Your Questions Answered
GENERAL QUESTIONS
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This is our most common question- especially from first-timers! Chiropractic care is a well-researched, non-invasive approach to supporting your nervous system and overall health. Every adjustment is tailored to the individual, whether that is a newborn, pregnant mom, teenager, or adult.
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We do not accept insurance as it often limits the time, type, and quality of care we can offer. By stepping outside that model, we are able to spend real time with you, offer discounted family wellness plans, and focus entirely on your goals. We do accept FSA and HSA cards.
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The investment for a new patient visit is $149, which includes a 1-1 consultation with a doctor, scans, exam and a follow-up appointment to go over you care recommendations tailored to your specific needs and goals.
PEDIATRIC CARE
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Evan smooth births place real stress on a baby's spine and nervous system. Often, tension in that system can show up as trouble latching, colic, reflux, sleep challenges, milestone challenges or delays, fussiness, or digestive discomfort. Gentle pediatric chiropractic helps release that tension so your baby's nervous system can function the way it was designed to.
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Absolutely. Pediatric adjustments are nothing like adult adjustments. During an infant adjustment, the pressure we use is about the weight of a fingertip, incredibly gentle, specific, and safe. Dr. Paulson has advanced training through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and PX Docs specifically for infant and pediatric care.
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We commonly work with babies and kids experiencing colic, reflux, gas, constipation, sleep challenges, difficulty latching, torticollis, ear infections, and developmental delays. We also support healthy kids who simply want to grow and thrive to be their best selves!
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Day one of life - truly! The earlier a child's nervous system is supported, the better foundation they will have for a lifetime of health. Plus - we are often able to catch any potential challenges early and address them quickly!
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Our team is known for making even the most hesitant kids feel completely at ease. We make it fun, we go at your child's pace, and we never do anything that feels uncomfortable or scary. Many kids end up looking forward to their visits and playing with Gina and Brittney!
PRENATAL CARE
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Yes, and it is highly recommended. Dr. Paulson is Webster Technique certified, which is a chiropractic technique specifically designed for pregnancy. He modifies every adjustment for your comfort and safety starting as early as the first trimester.
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Dr. Paulson is certified in the Webster Technique which is a specific chiropractic analysis and gentle adjustment method for pregnant women. It focuses on pelvic alignment and reducing tension in the surrounding muscles and ligaments, creating optimal space for baby and supporting a smoother birth experience.
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As early as possible! Many moms start in the first trimester and continue through delivery and into postpartum. Being already established under care during the 3rd trimester is especially beneficial as your body prepares for birth, but there is no wrong time to start.
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Chiropractic care (especially the Webster Technique) during pregnancy support optimal positioning of baby by reducing tension and creating space for baby to move head down. We are not "flipping" or "turning" babies, but we do often see babies move head down after adjustments!
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Postpartum care is just as important! Birth is hard on your body. We help you recover from the physical demands of labor, address pelvic instability, and support your nervous system as it adjusts to the beautiful chaos of life with a newborn.
INSIGHT SCANS
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They are state-of-the-art nervous system assessments certified by the Space Foundation, the same organization that certifies technology used by NASA. We use three scans to get a comprehensive picture of how your nervous system is functioning and adapting.
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100%. The scans use no heat, radiation, needles, or electricity. They simply measure skin temperature, muscle energy output, and heart rate variability. Completely non-invasive and safe for everyone.
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Our thermal scanner measures the temperature on each side of your spine, starting at your sacrum and up to the base of your skull.
The surface temperature of your skin along your spine is controlled by your autonomic nervous system, which is what also controls “automatic” functions in your body such as heart rate, breathing, hormonal function, digestion, and much more.
If your autonomic nervous system is functioning properly and without interference, the temperature on the left and right sides of your spine should be the same.
This scan enables us to determine what organs and functions of your body may be affected, as well as the severity and chronicity of the stress affecting your nervous system.
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Our SEMG scan, which stands for surface electromyography, shows patterns of stress in your nervous system that are affecting your postural muscle tone and balance.
The small muscles along your spine have very important functions, such as providing structural integrity and proprioception to the rest of your body. These muscles, most importantly, are responsible for sending information to your brain about each area of your body.
If the energy of these muscles are too high, too low, or imbalanced, this can affect energy levels, coordination, recovery, and protection of your spine and nervous system.
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Our scan that measures HRV, or heart rate variability, gives us insight to how well your body and nervous system is able to adapt to stress and what your resting state is.
Healthy people with a well-balanced nervous system easily adapt to stressors around them, and an increased load of physical, chemical, or emotional stressors has the potential to affect the overall balance and capacity of our nervous system.
Increased stressors can result in sympathetic dominance, fatigue, overwhelm, or shut down of our nervous system, and HRV is an effective tool to measure how your nervous system is affected by stress. It will also guide us of how chiropractic care can support the healing and restoration of your nervous system.
APPOINTMENTS
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When you arrive, our team will welcome you, and then you will have. a consultation with Dr. Paulson about your health history and goals for care. Then, we will do your nervous system scans, and physical assessment. Dr. Paulson will review your scans and work on custom care recommendations for you. Most importantly we will answer any questions you have along the way!
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During your second visit, Dr. Paulson will go over the findings of your scans and make his recommendations for your care! You will receive your first adjustment and will be able to schedule future visits!
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Your first visit will be about 45 minutes. We recommend arriving 10 minutes early with you paperwork finished ahead of time. Regular adjustment visits are typically around 10 minutes and pregnancy visits are about 15 minutes.
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Yes. We will email you intake forms after you schedule. We ask that you complete them at least 24 hours before your appointment so we can come fully prepared for you.
FINDING US
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We are located at 2129 Nashville Pike, Suite 102, Gallatin, TN 37066. We are positioned just between Gallatin and Hendersonville at the back of the Lightbridge Daycare!
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Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Request one right here on our website or call us at 615-992-6378. We can’t wait to meet you!
Still have questions?
We’d be happy to assist you with any concerns!
We’d love for your family to become a part of ours.
At Connected Kids, every family is part of something bigger. We love our community, and we care so much about you and your family’s well-being. It’s an honor to be with you on your health journey. Whether you’re just getting started or ready for your next step, we’re here for all of it!
