is doing so much better now vs Day 1. We are seeing more manageable symptoms in the Sensory department. Marisa wasn’t sure how chiropractic would help her when she first started, but now she cannot imagine not going to see her favorite chiropractors each week! Thank you, New Hope, for all of your help and hard work!!

- Kayla

Happy Kindergarten Boy

We were having a lot of outbursts at home due to sensory processing issues and anxiety with our 5 year old son. Dr. Angela and Dr. Chris made us feel so heard and came up with a treatment plan for our “road to kindergarten”. It’s only been a few months and we have seen so many beautiful changes in our lives. Our son started sleeping better right away even after the first session. He is more calm overall and is able to use his words when he is starting to get overwhelmed. Long meltdowns have ceased and we are spending more quality time as a family and were even able to take a big trip up north on the plane! As a family we are so much happier overall and thank God that our counselor Bonnie suggested that we try Chiropractic for our son. We have seen the miracle of New Hope healing hands and believe in their ability to heal and care for their patients. We are so thankful.

- A Grateful Mom

Emma

We love New Hope Chiropractic and are so excited to have Dr. Angela and Dr. Chris work on our daughter’s wellness plan. One of our twins has experienced walking and sensory delays due to her position in utero and after her first visit, she was visibly calmer and more herself. Now, after a couple months into her treatment plan, she is more calm, walking more flat, is healthier (not nearly as many snotty noises) and doesn’t need to constantly jump for sensory input. We feel so blessed to have found this amazing team that loves our girls and is constantly finding creative ways to make them feel at ease and help them heal and grow.

- Stefani D.

Mason

It began with some sensory issues, trouble with transitions that continued through 3k and in 4k. We were getting sporadic communication from his teacher in 4k, and the things she was describing to us about his behavior didn’t seem like our child. He was insubordinate, violent, and angry. I was being called multiple times a week to pick him up from school early. As a teacher myself, I knew that something wasn’t right. He was finally diagnosed with autism in December, and we were hopeful that the school would be able to provide what he needed to be successful. We still struggled. He wouldn’t be able to start SpEd services for a few weeks, and, after observing for a week in his classroom, we realized that he was mimicking student behavior, that the teacher was struggling with how to deal with a student on the spectrum, and that the administration was adopting a very “hands off” approach. After being informed that my very high-functioning child (He was reading aloud and counting to 100 at the age of 4) would be placed in a self-contained SpEd classroom because of his behavior, I considered taking a leave of absence from my teaching job so that I could homeschool him. Finally, in January, a friend of mine suggested we go listen to this talk called “The Perfect Storm”. To be honest, I thought it was going to be a bunch of baloney, but we were at our wits end with Mason, and we knew he was really struggling. He wasn’t happy at school, and it carried over into our home life, making us miserable, too. When Dr. Angela began speaking, I immediately thought “She’s describing Mason and what he is going through! We might finally be getting some answers!” It was incredibly emotional for me, and at one point, I was openly bawling. I made Mason’s initial appointment that night, and the following week, our family went to the office for Mason’s initial scans and evaluation. It was daunting, at the beginning, thinking that we would be driving down to West Ashley three times a week, for something that we were crossing our fingers would work with Mason.
I truly believe that there was a higher power at work during this transitional time. We found Dr. Angela and Dr. Chris at a point in our lives where we felt like everyone had given up on our child. Also, shortly after Mason began chiropractic, we were able to transfer him to the 4K program at a different school, where he began to thrive. All of these things just seemed to fall into place, and Mason began to literally transform. Almost immediately, there were fewer and fewer meltdowns. We weren’t having screaming matches every day after school. He was just HAPPIER. I feel like I finally have MY child back. He’s sociable, smart, funny, loving, and kind. Those are not words that anyone would have used to describe him 5 months ago.
Now, as we are nearing the end of his initial care plan, which we began back in January, it seems bittersweet. Drs. Angela and Chris are the most caring people. Mason absolutely adores them, and enjoys his adjustments, as well as his “play time” with Dr. Chris afterwords! I know that what they have done for him isn’t some miracle cure that magically turned our son into the person I always knew that he was, but it’s hard not to credit them with being a large part of his “recovery”.
I don’t have the words to describe what they have done for our family, but if your child is struggling, and you feel as though there is NOTHING more you can do, please know that there is still hope, and that Dr. Angela and Dr. Chris truly care about making children healthier. We could not have made this journey without them.

- Lisa R.

Elan

Elan’s chiropractic journey is an inspiring testament to the power of healing the nervous system! 🌟 When he first came to our office, his dysregulated and confused nervous system was contributing to oral sensory challenges, sensory-seeking behaviors, motor tics, and a general discomfort in his environment. 🧠⚡ His history includes birth interventions, a lip and tongue tie revision, feeding difficulties, colic, reflux, food intolerances, early antibiotic use, and trouble sleeping—all of which can put significant stress on a child’s developing nervous system.

