Eleanor’s world used to feel like too much. She struggled with severe anxiety and sensory challenges that left her in a constant state of fight-or-flight. “She had a terrible time trying to regulate her emotions at all,” her mom shared. At daycare, angry outbursts were a daily struggle, and at home, even something as simple as putting on clothes would lead to 30+ minute meltdowns. Crowded places, loud noises, bright lights—everything was overwhelming.
Her family felt stuck, exhausted, and heartbroken. “We tried pediatricians, medications, a therapist, every gentle parenting technique in the book,” her mom said. “We had charts and behavior models with prizes and consequences. They would work for like one week.” But nothing made a lasting difference. When medications were prescribed for Eleanor’s anxiety, her mom said, “It never felt good. It felt like giving up, like darkness was over us.”
Then they found Foundations. From the first neurological scan, everything started to make sense. “You connected her history immediately—things no one else had ever asked about. It just made so much sense when every other doctor’s theories were debunked in no time after starting care.” Eleanor’s nervous system wasn’t broken, but it was stuck in stress mode—and chiropractic care finally gave her body a way to reset and regulate.
Within just a few weeks, the changes were undeniable. “We realized her care plan was working when she let me put a ponytail in her hair! It seems small, but for her, that was wild.” Then, at school conferences, her teacher confirmed what they were seeing at home. “She told me how well Eleanor was doing—she could now handle a noisy classroom, and not only that, she loved being the leader and the life of the party!”
Eleanor is now thriving in every way. “She wears pants and shorts interchangeably. She can regulate her emotions in an appropriate time and way. We still struggle with some noise and temperature sensitivity, but no more than what’s expected from young kids. It has to be the care she’s received at Foundations. It was such a quick turnaround.”
Her parents had half expected her to need medication long-term and feared she would require special accommodations in school. Instead, she’s confident, capable, and ready for kindergarten—and she can’t wait!
Chiropractic care wasn’t just another thing to try—it was the missing piece. “My mind is blown.” 💜✨
-Jessica (Eleanor’s mom)
