Stories Of Hope
Real Stories, Real Results
Read how Capital District Family Chiropractic has empowered families to unlock their potential through neurologically-focused care.
Ashley just wanted her daughter to be happy.
Maddie at the time was a preemie twin born at 32 weeks, and spent 50 days in the NICU. From the start, there were challenges — speech and motor delays, emotional outbursts, even severe reflux that once required a heart monitor.
“As a parent, all you want is to see your child smile, feel calm, and enjoy life,” Ashley said. “I didn’t know what else to try, but I knew we had to find something to help her regulate, to help her grow.”
That’s when she found neurologically-focused chiropractic care.
Over the next few weeks, Maddie’s world started to change:
Her language blossomed — more words, more confidence.
✨Her severe reflux completely resolved.
✨She began pausing before big emotions, taking deep breaths, and
calmly communicating with her siblings.
✨Even her teachers and therapists noticed: more vocalization, more growth, more endurance.
Today, Maddie is calmer, happier, and thriving — and her family has hope for her future.
“This might feel untraditional,” Ashley says, “but go in with an open mind. Sometimes it takes many different things working together to help your child develop and grow. Give it a shot — it just might change everything.”
Clinical Information:
A three-year-old girl (Maddie), came into our chiropractic office with a unique and heartfelt story. Her parents had faced significant fertility challenges and endured a stressful labor, which made her arrival all the more meaningful. As she grew, however, they began to notice multiple developmental delays and challenges, including missed milestones like responding to sounds, lifting her head, vocal development, reflux, and delays in crawling and walking. Since beginning neurologically focused chiropractic care, meaningful changes have begun to take place in her overall development. Most notably, her reflux has resolved, and there has been a significant improvement in emotional regulation, with fewer and less intense tantrums and meltdowns. These early changes offer hope by addressing the root cause of neurological dysfunction and continued motivation as we support her nervous system and developmental journey.
Asher’s mom was exhausted.
Every day was meds, enemas, antibiotics, clean-outs… and still, no relief. His belly stayed swollen, his body stayed sick, and his spirit was weighed down by pain.
“I didn’t believe this would work,” she said. “We tried everything, and nothing changed. I came from a medical family, and honestly thought this was going to be a waste of time. But we had nothing left to lose.”
What happened next changed everything.
✨ In 2 weeks, things began to improve.
✨ By 4 weeks, Asher was off every single medication.
✨ Today, he’s thriving — no meds, no infections, no more fear… just a happy preschooler who finally gets to be a kid.
This is what neurologically-focused chiropractic care is all about — restoring the body’s ability to heal itself, naturally.
Parents, if you’re at the end of your rope and nothing has worked… don’t give up. Asher’s story proves there is hope. 💛
Clinical Information (From Doctors):
For the first two years of his (Asher’s) life, a now 3-year-old boy faced persistent health challenges, including chronic constipation that led to a distended belly, eczema, and frequent ear infections. Despite numerous visits to gastrointestinal specialists—who prescribed suppositories, performed colon and stomach biopsies, and even administered Botox injections—no lasting solution was found. His condition remained unchanged and frustrating for his family. That began to shift when he started care at Capital District Family Chiropractic, a neurologically focused pediatric chiropractic office, which began with comprehensive INSIGHT Scans, that measure Autonomic Nervous System function and identify areas where stress and dysfunction can cause dysregulation in his nervous system. These scans allowed the doctors to address the root cause rather than just the symptoms. Remarkably, within two weeks of beginning care, he began to wean off medication and experienced more regular bowel movements. After just one month, he was completely off all medications, discharged by his gastrointestinal specialist, and enjoying normal, healthy digestion for the first time in his young life.
Such a warm and welcoming office from all of the staff. It made my child’s visit very comfortable. To have everyone in the office make eye contact and have a nice conversation made it enjoyable.
-Nicole Q.
I can’t say enough about Dr. Rhiannon and her team. From the minute you walk through the door, you’re taken care of with a smile and each person goes out of their way to help. But the thing that makes this office different is the level of integrity that Dr. Rhiannon operates from. She truly does what is right for the patient, even if that means her turning down business until the time is right for her patient. You don’t find that anywhere. Truly unique.
-Elaina R.
Everyone at CDFC is always so kind and welcoming! When we arrive, it feels like we’re a celebrity guest and each of the team members shows genuine interest in how everyone is doing. We’re grateful for the care we receive with CDFC!
-Christine B.
I’m feeling better thanks to Dr. Rhiannon. She’s an amazing chiropractor! My central nervous system was challenged when I had my first scan. Today, I feel great. I can function better and I have a better quality of life thanks to Dr. Rhiannon. The office is so welcoming and the ladies are wonderful. Couldn’t ask for a better crew!
-Adriana M.