Under care, Elan has made remarkable strides! 🎉 He’s shown tremendous growth in self-regulation, self-control, and overall healing, allowing him to navigate his world with greater ease and joy. 💪✨ These changes have led to happier, more confident days at school and beyond.

Chiropractic care has been essential in helping Elan’s nervous system find balance, enabling him to feel more comfortable and connected in his environment. 🌈💙 We’re so proud of his progress and can’t wait to see him continue to thrive! 🎯👏

Ezra

Ezra's struggles with sensory overwhelm, impulse control, and dysregulation stem from significant prenatal maternal stress, impacting his developing nervous system. His mom noticed early signs of dysregulation in his childhood.

🤰 Understanding the effects of stress during pregnancy on nervous system development, Ezra's mom sought help at New Hope Chiropractic. When you are born wired from stress, your body has a head time dealing with stress and finding balance. 

😊 As he progressed through care changes in his mood regulation were big. While his nervous system healed and reorganized, improvements were evident. School reports now reflect better behavior, and Ezra's ability to self-regulate has shown improvement.

🧠 A dysregulated nervous system affects various aspects of a child's life, from behavior to emotional regulation. At New Hope Chiropractic, we focus on restoring balance to the nervous system to help children like Ezra thrive.

Emma

🌟Emma came to us with severe sensory processing issues. She couldn’t communicate her needs and would screech all day long. Every touch, change, food, and environment was overwhelming for her. Additionally, she was toe walking. 👧💔

Emma's neurological scans revealed significant dysfunction and stress in her nervous system, known as subluxation. During her first few adjustments, Emma wasn't happy at all. She screeched the entire time, making it clear just how overwhelmed her system was. But her parents remained hopeful and committed to her care plan. 🙏👨‍👩‍👧

After the first few weeks, we started to see a shift. Emma’s nervous system began to calm down, and she could tolerate being touched much better. She transitioned from toe walking to walking more flat-footed and eventually to walking completely flat-footed. 🦶✨

As her sensory overwhelm decreased, Emma became less upset and more communicative. She started to express her needs in ways beyond screeching, which was a huge relief for her family. Her happiness and comfort grew with each passing week. 😊💬

Emma continued to show positive changes as she progressed through her care. Today, she's a normal, healthy, and happy kiddo! Her transformation has been incredible, and we couldn’t be prouder of her journey. 🎉🌈

Cavik

Cavik's story is a perfect example of how maternal stress during pregnancy can impact a child's nervous system development. His mom experienced high stress, felt unsupported, and struggled with other issues during pregnancy. As a result, Cavik's developing nervous system learned to be wired for stress, leading to hyperactivity, tantrums, fine motor delays, speech delay, picky eating, and a poor attitude toward eating. 😔👶

Cavik's guardian shared with us, "He just goes all day, every day!" He refused to eat, which led to low blood sugar and subsequent meltdowns. Eating was a constant battle for him and his family. 🍽️😩

Using our comprehensive neurological scans, we identified significant stress points in Cavik's nervous system. This allowed us to develop a customized care plan tailored to his needs. From the very first adjustments, we began to see promising changes. 🌿🧠

Cavik's guardians noticed he became more obedient and less overwhelmed. His tantrums decreased, and his fine motor skills started to improve. He even began trying new foods and developed a better attitude toward eating. 🍏👍

The transformation in Cavik's behavior and development has been remarkable. Our doctors knew we had an uphill battle to fight, trying to clear all the stress from his nervous system, but we are thrilled with the progress he has made. He is now more relaxed, engaged, and thriving in ways we couldn't have imagined. 🎉🙌

Davi

When Davi first came to us, she was struggling with allergies 🤧, sensory issues, ADHD, anxiety 😟, behavioral challenges, and heightened reactivity to environmental stimuli 🌟. Her family felt stuck, unable to plan trips or events due to her unpredictable reactions. Her mom shared, "I felt like I was walking on eggshells 🥚 around my child."

Davi's history revealed a mix of physical 🏃‍♀️, emotional 😢, and chemical stress that had impacted her nervous system. These subluxations were preventing her from healing and thriving 🌱. With our comprehensive neurological scans 🧠, we developed a customized care plan to address her unique needs.

From the very first adjustments, we began to notice changes ✨. Davi started becoming calmer 😌, easier to reason with, and less prone to overreactions. As her care plan progressed, the improvements were dramatic. Her anxiety levels decreased, and she became more stable and peaceful 🕊️.

One of the most remarkable transformations was seeing Davi develop new hobbies that required patience and focus, like making bracelets 📿. Her mom noted how the family now has more freedom to travel ✈️ and have fun 🎉, without the constant worry of Davi's reactions.

Davi's journey is a testament to the power of addressing the root causes of her struggles. By focusing on her nervous system, we helped her transition from a state of constant stress to one of healing and thriving 🌟. Now, Davi is a calmer, happier 😊, and more stable child, bringing joy and creativity to everyone around her.

We love seeing her happy, and you can often find us all in the office sporting her beautiful bracelet creations! 🌈