Self-care isn't just for adults; it's for the whole family. Emanuelo Family Chiropractic stands out as a practice that understands the importance of chiropractic care for patients of all ages. Madison and Dr. Michael Emanuelo prioritize comfort and community. We sat down and asked them a bit about themselves and their practice.
Q: What sets your practice apart from other chiropractors in the area?
Madison: Our philosophy and our biggest goal is to empower our patients to be an active part of their healthcare and wellness. Nobody is ever going to leave our office with a question in mind. People are always going to have their questions answered. They're always going to understand what's happening with their body and why it's happening, and have steps in a plan of action to move forward. We strive to be educational, empowering, and make sure that we're working as a team collectively to help them either relieve whatever's going on in their body or help them live an optimal, healthy life.
Q: What are some things you've learned since starting your business?
Madison: I think as a husband and wife, we're having to learn how to be a team. We are very passionate about both of us fulfilling our roles here, working as a unit and staying in our own lanes. We're learning a lot about our community, chronic issues that we see with people, and what suits our community better—how we could be reaching them in a more fulfilling way. All of those have been a learning process over the last two years. We've made a few mistakes here and there, but mostly we've been learning how to function best as a team for our patients.
Q: For people who are unfamiliar with or have never visited a chiropractor, how would you describe it, and what benefits could it offer someone?
Dr. Michael: The biggest way it benefits is that the better the structure your spine has, the less tension you're going to have on your nervous system. Your nervous system controls everything. So if your spine isn't in a good position or is not moving well, then the nervous system's not going to function well or to its optimal potential. The structure of your spine also plays a role in how your body moves. You could have a high shoulder or a low hip, putting more pressure on one knee versus the other. This can lead to a lot of issues and dysfunction throughout the body. We work with a lot of athletes and kids, and we see many knee, ankle, and elbow issues that stem from the spine. Once that starts getting better, their ailments and issues start to improve too.
Q: What's the perspective on chiropractic care for kids?
Madison: We are very passionate about working with families and patients of all ages. Dr. Michael is especially passionate about working with children. We've seen firsthand how chiropractic care benefits kids, from birth as they grow, through the traumas of bumps and bruises, and playing sports. Chiropractic helps with chronic issues, emotional regulation, and supports the immune system. It's incredibly beneficial and valuable to children for a multitude of reasons.
Q: Something unique about your practice is that it's a family place.
Dr. Michael: That's why we built a place like this. We want it to feel like you're walking into a home, not a sterile environment. It's almost like you're just going into a living room. Everyone who comes in here, we treat them like family. The same thing I would do for my family, I'll do for them regardless.
Madison: Same thing we'd recommend for our 4-year-old. We present ourselves as a family unit. Our 4-year-old is running around here all the time, working with patients. We want people to feel comfortable bringing their family here, too. We have people whose kids come in and play while they're getting adjusted. We want this to be your home for health, your home away from home. We love our patients, we treat them as friends and family, and we want to be a part of your active healthcare, helping your family be the best it can possibly be.
You can find Emanuelo Family Chiropractic on Instagram @emanuelofamilychiro and their website at emanuelofamilychiropractic.com. Please call them at 770-835-4909 to schedule an appointment.