“That kid was me.”
Dr Amanda Blonigen DC joins James Chester for Episode 811 of the Chiro Hustle Podcast to explore pediatric chiropractic, pregnancy, birth, developmental milestones, chiropractic philosophy, and what happens when chiropractors take the principle beyond the walls of their offices.
Amanda originally planned to become a pediatrician before discovering chiropractic and realizing that children could be adjusted. That discovery led her into chiropractic school, pediatric education, and ultimately a mission centered on children and families.
Today, Amanda works alongside Dr Lona Cook DC with Well-Adjusted Students, a nonprofit bringing chiropractic care directly into schools. The program now serves 17 locations, particularly reaching underserved children, children living in poverty, and children with special needs who may otherwise never experience chiropractic care.
Then Amanda tells a story that changes the interview.
One family loved continuing care during summer, but the mother explained they only had enough gas money to make the trip once per month.
Amanda calls their work a “mission trip in our backyard.”
James immediately recognizes the child she is describing.
Growing up poor with a single mother, struggling with dyslexia, and being told he would never become educated, James remembers his mother saving money so he could receive chiropractic care.
“That kid was me.”
The realization brings James to tears and exposes the deeper mission behind this episode: What could happen if chiropractic reached children who otherwise might never have access?
Amanda believes chiropractic belongs in the conversation happening inside America's schools—and that exposing children to chiropractic today could transform families and the profession for generations.
This is a conversation about the Sacred Trust, subluxation-centered chiropractic, service, access, leadership, and having the courage to show up.
Learn more about Well-Adjusted Students at well-adjustedstudents.org.
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